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Falcon Express: A neoteric addition to campus life
November 20, 2024
A Coca-Cola employee and a Gwinn employee set up the new soft drink fountain in Gwinn Commons on Nov. 7, 2024.
Switching Beverages
November 15, 2024
A sign guides voters to the ballot drop box outside the Seattle Pacific University Bookstore on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Seattle.
Photo gallery: Election Day 2024
November 5, 2024
SPU Vice President for Academic Affairs Kathy Lustyk poses in her office located in Demaray Hall.
Learning about Dr. Kathleen Lustyk
October 30, 2024
Photo Courtesy Tori McArthur
Camp Casey sold to YMCA of Snohomish
October 25, 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
Poster courtesy of Elizabeth Lacambra and Jack Wiebe
Capture the flag closing out quarter
November 19, 2024
Doug Bright at his desk
Local journalist runs solo music paper for 43 years
November 15, 2024
Gep Repasky playing guitar on stage
Lunar Vacation brings childhood bond to stage
November 8, 2024
Coming together through culture
November 8, 2024
Technical Director Gideon Priest races to the finish in last year's buggy
Falcon Racing’s new plan to overtake the competition
November 5, 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
Lecrae poses for a photo with SPU after commandeering freshman Arishia Eilbeigi's phone.
Lecrae and PEABOD bring exciting performance to SPU
October 11, 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
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
Free to use image from pexels.com
Controversial marketing at 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
November 15, 2024
The right age for tattoos
November 15, 2024
FILE: The campus ballet drop box next to the campus store remained unused on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Student will be able to vote here during the up coming election.
Whose leadership will we follow?
October 28, 2024
Sean Combs sparking new conversation about years-old debate
October 24, 2024
A stark contrast in professionalism.
October 17, 2024
Only one left
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.
Great farewell for men’s soccer seniors
November 19, 2024
Byers’ first win as head coach
November 19, 2024
Seattle Pacific falls in semifinals
November 19, 2024
First year Henry Sandberg (20) blocks the ball from Cal State Dominguez Hills on Nov. 14, 2024 in Seattle.
One busy week
November 19, 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
Only one left
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.
Great farewell for men’s soccer seniors
November 19, 2024
Byers’ first win as head coach
November 19, 2024
Seattle Pacific falls in semifinals
November 19, 2024
First year Henry Sandberg (20) blocks the ball from Cal State Dominguez Hills on Nov. 14, 2024 in Seattle.
One busy week
November 19, 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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Uriah Aguon

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor

Uriah is a Senior English: Creative Writing major. He has been with the Falcon since his freshman year, starting as a features writer, and is now the sports editor. Uriah hopes to remain on the Falcon staff throughout his time at SPU and continue writing in journalism following graduation.

All content by Uriah Aguon

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.

Great farewell for men’s soccer seniors

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 19, 2024

Byers’ first win as head coach

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 19, 2024
First year Henry Sandberg (20) blocks the ball from Cal State Dominguez Hills on Nov. 14, 2024 in Seattle.

One busy week

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 19, 2024
Second year Layne Kearns guards the ball against University of Tampa at the D22CA Canadian Tip-Off Classic from Nov. 1-3, 2024 in Langley, BC. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)

Seattle Pacific women’s basketball loses twice in California

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
Senior Annika Esvelt participates at the 2024 GNAC XC Championships on Oct. 26, 2024 at Sudden Valley Golf Course in Bellingham, WA. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)

Esvelt shows out

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
Fifth year Allison Wilks (3) prepares to spike the ball against Western Washington University on Nov. 9, 2024 in Seattle. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)

Another split weekend for women’s volleyball

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
Senior Raymundo Mendez (9) during a match against Simon Frasier University on Nov. 2, 2024 in Seattle.

One week before finale

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
SPU Junior Trace Evans (14) trucks through against Cal Poly Broncos to make a layup on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2024, In Seattle.

Still much to learn

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
Seattle Pacific University middle blocker Hannah Hair (7) reacts after a point against the University of Alaska Anchorage, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle.

More time to build together

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 5, 2024
SPU sophomore Nora Patterson (3) drives the ball forward to lead the attack against MSU.

Weekend sweep

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 5, 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.

Nearing season closers

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 5, 2024
Second year Haylie-Anne Ohta (11) guards the ball against the University of Tampa on Nov. 4, 2024 in (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)

SPU women’s basketball preseason lifts off

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 5, 2024
SPU Junior Jonas La Tour (4) fights to make a lay up against Lewis & Clark University Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 in Seattle.

