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Many students, faculty, and staff members stood outside of Upper Gwinn where inside, the Board of Trustees were holding a meeting regarding the universitys controversial lifestyle expectations and the statement on human sexuality. (Audrey Oscarson)
Protest on the stairs
May 20, 2022
LGBTQIA+ joy and frustration
LGBTQIA+ joy and frustration
May 18, 2022
Many students and faculty members voice their frustrations with SPUs choice to chose its alignment with the Free Methodist Church instead of supporting its queer students. (Shianne Heeraman)
Campus community wrestles with next steps
May 18, 2022
Courtesy of the Office of Enrollment
SPU enrollment stabilizes
May 18, 2022
Seattle Pacific University’s LGBTQ+ Work Group met this week in Upper Gwinn for a panel to go over the work theyve done so far and some possible solutions for the Board. (Santi Quiroga-Medina)
Reconciliation report
May 12, 2022
Many students, faculty, and staff members stood outside of Upper Gwinn where inside, the Board of Trustees were holding a meeting regarding the universitys controversial lifestyle expectations and the statement on human sexuality. (Audrey Oscarson)
Protest on the stairs
May 20, 2022
LGBTQIA+ joy and frustration
LGBTQIA+ joy and frustration
May 18, 2022
Seattle Pacific University’s LGBTQ+ Work Group met this week in Upper Gwinn for a panel to go over the work theyve done so far and some possible solutions for the Board. (Santi Quiroga-Medina)
Reconciliation report
May 12, 2022
Settled
Settled
May 5, 2022
Despite SPUs policies on sexuality, ASSP staff shows support for students and staff that are apart of the LGBTQ+ community
Sexual shame on Christian campuses
May 4, 2022
Student Maxwell Hayden and professor Carrie Fry are both seen here sitting without and with a mask on. (Sharli Mishra)
“Post pandemic”
April 27, 2022
Jeff Jordan is the vice provost for student formation and community engagement here at Seattle Pacific. (Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University)
Back to normal?
March 30, 2022
Emergency entrance of Seattle Childrens Hospital. (Vy Khanh Vu)
COVID cases curve down
February 16, 2022
Sharon Barr-Jeffrey is the director at the Student Counseling Center here at SPU. (Sharli Mishra)
Counseling through COVID
February 16, 2022
Students Trayton Pike and Issac Johnson hanging out in Arnett while abiding by the schools COVID mask policy. (Devin Murray)
Dorm life during disease
February 2, 2022
Illustration by Megan Siemering
Progression or regression?
May 20, 2022
A contender from last year shows off the jacket theyve made for MODEs annual fashion show. (Courtesy of MODE Fashion Group)
To be Here
May 13, 2022
Disneys new Doctor Strange movie, directed by Sam Raimi and starring Benedict Cumberbatch, is now showing in theaters. (Shianne Heeraman)
“Multiverse of Madness” brings horror to MCU
May 13, 2022
Illustration by Megan Siemering
Game over
May 4, 2022
Retreat Cafes activated charcoal latte and Mayan bowl. (Gabrialla Cockerell)
Relaxed approach to mindful eating
May 4, 2022
A contender from last year shows off the jacket theyve made for MODEs annual fashion show. (Courtesy of MODE Fashion Group)
To be Here
May 13, 2022
Illustration by Shianne Heeraman
Cogito, ergo sum
May 4, 2022
Sophomore Cara Hiroyasu and Senior Caila Brown discuss the upcoming entrepreneur opportunities of the SPU Creative Market. (Gabrialla Cockerell)
Locally grown
April 29, 2022
Illustration by Micky Flores-Nieves
Adulting at its finest
April 22, 2022
Caenisha Warren acts as Seattle Pacifics Executive Director and Minister of Reconciliation Ministries. (Courtesy of OSIL)
Apply!
April 15, 2022
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
Illustration by Megan Siemering
Progression or regression?
May 20, 2022
Illustration by Megan Siemering
Game over
May 4, 2022
Illustration by Mia Eshima
From one crescent moon to another
April 29, 2022
Illustration by Mia Eshima
Oscars return falls short
April 1, 2022
Mount Rainer peaks through the clouds. (Rio Giancarlo)
High or low, where shall we go?
February 24, 2022
Disneys new Doctor Strange movie, directed by Sam Raimi and starring Benedict Cumberbatch, is now showing in theaters. (Shianne Heeraman)
“Multiverse of Madness” brings horror to MCU
May 13, 2022
Ranin Karim, woman with whom Lentz had an affair with, comes forward in Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed. (Courtesy of Nikki Lichterman, Discovery+)
Corrupted Kingdom
April 29, 2022
Poster advertisement for Marvels Morbius starring Jared Leto. (Caitlyn Schnider)
