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The Student Media of Piedmont University

The Roar
The Student Media of Piedmont University

The Roar

Alexis Baumgardner, Roar Social Media Manager

All content by Alexis Baumgardner
The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket is set, with sixteen teams from the Eastern and Western Conferences facing off in a mix of fresh matchups and fierce rivalries, all in pursuit of hockey’s ultimate prize. (CBS Sports)

Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview

Alexis Baumgardner and Colin Hackshaw
April 25, 2025

Spring 2025 Senior Send Off

Vanessa Manzo, Leandro Forero, Nahomi Solorzano, Alexis Baumgardner, and Lainey Pettit
April 25, 2025
Katelyn Brown combines quick snacks like gummies with her G7 Dexcom CGM and Omnipod 5 insulin pump to stay in control of her glucose levels, ensuring that she is ready for whatever comes her way, whether it is a fast break or a sugar low. (Mooreshots LLC)

Gatorades and Glucose: Katelyn Brown’s Sweet Victory

Alexis Baumgardner, Social Media Manager
April 23, 2025
Once juggling two sports, Kasey White now pours her energy into softball and nursing, two passions that push her, ground her and remind her of why she came back to the field: for the love of the game and the people beside her. (David Byargeon)

Softballs and Scrubs: A Balancing Act

Alexis Baumgardner, Social Media Manager
April 16, 2025
Kaylee Moreland’s road back to lacrosse was anything but easy, but through relentless determination and the support of those around her, she found her way back to the game she thought she might not play again. This is more than a return to the field; it is a victory over the challenges that almost kept her away. (Piedmont Canto)

A Shoulder, A Setback, A Second Chance

Alexis Baumgardner, Social Media Manager
April 10, 2025
Isaiah Jones, Damyon Traylor, Arturo Overton and Bailey Wiseman talk about life on the couch after their radio show.

[Photo] Men Open Up to One Another

Caden Hardman, Contributing Writer
April 11, 2025
Though she transferred in the middle of the season Ava Hunter found a new home on the court at Piedmont where she rekindled her love for basketball. (Karl Moore)

Hoops, Hope and a Fresh Start

Alexis Baumgardner, Social Media Manager
April 3, 2025
Since she began playing volleyball, Jessica Sconyers has consistently landed on her left leg. To help prevent injury, she wear a compression sleeve on her left knee for added support.(Piedmont Athletics)

A Hidden Challenge: The Fine Line Between Flexibility and Injury

Alexis Baumgardner, Social Media Manager
March 28, 2025
Maggie Bishop, a junior swimmer at Piedmont University, finds strength in the pool as she navigates the challenges of PTSD, anxiety, and OCD. Despite the mental health battles she faces, the water remains a place of refuge, where routine and resilience help her rise above the pressures of both competition and life. (Karl Moore)

Swimming for Strength

Alexis Baumgardner, Social Media Manager
March 27, 2025
Easter baskets are fully customizable, allowing you to create a personalized collection of treats and goodies for every age.

What’s in the Basket?

Alexis Baumgardner, Social Media Manager
March 25, 2025
With her red hair trailing like a flame, Michelle Cates blazes down the track toward the finish line.

Locs, Lanes and Limitless Potential

Alexis Baumgardner, Staff Writer
March 21, 2025
In the fall, Piedmont University students take the opportunity to study and do homework outside as the weather is less extreme and more enjoyable.

Fall is Best of All

Alexis Baumgardner, Social Media Manager
February 24, 2025

2000s Rom-com Watchlist

Alexis Baumgardner, Staff Writer
February 3, 2025
Graphic of current NHL standings.

NHL Midseason Update

Alexis Baumgardner, Staff Writer
January 24, 2025
Uses water as a mirror

[Photo] Photo Story: Photojournalism students at the falls

Jessica Sconyers, Ashlynn Agin, Isaiah Jones, Michelle Cates, Paige Kluba, Angelica Lux, and Olivia Carpenter
April 12, 2024
Nursing students secure the head of a patient.

Photo Story: Nursing students Learn through disaster

Jessica Sconyers, Michelle Cates, and Alexis Baumgardner
April 27, 2024
A YikYak comment after the previous threats posted on the app.

YikYak Under Fire: Threats and Tensions Rise Following Election Results

Alexis Baumgardner and Nahomi Solorzano
December 4, 2024
The Christmas tree in front of the commons being decorated.

Celebrate the Holidays Around Piedmont

Alexis Baumgardner, Staff Writer
December 3, 2024
Piedmont’s favorite Halloween candy results graphic.

What’s Piedmont’s Favorite Halloween Candy?

Alexis Baumgardner, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Computers in the Swanson Center's Mac Lab.

IT Password Update

Nahomi Solorzano and Alexis Baumgardner
September 11, 2024
“It Ends With Us” movie poster.

Drama On Screen and Behind the Scenes?

Alexis Baumgardner, Staff Writer
September 10, 2024
Senior Jarrett Ray is a double major in mass communications and film production. Ray chose mass communications in pursuit of becoming a radio show host. Currently Ray is the host the podcast Real Talk Radio.

[Photo] The microphone is his paintbrush: Jarrett Ray uses show to showcase creativity with ‘Real Talk’

Chloe Spradlin
March 13, 2024
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