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The Student Media of Piedmont University

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The Student Media of Piedmont University

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All content by Laura Alyssa Platé
Edge of Peace looks to tackle a range of issues throughout the play // PHOTO Piedmont Theatre Dept.

The Edge of Peace Preview

Laura Alyssa Platé, Editor in Cheif
November 24, 2020
(L-R) Jill Biden, Joe, Biden, Kamala Harris, and Doug Emhoff. Biden and Harris will take the White House in 2021. PHOTO // @JoeBiden (Twitter)

Biden, Harris Claim Victory in History Making President Election

Laura Alyssa Platé, Editor in Chief
November 19, 2020
"Representation matters." // PHOTO @kamalaharris (Instagram)

Shattered Glass and the American Dream

Laura Alyssa Platé, Editor in Cheif
November 17, 2020
Platé graduates in Dec. with a BA in History and Philosophy & Religion and plans to go on to get her M.Ed. in Social Studies Education. // PHOTO Emma Marti

Final Letter From the Editor

Laura Alyssa Platé, Editor in Chief
November 16, 2020
Dr. Tingle creating another advanced website for the spooky season // PHOTO Cameron Graham

Who’s the Scariest Professor at Piedmont?

Anna Watson, Nick Pope, Savannah Richards, Cameron Graham, Brett Loftis, and Laura Alyssa Platé
November 3, 2020
The cast of Trojan Women juxtaposed the death of the men of Troy to police brutality with tragic elegance/ Photo // Savanah Richards

After Months of Pandemic Related Setbacks, “Trojan Women” Stuns with Tragic Elegance

Presley Field and Laura Alyssa Platé
September 25, 2020
Staff Editorial: Finishing Fall Face to Face is the Responsibility of the Students

Staff Editorial: Finishing Fall Face to Face is the Responsibility of the Students

Laura Alyssa Platé, Editor in Chief
August 12, 2020
Returning to Campus Amidst a Global Pandemic

Returning to Campus Amidst a Global Pandemic

Laura Alyssa Platé, Editor in Chief
July 24, 2020
Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash

Student Teaching and the Impact of the Coronavirus

Laura Alyssa Platé and Savannah Richards
May 6, 2020
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash

COVID-19’s Impact on Piedmont’s Mental Health

Laura Alyssa Platé and Savannah Richards
April 23, 2020
Opinion: TBH, A Horse and Buggy Would Beat the Piedmont Shuttle (April Fools)

Opinion: TBH, A Horse and Buggy Would Beat the Piedmont Shuttle (April Fools)

Laura Alyssa Platé
April 1, 2020
Swanson Center Set to Secede Piedmont College (April Fools)

Swanson Center Set to Secede Piedmont College (April Fools)

Laura Alyssa Platé
April 1, 2020
Photo by Allie Smith on Unsplash

Opinion: Public School is So Much More than Testing and Learning

Laura Alyssa Platé
March 31, 2020
Piedmont extends Spring Break, moves classes online amidst COVID-19 outbreak

Piedmont extends Spring Break, moves classes online amidst COVID-19 outbreak

Laura Alyssa Platé, News Editor
March 13, 2020
Photo by Jason Rosewell on Unsplash

Editorial: Whether good or bad, keep us in the loop

Laura Alyssa Platé
February 28, 2020
UPDATE: Piedmont Maintains Departmental Scholarships

UPDATE: Piedmont Maintains Departmental Scholarships

Nate Roys and Laura Alyssa Platé
February 28, 2020
Until Debt Do Us Part: Departmental Scholarships eliminated

Until Debt Do Us Part: Departmental Scholarships eliminated

Nate Roys and Laura Alyssa Platé
February 27, 2020
Lions Dazzled by ‘Brrrriliance’ of Rare Winter Wonderland

Lions Dazzled by ‘Brrrriliance’ of Rare Winter Wonderland

Laura Alyssa Platé
February 14, 2020
Christmas Just Isn't My Thing

Christmas Just Isn’t My Thing

Laura Alyssa Platé
November 25, 2019
Jesus Doesn't Vote in American Elections

Jesus Doesn’t Vote in American Elections

Laura Alyssa Platé
October 31, 2019
Piedmont Participates in Annual World College Radio Day

Piedmont Participates in Annual World College Radio Day

Laura Alyssa Platé
October 16, 2019
Going Up and Over: Piedmont Offers Summer Travel Study to Students

Going Up and Over: Piedmont Offers Summer Travel Study to Students

Laura Alyssa Platé
October 2, 2019
New Music Conservatory Opening on Sept. 23

New Music Conservatory Opening on Sept. 23

Laura Alyssa Platé
September 19, 2019
Former Professor Loses Battle With Cancer

Former Professor Loses Battle With Cancer

Laura Alyssa Platé
August 28, 2019
Anna Whitlock

EDITORIAL: In Memory of Anna MacKenzie Whitlock

Laura Alyssa Platé
August 19, 2019
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