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The Student Media of Piedmont University

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The Student Media of Piedmont University

The Roar
Leandro Forero

Leandro Forero, Roar Sports Editor

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Students presenting their posters to others in the Commons gym. (Piedmont University)

Symposium Preview

Leandro Forero, Sports Editor
March 26, 2025
Shook's truck parked outside the Piedmont commons sand volleyball courts.

Shook’s Should Respect Students’ Sleep

Leandro Forero and Grant Prather
March 19, 2025
Daytona Beach is a popular spring break destination among college students.

A Guide to Spring Break on a Budget

Leandro Forero, Sports Editor
February 25, 2025
Kendrick Lamar performing in New Orleans at the Caesar's Superdome.

Overhyped Halftime Show – Kendrick Lamar

Leandro Forero, Sports Editor
February 11, 2025
The Green team chanting before their Green vs White scrimmage. (Mooreshots)

Tennis Season Preview

Leandro Forero, Sports Editor
February 7, 2025
Coach Purdy talking to her players during a timeout.

Basketball Season Update

Leandro Forero, Sports Editor
January 24, 2025
Piedmont Swim team singing their way to a meet.

I Love Christmas Music!

Leandro Forero, Sports Editor
December 2, 2024
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

A Professor and A Hero

Leandro Forero, Sports Editor
November 7, 2024
Reagen Patishall racing her way towards the medal.

Pedals To Success

Leandro Forero, Sports Editor
October 10, 2024
Kids, parents and students decorating cups.

Fall Family Day

Leandro Forero, Sports Editor
September 18, 2024
Piedmont Women’s Lacrosse Team photo.

Women’s Lacrosse Self Defense Class Preview

Leandro Forero, Sports Editor
September 13, 2024
Senior Abbey Grace Venham help Piedmont gain there first point of the match with her doubles teammate, Junior Bri Laidman. Venham responded back with force and Salisbury couldn’t comeback from their deficit, as the Lions won 7-3.

[Photo] Spring Sports Recap

Matt Kodrowski, Chloe Spradlin, and Zane Brookshire
May 3, 2024
Josh Peck posts on Instagram about the documentary.

Quiet on Set Review

Leandro Forero, Features Editor
April 30, 2024
Shook’s truck is up and early, parked at the Mize Athletic Center.

The Lovely Sounds of Shook’s

Leandro Forero, Features Editor
April 29, 2024
The long-awaited NCAA March Madness Tournament tipped off this month, with men’s and women’s basketball teams across the nation battling for a national championship.

Piedmont Students’ March Madness Predictions

Leandro Forero, Features Editor
April 5, 2024
Coach Martin (middle) talking to the visitor coach and umpire before their season opener starts.

Coach Terry Martin: A Softball Coach with an Influence

Zane Brookshire and Leandro Forero
April 4, 2024
Piedmont students are seen here painting with their PALS at the face painting station.

Seventh Annual PAL Games

Leandro Forero, Features Editor
April 3, 2024
The Piedmont women’s lacrosse team together during spring break 2023. Each spring season, they travel for games during their break.

Piedmont Spring Break

Leandro Forero, Hailey Johnson, and Chloe Spradlin
February 26, 2024
Title page of the documentary.

Men’s Violence (Short Documentary)

Sophie Haines, Margaret Bishop, and Leandro Forero
January 22, 2024
The Truth Behind Abuse

The Truth Behind Abuse

Maggie Bishop, Sophie Haines, and Leandro Forero
December 18, 2023
Piedmont athletics have seen lots of success since switching into the Collegiate Conference of the South last year.

PIEDMONT FALL ATHLETICS WRAP UP IN CCS PLAYOFFS

Leandro Forero, Features Editor
November 10, 2023
Josh Hebrink poses with trophies.

Piedmont’s first NCAA Individual Champion

Leandro Forero, Features Editors
September 29, 2023
We have new students in the classroom along with new professors to teach them.

