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Interim President Pete Menjares shares a laugh with UniversityPresident-elect Deana Porterfield at her announcement ceremony on Monday, Jan. 26, 2023.
Interim President Menjares recommends 40% faculty cuts
June 5, 2023
A sign detailing information about the Honors Research Symposium is shown in the Otto Miller Hall Lobby on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
3rd annual Honors Research Symposium
May 31, 2023
A student scrolls through their phone as they eat breakfast in the Gwinn Dinning Hall.
Oven pops in Gwinn
May 31, 2023
Provost Laura Hartley of Seattle Pacific University.
Provost Hartley fired by Interim President Menjares, no cause announced
May 25, 2023
A student walks to Hill Hall on Monday, May 15, 2023. Hill is currently second year dorm but will house first years next year as the second year area gets reduced to one building.
On-campus housing elusive for upperclassmen
May 24, 2023
Dr. Kevin Neuhouser washes the foot of Julia Flores during a foot washing ceremony at a day of silence demonstration outside of Demeray Hall on Friday, April 14, 2023.
National Day of Silence – anything but silent
April 14, 2023
Washington State Judge Andrea Darvas sits in court during the February 16th hearing of the lawsuit against the Seattle Pacific University Board of Trustees at the King County Superior Courthouse in Seattle, Washington.
Lawsuit against Seattle Pacific University to continue
April 6, 2023
Isabel Bartosh, Lou Bridges, Rebecca Cavanaugh and Marisa Silva present in upper Gwinn at Seattle Pacific University on March 1, 2023.
Remembering forgotten history
March 8, 2023
A computer with the zoom meeting broadcasting the Guillot et al. v. Whitehead et al. hearing is set on a chair in the hallway outside the courtroom at the King County Courthouse in Seattle, Wash., Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. The courtroom reached capacity before the start of the hearing and the remaining attendees were forced to tune in from the hallway.
No decision yet on motion to dismiss
February 17, 2023
Attorney Paul Southick addresses protesters in Martin Square at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Wash., Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.
First Guillot v. Whitehead hearing draws near
February 15, 2023
Students working early Friday morning in Dr. Cens 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
Many cruise ships dock in and make their way through the Puget Sound. Cruises are a popular vacation option for travelers. (Megan Siemering)
COVID fatigue eases as spring blossoms
May 25, 2022
Do the write thing
Do the write thing
June 2, 2023
Students check out the shapadooah merch table on Thursday, May 25, 2023.
Shenanigans at Shapadooah
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
SPU students plant seeds in Weter Hall during the Earth Day Celebration hosted by Upperclass & Commuter Ministries and the Sustainability Club on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Sustainability on campus
May 26, 2023
Wednesday preforms at Neumos for a 21+ only concert.
Let us in!
May 26, 2023
Students check out the shapadooah merch table on Thursday, May 25, 2023.
Shenanigans at Shapadooah
June 2, 2023
SPU students plant seeds in Weter Hall during the Earth Day Celebration hosted by Upperclass & Commuter Ministries and the Sustainability Club on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Sustainability on campus
May 26, 2023
Professor Snedker teaching a 9 am Prisons and Corrections class in Demeray Hall.
Vocational journeys
May 26, 2023
Jacob Jarrett break dances in the middle of a dance circle during All Hall Ball at the Fremont Foundry in Seattle, Wash., on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Gracefully gliding across dance floors
May 19, 2023
Luau guests compete in a hands-free donut eating contest at Royal Brougham Pavilion on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
Ka wā ho’olilo
May 19, 2023
Retreat Cafes 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
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
Ava Van Jensons 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
(From Left to Right) Mario (Chris Pratt), Princess Peach (Anya Taylor Joy), and Toad (Keegan- Michael Key in Nintendo and Illuminations The Super Mario Bros. Movie, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic courtesy of Nintendo; Illumination Entertainment & Universal Pictures.
How super is ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’?
April 21, 2023
Florence Pugh as Allison and Morgan Freeman as Daniel in A Good Person courtesy of Melissa Osuna
Addiction, personal growth and the Florence Pugh frown
April 7, 2023
Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller and Bella Ramsey as Ellie Williams in The Last of Us courtesy of HBOMax
To love is to lose
April 7, 2023
Kiersey Clemons and Alison Brie star in Somebody I Used to Know.
Untraditional happily ever afters
February 17, 2023
Puss in Boots the Last Wish premiered on December 21st, 2022.
Our favorite fearless hero
January 27, 2023
Professor Snedker teaching a 9 am Prisons and Corrections class in Demeray Hall.
Vocational journeys
May 26, 2023
Ava Van Jensons 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
Kyle Morrison sits in the Falcon House reading one of the Falcons print editions.
A goodbye
June 8, 2023
Moyer Hall is a dorm building that sits in the middle of campus near Tiffany Loop. The building has been mostly out of use since the covid pandemic, with Ashton closing down two out of five dorms will go unused next year.
Room for improvement
June 1, 2023
Rio Giancarlo poses for a photo after an OL Reign game in 2022.
You do belong
May 25, 2023
Colenes story
Colene’s story
May 18, 2023
Summer Frank (front in blue) on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic.
Reaffirming dreams
May 10, 2023
The SPU V8+ charges to the finish line during the opening day regatta in Seattle, Wash., on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
SPU women’s rowing finishes third at NCAAs
May 30, 2023
The Seattle Storm scrimmage during practice on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The Storm train in Royal Brougham Pavilion.
Storm with rough start to learn from
May 30, 2023
One of the Mariners promotional nights is Bark at the Park, where dogs are allowed in to the stadium and are even allowed to walk the bases after the game.
Mariners bringing in college crowd
May 30, 2023
Seattle Pacific alumni Turner Wiley (now running for Club Northwest) crosses the finish line at the Dempsy Indoor facility during a track and field meet on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.
Keep the Fire Burning
May 23, 2023
Anna Cauchy (70) of the Seattle Tempest makes a pass during an ultimate frisbee game in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Miles Mashouf: Who are the Seattle Tempest?
May 23, 2023
Vanessa Aniteye crosses the finish line in a D2 leading 800 meter time of 2:08.74 at the UW invite on Jan. 27. 2023. That time would improve to 2:06.84 at the National Championships to win Aniteye a national title in the 800m.
A fairy tale ending
March 16, 2023
Solo shot of Taylor for her freshman year on the cheer team. (Courtesy of Taylor Hiroyasu)
Expanding experiences
April 26, 2022
Meghans rowing headshot for her freshman year on the team. (Courtesy of Meghan Rustemeyer)
Becoming new athlete, learning from best
April 26, 2022
Vanessa Aniteye posing for her Seattle Pacific track and field press day photos. (Courtesy of Vanessa Aniteye)
Racing rebirth
March 29, 2022
Cookie Yitbarek and fellow SPU cheer teammate Brielle Baker. (Courtesy of Cookie Yitbarek)
Channeling emotion
March 8, 2022
Successful six
Successful six
May 31, 2022
The SPU Varsity Eight loads the boat at a previous event. (Rio Giancarlo)
Soaring across Sarasota waters
May 31, 2022
Jenna Bouyer competing in a past GNAC competition earlier this month. (Courtesy of Kyle Cajero)
Racing to be crowned
May 24, 2022
The SPU varsity 8+ break from their huddle before carrying their boat to the water. (Rio Giancarlo)
Rowing returns for redemption
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
May 17, 2022
Episode 28
Episode 28
May 29, 2023
Episode 27
Episode 27
May 22, 2023
Episode 26
Episode 26
May 16, 2023
Episode 25
Episode 25
May 8, 2023
Episode 24
Episode 24
May 1, 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
Episode 28
Episode 28
May 29, 2023
Episode 27
Episode 27
May 22, 2023
Episode 26
Episode 26
May 16, 2023
Episode 25
Episode 25
May 8, 2023
Episode 24
Episode 24
May 1, 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
The Falcon staff bakes Oreo truffles for Easter
The Falcon staff bakes Oreo truffles for Easter
April 17, 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, Features Editor

