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Flowers and notes left by friends for Paul Lee, the SPU student who lost his life during a campus shooting on June 5, 2014.
Remembering June 5 shooting ten years later
June 5, 2024
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
Students gather at the entrance of Otto Miller Hall during the 2024 honors research symposium on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Seattle.
4th annual Honors Research Symposium
May 22, 2024
The Mosaic Church sign sits unlit as light fades on Tuesday, May 22, 2024 in Seattle.
‘It’s easier to stay’
May 22, 2024
FILE - The Ashton Hall RLC apartment outdoor entrance is gated with "Keep Out" and "Danger" signs during renovations on Oct. 27, 2023.
Who is where?
May 15, 2024
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
(Courtesy of SIFF)
Your grandma’s action movie
May 31, 2024
Surfin’ USA
May 31, 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’
May 24, 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
Margherita Vicario’s directorial debut ‘Gloria!’ premieres at SIFF
Margherita Vicario’s directorial debut ‘Gloria!’ premieres at SIFF
May 17, 2024
(Last?) Lū-au
May 17, 2024
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
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
'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
TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET as Willy Wonka in Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures’ “WONKA,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. (PRESS KIT)
Mostly pure imagination
January 12, 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
Gurv Basra poses for a portrait while listening to music on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Seattle.
Music, my personal guardian
June 6, 2024
Due to a variety of reasons, Seattle Pacific University is in a period of transition.
Who cares about SPU?
June 6, 2024
Aubrey Rhoadarmer poses for her senior photos.
A not-so-poetic ending
May 30, 2024
Courtesy of Arwen Shantz
Observing Alaska
May 23, 2024
A bus waits to head to the terminal from the Seattle Pacific University bus stop on Oct. 19, 2022.
Slowing down my bus
May 23, 2024
(L-R) Sophomore Gem Gatmaytan, sophomore Bella Lisenby, senior Megan Rouse, senior Hannah Miller and sophomore Aleksia Haugen of the Seattle Pacific Varsity 4+ hoist their national championship trophies on the podium after winning the Division 2 V4+ individual title on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Bethel, Ohio. (Dan Lepse/Courtesy of SPU Athletics)
NCAA champions! Women’s rowing 4+ wins
June 3, 2024
Ballard FC midfielder Raymundo Mendez (15) celebrates after scoring against Midlakes United during the second half of a USL2 soccer game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Seattle.
Up the bridges
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.
Falcon duo impresses at NCAA
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.
SPU women’s rowing sets course for NCAAs
May 28, 2024
Womens soccer head coach Arby Busey looks on during a game against Westminster on August 31, 2023, in Seattle.
Looking forward to fall
May 28, 2024
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
Meghan's 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
(L-R) Sophomore Gem Gatmaytan, sophomore Bella Lisenby, senior Megan Rouse, senior Hannah Miller and sophomore Aleksia Haugen of the Seattle Pacific Varsity 4+ hoist their national championship trophies on the podium after winning the Division 2 V4+ individual title on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Bethel, Ohio. (Dan Lepse/Courtesy of SPU Athletics)
NCAA champions! Women’s rowing 4+ wins
June 3, 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.
Falcon duo impresses at NCAA
May 28, 2024
Members of the SPU Open 8+ compete during the opening day regatta on the Montlake Cut on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Seattle.
Rowing follows close at GNAC
May 21, 2024
Maya Ewing (15) clears the water jump during the steeplechase at the GNAC Track and Field Championships on Friday, May 10, 2024, in Ellensburg, Wash.
Six successful runs
May 14, 2024
Seattle Pacific sophomore coxswain Aleskia Haugen shouts at her crew as they enter the final 100 meters of the Opening Day Regatta on Saturday, May, 4, 2023, in Seattle.
Triple win in track and field
May 7, 2024
(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, Chief Photographer

Rio is a sophomore visual communication major with a minor in photography. Rio manages a team of photographers and illustrators to supply content for the greater SPU media groups. Before he took his current position he worked as a staff photographer, mostly covering sports. When not working for The Falcon he works for the SPU athletic department and as a freelance photographer. In his free time you can find him skiing, or wishing he was skiing. 

All content by Rio Giancarlo
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
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
Seattle Pacific Men's soccer midfielder Jack Goode controls the ball during a spring game against the University of Washington on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Academic, athletic accolades

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
April 23, 2024
FILE- A sign advertising the UCM bible study is displayed outside of the collegium on January 30, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Navigating commuter life

Alysia Meyer, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024
FILE-A student is helped by a FedEx worker in the new Seattle Pacific University Mailroom on Sept. 25, 2023. The mailroom was moved into, and combined with, the bookstore for the 2023 school year.

[Photo] Is Falcon Advantage worth it?

Jacqueline Brizuela, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024
Womens Rowing assistant coach Kenzie Waltar looks on on a launch during the Falcon Regatta on March 23, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Faith in rousing waters

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
April 16, 2024
Students cross the street as cars wait to turn left on to Nickerson street from 3rd Ave. west on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Look both ways and pray

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
April 10, 2024
FILE - Players make their way over the Seattle Pacific University Athletics logo during a basketball game on Nov. 18, 2023 in Seattle. During the 2023-2024 college basketball season the Dartmouth mens basketball team unionized paving the way for others to do the same if they wanted to.

[Photo] New, increasingly large frontier in college sports

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
April 9, 2024
The Seattle Pacific University open 4+ makes their way out on to Lake Union ahead of the start of their flight two race at the Falcon Regatta on Saturday, Mar. 23, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Rowing pilots through Vancouver

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
April 9, 2024
Students spend time in Tiffany Loop on Tuesday evening, April 2, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Abnormal start to spring quarter

Belle Privitera, Staff Writer
April 3, 2024
Members of the Seattle Pacific University mens soccer team practice at Interbay Stadium on Feb. 26, 2024, in Seattle.

