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Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon

Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon

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. 

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Families move in to Hill Hall on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Seattle. Under the new schedule, new students will move into the dorms during the last week of September, extending summer break by three weeks, adding a Thanksgiving break, and shortening winter break significantly.

Schedule shift sucks

Rio Giancarlo, Photo Editor
November 9, 2023
Seattle Pacific University Womens Basketball center Schuyler Berry, right, goes up for a block on Forward Olivia Mayer, left, during practice on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 in Seattle. File photo.

[Photo] Tough start to long road

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 31, 2023
Washington Huskies wide receiver JaLynn Polk (2) is defended by Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Demetries Ford (4) as a pass from Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) falls incomplete during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Seattle. Washington won 15-7.

[Photo] Falcons to Dawgs

Callaghan Bluechel, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
From left to right, Take Evans, Owen Moriarty, Jonas La Tour, Kyle Luttinen and Julian Mora huddle during a scrimmage against Bellevue College Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Seattle.

[Photo] Early season start

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 24, 2023
Professor Donna Isobel demonstrates a ballet technique during class in Royal Brougham Pavilion on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Seattle. Introduction to Ballet, taught by Professor Donna Isobel, is offered in the autumn and spring quarter and meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30-10:20 a.m.

[Photo] Beauty of ballet

Maya Ewing, Staff Writer
October 20, 2023
Fans stand for the The Star Spangled Banner before a volleyball match between the Central Washington Wildcats and the Seattle Pacific Falcons on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 in Seattle.

[Photo] Moving on from COVID culture

David Armour, Perspectives Editor
October 19, 2023
Assistant coach Luke Sandblom poses for a portrait during the Seattle Pacific Mens Soccer media day on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.

[Photo] New coaches thrive

Sam Soltani, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023
Callaghan Buechel sits at a poker table at the spring First Friday Casino Night on Friday, March 31, 2023.

[Photo] Why I am not shy

Callaghan Bluechel, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
Cameron Yriondo (center) waits for a pass during a training session at Interbay Stadium in Seattle, Wash., on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Starting with the reserves, Yriondo was able to work his way into the main squad scoring a goal against Olytown and playing a key role during the title run.

[Photo] Summer champions

Callaghan Bluechel, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
Aubrey Rhoadarmer poses for a portrait with a Redbull on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.

[Photo] Getting my wings

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2023
Seattle Pacific University midfielder Brady Fendrich (23) celebrates with forward Luis Zazueta (15) after scoring to against Antiguoko KE during the first half of a pre season soccer match on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in San Sebastian, Spain. Seattle Pacific University won 2-0.

Falcons in Spain

Rio Giancarlo, Photo Editor
September 13, 2023
Martin Square is empty on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, two days before students return to campus at Seattle Pacific University. With recent budget cuts many still wonder what campus life may look like this year.

[Photo] Budget cuts in motion

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
September 13, 2023
Rio Giancarlo poses for a photo after an OL Reign game in 2022.

You do belong

Rio Giancarlo, Chief Photographer
May 25, 2023
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