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Redshirt freshmen outside hitter Lindsay Rosenthal serves during Saturday's game.

Spiking the ball with positivity

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
May 11, 2021
Sinser, director of player personal for the Sounders, celebrates the Sounders MLS Cup win in 2019.

Hitting new goals, opportunities, every day

Isabella Tranello and Daniel Newman
April 27, 2021
Julia Stepper, Jenna Bouyer and Grace Bley fight for first against Seattle University athletes.

Blink and you’ll miss them

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
April 20, 2021
T-Mobile Park is at a limited capacity so far in the 2021 season, meaning seats that are not in use are zip tied off to prevent fans from using them.

[PHOTO] Fans return to see successful young team

April 20, 2021
Illustration by Caitlyn Schnider

I’m glad the fans are back

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
April 15, 2021
SPU women lead the group of runners in the 1500 meter run

Spiking their way to comeback win

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
April 13, 2021
Sophomore Bio-chem major Tyler Speer, who netted a goal in each half of the game, received the GNAC Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the week.

Speer’s two goals lead Falcons past Lutes

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
April 6, 2021
Peace Igbonagwam, Jenna Bouyer, and Julia Stepper finishing a 100m race.

Winning races, scoring goals during spring break

Troy Vigil and Daniel Newman
April 6, 2021
Defender Mia Mahaffey competes for the ball with a Saint Martin's player.

Capturing victories by any means possible

Daniel Newman
April 6, 2021
basketball player looks to pass ball

Falling just short, but bouncing in the right direction

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
March 9, 2021
The possibility of bad weather is one of the downsides of moving the soccer season into the winter and spring quarters.

Fall sports prepare to play in Spring

Mesaged Abakar and Daniel Newman
February 23, 2021

Waiting game for Falcon Basketball

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
February 23, 2021
Illustration by Chloe Guillot

Podium sweep in first competition, women’s soccer falls to UW

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
February 23, 2021
Illustration by Caitlyn Schnider

Flightless Falcons

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
February 9, 2021
Illustration by Caitlyn Schnider

Speeding down slopes

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
January 28, 2021
Illustration by Marissa Lordahl

Hitting their stride by playing as team

Daniel Newman
January 19, 2021
Chairs are set apart for athletes when they are not on the court.

Starting off season with victory

Sabrina Jiles and Daniel Newman
January 13, 2021
Divant'e Moffit and Chris Penner face off during a fall quarter practice.

Tipping off following lengthy break

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
January 12, 2021
Sports are a big part of my life, so much so I dressed up as a sports fan for Halloween in 2019 and attended the Emerson Hall Halloween party.

Uncertain future, uncertain outcomes

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
January 7, 2021
Zack Paulson, sophmore guard, practices one on one against freshman Chris Penner. Basketball games will resume for a shorted season in January.

College basketball to return for 2021

Daniel Newman
November 17, 2020
The members of the Falcons championship winning Women's soccer team in 2008 celebrate in the rain with their trophy after defeating West Florida in double overtime.

Journey to victory

Sabrina Jiles and Daniel Newman
November 17, 2020
File Photo. A player fields a rebound during the first quarter of a semifinals intramurals basketball game.

Staying fit with friendly competition

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
November 3, 2020
Illustration by Micky Flores-Nieves

Audience should listen to athletes before criticizing

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
October 28, 2020
The first leg of the mixed 10k relay team is finishing their first lap of race at Ballard High School (left to right, Brayden Schultz, Jared Putney, Elius Graff, Colin Boutin).

Taking heart in competing together

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
October 20, 2020
Junior Christy Anne Villanueva teaches Ante Up Dance classes virtually from Hawaii.

Dancing through the difficulties

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
October 13, 2020
Redshirt Sophomore Samea Aljundi and Sophomore Makena Rietz juggle a soccer ball during practice. Soccer is practicing in groups of five or less following COVID-19 guidelines.

