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The Spectator

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor

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Seattle U Set to Join West Coast Conference After Next Academic Year

Seattle U Set to Join West Coast Conference After Next Academic Year

Qasim Ali and Riley Zalbert
May 15, 2024
Community Spotlight: Seattle Cascades and Tempest Compete in Pro Ultimate Frisbee

Community Spotlight: Seattle Cascades and Tempest Compete in Pro Ultimate Frisbee

Sean Alexander and Qasim Ali
May 15, 2024
Seattle U Softball Trending Upwards as Regular Season Closes

Seattle U Softball Trending Upwards as Regular Season Closes

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
May 1, 2024
The 2024 NBA Playoffs’ Best Moment May Be the First Round [Opinion]

The 2024 NBA Playoffs’ Best Moment May Be the First Round [Opinion]

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
April 17, 2024
Is Unionization the Future of College Athletics?

Is Unionization the Future of College Athletics?

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
April 3, 2024
Timeout Session: Kobe Williamson Hits New Level in Year Four

Timeout Session: Kobe Williamson Hits New Level in Year Four

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
February 28, 2024
Image courtesy of Seattle University Athletics.

The Price of Competition: Examining Funding at Seattle U Athletics

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
February 21, 2024
Seattle U Baseball to Lean on Upperclassmen in ‘24

Seattle U Baseball to Lean on Upperclassmen in ‘24

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
February 14, 2024
NIL: Collegiate Sports’ Next Dilemma

NIL: Collegiate Sports’ Next Dilemma

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
January 31, 2024
[OPINION] Pete Carroll Steps Away as Seattle’s Greatest Coach

[OPINION] Pete Carroll Steps Away as Seattle’s Greatest Coach

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
January 24, 2024
TO Session: Dan Behnke Begins Tenure as Newest Seattle U Volleyball Head Coach

TO Session: Dan Behnke Begins Tenure as Newest Seattle U Volleyball Head Coach

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
January 24, 2024
Courtesy of Katie Schorr

UW Football Faces Major Uncertainty After Championship Loss

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
January 17, 2024
The Turf Debate: Is It Really So Bad?

The Turf Debate: Is It Really So Bad?

Sean Alexander and Qasim Ali
November 29, 2023
[OPINION] The NBA’s In-Season Tournament Has Been… Interesting

[OPINION] The NBA’s In-Season Tournament Has Been… Interesting

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
November 29, 2023
Redhawks Men’s Soccer Looks to the Future After First Round Exit

Redhawks Men’s Soccer Looks to the Future After First Round Exit

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
November 22, 2023
Men’s Soccer Returns to NCAA Tournament After WAC Upset Loss

Men’s Soccer Returns to NCAA Tournament After WAC Upset Loss

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
November 15, 2023
Women’s Soccer’s Impressive Run Ends in WAC Championship

Women’s Soccer’s Impressive Run Ends in WAC Championship

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
November 8, 2023
Seattle U Sports Week in Review: Soccer Soars

Seattle U Sports Week in Review: Soccer Soars

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
November 1, 2023
Men’s Basketball Preview: Consistency Will Be the Key

Men’s Basketball Preview: Consistency Will Be the Key

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
November 1, 2023
[OPINION] NBA Preseason Update: Lillard Trade Reinforces Contenders

[OPINION] NBA Preseason Update: Lillard Trade Reinforces Contenders

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
October 18, 2023
Courtesy of Brendan Sapp

Niche No Longer: Pickleball is Here to Stay

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
September 27, 2023
Seattle U Men's Soccer celebrates after winning the Fewing Cup. (Seattle U Athletics courtesy photo)

Seattle U Men’s Soccer Downs Washington 3-2 in Thriller

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
September 27, 2023
Analysis: Bubble Rematches Headline an Unpredictable NBA Postseason Thus Far

Analysis: Bubble Rematches Headline an Unpredictable NBA Postseason Thus Far

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
May 17, 2023
Competitors participating in the smash tournament.

Seattle U Esports and Gaming Club Hosts Final Smash Tournament of the Year

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
May 10, 2023
Major League Cricket Seeks to Grow Sport in America, Seattle Franchise Included

Major League Cricket Seeks to Grow Sport in America, Seattle Franchise Included

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
May 3, 2023
Women's basketball coach Skyler Young.

A Timeout Session with Skyler Young, Women’s Basketball’s New Head Coach

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
April 26, 2023

2023 NBA Playoffs: New Faces and Favorites Highlight the Field

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
April 19, 2023

The 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Flipped Narratives

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
April 12, 2023
Peter Chronowski pitches against Utah Valley.

Recapping Seattle U Sports in March

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
April 5, 2023
Face-off between the Seattle Kraken and Anaheim Ducks

Kraken Continues to Build Fanbase as Team Succeeds in Year Two

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
March 8, 2023
Seattle University swimmer mid butterfly stroke.

Seattle U Swim and Track & Field Continue to Build New Culture

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
March 1, 2023
Text notifications from Seattle University Public Safety.

Public Safety Addresses Community Concerns Following Shelter-In-Place Scare

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
February 22, 2023
Redshirt Junior Cameron Tyson.

Seattle U Men’s Basketball Quells Instability With WAC Tournament Approaching

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
February 15, 2023
Bjornethun and Verdoia to Become Latest Seattle U Hall of Fame Inductees

Bjornethun and Verdoia to Become Latest Seattle U Hall of Fame Inductees

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
February 8, 2023
OPINION: 2023 NBA Midseason Takeaways: Playoff Picture Tightens, Lebron Nears All-Time Points Mark

OPINION: 2023 NBA Midseason Takeaways: Playoff Picture Tightens, Lebron Nears All-Time Points Mark

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
February 1, 2023
Seattle U’s Education Abroad Program: Trending Towards Normalcy

Seattle U’s Education Abroad Program: Trending Towards Normalcy

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
January 18, 2023
A Pivotal Moment in Seattle Sports History? The ’22 Seahawks Exceed Expectations with Homegrown Crew

A Pivotal Moment in Seattle Sports History? The ’22 Seahawks Exceed Expectations with Homegrown Crew

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
November 30, 2022
Senior Jessica Berlin kicks the ball downfield from the goalie box.

Injuries, Triumph and Heartbreak: Recapping Men’s and Women’s Soccer Seasons

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
November 23, 2022
Graduate Student Gina Leete throws the ball into play

Week in Review: Oct. 31 – Nov. 7

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
November 9, 2022
Seattle University men's Basketball team, the 2022 WAC champions.

Seattle U Men’s Hoops Set Eyes on NCAA Tournament in ‘23

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
November 2, 2022
Women’s Soccer Turns It Around: Seattle U Surging Late in the Season

Women’s Soccer Turns It Around: Seattle U Surging Late in the Season

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
October 26, 2022
Another NBA Season Begins Without a Seattle Franchise

Another NBA Season Begins Without a Seattle Franchise

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
October 19, 2022
Exterior of Seattle University recreation center

UREC Check-in: Something for Everyone

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
October 5, 2022
MANDY RUSCH • THE SPECTATOR

NBA Playoffs Update: A Second Round to Remember

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
May 18, 2022
Kyrie Irving vs. Boston Celtics Fans: A Short History

Kyrie Irving vs. Boston Celtics Fans: A Short History

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
April 27, 2022
The 2022 NBA Playoff Field

The 2022 NBA Playoff Field

Qasim Ali, Sports & Opinion Editor
April 20, 2022
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