“Morbius” sucks
April 15, 2022
Disneys Turning Red is available and ready to watch on Disney+ if you have a subscription and is also showing in theaters. (Caitlyn Schnider)
Turning heads with “Turning Red”
April 8, 2022
Everything Everywhere All At Once is a sci-fi/adventure film now showing in theaters. It is directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. (Jack Jamieson)
Multiverse becomes excitingly mundane
April 8, 2022
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 Shianne Heeraman
Already, but not yet
May 19, 2022
Aubrey Rhoadarmer shows off her various tattoos. (Courtesy of Joelle Berger)
Thin black lines
May 19, 2022
Talks between pro-life and pro-choice groups and how religion plays into it has been a central part of many debates between both sides. (Sharli Mishra)
Sinners and saints
May 19, 2022
Illustration by Mia Eshima
Not as seen on TV
May 12, 2022
Illustration by Micky Flores-Nieves
Dangers of extremism
May 4, 2022
Illustration by Shianne Heeraman
The heart of all sports
May 17, 2022
The SPU Varsity Eight, comprised of senior Jennifer Hoag, junior Macie Leach, junior Jacinta Grandel, sophomore Natalie Korolenko, senior Danielle Johnson, junior Kalais Samuelson, sophomore Hannah Miller, and senior LeeAnn Arrington launches before the Cascade Cup last week. (Rio Giancarlo)
Rowing cruises to second place in GNAC
May 17, 2022
Annika Esvelt ran her way to two GNAC titles. (Kyle Cajero)
Triple victories at GNAC Championships
May 17, 2022
Jason Rhine, SPUs new womens volleyball coach, previously coached at Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, Colorado. (Rio Giancarlo)
Twelve-year climb
May 10, 2022
Junior Sophie Sandahl, sophomore Lucy Sandahl, junior Nicole Svoboda, freshman Meghan Rustemeyer, freshman Emma Ely, sophomore Bella Sangston, freshman Ingrid Erickson, sophomore Megan Rouse, and freshman Addie Clark of the Falcons’ Open Eight crew make their way down the cut. (Rio Giancarlo)
Rowing has impressive performance at Windermere Cup
May 10, 2022
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
Illustration by Mia Eshima
Plant-based performance
March 8, 2022
The SPU Varsity Eight, comprised of senior Jennifer Hoag, junior Macie Leach, junior Jacinta Grandel, sophomore Natalie Korolenko, senior Danielle Johnson, junior Kalais Samuelson, sophomore Hannah Miller, and senior LeeAnn Arrington launches before the Cascade Cup last week. (Rio Giancarlo)
Rowing cruises to second place in GNAC
May 17, 2022
Annika Esvelt ran her way to two GNAC titles. (Kyle Cajero)
Triple victories at GNAC Championships
May 17, 2022
Junior Sophie Sandahl, sophomore Lucy Sandahl, junior Nicole Svoboda, freshman Meghan Rustemeyer, freshman Emma Ely, sophomore Bella Sangston, freshman Ingrid Erickson, sophomore Megan Rouse, and freshman Addie Clark of the Falcons’ Open Eight crew make their way down the cut. (Rio Giancarlo)
Rowing has impressive performance at Windermere Cup
May 10, 2022
Nicki Yorges catches her breath after her race at the UW invite. (Rio Giancarlo)
Winning mentality
May 4, 2022
Sophomore distance runner Ellie Rising takes a practice start before the 800m at the Doris Heritage track festival. (Rio Giancarlo)
Falcons dominate GNAC long jump records
April 26, 2022
Directors
Directors
May 13, 2022
Making the Mind Edition
Making the Mind Edition
May 8, 2022
Horror Films
Horror Films
April 29, 2022
A Day in the Life of a Student Athlete
A Day in the Life of a Student Athlete
April 25, 2022
The Falcon staff bakes Oreo truffles for Easter
The Falcon staff bakes Oreo truffles for Easter
April 17, 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
Directors
Directors
May 13, 2022
Horror Films
Horror Films
April 29, 2022
Limelight Episode 11: Sequels
Limelight Episode 11: Sequels
April 15, 2022
Limelight Episode 10: Sports Films
Limelight Episode 10: Sports Films
April 8, 2022
Limelight Episode 9: The Oscars Recap and Discussion
Limelight Episode 9: The Oscars Recap and Discussion
April 1, 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
The Falcon staff bakes Oreo truffles for Easter
The Falcon staff bakes Oreo truffles for Easter
April 17, 2022
Student artist channels skills into temporary tattoo business
Student artist channels skills into temporary tattoo business
April 13, 2022
Arnett and Ashton halls compete in lip sync battle
Arnett and Ashton halls compete in lip sync battle
March 9, 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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Isabella Tranello