Interbay upgrades accessibility

Rio Giancarlo, Photo Editor
April 2, 2024
Sophomore coxswain Lexi Roybal leads sophomore Gem Gatmaytan and the rest of the Seattle Pacific University Varsity 8+ back to the shell house after competing in the first flight of the Falcon Regatta on Saturday, Mar. 23, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Track runs through California, rowing hosts top schools

Callaghan Bluechel, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
Students sit in the Demaray hall lobby fo drop in counseling on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 in Seattle.

[Photo] Academic advising confuses and delays students

Belle Privitera, Staff Writer
March 6, 2024
The Seattle Pacific University open 8+ competes in the American Lake Fall Classic on Oct. 8, 2023, in Lakewood. The women’s rowing team opens their spring season back at American Lake for the American Lake Sprints on Saturday, Mar. 9, 2024.

[Photo] Budding season of athletics

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
Seattle Pacific University women’s golf head coach Tyler Copp poses for a portrait on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Copp plants tee at SPU

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
Seattle Pacific University forward Shaw Anderson (24) takes a shot over a Montana State University Billings player during the first half of a GNAC basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Seattle

[Photo] Anderson breaks record, Mayer doubles up on double-doubles

Callaghan Bluechel, Staff Writer
March 5, 2024
Seattle Pacific University Filipino American Student Association president Ray Razon poses for a portrait on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Diversifying campus life through community leadership

Nantida Songkham, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
Seattle Pacific University guard Hailey Marlow (12) reacts after making a play during the second half of a GNAC basketball game against Northwest Nazarene University on Feb. 3, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Once a Falcon, always a Falcon

Callaghan Bluechel, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
Esther Smith speaks during an election forum in Demaray Hall at Seattle Pacific University on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Smith was elected as the next ASSP president on Feb. 14, 2024.

[Photo] Smith takes up ASSP “conch”

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
February 29, 2024
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.

[Photo] God is doing a new thing

Belle Privitera and Ella Beth Sessions
February 29, 2024
Seattle Pacific University guard Hailey Marlow (12) high-fives her teammates as she is introduced ahead of her Senior night game against Western Washington University on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.

[Photo] Vying for top six

Uriah Aguon and Sports Editor
February 28, 2024
Seattle Pacific University distance runner Annika Esvelt sprints to the finish line at the end of her 5,000 meter heat at The Dempsey Indoor track on Feb. 9, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Women’s team dominate at indoor GNAC

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 28, 2024
Attendees embrace as Rae Perez (center) dress the group during a teach in outside of Office of the President on the second floor of Demaray Hall on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] From sitting in to standing up

Belle Privitera, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
Communication Professor Dr. William Purcell receives a cross of ashes on his forehead during an Ash Wednesday Service in Upper Gwinn on Feb. 14, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Ashed foreheads, purple banners

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
February 21, 2024
Seattle Pacific University women's rowing head coach Caitlin McClain poses for a portrait in the shell house on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Seattle.

[Photo] Rowing through waters of life

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 20, 2024
Seattle Pacific University distance runner Vanessa Aniteye makes her way around the course at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood, Wash., on Sept. 3, 2022.

[Photo] Aniteye nominated for Seattle Sports Star of the Year

Callaghan Bluechel, Staff Writer
February 20, 2024
Seattle Pacific University senior guard Maui Sze (L) is reflected in the key as he moves the ball upcourt during the first half of a GNAC basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Seattle. Sze ended the game with seven points, three away from 1,000 total in his collegiate career, and would eventually hit the mark on Saturday against Western Oregon.

[Photo] Two losses, one win for SPU basketball

Uriah Aguon, News Editor
February 20, 2024
Naomi Kim (left), Callaghan Bluechel (center) and Esther Smith (right) take questions during the ASSP election forum held in Demaray Hall on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, in Seattle. Kim and Smith are running for ASSP President, while Bluechel runs unopposed for Vice President.

[Photo] Be my election valentine?

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
February 14, 2024
Annika Esvelt makes her way to the finish line during the 5000 meter race at Husky Classic on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, in Seattle. Esvelt ran a time of 16:31.43 just shy of her personal best but good for eleventh in all of division two this year.

[Photo] Falcons fly through another week

Callaghan Bluechel and Uriah Aguon
February 13, 2024
Seattle Pacific University setter Avery Veenendall (L) and Seattle Pacific University opposite Coco Barnett (R) pose for a photo on media day, Aug. 18, 2023, in Seattle.

[Photo] Dynamic bonds, competitive spirits

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 13, 2024
From left to right Seattle Pacific University forward Nikias Schoenerstedt (33), Seattle Pacific University center James Agany (12) and Seattle Pacific University forward Trace Evans (14) pose for a photo on media day, Sept. 28, 2023, in Seattle.

[Photo] Global hooping

Callaghan Bluechel, Staff Writer
February 13, 2024
Tucker Goodman (not pictured) runs through stage lighting cues before dress rehearsal on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 in Seattle.

[Photo] Stage curtain opens on full moon

Nantida Songkham, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
Guest artist Daniel Chang poses for a portrait in his instillation “I walk walking to the corner I walked” at the Seattle Pacific Art Center Gallery on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Seattle. “The hope is that the show statement points to questions that linger in the minds of everyone that comes to see it,” Chang said when asked what he hopes the lasting effect of the instillation would be.

Walk through SPAC with Daniel Chang

Rio Giancarlo, Photo Editor
February 7, 2024
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