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Seattle Pacific University President Dr. Deana Porterfield smiles after her inauguration ceremony at the First Free Methodist Church on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Seattle.
Cutting back to come back
May 1, 2025
Portrait of Pope Francis by Conner DeCoursey in the lower lobby of Ashton Hall on April 23, 2025.
Mourning loss of historic Christian leader
April 25, 2025
Photo of Conner DeCoursey near Demaray Hall on April 23, 2025.
New majors raise concerns from students
April 17, 2025
Photo of The Barbell Brotherhood club founders Gideon Priest (far left), Emilio Tolomei (middle right), and Jack Wiebe (far right), and member William Davis (middle left) at the Royal Brougham Pavilion on Apr. 16, 2024 in Seattle.
A new club making waves
April 17, 2025
Skiers take the lift up to the peak at Whistler-Blackcomb on Nov. 30, 2024 in Whistler, BC, Canada.
Struggles getting to the slopes
April 10, 2025
A student grabs a pride scarf during an event on April 14, 2023, in Seattle.
Queer joy at SPU’s [Redacted] Fest
May 29, 2024
Dr. Kevin Neuhouser (left) points in support of a student speaker during a demonstration in Martin Square on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in Seattle. The demonstration was an announcement and commemoration of the lawsuit that students, faculty, and staff members brought against the Seattle Pacific University Board of Trustees.
SPU seems quiet after years of protest: why?
January 10, 2024
A pride flag can be seen next to a Seattle Pacific University Banner during a demonstration in Martin Square on Monday, Sept. 12, 2023 in Seattle. FILE PHOTO
First hearing for Seattle Pacific University V. Bob Ferguson
November 17, 2023
A flag in a window on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023.
End of the rainbow
September 27, 2023
End of Guillot v. Whitehead
End of Guillot v. Whitehead
July 31, 2023
Students Participate in a Genetics lab in Eaton Hall led by Dr. Tracie Delgado on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2023 in Seattle. FILE PHOTO
College continues after COVID-19
November 1, 2023
Students working early Friday morning in Dr. Cen's UFDN 1000 class on February 24th, 2023.
Reflecting on classes during COVID
March 1, 2023
Valerie masking as she heads for coffee. With illness on the rise, are more and more people masking again.
Recovery from the pandemic
January 18, 2023
COVID emergency no more
COVID emergency no more
October 26, 2022
A person checks in at the curative testing center at Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, Wash. Sept. 16, 2022.
Coronavirus in the new year
September 21, 2022
The Falcon’s Weekly Event Rundown (5/6 – 5/12)
The Falcon’s Weekly Event Rundown (5/6 – 5/12)
May 5, 2025
Haven and the upcoming Redacted Festival
Haven and the upcoming Redacted Festival
May 1, 2025
A steak Banh Mi from Curbside, photographed on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Seattle.
Long road to Curbside
May 1, 2025
Stage of Common Ground
Stage of Common Ground
April 28, 2025
“The Voice of the Prairie” closes out SPU theater’s 2025 season
“The Voice of the Prairie” closes out SPU theater’s 2025 season
April 24, 2025
Future of SPU student government
Future of SPU student government
February 19, 2025
Jordan at Senate
Multiple public meetings detail plans for students experiencing cuts to their majors
December 10, 2024
President Deana Porterfield presents to Seattle Pacific University staff and faculty on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Seattle.
Fate of programs and faculty jobs uncertain as President Porterfield delivers speech to employees
November 22, 2024
Senior Justice Dean tosses a volleyball in Royal Brougham Pavilion's lower basketball court.
New look for intramurals
October 15, 2024
KSPU host Hadley Weathers queuing her favorite songs for her weekly segment "Hadley's Hard Day's Morning."
