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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
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
Budding team begins to bloom
Budding team begins to bloom
April 24, 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
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Rio Giancarlo

Rio Giancarlo, Editor-in-Chief

Rio is a senior visual communication major with a minor in journalism. After serving two years as the photo editor Rio was hired as editor-in-chief for his final year with The Falcon. An accomplished photojournalist Rio was accepted into the Eddie Adams XXXVII and does freelance photography for Getty Images, the AP, and other local outlets.  In his free time you can find him skiing, or wishing he was skiing. 

All content by Rio Giancarlo
University of Washington men's varsity eight coxswain Nick Dunlop swims back to shore after being thrown in the water after winning the Windermere Cup, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.

The University of Indiana rowing team rips off their tear-away pants during the award ceremony for the Windermere Cup, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.

A shell makes its way down the race course during the Opening Day Regatta, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.

Brittan Dalberg cheers during warm-ups before the races, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.

Megan Rouse (left) and Solanes Capps-Mace (right) look on before the races on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.

Spectators line the course during the Windermere Cup, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.

Coxswain Lexi Roybal waits for direction from the dock master before launching from Conibear Shellhouse, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.

The Seattle Pacific University rowing team cheers before taking the water for the Windermere Cup, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.

[Photo] Rough day on the water

John Lattier, Staff Writer
May 7, 2025
The University of Washington women's varsity eight throws coxswain Isabel Michaelson into the cut after winning the Windermere Cup, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.

The University of Washington women's varsity eight throws coxswain Isabel Michaelson into the cut after winning the Windermere Cup, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.

The Indiana rowing team smiles after ripping off their tear-away pants during the awards ceremony for the Windermere Cup, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.

The Indiana rowing team smiles after ripping off their tear-away pants during the awards ceremony for the Windermere Cup, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.

Members of the Husky band perform during the Opening Day Boat Parade after the Windermere Cup Regatta, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.

Zola Kemp (left) and Cillian Mullen (right) of the University of Washington women's varsity eight celebrate after crossing the finish line during the Windermere Cup, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.

Jonathan Wang-Norderud from the University of Washington men's varsity eight reacts after winning the Windermere Cup, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.

Sam Ford (left) and Logan Ullrich (right) from the University of Washington men's varsity eight react after winning the Windermere Cup, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.

Boats make their way into the cut during the Windermere Cup, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.

A steak Banh Mi from Curbside, photographed on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Seattle.

Long road to Curbside

Rio Giancarlo, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2025
Maya Ewing races at the Dempsy Indoor, on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Seattle.

[Photo] One for the record books

Sam Soltani, Staff Writer
April 9, 2025
Seattle Pacific men's basketball junior forward Trace Evans (14) celebrates in the locker room after the Falcons defeated Northwest Nazarene in the GNAC tournament semifinals, Friday, Mar 7, 2025, in Lacey, Wash.

[Photo] Going for five

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
Seattle Pacific University womens golfer Natalie Eklund tees off during practice , Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Seattle.

[Photo] Starting spring strong

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 5, 2025
Third-year Madison Rubino (30) aims to snatch the ball away from Alaska Fairbanks on Jan. 25, 2025 in Seattle.

[Photo] So far, such luck

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
Freshman Andrew Bell participates in hurdles at the UW Indoor Track and Field Preview on Jan. 17 and 18, 2025, at UW Dempsey Indoor in Seattle.

[Photo] Another shocking weekend

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
Senior Emilia Bishop (15) guards the ball against Western Oregon University on Jan. 11, 2025 in Seattle.

[Photo] No wins yet

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 22, 2025
An election worker waits to assist voters at the ballot drop box outside the Seattle Pacific University Bookstore on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Seattle.

Reflection on election and inauguration

Cameron Saunders and Rio Giancarlo
January 15, 2025
Fifth year Sydney Perry (26) and freshman Eva LaRochelle (3) block the volleyball against Western Washington University on Nov. 9, 2024 in Seattle.

[Photo] Only one left

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 19, 2024
Seattle Pacific University freshman defender Carter Gay (12) slides across the sideline in celebration after scoring to put his team up 3-1 in the second half against Montana State University Billings on senior night, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Great farewell for men’s soccer seniors

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 19, 2024
The SPU women's soccer team celebrates together at the Senior Night game on Oct. 31, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Best of Northwest

Karen Carbajal, Staff Writer
November 12, 2024
Senior Raymundo Mendez (9) during a match against Simon Frasier University on Nov. 2, 2024 in Seattle.