Celebration of newfound independence

Brandon Bee and Daniel Newman
October 6, 2020

GNAC fortifies plans for fall, winter sports

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
October 6, 2020
Becka holding kraken flag

Perspectives changed, eyes opened to bigger possibilities

Daniel Newman and Gabe Sta Maria
September 29, 2020
Illustration by Gabby Cockerell

Taking virtual stretch break

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
September 29, 2020
A man prepares to kick a soccer ball

New start, same dreams

Daniel Newman and Sabrina Jiles
September 22, 2020
A view from a mountain

Finding solitude, peace, in chaos

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
September 22, 2020
The side entrance to 6th Ashton warns passersby not enter in light of the new quarantine for 6th East Ashton.

First COVID-19 case on campus

Daniel Newman and Julia Herman
September 18, 2020
The front of a building with a concrete sign saying Ashton Hall

Quarantine on third day of classes

Daniel Newman and Brandon Bee
September 17, 2020
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic people have taken to wearing various types of masks from homemade to tradition store bought.

Sewing through a pandemic

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
September 15, 2020
An empty workout room

Exercising six feet apart

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
September 15, 2020
Climate Pledge Arena, formerly Key Arena is currently under construction with an anticipated completion date of summer 2021.

Seattle gets Kraken on new NHL team

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
September 9, 2020
track and field with a chain link fence in front of it

Fall seasons delayed, athletes adjust

Daniel Newman
September 9, 2020
two gymnasts shake hands over a balance beam

After 47 years, SPU gymnastics says goodbye

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
June 17, 2020
a woman carries oars up from a dock

Seniors help lay future for rowing

Brandon Bee and Daniel Newman
June 9, 2020
a open field at a park

[VIDEO] Spaces for sunshine, city views

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
June 9, 2020

[VIDEO] Attracting athletes virtually

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
June 3, 2020
A screenshot of the sign-up page for Falcon Volleyball Camps and Clinics.

[PHOTO] Athletic youth camps may be cancelled

June 3, 2020
two female athletes pose for a photo on an indoor track

Prizes in pandemic

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
June 2, 2020
A basketball coach talks to basketball players

Inspiring growth mentally, physically

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
May 26, 2020
a woman works out on a rowing machine on a porch

Training by any means necessary

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
May 19, 2020
A man riding a bike

Teaching classes, staying healthy

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
May 5, 2020

Stop favoring entitled athletes

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
April 29, 2020
oars stacked on a rack

Sports grind to halt at SPU

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
April 14, 2020
a woman basketball player runs towards a basketball hoop

Bouncing back stronger

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
March 3, 2020
two boats row side by side

Practice about to pay off

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
March 3, 2020
a gymnast gives a high five to her teammates

Tale of two halves

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
February 26, 2020
an eight person team rows a boat through a canal

Celebrating successes, building for future

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
February 18, 2020
a basketball player dribbles the ball down the court

Collecting championships, collecting bruises

Daniel Newman and Sabrina Jiles
February 18, 2020
Senior Exercise Science major Grace Bley running the last lap of the anchor leg for the Falcon women's 4x400m relay at the UW Invitational at the Dempsey Indoor Track on Feb 1.

Steady improvement day by day

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
February 12, 2020
a man dribbles a basketball down a court past a defender

Missing shots in cold temperatures

Daniel Newman and Sabrina Jiles
February 4, 2020
a gymnast stands with her arms in the air

Taking down records, setting high scores

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
February 4, 2020

Remembering the black mamba

Daniel Newman, Sabrina Jiles, Brandon Bee, and Kyle Morrison
January 30, 2020
a man shoots a basketball

Closing out wins, continuing dominant play

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
January 30, 2020
a woman balances upside-down on a bar

Jumping, running, scoring with ease

Daniel Newman and Brandon Bee
January 21, 2020
Chloe Guillot | The Falcon

Monumental victories and conference defeats

Kyle Morrison and Daniel Newman
January 15, 2020
A female gymnastics coach smiles and talks to gymnasts