Tune in to be part of the excitement!
October 11, 2024
A steak Banh Mi from Curbside, photographed on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Seattle.
Long road to Curbside
May 1, 2025
Retreat Cafe's activated charcoal latte and Mayan bowl. (Gabrialla Cockerell)
Relaxed approach to mindful eating
May 4, 2022
Memos Mexican Restaurant, located in the University District, is a late night fast-food joint that offers a variety of burritos, tacos and other Mexican eats for a great price. (Gabrialla Cockerell)
Tacos for two
March 4, 2022
With a variety of creative tacos, including various vegan options, there is something for everyone at El Borracho. (Taylor VanLanduyt)
Plant-based flavor town
February 24, 2022
Tea Republik has a wide array of tea and pastry options for customers. (Taylor VanLanduyt)
More options than milk or sugar
February 18, 2022
Melanie Martinez performing on stage as her new character during the song 'Battle of the Larynx.'
Stepping through ‘Portals’ to new eras
June 19, 2023
Do the write thing
Do the write thing
June 2, 2023
Miguel Castellano on the floor, then L to R: Calder Shilling, Claire Marx, Kelly Karcher, and Tyler Matthew Campbell in Jeeves Takes a Bow at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade. Miguel Castellano on the floor, then L to R: Calder Shilling, Claire Marx, Kelly Karcher, and Tyler Matthew Campbell in Jeeves Takes a Bow at Taproot Theatre.
Standing ovation for ‘Jeeves Takes a Bow’
June 2, 2023
Wednesday preforms at Neumos for a 21+ only concert.
Let us in!
May 26, 2023
People gather at Gas Works Park to enjoy the sun on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
Adventure on every avenue
May 10, 2023
‘Folie à Deux’ falls flat
October 18, 2024
'The Primevals,' released 30 years after filming. (courtesy of SIFF)
When a yeti, alien and a grad student walk into a battle arena…
May 24, 2024
The Höss family in their lovingly tended garden nextdoor to Auschwitz in The Zone of Interest.
Happening in your own backyard
February 9, 2024
‘The Holdovers’ is Hollywood holiday magic
January 26, 2024
A large interactive poster advertising the opening night of Mean Girls at Regal Cinemas Meridian on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Seattle.
Making ‘Mean Girls’ fetch again
January 19, 2024
Professor Snedker teaching a 9 am Prisons and Corrections class in Demeray Hall.
Vocational journeys
May 26, 2023
Ava Van Jenson's promotional image for "Love is Blind" Season Four courtesy of Ava Van Jenson and Netflix.
Former SPU student finds way to reality television on Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind’
May 5, 2023
Candace Vance and Nathan Hedman in Black Coffee.
Accepting God’s call to theatre
February 24, 2023
Jesse Jorgensen
Adjusting to unknown worlds through travel
February 3, 2023
SPU student Cara Hiroyasu displays her jewelry business "All Things Utensils." (Gabrialla Cockerell)
Silverware is a student’s best friend
April 15, 2022
Crypto Catastrophe
Crypto Catastrophe
February 13, 2025
Tyranny of popular opinion
January 24, 2025
Unpromised tomorrow
January 24, 2025
Unhelpful, yet immovable
January 24, 2025
Free to use image from pexels.com
Controversial marketing at 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
November 15, 2024
Byers’ interim period ends
Byers’ interim period ends
May 13, 2025
The SPU mens basketball team competes against western Washington team in the Royal Brougham Pavilion on Jan 9 2025.
SPU changes athletics scholarship policy
May 7, 2025
The Seattle Pacific University rowing team cheers before taking the water for the Windermere Cup, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.
Rough day on the water
May 7, 2025
The Seattle Pacific Varsity 4+ on the water at the WIRA Championships in Gold River, California, on April 27, 2025. Seated from left to right: Megan Rouse, Emma Ely, Emmerson Spencer, Brittan Dalberg and Lexi Roybal (Courtesy of SPU Athletics).
