Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon

Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon

Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon

Student Financial Services on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Seattle.
Professors, students take on taxes
Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor • April 24, 2024

April 15, 2024 was Tax Day. While some scrambled to find their W-2 pdfs and parents’ middle names, Zachariah Nacke enjoyed the day peacefully...

Judges, students, and competitiors wander through the Social Venture Plan Competition on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Seattle.
Bringing ideas to life
Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Editor-in-Chief • April 24, 2024

For the presenters at Seattle Pacific University’s Social Venture Plan Competition, an entrepreneurial event, their passion projects came to...

Author David Brooks speaks about his new book at the First Free Methodist Church on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Seattle. (Courtesy of SPU Communications)
“Our deep gladness is the world’s deep need”
Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor • April 17, 2024

David Brooks brims with stories.  Those who heard his presentation in the First Free Methodist Church for Seattle Pacific University’s...

FILE-A student is helped by a FedEx worker in the new Seattle Pacific University Mailroom on Sept. 25, 2023. The mailroom was moved into, and combined with, the bookstore for the 2023 school year.
Is Falcon Advantage worth it?
Jacqueline Brizuela, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024

On July 28, 2023, the Seattle Pacific University bookstore launched Falcon Advantage, a course material program available through a partnership...

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Changing course
Changing course
Antonio Nevarez, Guest Writer • April 18, 2024

When I started my freshman year at Seattle Pacific University in 2022, I thought I had the next four years of my life planned out. With a...

Our Long-legged Friends
Antonette Rice, Guest Writer • April 11, 2024

Most if not all of you have seen what we call a “daddy long legs.” You may have even heard the rumor that they ‘have the most powerful...

Seattle Pacific University ASSP Vice President Elect Callaghan Bluechel speaks during the election forum on Feb. 12, 2024, in Seattle.
Why I’m proud to be a Falcon
Callaghan Bluechel, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024

Seattle Pacific University is a small university, half-filled with largely apathetic students just looking to get a degree. In other words, it...

Three copies of Mystery Science Theater 3000 are displayed for a photo.
Disasterpieces
Trayton Pike, Features Editor • April 4, 2024

Of all the great TV shows that have come and gone throughout the years, none have been as unique in concept, innovative in execution and...

JPC justice pilgrimage in 2023. Courtesy of JPC
20-year legacy
March 7, 2024
Churchgoers converse after service on Nov. 19, 2023, in Seattle.
Where faith found me
February 29, 2024
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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

After a long weekend in California, the Seattle Pacific University’s track and field teams traveled to Central Washington University to compete...

Seattle Pacific Mens 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

Sixteen student athletes from Seattle Pacific University were featured in the 2023-24 National Collegiate Athletics Association’s Division...

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

Whether at Seattle Pacific University or anywhere else, a huge piece of the student athlete experience is staying consistent and healthy. An...

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

SPU’s athletics department maintains a substantial presence of faith in their coaches and athletes alike, and in September of 2023, SPU...

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A poster for “Do Not Expect Much from the End of the World” is displayed in a theater.
“Don’t Expect Too Much from the End of the World” and other neglected promises
Emma Mathews, Film Columnist • April 19, 2024

★★★★☆ (Four stars) The film industry, by nature, is exploitative. Its foundation is built on– and is still stable today–...

Students work in the collegium on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Seattle.
Faith-filled campus life
Trayton Pike, Features Editor • April 19, 2024

Seattle Pacific University prides itself on providing its students with religious outlets and countless ways to exercise and express their faith....

Students participate in the Star Wars laser Tag during first Friday in Royal Brougham Pavilion on Friday, April 5, 2024.
‘Star Wars’ starts spring quarter
Trayton Pike, Features Editor • April 12, 2024

As the final quarter of the school year began, Seattle Pacific University’s Student Programming and Outdoor Recreation Program took students...

Illustration by Rio Giancarlo
Anticipating what is next for movies
Emma Mathews, Film Columnist • April 12, 2024

The curtains have dropped, the awards are engraved and the carpet is rolled up — what now? After nearly an entire year dedicated to reaching...

Into the Danceverse
April 12, 2024
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