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The Falcon

Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon

Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon

Seattle Pacific University President Dr. Deana Porterfield smiles after her inauguration ceremony at the First Free Methodist Church on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Seattle.
Cutting back to come back
Cameron Saunders, News Editor • May 1, 2025

The Seattle Pacific University Board of Trustees held a meeting in late February 2025 that saw the approval of a strategic plan regarding...

Portrait of Pope Francis by Conner DeCoursey in the lower lobby of Ashton Hall on April 23, 2025.
Mourning loss of historic Christian leader
Cameron Saunders, News Editor • April 25, 2025

Pope Francis, who was elected as head of the Roman Catholic Church in 2013, died Monday morning, April 21, 2025. Pope Francis was...

Photo of Conner DeCoursey near Demaray Hall on April 23, 2025.
New majors raise concerns from students
Cameron Saunders, News Editor • April 17, 2025

Over spring break, the Office of Enrollment Management and Marketing and the Office of Business and Finance of Seattle Pacific University...

Photo of The Barbell Brotherhood club founders Gideon Priest (far left), Emilio Tolomei (middle right), and Jack Wiebe (far right), and member William Davis (middle left) at the Royal Brougham Pavilion on Apr. 16, 2024 in Seattle.
A new club making waves
Cameron Saunders, News Editor • April 17, 2025

If you have gone onto the Associated Students of Seattle Pacific (ASSP) website club page, where all of SPU’s clubs and a description of...

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Crypto Catastrophe
Crypto Catastrophe
James Potter, Guest Writer • February 13, 2025

Cryptocurrencies have been on the rise for more than a decade now, however, the huge rise in crypto’s popularity, such as Bitcoin, has...

Tyranny of popular opinion
Joyce Kwon, Guest writer • January 24, 2025

One major contribution to our identities is how our opinions cruise or collide with other ones. As I have been observing and analyzing arguments...

Unpromised tomorrow
Raul Aldana, Staff Writer • January 24, 2025

Climate change has been a long-standing issue recognized by many administrations throughout time. However, nothing drastic has been done to deal...

Unhelpful, yet immovable
Esmée Eaton, Staff Writer • January 24, 2025

When I sat down to write this article, I wanted to outline the pros and cons of the Electoral College process, through which each of the states...

First year student Gracie Clauson displaying her back tattoo she got at 18.
The right age for tattoos
November 15, 2024
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Fresman Izzy Barros scoring her first career goal at Interbay Soccer Stadium, Sept. 25, 2025
Red cards on rainy fields
Gabrielle Ramirez-Cruz and Elle Shoemaker October 15, 2025

The Seattle Pacific University soccer teams competed in four games in Idaho and Washington. While the women’s soccer team maintained their...

Falcons sweep Montana games
Falcons sweep Montana games
Dutch VanOmmen, Sports Editor • October 15, 2025

Seattle Pacific University golf, volleyball and cross country competed in three away games and one home game during the week.  Golf: During...

Senior Kayla Wallace dribbling up Field at Interbay Soccer Stadium, Oct. 4, 2025
Falcons compete on friendly ground
Dutch VanOmmen, Gabriela Ramirez-Cruz, and Elle Shoemaker October 8, 2025

With the Great Northwest Athletic Conference underway, Seattle Pacific University Falcons competed in a total of five GNAC games for men’s...

Falcons kick off athletic year
Falcons kick off athletic year
Dutch VanOmmen, Sports Editor • October 1, 2025

Seattle Pacific University Falcons took off with the first spree of games on Thursday, Sept. 4 and they will not stop any time soon. Across men’s...

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Construction on the stage done by theatre production students in Mckinley hall on Oct. 29, 2024.
Students rally to “keep the lights on” in theater community
Esmée Eaton, Features Editor • October 6, 2025

After the Seattle Pacific University theatre major was cut on Nov. 21, 2024, a group of students joined forces to create the SPU Theatre Company.*...

Mississippi, Music, and Vampires
John Lattier, Staff Writer • June 3, 2025

The action-centric marketing surrounding the film might lead one to believe that “Sinners” is a straightforward vampire flick. However, as...

Shapadooah 2025: A night of music, community and tradition
Emilia Bishop, Social Media editor • June 3, 2025

Shapadooah, the annual spring event, hosted by Seattle Pacific University. The event transformed Ross Parking Lot into a mini festival, featuring...

Clover at Shapadooah
SPU’s hit band is set to have an exciting summer
Vinny White, Features Editor • May 28, 2025

Clover is Seattle Pacific University’s latest example of great musical talent. Led by front woman Lizzy Butler, the group exudes a fun and...

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