Isabella is a third year student at SPU. She comes from Longmont, Colorado and is a communications and journalism major. Previously, she worked for the Falcon as a staff writer, Sports Editor and has now taken on the role of Features Editor for the 2022-2023 school year. She is also a support educator at Hilltop Children’s Center and spends her time away from the Falcon teaching three-year-olds! Isabella also enjoys binge-watching tv shows or movies all night, but she may end up crying by the end of the night. Isabella is also a music fanatic and is an avid lover of Fleetwood Mac. Her dream is to one day twirl around with Stevie Nicks while listening to Seven Wonders. 

 

All content by Isabella Tranello
Ava Van Jensons 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

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 Rodrigos 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 SPUs clinical psychology Ph.D. program whos 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 Divante 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 Reiersons 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 Universitys mens 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 womens 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 Thursdays game against Simon Fraser. (Rio Giancarlo)

Men’s soccer qualifies for NCAA championships

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
November 16, 2021
Njeris 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
Womens 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 womens 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 womens 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 Womens 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 Pacifics 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 mens 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 Mens 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 Mens 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 womens 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 SPUs 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
OSIL wants to encourage as many students as possible to vote this year. Handing out voting pins, this sign, and a thermometer to track the number of student votes are some of the ways they hope to motivate students.

Changing our future

Isabella Tranello, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2020
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

Midterms managed

Isabella Tranello, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2020
Four students are allowed inside the bathrooms at a time in the traditional style halls.

The numbers advantage

Isabella Tranello, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2020

Tik-Tok therapy

Isabella Tranello, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2020
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