Assistant now at helm

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
January 15, 2020
A group of people in University of Washington gear pose for a photo

Dawgs victorious again

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
December 4, 2019

No rest for sports world as school takes break

Daniel Newman and Brandon Bee
December 4, 2019
Chloe Guillot | The Falcon

Another victory on road

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
December 4, 2019
Chloe Guillot | The Falcon

Ending in middle of pack

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
November 27, 2019
the falcon, spu's mascot

Spreading wings in new role

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
November 21, 2019
a man jumps to shoot a basketball

Falcons stumble out of gates

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
November 21, 2019
two volleyball players give each other a high five

SPU Volleyball can’t find their rhythm on senior night

Brandon Bee and Daniel Newman
November 21, 2019
an illustration of the NBA championship trophy with a bracket leading to it

The long road to the finals

Brandon Bee and Daniel Newman
November 21, 2019

Champions once again

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
November 12, 2019
Chloe Guillot | The Falcon

Transitioning seasons

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
November 12, 2019
A man shoots a basketball

On the hunt again

Daniel Newman and Kyle Morrison
November 6, 2019
A woman jumps for a layup

Extending and beginning a winning streak

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
November 6, 2019
Gabi Stegemoller spikes the ball against the Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks during a 3-0 SPU victory on Thursday, Oct. 24th.

Week of comebacks

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
October 29, 2019
A group of people sitting around a dinner table.

Athletes on the road

Brandon Bee and Daniel Newman
October 23, 2019
Soccer players running down a field.

Nearing the end

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
October 23, 2019
Travis Swallow dribbles the ball downfield during the men's 1-0 loss to Montana State Billings on Oct. 12th.

Rolling with the punches

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
October 16, 2019
a woman kicks a soccer ball while another woman chases after her

Week of home games brings wins and losses

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
October 9, 2019
New Students integrate into community, enjoy seven goal thriller

New Students integrate into community, enjoy seven goal thriller

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
October 2, 2019
Jaeden Hooker jumps for a spike during a match against Alaska Fairbanks on Saturday, Sep. 21. Jackie Chen | The Falcon

This Week in Falcon Sports

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
October 2, 2019
Jaeden Hooker jumps for a spike during a match against Alaska Fairbanks on Saturday, Sep. 21. Jackie Chen | The Falcon

Balancing inexperience with leadership

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
September 27, 2019
Kate Lilly and Kaylee Mitchell run at

Running to victory

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
September 27, 2019
Men's soccer gains more experience across the pond

Men’s soccer gains more experience across the pond

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
September 27, 2019
Rough road traversed

Rough road traversed

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
September 27, 2019
Kate Lilly scored as an All-American in the 5k at nationals. Jenna Rasmussen | The Falcon

Surpassing new heights

Daniel Newman
May 29, 2019
Ashley Antoniak will be one of eight joining the Falcon volleyball team next year. Photo Courtesy of Darryl Webb

Incoming Athletes look to make an impact

Daniel Newman
May 22, 2019
Kate Lilly runs the 1500 meter at the University of Washington. She came in second with a PR of 4:27 at conference this past weekend. Jenna Rasmussen | The Falcon

Back to back championships

Daniel Newman
May 16, 2019
Rebecca Troescher, first year, runs the anchor leg of the 4x400 meter relay, finishing in first place. Photo Courtesy of Jacob Thompson

Falcons set new highs

Daniel Newman
May 8, 2019
Rebecca Troescher, first year, runs the anchor leg of the 4x400 meter relay, finishing in first place. Photo Courtesy of Jacob Thompson

Three gold medals earned

Daniel Newman
May 1, 2019
Becca Trouscher ran the 400 at Azusa Pacific University. Jacky Chen | The Falcon

Falcons Heat up in California

Daniel Newman
April 24, 2019
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