[Photo] One week before finale

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
Seattle Pacific forward Judah Johnston (17) fights for the ball with Simon Fraser defender Brandon Torresan (14) during the second half of a GNAC conference match, Oct. 31, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Nearing season closers

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 5, 2024
A sign guides voters to the ballot drop box outside the Seattle Pacific University Bookstore on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Photo gallery: Election Day 2024

November 5, 2024
Seattle Pacific defender Alexander Magana (20) wins a header over a Northwest Nazarene defender during the second half of a game on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Hard-fought game ends in stalemate

Karen Carbajal, Staff Writer
October 29, 2024
Photo Courtesy Tori McArthur

Camp Casey sold to YMCA of Snohomish

Rio Giancarlo, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2024
Seattle Pacific midfielder Connor Tollan (10) celebrates after a goal against Western Washington, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Great start for fall season

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 8, 2024
Seattle Pacific forward Nora Patterson (3) celebrates after scoring against Central Washington University, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] So far, so good for SPU women’s soccer

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 8, 2024
Seattle Pacific University outside hitter Anna Pelluer (11) passes during a match against the University of Alaska Anchorage, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Home opener becomes tough weekend

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 8, 2024
The concert will be held in Royal Brougham Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.

[Photo] Musical welcome

Jacqueline Brizuela, Copy Editor
October 4, 2024
A fish can be seen at the Ballard Locks fish ladder in late September, 2024.

[Photo] Go out, check it out

Brooklyn Yates, Digital Media Editor
October 4, 2024
President Porterfield (center) speaking at her inauguration as the 12th president of SPU on Feb. 23 at First Free Methodist Church.

New year, new faces

Rio Giancarlo, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2024
Ashton has been reopened for the 2024-25 school year with a new paint job and several other updates.

New faces, new facilities

Uriah Aguon and Rio Giancarlo
October 2, 2024
Seattle Pacific forward Nora Patterson (3) reacts after scoring, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] This past month in Falcon sports

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
From left to right Zoe Garcia, Sophie Stamatis, Hannah Hochsprung, Anika Schau, Natalie Eklund, Brigitte Fenton and Sara Rhodes pose for a photo during media day Friday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Starting strong

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
FILE: Seattle Pacific University guard Lolo Weatherspoon (10) is embraced by coach Karen Byers after a game against Central Washington on Feb. 1, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Dream come true

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
Seattle Pacific University students gather in front of Ames Library on the SPU campus in Seattle, on May 15, 2022.

[Photo] Who cares about SPU?

Aubrey Rhoadarmer and Ella Beth Sessions
June 6, 2024
Gurv Basra poses for a portrait while listening to music on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Music, my personal guardian

Gurv, Guest Writer
June 6, 2024
A student grabs a pride scarf during an event on April 14, 2023, in Seattle.

[Photo] Queer joy at SPU’s [Redacted] Fest

Alysia Meyer, Staff Writer
May 29, 2024
Womens soccer head coach Arby Busey looks on during a game against Westminster on August 31, 2023, in Seattle.

[Photo] Looking forward to fall

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
May 28, 2024
Annika Esvelt (front) leads during the 1500 at the Dorris Heritage track meet at Renton Memorial Stadium on April 5, 2024, in Renton, Wash.

[Photo] Falcon duo impresses at NCAA

Jacqueline Brizuela, Staff Writer
May 28, 2024
The Seattle Pacific University women's rowing team reacts after having their name called during the Division two national championship selection show on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] SPU women’s rowing sets course for NCAAs

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
May 28, 2024
Dr. Kimberly Segall shows an example image from her new book “Superheroes in the Streets” during a book talk in Demaray 150 on Wednesday May 8, 2024, in Seattle.

Talking about ‘Superheroes in the Streets’

Rio Giancarlo and Uriah Aguon
May 24, 2024
A bus waits to head to the terminal from the Seattle Pacific University bus stop on Oct. 19, 2022.

[Photo] Slowing down my bus

Isabella Tranello, Copy Editor
May 23, 2024
Students gather at the entrance of Otto Miller Hall during the 2024 honors research symposium on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] 4th annual Honors Research Symposium

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
May 22, 2024
The Mosaic Church sign sits unlit as light fades on Tuesday, May 22, 2024 in Seattle.