Braving Gold River
April 30, 2025
Record-breaking day
Record-breaking day
April 30, 2025
Par for course
Par for course
April 16, 2025
Running up ranks
Running up ranks
April 9, 2025
Brains, brawn, bright future
Brains, brawn, bright future
March 5, 2025
Seattle Pacific Univeristy middle blocker Hannah Hair reacts after getting a kill during a match on September 23, 2023, in Seattle.
Change of a journey
December 3, 2024
Tacoma Defiance goalkeeper Lars Helleren looks on during a training session with the Seattle Sounders on Jan. 19, 2024 at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash. Helleren joined the Sounders organization after a five Seasons with the Falcons, Two with Ballard FC and a stint on Colorado Rapids II.
Pitch professional
May 14, 2024
The Seattle Pacific University rowing team cheers before taking the water for the Windermere Cup, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.
Rough day on the water
May 7, 2025
The Seattle Pacific Varsity 4+ on the water at the WIRA Championships in Gold River, California, on April 27, 2025. Seated from left to right: Megan Rouse, Emma Ely, Emmerson Spencer, Brittan Dalberg and Lexi Roybal (Courtesy of SPU Athletics).
Braving Gold River
April 30, 2025
Record-breaking day
Record-breaking day
April 30, 2025
Budding team begins to bloom
Budding team begins to bloom
April 24, 2025
Freshmen excel
Freshmen excel
April 23, 2025
(Last?) Lū-au
May 17, 2024
Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University Disabiliy Support Services
“You don’t notice it till you have to”
March 13, 2024
Seattle Pacific University forward Shaw Anderson (24) lays in the ball past a Northwest Nazarene player during the second half of a GNAC basketball game on Feb. 1, 2024, in Seattle.
Growing together, becoming more
February 29, 2024
Art and basketball
Art and basketball
February 6, 2024
Rae Perez speaks at a demonstration in front of Demaray Hall on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in Seattle
Flags wave for Gaza at SPU
January 31, 2024
The Welcome Edition
The Welcome Edition
September 22, 2023
The Welcome Edition
The Welcome Edition
September 8, 2022
The Mind Edition
The Mind Edition
May 16, 2022
The Green Edition
The Green Edition
February 24, 2022
The Welcome Edition
The Welcome Edition
September 8, 2021
Naoshi Yonezawa is a third year majoring in Music Therapy
Creating a Home at SPU
March 1, 2024
Comfort and confidence after gender-affirming care
Comfort and confidence after gender-affirming care
November 15, 2023
Building connections through sports
Building connections through sports
November 14, 2023
Seattle's hidden gems
Seattle’s hidden gems
November 13, 2023
Rediscovering your roots after 18 years
Rediscovering your roots after 18 years
November 8, 2023
SPU's Season Recap with The Falcon
SPU’s Season Recap with The Falcon
September 14, 2023
Guantanamo Bay Exhibit - Opening Night
Guantanamo Bay Exhibit – Opening Night
November 21, 2022
Campus tradition returns: All Hall Ball is back
Campus tradition returns: All Hall Ball is back
May 24, 2022
Making the Mind Edition
Making the Mind Edition
May 8, 2022
A Day in the Life of a Student Athlete
A Day in the Life of a Student Athlete
April 25, 2022
Angela Ide has been the Opinions editor for The Falcon for the past year.
Farewell to The Falcon
March 11, 2021
Illustration by Mickey Flores-Nieves
Closeted life causing mental health concerns
February 25, 2021
Using the past, rewriting the future.
Excerpt of Spencer Vigil’s “Courage of Conviction”
February 20, 2021
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell
“Bimbo” is back
February 11, 2021
Illustration by Micky Flores-Nieves
Addressing the forgotten third-party
February 4, 2021
Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon
Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon
Isabella Tranello

