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The Student Media of Piedmont University

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The Student Media of Piedmont University

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Michelle Cates

Michelle Cates, Roar Photography Editor

All content by Michelle Cates
A headshot of senior Design and Tech major Kattie Smith.

Finding Family Through Stage Managing

Michelle Cates, Photography Editor
September 17, 2025
Juniors Grady Sanders (left) and Keegan Sanders running at the UNG Invitational.

[Photo] Piedmont Sports Update: Sept. 16, 2025

Emilee Sanders, Hannah Thompson, Maggie Bishop, Max Peek, and Sydney Spitzer
September 17, 2025
Piedmont University students have the power to make a difference on campus.

Where Do We Go From Here?

Paige Kluba, Erin Donovan, Michelle Cates, Olivia Carpenter, and Tanisha Johnson
April 25, 2025
Piedmont Teacher Garrett Kinsey acting as the school shooter for the 2025 disaster drill.

Photo Story: Disaster Drill

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
April 23, 2025
Students who matriculated in December of 2024. (@piedmontuniversity on Instagram)

Spring Commencement at Piedmont

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
April 23, 2025
A pamphlet showing the affordability of Piedmont, given out to prospective students.

The Fate of Your Financial Aid

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
April 23, 2025
Rising senior Michelle Cates in 2021, posing for a photo at the park. Cates spent most of this summer connecting with friends, working and starting her track and field journey.

Repeatedly Broken

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
April 9, 2025
Demorest Police at the four way intersection besides the tennis courts.

April Fools: Campo Receives Citation from Demorest Police

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
April 1, 2025
A photo of the stairs right next to Stewart Hall during summer of 2024.

PEACE and Environmental Efforts at Piedmont

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
March 27, 2025
Remel Williams (center) coaching an athlete of hers in the long jump at Roanoke College.

Inhale Inexperience, Exhale Excellence

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
March 8, 2025
Jaylen Davis and Chelsea Wilkes (left to right) posed together in the same outfit.

Chelsea Wilkes seeks to create a community for everyone

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
March 8, 2025
Ashley Scott was the first player to start the ceremonial net cutting. Every player cut a piece of the net, with Coach Purdy being the last one to cut it.

Lady Lions Dominate in Stunning Conference Victory

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
March 5, 2025
Sophie Haines promotional photo for “Concealed.”

“Concealed Documentary” and “Llamando Al Ayer” to Premiere in April

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
February 26, 2025
A late afternoon in downtown Daytona Beach, Florida.

Summer is the Best Season 

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
February 24, 2025
Black History Month Spotlight: Piedmont Alumni

Black History Month Spotlight: Piedmont Alumni

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
February 6, 2025
The sun peeks through the clouds over the lush green quad on Piedmont University's campus.

[Photo] Piedmont University Experiences Drastic Budget Cuts: What Does President Criser Have to Say?

Chloe Spradlin and Paige Kluba
February 7, 2025
Flowers gifted to Michelle Cates' friends while they were going through a hard time.

Valentine’s Day is Lovely

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
February 3, 2025
"Alligator Bites Never Heal" mixtape cover art.

“Alligator Bites Never Heal” Review

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
January 15, 2025
Snow rests on a leaf in the Piedmont University wetlands.

[Photo] Photo Story: Piedmont’s Frozen Festivities

The Roar Staff
January 13, 2025
Senior Sam Seymour competes in the long jump. Although she didn't finish as a conference champion, the senior wrapped up her Piedmont career with three All-CCS team finishes.

Track and Field wraps up season

Michelle Cates
May 9, 2024
Freshman, Trip Thompson, walking away as the timer runs out in the first half. Thompson finished the game with two made free throws, and five rebounds.

Photo Story: Men’s Basketball Battles It Out Versus Sewanee

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
December 4, 2024
Debris from the car crashed behind Arrendale Library.

Unexpected Crash: Car Ends Up in Ditch Behind Arrendale Library

Michelle Cates and Nahomi Solorzano
November 18, 2024
Michelle Cates vegetarian Thanksgiving meal.

A Vegetarian’s Perspective on Thanksgiving

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Students grab last-minute groceries before the storm hits.

Hurricane Helene Photo Story

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
Avonlea Kirby, Jadon Gonzales and Sarah Fox of Piedmont’s PGC.

Piedmont Goes Green: Project Green Challenge

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
Kendrick Lamar Performing at Super Bowl LVI.

Kendrick Lamar to Headline Super Bowl LIX

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
October 8, 2024
Classrooms that used to be considered some of the safest places for a child have become places of potential danger.

Primetime News Coverage is Not Enough

Michelle Cates, Staff Writer
October 7, 2024
Men’s basketball during a timeout (2024).

[Photo] Piedmont Winter Sports Preview

Grant Prather, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
Piedmont University’s own President flies an American flag to celebrate Team USA.

Team USA Brings it Home: 2024 Summer Olympics Recap

Michelle Cates and Angelica Lux
September 10, 2024
Natalie Edith Gonzalez and Maheer Mushfiq playing an intense game of Grocery Bingo.

[Photo] Grocery Bingo Recap

Olivia Carpenter, Opinions Editor
September 10, 2024
Freshman Kate Nye and junior Nahomi Solorzano watch a research presentation about online ads and consumerism.

Photo Story: Piedmont students show off smarts at annual Symposium

Michelle Cates, Paige Kluba, and Jessica Sconyers
April 12, 2024
Doyle stands on a block on the track in her graduation attire, blending both of her worlds of star athlete and student scholar.

Photo Story: Kai Doyle’s 2nd phase

Michelle Cates
May 10, 2024
A firefighter alerts nursing students the helicopter is ready to be loaded.

Photo Story: Nursing students Learn through disaster

Jessica Sconyers, Michelle Cates, and Alexis Baumgardner
April 27, 2024
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