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor

Isabella Tranello is the Sports Editor for the Falcon. She comes to SPU from Longmont, Colorado and is a Communications/Journalism Major. Previously, Isabella worked for the Falcon in the Features sections before making the switch to Sports. Isabella enjoys binge watching any tv show or movie that pops onto which ever streaming service she is using at the time. Isabella is also a music fanatic and is always open to song suggestions, no matter the genre.

All content by Isabella Tranello
The SPU Varsity Eight, comprised of senior Jennifer Hoag, junior Macie Leach, junior Jacinta Grandel, sophomore Natalie Korolenko, senior Danielle Johnson, junior Kalais Samuelson, sophomore Hannah Miller, and senior LeeAnn Arrington launches before the Cascade Cup last week. (Rio Giancarlo)

Rowing cruises to second place in GNAC

May 17, 2022
Annika Esvelt ran her way to two GNAC titles. (Kyle Cajero)

Triple victories at GNAC Championships

May 17, 2022
Junior Sophie Sandahl, sophomore Lucy Sandahl, junior Nicole Svoboda, freshman Meghan Rustemeyer, freshman Emma Ely, sophomore Bella Sangston, freshman Ingrid Erickson, sophomore Megan Rouse, and freshman Addie Clark of the Falcons’ Open Eight crew make their way down the cut. (Rio Giancarlo)

Rowing has impressive performance at Windermere Cup

May 10, 2022
Nicki Yorges catches her breath after her race at the UW invite. (Rio Giancarlo)

Winning mentality

May 4, 2022
Solo shot of Taylor for her freshman year on the cheer team. (Courtesy of Taylor Hiroyasu)

Expanding experiences

April 26, 2022
Sophomore distance runner Ellie Rising takes a practice start before the 800m at the Doris Heritage track festival. (Rio Giancarlo)

Falcons dominate GNAC long jump records

April 26, 2022
Kainoa Lee clears the bar during mens pole vault at the Bryan Clay Invite at Azusa Pacific. (Courtesy of Jacob Thompson, CWU Athletics)

Lee launches to victory

April 19, 2022
On her Pacific Northwest leg of the tour, Olivia Rodrigos Sour Tour came to Seattle on Wednesday, April 6th at the WAMU Theater. (Isabella Tranello)

She left us there crying

April 15, 2022
Ballard FC founders Sam Zisette, Chris Kaimmer, Lamar Neagle. (Courtesy of Ballard FC)

Bank on Ballard FC

April 12, 2022
Sarah Chun M.S. is a doctoral student in SPUs clinical psychology Ph.D. program whos main focus is connecting with student athletes. (Courtesy of Sarah Chun)

Inclusion of identity

April 12, 2022
Sophomore sprints runner Jeff Gordon leans to the line. (Rio Giancarlo)

Men’s relay team clocks speedy finish

April 12, 2022
Illustration of balanced NCAA spending scale between men and women by Mia Eshima

Shots missed

April 5, 2022
The four pictured in the middle, senior sprinter and jumper Peace Igbonagwam, sophomore sprinter and relay runner Aniya Green, senior sprinter Jenna Bouyer, and senior sprinter Vanessa Aniteye competed in the women’s 4x100 relay race and placed within the top three where they competed in the West Coast Relays in Clovis, California. Pictured with them is freshman sprinter Emelia Ballard (far-left) and senior pole vaulter Emily Northey (far-right). (Courtesy of Vanessa Aniteye)

Aniteye dashes into SPU history books

April 5, 2022
Many posters like these are seen hanging up around the city advertising the Mariners season that is set to start soon. These posters were located in the Wallingford neighborhood located on the corner of Northeast 45th Street and Thackeray Place Northeast. (Caitlyn Schnider)

Get your gloves ready!