Isabella Tranello, Copy Editor

Isabella is fourth-year journalism and communications student at Seattle Pacific University, and has been on The Falcon for all four years. Her favorite articles to write focus on pop culture, movies and music. Outside of the Falcon, Isabella works at an early childhood center and teaches children 6 months to 5 years. Her favorite hobbies are collecting vinyls and romantic young-adult books. In the future, Isabella hopes to find a career in media relations.

 

All content by Isabella Tranello
A bus waits to head to the terminal from the Seattle Pacific University bus stop on Oct. 19, 2022.

Slowing down my bus

Isabella Tranello, Copy Editor
May 23, 2024
Embracing God amidst gaps

Embracing God amidst gaps

Isabella Tranello, Copy Editor
March 8, 2024
Reneé Rapp and Alexander 23 performing "I Wish," at the Paramount Theater on Oct. 7, 2023, in Seattle.

Beat of my emotions

Isabella Tranello, Copy Editor
February 15, 2024
A large interactive poster advertising the opening night of Mean Girls at Regal Cinemas Meridian on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Seattle.

Making ‘Mean Girls’ fetch again

Isabella Tranello, Copy Editor
January 19, 2024
A large interactive poster advertising the opening night of Mean Girls at Regal Cinemas Meridian on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Seattle.

[Photo] New year, new me

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
January 19, 2024
Reneé Rapp performing "Gemini Moon" at the Paramount Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 7

Navigating life as ‘seasons change’

Isabella Tranello, Copy Editor
October 13, 2023
Melanie Martinez performing on stage as her new character during the song 'Battle of the Larynx.'

Stepping through ‘Portals’ to new eras

Isabella Tranello, Features Editor
June 19, 2023
Ava Van Jenson's promotional image for "Love is Blind" Season Four courtesy of Ava Van Jenson and Netflix.

Former SPU student finds way to reality television on Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind’

Isabella Tranello, Features Editor
May 5, 2023
The Paramount theater in downtown Seattle before the Sabrina Carpenter concert on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

‘Bet u wanna’ scream with Sabrina Carpenter

Isabella Tranello, Features Editor
April 21, 2023
Candace Vance and Nathan Hedman in Black Coffee.

Accepting God’s call to theatre

Isabella Tranello, Features Editor
February 24, 2023
Kiersey Clemons and Alison Brie star in Somebody I Used to Know.

Untraditional happily ever afters

Isabella Tranello, Features Editor
February 17, 2023
A man reading a book at Elliot Bay Bookstore in Capitol Hill.

Reigniting passion through fiction

Isabella Tranello, Features Editor
February 2, 2023
Elle Jane preforming in Seattle.

Let the anticipation begin!

Isabella Tranello, Features Editor
January 6, 2023
Illustration by Mia Eshima

Side hustling to survive

Isabella Tranello, Features Editor
November 18, 2022
Actors Daniel Mercado (left) and Lia Harper (right) share an emotional exchange on stage while rehearsing for Mrs. Packard on Oct. 24, 2022.

Declaration of sanity

Clarissa Minton and Isabella Tranello
November 11, 2022
MEChA members write letters to their loved ones, a tradition of making an Ofrenda for Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos). Oct. 20, 2022

La unión hace la fuerza

Isabella Tranello, Features Editor
October 28, 2022
Illustration by Mia Eshima

Sneaky savings

Isabella Tranello, Features Editor
October 14, 2022
A car drives past the Flatstick Pub on Westlake avenue in South Lake Union on Thursday night, Oct. 6, 2022.

Thursday night tee time

Isabella Tranello, Features Editor
October 7, 2022
Junior physiology major Kenzie Garrett listens to "Bad Omens" by 5SOS during a late night study session in her dorm.

“BLENDER” of emotions

Isabella Tranello, Features Editor
September 30, 2022
(Left to Right) Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson, Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, and Joe Keery as Steve Harrington in STRANGER THINGS. Cr. Tina Rowden/Netflix © 2022

Uphill battles

Isabella Tranello, Features Editor
September 23, 2022

Powerful memories fueled by music

Trayton Pike and Isabella Tranello
September 23, 2022
Students dance in Royal Brougham Pavilion for Seattle Pacific Universities welcome back event First Friday.

