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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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SPU rowing gears up for GNAC Championship
SPU rowing gears up for GNAC Championship
Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor • May 16, 2025

It all boils down to one race, one shot. Seattle Pacific University’s women’s rowing team is heading toward the Great Northwest Athletic...

Season Ends with Ws
Season Ends with Ws
Sam Soltani, Staff Writer • May 14, 2025

Meet records were beaten and titles were defended as the Falcons took on the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Championships. The men’s...

Byers’ interim period ends
Byers’ interim period ends
Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor • May 13, 2025

It was a dream come true nine months ago, and now, the dream is even better. Karen Byers has officially been named the head coach for Seattle...

The SPU mens basketball team competes against western Washington team in the Royal Brougham Pavilion on Jan 9 2025.
SPU changes athletics scholarship policy
Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor • May 7, 2025

Of the many recent challenges faced by Seattle Pacific University’s administration and athletics department, a recent decision was announced...

The Seattle Pacific Varsity 4+ on the water at the WIRA Championships in Gold River, California, on April 27, 2025.
Seated from left to right: Megan Rouse, Emma Ely, Emmerson Spencer, Brittan Dalberg and Lexi Roybal (Courtesy of SPU Athletics).
Braving Gold River
April 30, 2025
Record-breaking day
Record-breaking day
April 30, 2025
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A poster advertising All Hall Ball
All Hall Ball closes out 2024-25 school year
Susanah Maestas, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

Area Council’s biggest event of the year, All Hall Ball, is coming up this Saturday, May 17. The event starts at 7 p.m. at The Court in the...

Clover at a recent performance. The group will perform at Shapadooah.
Shapadooah: Sweet send-off
Emilia Bishop, Social Media Editor • May 15, 2025

As the school year winds down, excitement for one of Seattle Pacific University’s traditions, Shapadooah, is building. Held on Friday, May...

The Falcon’s Weekly Event Rundown (5/6 – 5/12)
The Falcon’s Weekly Event Rundown (5/6 – 5/12)
Esmée Eaton, Staff Writer • May 5, 2025

Campus events are in full bloom at this point in the spring. Whether you are into kayaking, conversation about faith or “The Hunger Games,”...

Haven and the upcoming Redacted Festival
Haven and the upcoming Redacted Festival
Esmée Eaton, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025

Haven is Seattle Pacific University’s safe-space club for queer students of all identities and allies. On Friday, May 2, Haven is hosting...

Stage of Common Ground
Stage of Common Ground
April 28, 2025
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