April 5, 2022
Illustration by Caitlyn Schnider

Elite exemption

March 31, 2022
Vanessa Aniteye posing for her Seattle Pacific track and field press day photos. (Courtesy of Vanessa Aniteye)

Racing rebirth

March 29, 2022
Illustration by Mia Eshima

Seahawk migration

March 29, 2022
Seattle Pacific track and field team members competing in the annual Doris Heritage Track Festival that SPU hosts at the West Seattle Stadium. (Rio Giancarlo)

Falcons sprint into spring

March 29, 2022
Cookie Yitbarek and fellow SPU cheer teammate Brielle Baker. (Courtesy of Cookie Yitbarek)

Channeling emotion

March 8, 2022
Illustration by Mia Eshima

Plant-based performance

March 8, 2022
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

Wright waves goodbye

March 8, 2022
Senior guard Divante Moffitt eyes the basket at a previous game against Western Washington University. (Rio Giancarlo)

Moffitt sets career-high scoring record

March 1, 2022
Senior Peace Igbonagwam (sprints, long jump, and triple jump) flies through the air during the long jump. (Rio Giancarlo)

SPU takes home five GNAC titles

March 1, 2022
Senior guard Ashley Alter puts up a three. (Rio Giancarlo)

Senior night setbacks

February 24, 2022
Peace Igbonagwam finishes strong in the 60m dash at the UW invitational. (Rio Giancarlo)

Igbonagwam leaps over competition

February 15, 2022
Illustration by Mia Eshima

Battling in Bejing

February 8, 2022
Annika Esvelt at the UW Invitational this weekend. (Rio Giancarlo)

Esvelt dashes to national ranking

February 1, 2022
The Reierson Performance logo Reiersons friend Kameron Carey created for him for his Instagram profile. (Courtesy of Nik Reierson)

Training tactics

February 1, 2022
Harry Cavell heading up the court at a previous Seattle Pacific Universitys mens basketball game. (Courtesy of Harry Cavell)

Redefining achievement

February 1, 2022
Junior forward Shaw Anderson puts up a three in the first half against Saint Martins. (Rio Giancarlo)

Anderson beats buzzer, top team defeated

January 25, 2022
Bayley Brennan during a Seattle Pacific womens basketball game against Northwest Nazarene University. (Courtesy of Marissa Lordahl)

Masking fear with optimism

January 18, 2022
Senior guard Kaprice Boston puts up a three in front of the SPU bench against Simon Fraser. (Rio Giancarlo)

All hustle, little time for breaks

January 11, 2022
Isabella as a kid with her mother. (Courtesy of Isabella Tranello)

Sink or swim

January 4, 2022
Sophomore outside hitter/opposite Sydney Perry sets up for a kill on Thursdays game against Simon Fraser. (Rio Giancarlo)

Men’s soccer qualifies for NCAA championships

November 16, 2021
Njeris Nikon shoot has given him the opportunity to experience an aspect of the professional sports industry. (Courtesy of Rod Mar)

Racing for the shot

November 16, 2021
At their first game of the 2021-2022 season, junior forward Shaw Anderson sets up for a free throw. (Rio Giancarlo)

Anderson shoots for the stars

November 2, 2021
Womens soccer celebrated senior day with a 3-1 win over Western Oregon. (Pictured left to right: Taylor Menkens, Madison Ibale, Sophia Chilczuk, Coach Arby Busey, Mariah Alexander, Ava Giovanola, Abbie Anderson, Riley Travis, Samea Aljundi, and Claire Neder). (Rio Giancarlo)

Women’s soccer wins big on senior night

November 2, 2021
Sophomore middle blocker Hannah Hair jumps to spike the ball past the Alaska Anchorage block. (Rio Giancarlo)