New Staff

Leandro Forero, Features Editor
September 27, 2023
PHOTO// Richard R. Schünemann on Unsplash

APRIL FOOLS: Piedmont Swim Team Composed of Supposedly Mythical Creatures?

Leandro Forero, Staff Writer
April 1, 2023
Leo the Lion welcomed local elementary school students to Piedmont University’s sixth annual PAL games. The PAL games were organized so that Piedmont University students could make a connection with local elementary students with special needs. PHOTO//Alexis Ware

Piedmont Students Impact Local Elementary Schoolers During the Sixth Annual PAL Games

Leandro Forero, Staff Writer
March 27, 2023
Piedmont athletes Connor Creedon (left), Gary Halverson (middle) and Jacob Balot (right) competing in the men’s 800-meter race. They would place 3rd, 2nd and 5th overall respectively.

Piedmont XC Continues to Smash Records

Leandro Forero, Staff Writer
March 20, 2023
Senior point guard Orry Clements-Owens led the team with 12 points against Division I opponent Winthrop University. PHOTO // KARL MOORE

Piedmont Sports Wrap-Up: Nov. 15, 2022

Anya Olson, Leandro Forero, Jessica Sconyers, Chad Hall, and Connor Rogers
November 15, 2022
Erick Fortner carries on his grandmother's legacy in every competiton. PHOTO//KARL MOORE

Diving Head First Into Life

Leandro Forero, Contributing Writer
November 3, 2022
Senior Jaycie Ponce took 1st place at the inaugural CCS championship meet. PHOTO // KARL MOORE

Piedmont Sports Wrap-Up: Nov. 1, 2022

Connor Rogers, Leandro Forero, Emma Marti, Aaron Palmer, Anya Olson, and Silas Sandles
November 1, 2022
Senior midfielder Anya Olson looks to make a pass. Olson finished the regular season with 2 goals and 4 assists for the Lady Lions. PHOTO // KARL MOORE

Piedmont Sports Wrap-Up: Oct. 25, 2022

Jordan Burch, Silas Sandles, Leandro Forero, and Chad Hall
October 25, 2022
Senior Connor Creedon ran a time of 28:04.8 at the Berry Invitational. PHOTO / KARL MOORE

Piedmont Sports Wrap-Up: Oct. 18, 2022

Chad Hall, Jordan Burch, Leandro Forero, Emma Marti, Aaron Palmer, and Connor Rogers
October 18, 2022
Sophomore Jessica Sconyers goes for the kill against LaGrange. Sconyers led the team with nine kills and six blocks as the Lady Lions swept the Panthers on Oct. 1. PHOTO // KARL MOORE

Piedmont Sports Wrap-Up: Oct. 4, 2022

Aaron Palmer, Anya Olson, Leandro Forero, and Silas Sandles
October 4, 2022
Senior defender JoJo Croffie steals the ball away from a Pfeiffer player. The Lions tied Pfeiffer 1-1 on Sept. 17. PHOTO // KARL MOORE

Piedmont Sports Wrap-Up: Sept. 20, 2022

Jessica Sconyers, Leandro Forero, and Chad Hall
September 20, 2022
Freshman Erin Donovan set a Piedmont record, carding a 73 over 54 holes at the Transylvania Invitational in Lexington, Kentucky. PHOTO // JOSEPH GARWOOD

Piedmont Sports Wrap-Up: Sept. 13, 2022

Anya Olson, Chad Hall, Emma Marti, Leandro Forero, Vanessa Manzo, Jessica Sconyers, and Silas Sandles
September 13, 2022
Senior midfielder Kaity Hemperly is one of the team's

Piedmont Sports: 2022 Fall Season Preview

Emma Marti, Chad Hall, Leandro Forero, Vanessa Manzo, Jessica Sconyers, Silas Sandles, Connor Rogers, Anya Olson, and Aaron Palmer
September 7, 2022
Jimmy Slamanca (right) immgrated from Colombia to help provide his family with a better life. PHOTO//LEANDRO FORERO

United States Immigration System Is Not Fair

Leandro Forero, Contributing Writer
November 15, 2021
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