Bell bottom beats

Clarissa Minton and Isabella Tranello
September 23, 2022
A study space set up at Two Kick Coffee in Queen Anne. (Photo/ Isabella Tranello)

Serene spaces, increased productivity

Isabella Tranello, Features Editor
September 13, 2022

View Eating Off Campus Map in a full screen map

Educated eating

Isabella Tranello, Features Editor
September 13, 2022
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

Nonexistent justice

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
June 3, 2022
Jenna Bouyer competing in a past GNAC competition earlier this month. (Courtesy of Kyle Cajero)

Racing to be crowned

Uriah Aguon and Isabella Tranello
May 24, 2022
The SPU varsity 8+ break from their huddle before carrying their boat to the water. (Rio Giancarlo)

Rowing returns for redemption

Uriah Aguon and Isabella Tranello
May 24, 2022
The SPU Varsity Eight, comprised of senior Jennifer Hoag, junior Macie Leach, junior Jacinta Grandel, sophomore Natalie Korolenko, senior Danielle Johnson, junior Kalais Samuelson, sophomore Hannah Miller, and senior LeeAnn Arrington launches before the Cascade Cup last week. (Rio Giancarlo)

Rowing cruises to second place in GNAC

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
May 17, 2022
Annika Esvelt ran her way to two GNAC titles. (Kyle Cajero)

Triple victories at GNAC Championships

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
May 17, 2022
Junior Sophie Sandahl, sophomore Lucy Sandahl, junior Nicole Svoboda, freshman Meghan Rustemeyer, freshman Emma Ely, sophomore Bella Sangston, freshman Ingrid Erickson, sophomore Megan Rouse, and freshman Addie Clark of the Falcons’ Open Eight crew make their way down the cut. (Rio Giancarlo)

Rowing has impressive performance at Windermere Cup

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
May 10, 2022
Nicki Yorges catches her breath after her race at the UW invite. (Rio Giancarlo)

Winning mentality

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
May 4, 2022
Solo shot of Taylor for her freshman year on the cheer team. (Courtesy of Taylor Hiroyasu)

Expanding experiences

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
April 26, 2022
Sophomore distance runner Ellie Rising takes a practice start before the 800m at the Doris Heritage track festival. (Rio Giancarlo)

Falcons dominate GNAC long jump records

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
April 26, 2022
Kainoa Lee clears the bar during mens pole vault at the Bryan Clay Invite at Azusa Pacific. (Courtesy of Jacob Thompson, CWU Athletics)

Lee launches to victory

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
April 19, 2022
On her Pacific Northwest leg of the tour, Olivia Rodrigo's "Sour Tour" came to Seattle on Wednesday, April 6th at the WAMU Theater. (Isabella Tranello)

She left us there crying

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
April 15, 2022
Ballard FC founders Sam Zisette, Chris Kaimmer, Lamar Neagle. (Courtesy of Ballard FC)

Bank on Ballard FC

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
April 12, 2022
Sarah Chun M.S. is a doctoral student in SPU's clinical psychology Ph.D. program who's main focus is connecting with student athletes. (Courtesy of Sarah Chun)

Inclusion of identity

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
April 12, 2022
Sophomore sprints runner Jeff Gordon leans to the line. (Rio Giancarlo)

Men’s relay team clocks speedy finish

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
April 12, 2022
Illustration of balanced NCAA spending scale between men and women by Mia Eshima

Shots missed

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
April 5, 2022
The four pictured in the middle, senior sprinter and jumper Peace Igbonagwam, sophomore sprinter and relay runner Aniya Green, senior sprinter Jenna Bouyer, and senior sprinter Vanessa Aniteye competed in the women’s 4x100 relay race and placed within the top three where they competed in the West Coast Relays in Clovis, California. Pictured with them is freshman sprinter Emelia Ballard (far-left) and senior pole vaulter Emily Northey (far-right). (Courtesy of Vanessa Aniteye)

Aniteye dashes into SPU history books

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
April 5, 2022
Many posters like these are seen hanging up around the city advertising the Mariners season that is set to start soon. These posters were located in the Wallingford neighborhood located on the corner of Northeast 45th Street and Thackeray Place Northeast. (Caitlyn Schnider)

Get your gloves ready!