Seattle Pacific men’s basketball shakes off rust

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 30, 2024
Welcoming new coaches, athletic trainer

Welcoming new coaches, athletic trainer

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 29, 2024
Silas

Start to finish

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 29, 2024
Scoring point celebrated by Hannah Hair (7) and Christina Lopez (17).

Four wins for four games

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 29, 2024
Taylor Krueger (23) keeping control of the soccer ball against St. Martins soccer players in the 1st half of the women's soccer game.

Solemn night for women’s soccer seniors

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 29, 2024
Women's golf team member Hannah Hochsprung at the Flagler Fall Slam in St. Augustine, Florida

On deck until spring

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 22, 2024
SPU sophomore Owen Swartout (18) takes the penalty kick to assist in the goal against Saint Martin's University

From good to great

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 22, 2024
SPU Senior Emily Tulino (15) sets the ball for fellow Falcon Hannah Hair (7) to drive the kill against Western Oregon University.

Two down out of four-game homestand

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 22, 2024
SPU junior Mercedes Cullen (0) saves the goal from opposing team MSU to keep the lead

Another two wins secured

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 22, 2024
Student athlete Zoe Garcia utilizes the SPU Women's Golf facility's virtual golfing range.

Putting away indoors

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 15, 2024
Senior Justice Dean tosses a volleyball in Royal Brougham Pavilion's lower basketball court.

New look for intramurals

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 15, 2024
SPU men's cross country lines up at the starting line.

One week away from season closers

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 15, 2024
Senior Raymundo Mendez (9) fights to keep the ball against Chico State.

Tough weekend for SPU soccer

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 15, 2024
Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University Athletics

Grand opening of Sideline Store

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 15, 2024
Senior Hannah Hair (7) saves the set by blocking the spike from Alaska Anchorage.

Win one, lose one

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 15, 2024
Seattle Pacific forward Nora Patterson (3) celebrates after scoring against Central Washington University, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle.

So far, so good for SPU women’s soccer

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 8, 2024
Seattle Pacific midfielder Connor Tollan (10) celebrates after a goal against Western Washington, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle.

Great start for fall season

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.

Home opener becomes tough weekend

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 8, 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.

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.

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.

Dream come true

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 1, 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

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
June 3, 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

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
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

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
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.

Examples to follow

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
May 21, 2024
Construction and no parking signs on east Dravus lot October 10th

Welcome to my nightmare

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
May 16, 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

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
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

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
May 14, 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

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
May 7, 2024
Sophomore multi-events athlete Hannah Chang competes in the 60m hurdles on Jan. 13, 2024, in Seattle.

SPU coaches’ thoughts on recent competitions

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
May 7, 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.

Fazio officially takes helm in SPU men’s basketball

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
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

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.

Academic, athletic accolades

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
April 23, 2024
Seattle Pacific University lead athletic trainer Jason Durocher works on an athlete in the training room on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Seattle.

Recovery and rehabilitation

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
April 23, 2024
Womens Rowing assistant coach Kenzie Waltar looks on on a launch during the Falcon Regatta on March 23, 2024, in Seattle.

Faith in rousing waters

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
April 16, 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.

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.

Rowing pilots through Vancouver

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
April 9, 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.

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.

Copp plants tee at SPU

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 5, 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

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
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.

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.

Women’s team dominate at indoor GNAC

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 28, 2024

Power transfer, renewal, refocus

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 22, 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.

Rowing through waters of life

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 20, 2024
the NWSL quarterfinal match between the OL Reign and Angel City FC at Lumen Field on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 in Seattle.

Two losses, one win for SPU basketball

Uriah Aguon, News Editor
February 20, 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.

Dynamic bonds, competitive spirits

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 13, 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.

Falcons fly through another week

Callaghan Bluechel and Uriah Aguon
February 13, 2024
climate Illustration by Mia Eshima

Reducing our footprint

Mila Artzi, Uriah Aguon, Estefania Vazquez Lemus, and Chris Alcaide
February 8, 2024
Seattle Pacific University forward Shaw Anderson (24) drives to the basket for a lay up during the second half of a GNAC basketball game against Northwest Nazarene on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, in Seattle.

Basketball pulls quadruple win

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 6, 2024
Illustration by Rio Giancarlo

Films for motivation, representation, perseverance

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 6, 2024
Junior forward Olivia Mayer (21) moves the ball up court against George Fox on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Royal Brougham Pavilion in Seattle.

Mayer’s successful return to play

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 30, 2024
Seattle Pacific University women’s basketball head coach Mike Simonson watches his players run the court during practice on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Seattle.