Volleyball continues home game winning streak

October 26, 2021
The SPU womens volleyball team shows gratitude for the support their fans provide by interacting with them after a game. (Courtesy of Marissa Lordahl)

Silent no more

October 26, 2021
The SPU womens rowing team getting together for a quick huddle. (Courtesy of Matt Oclander)

Rhythm of racing

October 26, 2021
Sophie Kuehl outside of the Climate Pledge Arena where the Seattle Kraken team plays. (Courtesy of Sophie Kuehl)

Straight to the big leagues

October 12, 2021
Annika Esvelt at the Womens Cross Country WWU Bill Roe Classic (6K) in Bellingham, WA this weekend. (Courtesy of Jeff Evans / Western Washington University)

Cross Country faces tough competition

October 12, 2021
Seattle Pacifics intramurals, such as volleyball, have returned this fall. (Gabrialla Cockerell)

Crowds go wild, intramurals rise again

October 5, 2021
Senior Alex Mejia getting ready to score a goal at the SPU mens soccer match against Chaminade University Honolulu

Mejia commands the field, leads the team to close victory

September 28, 2021
Senior defender Mariah Alexander has been named GNAC Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week. (Sharli Mishra)

Continuing to dominate on home field

September 28, 2021
Seattle Pacific University alumni Dania Holmberg competing in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) back in May of 2021. (Courtesy of Mark Moschetti)

Former falcon honored

September 21, 2021
Luis Ruiz Zazueta as a kid with his teammates

Goodbye home, hello unknown

September 9, 2021
SPU Mens Soccer player Alex Mejia at their game against Pacific Lutheran University. (Courtesy of Marissa Lordahl)

Mejia dominates soccer opener

September 9, 2021
New SPU Mens Soccer interim head coach Kevin Sakuda. (Courtesy of Dan Lepse)

A lifelong dream fulfilled

September 9, 2021
Claire Neder scored two goals in the game against Western Washington University at home on May 12th.

Season of hardships full of success

June 1, 2021
Gabi Stegemoller is a current senior at SPU on the volleyball team. She is planning to become a nurse after she graduates.

Paving the way for future talent

May 19, 2021
Jenna Bouyer starts the first leg of the 4x100m relay, which the team finished with a time of 46.55 seconds, which puts them into the NCAA II provisional qualifying list.

SPU track athletes finish season strong before GNAC Championships

May 11, 2021
Sophie Beadle, GNAC womens soccer player of the week, scored two goals during the game on Saturday against Central Washington University.

This Week in Falcon Sports: Scout Cai breaks GNAC record for pole vault not once, but twice

May 4, 2021
Sinser, director of player personal for the Sounders, celebrates the Sounders MLS Cup win in 2019.

Hitting new goals, opportunities, every day

April 27, 2021
Falcon midfielder Claire Neder blocks off WOU midfielder Liz Parker as the ball rolls out of bounds.

Women’s Soccer dominates, nets Neder player of the week

April 20, 2021
scales weighing the WNBA and NBA in importance

NCAA neglecting women to favor men

April 13, 2021

Sweet greetings

March 5, 2021
Peter Kavinsky and Lara Jean Covey share a special moment at their senior prom.

Loving from a distance

February 19, 2021
Mariah Olsen, a Sophomore from Albion, Nebraska is majoring in Asian studies.

Hope will eventually prevail

February 5, 2021
Joe trying to help his soul mentee, Twenty-two, find her spark.

“Soul”, representation and finding your purpose

January 15, 2021
Danny Helseth playing his baritone. Danny likes his current position in the National Guard because it allows him to still pursue a career as a civilian. In his case, that is teaching music.

Professors of SPU: Purpose through service, service through music

November 13, 2020
Tori McArthur brought HerCampus magazine, to SPUs campus starting this fall. The magazine is specifically for college age women and covers a wide breath of topics.

Writing for empowerment

November 6, 2020
OSIL wants to encourage as many students as possible to vote this year. Handing out voting pins, this sign, and a thermometer to track the number of student votes are some of the ways they hope to motivate students.

Changing our future

October 28, 2020
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

Midterms managed

October 16, 2020
Four students are allowed inside the bathrooms at a time in the traditional style halls.

The numbers advantage

October 2, 2020

Tik-Tok therapy

September 25, 2020
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