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The Falcon

Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon

Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon

Reverend Derrick Harris
Liam Massey, Writer • December 13, 2024

Stepping into a new role at Seattle Pacific University (SPU) can be daunting, but for Reverend Derrick Harris, the position of campus pastor...

Reflecting on Tradition
Cameron Saunders, News Editor • December 13, 2024

The night of Friday, Dec. 6, at Tiffany Loop, crowds of people lined up in anticipation, eagerly waiting to pet animals, drink hot chocolate,...

Jordan at Senate
Multiple public meetings detail plans for students experiencing cuts to their majors
Vinny White, Features Editor • December 10, 2024

During President Deana Porterfield’s speech to faculty on Tuesday, Nov. 26, an email announcing the 19 majors* no longer accepting students...

Inaugural Christmas Lighting 
Cameron Saunders, News Editor • December 4, 2024

On Monday, December 2nd, President Deana L. Porterfield of Seattle Pacific University began the Christmas season by hosting SPU’s first Christmas...

First year student using the new Coca Cola Machines in the Student Union Building on November 12th, 2024.
Switching Beverages
November 15, 2024
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Controversial marketing at 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Esmée Eaton, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024

In a bold move that married nostalgia to a shifting fashion industry, Victoria’s Secret decided to bring back old faces to their 2024 fashion...

The right age for tattoos
Anyssa Hiroyasu, Guest Writer • November 15, 2024

Tattoos have become much more socially accepted in recent years. We now see them as a powerful form of self-expression displayed through artwork...

FILE: The campus ballet drop box next to the campus store remained unused on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Student will be able to vote here during the up coming election.
Whose leadership will we follow?
Janette Plunkett, Guest Writer • October 28, 2024

The Washington Initiatives fill 30 pages of the voter guide with an overwhelming amount of information, claims and rebuttals. The initiative's...

Sean Combs sparking new conversation about years-old debate
Esmée Eaton, Staff Writer • October 24, 2024

Serious accusations against one of hip-hop's most prominent characters, Sean "P Diddy" Combs, have shaken the music industry in recent weeks....

The Digital Divide
October 3, 2024
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Slow start to conference play
Slow start to conference play
Uriah Aguon, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024

After four weeks of non-conference competition, the Seattle Pacific women’s basketball team played its first two games of the Great Northwest...

Esvelt leaves another mark on SPU history
Esvelt leaves another mark on SPU history
Uriah Aguon, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024

One week ahead of its first team meet, Seattle Pacific University sent fifth-year Annika Esvelt as the sole Falcon to compete in the Sharon Colyer-Danville...

Falcons lose in overtime
Falcons lose in overtime
Uriah Aguon, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024

After four weeks of non-conference tournaments, Seattle Pacific’s men’s basketball team played its first games of the Great Northwest Athletic...

Seattle Pacific Univeristy middle blocker Hannah Hair reacts after getting a kill during a match on September 23, 2023, in Seattle.
Change of a journey
Karen Carbajal, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024

Known for her dominance at the net and exceptional blocking prowess, Hannah Hair, a fifth-year middle blocker for the Seattle Pacific University...

Two steps back
Two steps back
December 3, 2024
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Effie Passero, Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim, and Eva Mikhailovna on stage at Benaroya Hall
New hits, classic style
Vinny White, Features Editor • November 22, 2024

Equipped with ornate outfits, outstanding professionalism, truly unique renditions of classic songs and a penchant for defying expectations,...

Poster courtesy of Elizabeth Lacambra and Jack Wiebe
Capture the flag closing out quarter
Trayton Pike, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

As the end of another quarter rolls around at Seattle Pacific University, campus life usually begins to quiet down as students start to study...

Doug Bright at his desk
Local journalist runs solo music paper for 43 years
Vinny White, Features Editor • November 15, 2024

With shelves filled to the brim with music and files, a desk littered with audio equipment and keyboards, and a braille copy of The New York...

Gep Repasky playing guitar on stage
Lunar Vacation brings childhood bond to stage
Vinny White, Features Editor • November 8, 2024

For most, living and touring with your high school band all the while racking up hits, is but a dream. For Lunar Vacation, it is a reality. Coming...

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