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
April 5, 2022
Illustration by Caitlyn Schnider

Elite exemption

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
March 31, 2022
Vanessa Aniteye posing for her Seattle Pacific track and field press day photos. (Courtesy of Vanessa Aniteye)

Racing rebirth

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
March 29, 2022
Illustration by Mia Eshima

Seahawk migration

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
March 29, 2022
Seattle Pacific track and field team members competing in the annual Doris Heritage Track Festival that SPU hosts at the West Seattle Stadium. (Rio Giancarlo)

Falcons sprint into spring

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
March 29, 2022
Cookie Yitbarek and fellow SPU cheer teammate Brielle Baker. (Courtesy of Cookie Yitbarek)

Channeling emotion

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
March 8, 2022
Illustration by Mia Eshima

Plant-based performance

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
March 8, 2022
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

Wright waves goodbye

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
March 8, 2022
Senior guard Divant'e Moffitt eyes the basket at a previous game against Western Washington University. (Rio Giancarlo)

Moffitt sets career-high scoring record

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
March 1, 2022
Senior Peace Igbonagwam (sprints, long jump, and triple jump) flies through the air during the long jump. (Rio Giancarlo)

SPU takes home five GNAC titles

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
March 1, 2022
Senior guard Ashley Alter puts up a three. (Rio Giancarlo)

Senior night setbacks

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
February 24, 2022
Peace Igbonagwam finishes strong in the 60m dash at the UW invitational. (Rio Giancarlo)

Igbonagwam leaps over competition

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
February 15, 2022
Illustration by Mia Eshima

Battling in Bejing

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
February 8, 2022
Annika Esvelt at the UW Invitational this weekend. (Rio Giancarlo)

Esvelt dashes to national ranking

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
February 1, 2022
The 'Reierson Performance' logo Reierson's friend Kameron Carey created for him for his Instagram profile. (Courtesy of Nik Reierson)

Training tactics

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
February 1, 2022
Harry Cavell heading up the court at a previous Seattle Pacific University's men's basketball game. (Courtesy of Harry Cavell)

Redefining achievement

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
February 1, 2022
Junior forward Shaw Anderson puts up a three in the first half against Saint Martins. (Rio Giancarlo)

Anderson beats buzzer, top team defeated

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
January 25, 2022
Bayley Brennan during a Seattle Pacific women's basketball game against Northwest Nazarene University. (Courtesy of Marissa Lordahl)

Masking fear with optimism

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
January 18, 2022
Senior guard Kaprice Boston puts up a three in front of the SPU bench against Simon Fraser. (Rio Giancarlo)

All hustle, little time for breaks

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
January 11, 2022
Isabella as a kid with her mother. (Courtesy of Isabella Tranello)

Sink or swim

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
January 4, 2022
Sophomore outside hitter/opposite Sydney Perry sets up for a kill on Thursday's game against Simon Fraser. (Rio Giancarlo)

Men’s soccer qualifies for NCAA championships

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
November 16, 2021
Njeri's Nikon shoot has given him the opportunity to experience an aspect of the professional sports industry. (Courtesy of Rod Mar)

Racing for the shot

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
November 16, 2021
At their first game of the 2021-2022 season, junior forward Shaw Anderson sets up for a free throw. (Rio Giancarlo)

Anderson shoots for the stars

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
November 2, 2021
Women's soccer celebrated senior day with a 3-1 win over Western Oregon. (Pictured left to right: Taylor Menkens, Madison Ibale, Sophia Chilczuk, Coach Arby Busey, Mariah Alexander, Ava Giovanola, Abbie Anderson, Riley Travis, Samea Aljundi, and Claire Neder). (Rio Giancarlo)

Women’s soccer wins big on senior night

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
November 2, 2021
Sophomore middle blocker Hannah Hair jumps to spike the ball past the Alaska Anchorage block. (Rio Giancarlo)

Volleyball continues home game winning streak

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
October 26, 2021
The SPU women's volleyball team shows gratitude for the support their fans provide by interacting with them after a game. (Courtesy of Marissa Lordahl)

Silent no more

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
October 26, 2021
The SPU women's rowing team getting together for a quick huddle. (Courtesy of Matt Oclander)

