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The Student Media of Piedmont University

The Roar
The Student Media of Piedmont University

The Roar
Vanessa Manzo

Vanessa Manzo, Roar A&E Editor

All content by Vanessa Manzo
Piedmont students getting ready to present in the Georgia Capitol (from left to right, Addie Bowen, Rindy Grubb, Jadon Gonzales and Dr. Julia Schmitz. (Dr. Julia Schmitz)

Piedmont Takes Over the Georgia Capitol 

Vanessa Manzo, A&E Editor
February 28, 2025
Women’s basketball is looking to continue to dominate into playoffs. (Karl Moore)

Men’s and Women’s Basketball Recap

Vanessa Manzo, A&E Editor
February 28, 2025
The NCAA now allows for collegiate athletes to profit from endorsements.(NCAA on X)

NIL: A Way to Make a Living

Vanessa Manzo, A&E Editor
February 24, 2025
Piedmont track athletes Jadon Gonzales and Walker Capelle are ready to get back to competing. (Mooreshots)

Track & Field Season Preview

Vanessa Manzo, A&E Editor
February 7, 2025
Ringing in 2025 calls for leaving some pesky trends in 2024 while implementing new ones at the turn of the year.

Ins and Outs of 2025 

Vanessa Manzo, A&E Editor
January 22, 2025
The fake tree displayed in Vanessa Manzo's dorm, that could be favorably replaced by a real tree.

Real Trees = Christmas Spirit 

Vanessa Manzo, A&E Editor
January 21, 2025
58th CMA Awards promotional advertisement featuring hosts Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson and Peyton Manning.

58th Country Music Awards

Vanessa Manzo, A&E Editor
November 22, 2024
Anna Lassiter on her senior night.

Ringing of the Bell Ceremony 

Vanessa Manzo, A&E Editor
November 6, 2024
Oktoberfest participants enjoying Helen.

Helen’s Oktoberfest

Vanessa Manzo, A&E Editor
October 9, 2024
Asbury’s Outdoor Field.

New Member in the CCS

Vanessa Manzo, A&E Editor
September 13, 2024
Love Island Promotional Picture.

Love Island Reunion: Iconic or Overhyped?

Vanessa Manzo, A&E Editor
September 9, 2024
Senior forward Nakiyah Washington led the Lions with 17 points and 8 rebounds against Emory University. PHOTO // KARL MOORE

Piedmont Sports Wrap-Up: Nov. 22, 2022

Vanessa Manzo, Emma Marti, Jessica Sconyers, and
November 22, 2022
Lady Lions on the volleyball court. PHOTO//KARL L. MOORE

The Internal Playing Field

Vanessa Manzo, Contributing Writer
October 24, 2022
Junior golfer Josh Hebrink finished tied for 2nd place at the NCAA Preview. PHOTO // PIEDMONT ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

Piedmont Sports Wrap-Up: Oct 11, 2022

Jessica Sconyers, Aaron Palmer, Jordan Burch, Connor Rogers, Vanessa Manzo, and Silas Sandles
October 11, 2022
At the Queen City Invitations, senior Jaycie Ponce posted a time of 19:03 in the 5k — the second fastest time in school history. PHOTO // KARL MOORE

Piedmont Sports Wrap-Up: Sept. 27, 2022

Jordan Burch, Chad Hall, Jessica Sconyers, Vanessa Manzo, Connor Rogers, Silas Sandles, Emma Marti, and Aaron Palmer
September 27, 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
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