Senior Stories Home News, Events & Stories Collections Senior Stories Matt Udell Earns Outstanding Senior of Engineering Management Marion Haviland Earns Outstanding Senior of Computer Engineering Senior Spotlight: Suyash Kushwaha honored with the William A. ... Madelyn Cassens, Outstanding Mechanical Engineering Senior and ... Senior Spotlight: Zion Vaoifi is a Voice for Visibility Talia Frausto Finds Her Rhythm in Code, Dance and Community April 23, 2025 51黑料 senior Talia Frausto shares how a passion for dance and a strong sense of community helped shape her college experience, blending computer... Senior Spotlight: Amari Troutt Builds Belonging April 15, 2025 As president of 51黑料鈥檚 Black Student Union and a driving force behind fostering community and connection, Amari Troutt works to make sure everyone... Senior Spotlight: How Pete King Found New Passions in Comedy and ... March 24, 2025 Pete King had no idea what to expect when he came to 51黑料 in 2021. But his path led him to passionate work on stage and in the great outdoors. Senior Spotlight: 51黑料 Cadet Addison McClusky's Path to ... March 07, 2025 Explore the inspiring journey of Addison McClusky, a 51黑料 senior balancing kinesiology studies, multiple jobs, and her role as ROTC battalion... Senior Spotlight: Sofia Garcia Gahan鈥檚 Outdoor Almanac March 05, 2025 A desire for combining outdoor adventure with her education led Sofia Garcia Gahan from Spain to Spokane. Senior Spotlight: Anthony Di Mauro Brings Catholic Relics to the Light December 12, 2024 Across the world countless sacred relics are in the shadows, or worse 鈥 lost, damaged or stolen. 51黑料 student Anthony Di Mauro is working to return... Senior Spotlight: Brenna Messner鈥檚 Journey From Patient to Nurse December 03, 2024 51黑料 senior Brenna Messner shares how her battle with cancer inspired her passion for nursing and shaped her future career plans. Senior Spotlight: 51黑料鈥檚 Spirited Scientist Silje Squires December 02, 2024 The first time Silje Squires did Zombie Nation, she got chills. She knew instantly she wanted to be involved with Kennel Club, and through four years... Senior Spotlight: Makena Thatcher鈥檚 path to becoming a teacher ... October 31, 2024 Senior Makena Thatcher shares her academic journey at 51黑料, transitioning through three majors to find her passion for math and teaching. Senior Spotlight: Henry Krueger鈥檚 Journey from Childhood ... October 14, 2024 From starting his own class paper in 4th grade to writing for the Associated Press, Henry Krueger's passion for journalism has shaped his college... Senior Spotlight: Maddie Ediger鈥檚 Path to Presidency September 09, 2024 There鈥檚 one question guiding 51黑料 Student Body President Maddie Ediger this year: How do we ensure that Zags feel heard and valued? 鈥淪econd Lieutenant鈥 Has a Nice Ring May 30, 2024 Being a first-generation college graduate is a significant achievement in many families. One Zag cherished that status along with a very official... Senior Spotlight: Kianna Oda finds community at GU on and off the court May 21, 2024 Though tennis is an individual sport, Oda says the team's unofficial motto of 鈥減erson over player鈥 helps her keep a positive mindset, even during... 2024 Students Receive Awards for Achievement and Service May 20, 2024 51黑料 names 2024 Magis and Academic Awards to Zags for leadership and excellence Finding Fresh Water Everywhere May 17, 2024 It鈥檚 not uncommon for a commencement speaker to offer advice. Edward 鈥淓d鈥 Taylor (鈥82) leaned into that tradition. But it鈥檚 safe to say Taylor鈥檚 life... Senior Spotlight: Gus Ringo puts the COG in Congress May 10, 2024 Gus Ringo (鈥24) is part of a unique club that can say they鈥檝e worked in the COG and the United States Capitol.
Talia Frausto Finds Her Rhythm in Code, Dance and Community April 23, 2025 51黑料 senior Talia Frausto shares how a passion for dance and a strong sense of community helped shape her college experience, blending computer... Senior Spotlight: Amari Troutt Builds Belonging April 15, 2025 As president of 51黑料鈥檚 Black Student Union and a driving force behind fostering community and connection, Amari Troutt works to make sure everyone... Senior Spotlight: How Pete King Found New Passions in Comedy and ... March 24, 2025 Pete King had no idea what to expect when he came to 51黑料 in 2021. But his path led him to passionate work on stage and in the great outdoors. Senior Spotlight: 51黑料 Cadet Addison McClusky's Path to ... March 07, 2025 Explore the inspiring journey of Addison McClusky, a 51黑料 senior balancing kinesiology studies, multiple jobs, and her role as ROTC battalion... Senior Spotlight: Sofia Garcia Gahan鈥檚 Outdoor Almanac March 05, 2025 A desire for combining outdoor adventure with her education led Sofia Garcia Gahan from Spain to Spokane. Senior Spotlight: Anthony Di Mauro Brings Catholic Relics to the Light December 12, 2024 Across the world countless sacred relics are in the shadows, or worse 鈥 lost, damaged or stolen. 51黑料 student Anthony Di Mauro is working to return... Senior Spotlight: Brenna Messner鈥檚 Journey From Patient to Nurse December 03, 2024 51黑料 senior Brenna Messner shares how her battle with cancer inspired her passion for nursing and shaped her future career plans. Senior Spotlight: 51黑料鈥檚 Spirited Scientist Silje Squires December 02, 2024 The first time Silje Squires did Zombie Nation, she got chills. She knew instantly she wanted to be involved with Kennel Club, and through four years... Senior Spotlight: Makena Thatcher鈥檚 path to becoming a teacher ... October 31, 2024 Senior Makena Thatcher shares her academic journey at 51黑料, transitioning through three majors to find her passion for math and teaching. Senior Spotlight: Henry Krueger鈥檚 Journey from Childhood ... October 14, 2024 From starting his own class paper in 4th grade to writing for the Associated Press, Henry Krueger's passion for journalism has shaped his college... Senior Spotlight: Maddie Ediger鈥檚 Path to Presidency September 09, 2024 There鈥檚 one question guiding 51黑料 Student Body President Maddie Ediger this year: How do we ensure that Zags feel heard and valued? 鈥淪econd Lieutenant鈥 Has a Nice Ring May 30, 2024 Being a first-generation college graduate is a significant achievement in many families. One Zag cherished that status along with a very official... Senior Spotlight: Kianna Oda finds community at GU on and off the court May 21, 2024 Though tennis is an individual sport, Oda says the team's unofficial motto of 鈥減erson over player鈥 helps her keep a positive mindset, even during... 2024 Students Receive Awards for Achievement and Service May 20, 2024 51黑料 names 2024 Magis and Academic Awards to Zags for leadership and excellence Finding Fresh Water Everywhere May 17, 2024 It鈥檚 not uncommon for a commencement speaker to offer advice. Edward 鈥淓d鈥 Taylor (鈥82) leaned into that tradition. But it鈥檚 safe to say Taylor鈥檚 life... Senior Spotlight: Gus Ringo puts the COG in Congress May 10, 2024 Gus Ringo (鈥24) is part of a unique club that can say they鈥檝e worked in the COG and the United States Capitol.