Rhythm of racing

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
October 26, 2021
Sophie Kuehl outside of the Climate Pledge Arena where the Seattle Kraken team plays. (Courtesy of Sophie Kuehl)

Straight to the big leagues

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
October 12, 2021
Annika Esvelt at the Women's Cross Country WWU Bill Roe Classic (6K) in Bellingham, WA this weekend. (Courtesy of Jeff Evans / Western Washington University)

Cross Country faces tough competition

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
October 12, 2021
Seattle Pacific's intramurals, such as volleyball, have returned this fall. (Gabrialla Cockerell)

Crowds go wild, intramurals rise again

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
October 5, 2021
Senior Alex Mejia getting ready to score a goal at the SPU men's soccer match against Chaminade University Honolulu

Mejia commands the field, leads the team to close victory

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
September 28, 2021
Senior defender Mariah Alexander has been named GNAC Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week. (Sharli Mishra)

Continuing to dominate on home field

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
September 28, 2021
Seattle Pacific University alumni Dania Holmberg competing in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) back in May of 2021. (Courtesy of Mark Moschetti)

Former falcon honored

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
September 21, 2021
Luis Ruiz Zazueta as a kid with his teammates

Goodbye home, hello unknown

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
September 9, 2021
SPU Men's Soccer player Alex Mejia at their game against Pacific Lutheran University. (Courtesy of Marissa Lordahl)

Mejia dominates soccer opener

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
September 9, 2021
New SPU Men's Soccer interim head coach Kevin Sakuda. (Courtesy of Dan Lepse)

A lifelong dream fulfilled

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
September 9, 2021
Claire Neder scored two goals in the game against Western Washington University at home on May 12th.

Season of hardships full of success

Sabrina Jiles, Isabella Tranello, Troy Vigil, and Daniel Newman
June 1, 2021
Gabi Stegemoller is a current senior at SPU on the volleyball team. She is planning to become a nurse after she graduates.

Paving the way for future talent

Isabella Tranello, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2021
Jenna Bouyer starts the first leg of the 4x100m relay, which the team finished with a time of 46.55 seconds, which puts them into the NCAA II provisional qualifying list.

SPU track athletes finish season strong before GNAC Championships

Isabella Tranello, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2021
Sophie Beadle, GNAC women's soccer player of the week, scored two goals during the game on Saturday against Central Washington University.

This Week in Falcon Sports: Scout Cai breaks GNAC record for pole vault not once, but twice

Isabella Tranello, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2021
Sinser, director of player personal for the Sounders, celebrates the Sounders MLS Cup win in 2019.

Hitting new goals, opportunities, every day

Isabella Tranello and Daniel Newman
April 27, 2021
Falcon midfielder Claire Neder blocks off WOU midfielder Liz Parker as the ball rolls out of bounds.

Women’s Soccer dominates, nets Neder player of the week

Sabrina Jiles and Isabella Tranello
April 20, 2021
scales weighing the WNBA and NBA in importance

NCAA neglecting women to favor men

Isabella Tranello, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2021

Sweet greetings

Isabella Tranello, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2021
Peter Kavinsky and Lara Jean Covey share a special moment at their senior prom.

Loving from a distance

Isabella Tranello, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2021
Mariah Olsen, a Sophomore from Albion, Nebraska is majoring in Asian studies.

Hope will eventually prevail

Isabella Tranello, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2021
Joe trying to help his soul mentee, Twenty-two, find her spark.

“Soul”, representation and finding your purpose

Isabella Tranello, Staff Reporter
January 15, 2021
Danny Helseth playing his baritone. Danny likes his current position in the National Guard because it allows him to still pursue a career as a civilian. In his case, that is teaching music.

Professors of SPU: Purpose through service, service through music

Isabella Tranello, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2020
Tori McArthur brought HerCampus magazine, to SPU's campus starting this fall. The magazine is specifically for college age women and covers a wide breath of topics.

Writing for empowerment

Isabella Tranello, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2020
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