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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
Professor Overstreet teaching in Demaray 255 in Oct. 2023.
Illuminating excellence: Overstreet named as 2024 Professor of the Year
May 15, 2024
Chapel mosaic inside Alexander and Adelaide Hall. Courtesy of Micah Lim
After color
May 15, 2024
Cost, art of credit overloading
Cost, art of credit overloading
May 8, 2024
Romanita Hairston presents in Upper Gwinn at the Burton and Ralene Walls Distinguished Speaker Series Luncheon on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Seattle.
Romanita Hairston examines common good
May 8, 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
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
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. 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
Margherita Vicario’s directorial debut ‘Gloria!’ premieres at SIFF
Margherita Vicario’s directorial debut ‘Gloria!’ premieres at SIFF
May 17, 2024
Members of FASA take a self with the Jollibee mascot during a group trip to the restaurant. (Courtesy of Ray Razon)
Finishing with fun
May 17, 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
May 17, 2024
Ben Sheirbon poses for a photo with his research poster during the Erickson Conference in Otto Miller Hall. (Courtesy of Ben Sheirbon)
Where small ideas transform into real-world applications
May 17, 2024
(Last?) Lū-au
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 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
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 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
Nicolas Cage re-establishes his talent in “Dream Scenario”
Nicolas Cage re-establishes his talent in “Dream Scenario”
January 5, 2024
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
Illustration by Uriah Aguon
Welcome to my nightmare
May 16, 2024
David Armours graduation clothing sits unopened on his floor even as graduation nears.
Calm before graduation
May 16, 2024
Gluten, the infernal protein
May 9, 2024
Baptiste Lookout at night. (Photo by Mark Hufstetler courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service.)
Larger in life
May 2, 2024
Glossier samples at Sephora. Photo courtesy of Jude Heckerman.
Glossier: where beauty meets fun
April 25, 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.
Spirit of competition
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.
Pitch professional
May 14, 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
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.
Months away from maiden season
May 7, 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
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
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
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.
Rowing takes top spots
April 30, 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.
Women’s team finishes strong
April 23, 2024
Seattle Pacific University sophomore Maya Ewing pushes out strong at the beginning of her 1500m race getting her a time of 4:49.14 at the Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 11-13, 2024 in Azuza, Cal.
Track and field run parallel meets in California
April 16, 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
Seattles hidden gems
Seattle’s hidden gems
November 13, 2023
Rediscovering your roots after 18 years
Rediscovering your roots after 18 years
November 8, 2023
SPUs 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
The Seattle Kraken skate to congratulate Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) after an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Seattle. The Kraken won 4-2 clinching a playoff spot for the first time in franchise history.

[Photo] Coming back with a clinch

Uriah Aguon, staff writer
April 11, 2023
Reyna Martin, newly elected ASSP president, speaks at a September 11th demonstration in Martin Square protesting the hiring policies of the University.

[Photo] SPU senate election results

David Armour, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
Freshman multi event specialist Hannah Chang throws the javelin, an outdoor only event, during the Ed Boitano Invitational at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington.

[Photo] Two seasons in one

Kyle Morrison, sports editor
April 4, 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.

[Photo] A fairy tale ending

Uriah Aguon, staff writer
March 16, 2023
Isabel Bartosh, Lou Bridges, Rebecca Cavanaugh and Marisa Silva present in upper Gwinn at Seattle Pacific University on March 1, 2023.

[Photo] Remembering forgotten history

Audrey Oscarson, News Editor
March 8, 2023
Marqus Cole speaks at Seattle Pacific University on Feb. 28, 2023, in Seattle, Wash.

[Photo] Devastation, hope amidst changing climate

David Armour, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
The Seattle Sounders supporters section unveils a tifo before the Major League Soccer match between the Seattle Sounders and the Colorado Rapids at Lumen Field on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in Seattle, Washington. The Sounders won 4-0.

[Photo] Tale of two teams

Callaghan Bluechel, staff writer
March 7, 2023
The SPU V8 boat pulls ahead of Seattle U during their second race of the day at the PLU invite regatta on Sat. March 4, 2023, in Lakewood, Wash.

[Photo] All systems go for women’s rowing

Mahad Abdulqadir and Kyle Morrison
March 7, 2023
First year students performed with their RAs.

[Photo] Ballad battles of first years

Alexandra Miller, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023
Seattle Pacific University set up a tent in Martin Square with pens, paint, and paper so students could write words of encouragement, prayers or express their grief for those effected by the earthquakes.

[Photo] Effects of Turkey-Syria earthquakes reach worldwide

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
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[Photo] Building community to uplift Black students

David Armour, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
Seattle Pacific Seniors Kelton Samore (33) and S Zack Paulsen (1) pose for a photo with their coaches ahead of Seattle Pacific University’s game against Alaska Fairbanks at Royal Brougham Pavilion in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. SPU Won 60-51.

[Photo] SPU men’s basketball prepares for upcoming GNAC tournament

Mahad Abdulqadir, staff writer
February 28, 2023
From left to right Makenna Jacklin, Natalie Hoff, Chiara De Virgilio and Ashley Alter pose for a photo on senior night at Royal Brougham Pavilion on Feb. 25, 2023, in Seattle, Wash.

[Photo] Women’s basketball breaking top six

Uriah Aguon, staff writer
February 28, 2023
A sign reading, We are 80%, We dissent is held up at a demonstration protesting the Seattle Pacific University discriminatory hiring policies.

[Photo] If not here, where?

Brittany Tausen, Guest Writer
February 23, 2023
Students and faculty gather in upper Gwinn for the Palmer lecture.

[Photo] Program cuts are not end for students

Audrey Oscarson, News Editor
February 22, 2023
ASSP President Carrie Cox greets university president elect Deana Porterfield during an event organized to announce Dr. Porterfield as the next University President.

[Photo] Senate staffing shortages

David Armour, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
Plaintiff Chloe Guillot walks down the hallway to the courtroom ahead of the hearing at the King County Courthouse in Seattle, Wash., Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.

[Photo] Timeline of sexuality and Christianity at SPU

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
Former athletic director Jackson Stava, right, congratulates senior Alden Massey, left, on senior day. Without the help of the university president SPU is unable to fill the position on a full time basis.

[Photo] Murky future for SPU athletics leadership

Uriah Aguon, staff writer
February 21, 2023
Natalie Hoff dribbles the ball during a practice in the Seattle Storm practice gym in Royal Brougham Pavilion on Oct. 14, 2022. During the season SPU students may catch Seattle storm athletes and staff in and around Royal Brougham.

[Photo] Stewart goes coast to coast

Dante Buell, staff writer
February 21, 2023
Nik Reirson heads out onto the field before the national anthem at Ballard F.C.s inaugural home game at Interbay Stadium on May 21, 2022 in Seattle, Wash. Reirson was a standout defender at SPU before graduating in 2022.

[Photo] Student searches for success internationally

Dante Buell, staff writer
February 21, 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.

[Photo] No decision yet on motion to dismiss

Ella Beth Sessions, Antonio Nevarez, and Audrey Oscarson
February 17, 2023
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