Eight-year-long haul

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 30, 2024

Talking track and field

The Falcon x KSPU and Uriah Aguon
January 23, 2024
Seattle Pacific University Sophomore Adam Haagenson hits a drive on the 12th tee at West Seattle Golf course on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in Seattle. A home course has yet to be chosen for the Womens golf team which is set to tee off in the fall of 2024.

Women’s golf coming soon

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 23, 2024
Senior runner Evan Carpenter crosses the finish line at the UW Preview on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Seattle.

Weighted shoulders, full plates

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 16, 2024
James Agony (right) celebrates a three-point bucket scored by a teammate during the second half of a basketball game between Seattle Pacific University and Douglas College on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, in Seattle. SPU defeated Douglas college 114-53.

Those who help

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 9, 2024
Seattle Pacific sophomore Brady Boun warms up with a practice jump before competing in Spokane Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

Training apart for winter break

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 23, 2023
FILE - Players make their way over the Seattle Pacific University Athletics logo during a basketball game on Nov. 18, 2023 in Seattle.

Volleyball endings, basketball beginnings

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 8, 2023

Progress in preparation

The Falcon x KSPU, Uriah Aguon, and Callaghan Bluechel
November 21, 2023
Illustration by Uriah Ugon

Inconsistent power-ups

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 16, 2023

Building connections through sports

The Falcon x KSPU, Uriah Aguon, and Callaghan Bluechel
November 14, 2023
Sophomore guard Owen Moriarty (1) goes for a layup while defended by Nikias Schoenerstedt (33) and Jonas La Tour (left) during practice on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in Seattle.

Looking ahead, braving challenges

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 14, 2023

A great finale to a great season

The Falcon x KSPU, Uriah Aguon, and Callaghan Bluechel
November 7, 2023

Limiting sports budget

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 7, 2023
Seattle Pacific University junior Annika Esvelt makes her way around the two kilometer loop at the Emerald City Open on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Woodland Park in Seattle.

Finishing strong, getting back up

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 7, 2023

Support and adjustment

The Falcon x KSPU and Uriah Aguon
October 31, 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.

Tough start to long road

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 31, 2023
The Seattle Pacific University Women's soccer team poses for a photo during their annual Halloween costume practice on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of Sophie Beedle)

Holiday season relieves sports of stresses

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 31, 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.

Early season start

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 24, 2023
Falcons gather together before their first launch of the morning.

When the spring season starts

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 17, 2023
Riley Suomi drives past Ethan Ortega during an intramural soccer game on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2023.

Intramurals lift off

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 10, 2023
Seattle Pacific University senior Brennan LeBlanc talks with his teammates ahead of the PLU Invitational 8k race in Tacoma, Wash., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Falcons finished 5th overall and second out of the Division 2 competition.

Maximum team effort

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
September 19, 2023
Sydney Phluhacek poses for a photo during Seattle Pacific University Womens soccer media day on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.

Falcon athletics welcomes new staff

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
September 13, 2023
The Seattle Storm scrimmage during practice on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The Storm train in Royal Brougham Pavilion. The Storm's lease of the lower gym will soon end as their new practice facility nears completion.

Storm with rough start to learn from

Uriah Aguon, staff writer
May 30, 2023
David Njeri lands in the pit during the triple jump at the Husky Invite in Seattle, Washington on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.

Falcons finish 6th on men’s, women’s side at GNAC champs

Uriah Aguon, staff writer
May 16, 2023
Andrew Tran (right) talks with SPU men’s soccer head coach Kevin Sakuda (left) before a soccer game at Seattle University on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

What makes sports adventurous

Uriah Aguon, staff writer
May 10, 2023
Jared Hubbell runs with the ball during a rugby match.

Rugby continuing to grow

Uriah Aguon, staff writer
May 2, 2023
The Seattle Seawolves prepare for a Ruck during a rugby game Tukwilla, Washington.

The Seawolves hunt for a third title

Uriah Aguon, staff writer
May 2, 2023
SPU Cross Country Head Coach Chris Reed speaks with his team after the Puget Sound Invitational in Seattle on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2023.

Departing after a decade

Uriah Aguon, Staff Writer
April 18, 2023
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.

Coming back with a clinch

Uriah Aguon, staff writer
April 11, 2023
Dogs play on a soccer field at Cal Anderson Park. April 3rd, 2023.

Students spring for outdoor sports in new quarter

Uriah Aguon, staff writer
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.

A fairy tale ending

Uriah Aguon, staff writer
March 16, 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.

Women’s basketball breaking top six

Uriah Aguon, staff writer
February 28, 2023
Photo courtesy of Mahad Abdulqadir

Double life

Uriah Aguon and Mahad Abdulqadir
February 23, 2023
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