[Photo] ‘It’s easier to stay’

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2024
Members of the SPU Open 8+ compete during the opening day regatta on the Montlake Cut on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Rowing follows close at GNAC

Jacqueline Brizuela, Staff Writer
May 21, 2024
Freshman defender Logan Dukes (15) converses with senior forward Sophie Beedle (12) and sophomore forward Taylor Krueger (23) ahead of a game on Aug. 17, 2023, in Seattle.

[Photo] Examples to follow

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
May 21, 2024
Seattle Pacific University forward Taylor Krueger (23) takes on a Westminster defender during a non-conference game at Interbay stadium on Aug. 31, 2023, in Seattle.

[Photo] Newcomers shine bright

Jacqueline Brizuela, Staff Writer
May 21, 2024
Womens basketball assistant coach Karen Byers embraces Seattle Pacific University guard Lolo Weatherspoon (10) after a game against Central Washington University on Feb. 1, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Byers’ second-year reflections

Callaghan Bluechel, Staff Writer
May 21, 2024
Helen Su (center) finishes her makeup as fellow models for Evelyn Shim’s collection “Forgotten Brides” complete final preperations for the MODE Fashion Show on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Seattle. A highlight of spring quarter, the MODE fashion show displays the talents of the student stylists and designers in Seattle Pacific University’s Apparel Design and Merchandising Majors.

Photo Essay: MODE Fashion Show

Rio Giancarlo, Photo Editor
May 17, 2024
President Porterfield (center) speaking at her inauguration as the 12th president of SPU on Feb. 23 at First Free Methodist Church.

[Photo] After color

Micah Lim, Guest Writer
May 15, 2024
Seattle Pacific University sprinter Johanna Brown crosses the finish line after racing the 400 during the Dorris Heritage invitational on April 5, 2024, in Renton, Wash.

[Photo] Spirit of competition

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
May 14, 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.

[Photo] Pitch professional

Callaghan Bluechel, Staff Writer
May 14, 2024
Credit Comp

[Photo] Cost, art of credit overloading

Alysia Meyer, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024
Sophomore multi-events athlete Hannah Chang competes in the 60m hurdles on Jan. 13, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] SPU coaches’ thoughts on recent competitions

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
May 7, 2024
The Seattle skyline can be seen from the 13th green at West Seattle Golf Course on Jan. 27, 2023, in Seattle. The West Seattle Golf Course will be the main partner course for the new program.

[Photo] Months away from maiden season

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
May 7, 2024
The WWU Womens soccer team lifts the national championship trophy at Interbay Stadium during the NCAA D2 Fall Festival on Dec. 3, 2022. The NCAA recently announced that it would be lifting tea

[Photo] Free agency comes to college

Callaghan Bluechel, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Seattle Pacific University senior Lucy Sandahl, sophomore Brittan Dalberg, junior Mary Goodhew, sophomore Bella Lisenby and sophomore Racquel Wesley line up next to Cal-Poly Humboldt for the start of the open 4+ at the Falcon Regatta on Saturday, Mar. 23, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Rowing takes top spots

Jacqueline Brizuela, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Siblings Sophie (left) and Lucy (right) Sandahl smile after a race in Lakewood, Wash. on March 4, 2023. Sophie now coaches at the Renton Rowing Center, passing on her passion to the middle schoolers in the program.

[Photo] Shell sisters

Callaghan Bluechel, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Seattle Pacific University head coach Keffrey Fazio (center) gives a speech to his team after defeating Central Washington University on Feb. 1, 2024, in Seattle. After one season as the interim head coach following the departure of Grant Leep last year, it was decided that the interim tag would be removed and Fazio would be officially placed in charge of the program.

[Photo] Fazio officially takes helm in SPU men’s basketball

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
April 30, 2024
Judges, students, and competitiors wander through the Social Venture Plan Competition on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Bringing ideas to life

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2024
Seattle Pacific University senior sprinter Charisma Smith crosses the finish line after the 400 at the Doris Heritage on April 5, 2024, in Renton, Wash. Smith ran a PR in the 200 this past weekend at the CWU invite.

[Photo] Women’s team finishes strong

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
April 23, 2024
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