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Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon

President Porterfield (center) speaking at her inauguration as the 12th president of SPU on Feb. 23 at First Free Methodist Church.
New year, new faces
Rio Giancarlo, Editor-in-Chief • October 2, 2024

Before the 2024-2025 school year began, University President Dr. Deana Porterfield filled out her cabinet, hiring a new Chief Academic Officer...

Ashton has been reopened for the 2024-25 school year with a new paint job and several other updates.
New faces, new facilities
Uriah Aguon and Rio Giancarlo October 2, 2024

As the fall quarter begins at Seattle Pacific University, returning students may notice some alterations to the campus they left in June. While...

Flowers and notes left by friends for Paul Lee, the SPU student who lost his life during a campus shooting on June 5, 2014.
Remembering June 5 shooting ten years later
Frank Anthony Spina, Guest Writer • June 5, 2024

2014 is etched into my brain. In that fateful year, on an ordinary spring day an armed man came onto Seattle Pacific University’s campus...

A student grabs a pride scarf during an event on April 14, 2023, in Seattle.
Queer joy at SPU’s [Redacted] Fest
Alysia Meyer, Staff Writer • May 29, 2024

The sky was gray, and here and there you could feel the slight drizzle of rain. Despite the gloom, a bright rainbow shone out from the doors...

FILE - The Ashton Hall RLC apartment outdoor entrance is gated with "Keep Out" and "Danger" signs during renovations on Oct. 27, 2023.
Who is where?
May 15, 2024
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The Digital Divide
Myka Truss, Perspectives Editor • October 3, 2024

During the 2024 election, your vote might not be influenced by a debate or campaign ad, but by the algorithm behind your social media feed. In...

Gurv Basra poses for a portrait while listening to music on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Seattle.
Music, my personal guardian
Gurv, Guest Writer • June 6, 2024

We listen to music during our commutes, workouts and events. It surrounds us whenever we are at restaurants, waiting rooms and lobbies. We tend...

Due to a variety of reasons, Seattle Pacific University is in a period of transition.
Who cares about SPU?
Aubrey Rhoadarmer and Ella Beth Sessions June 6, 2024

The opinions expressed in this article are the writers’ own and do not reflect the views of SPU or The Falcon. Across campus, there is a...

Aubrey Rhoadarmer poses for her senior photos.
A not-so-poetic ending
Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Editor-in-Chief • May 30, 2024

I am sitting on the second floor of the library, sipping on the dregs of a vanilla latte and procrastinating my final paper for Dr. Bellinger’s...

Courtesy of Arwen Shantz
Observing Alaska
May 23, 2024
A bus waits to head to the terminal from the Seattle Pacific University bus stop on Oct. 19, 2022.
Slowing down my bus
May 23, 2024
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Seattle Pacific forward Nora Patterson (3) celebrates after scoring against Central Washington University, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle.
So far, so good for SPU women’s soccer
Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor • October 8, 2024

Seattle Pacific University’s women’s soccer team returned to Interbay Stadium for their first home game of the 2024-2025 in-conference season...

Seattle Pacific midfielder Connor Tollan (10) celebrates after a goal against Western Washington, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle.
Great start for fall season
Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor • October 8, 2024

Seattle Pacific University’s men’s soccer team began in-conference play in Lacey, Washington, against Saint Martin’s University on Thursday,...

Seattle Pacific University outside hitter Anna Pelluer (11) passes during a match against the University of Alaska Anchorage, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle.
Home opener becomes tough weekend
Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor • October 8, 2024

After ten weeks of away games, Seattle Pacific University’s women’s volleyball team returned home to Royal Brougham Pavilion for their first...

Seattle Pacific forward Nora Patterson (3) reacts after scoring, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Seattle.
This past month in Falcon sports
Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor • October 1, 2024

The 2024-2025 year began early for student athletes at Seattle Pacific University. While classes were not set to begin until Sept. 30, competition...

From left to right Zoe Garcia, Sophie Stamatis, Hannah Hochsprung, Anika Schau, Natalie Eklund, Brigitte Fenton and Sara Rhodes pose for a photo during media day Friday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Seattle.
Starting strong
October 1, 2024
FILE: Seattle Pacific University guard Lolo Weatherspoon (10) is embraced by coach Karen Byers after a game against Central Washington on Feb. 1, 2024, in Seattle.
Dream come true
October 1, 2024
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KSPU host Hadley Weathers queuing her favorite songs for her weekly segment "Hadley's Hard Day's Morning."
Tune in to be part of the excitement!
Rockwell Gillis, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024

Seattle is well known for its diverse music scene. Seattle Pacific University highlights this with its own online radio station, KSPU, where...

Lecrae poses for a photo with SPU after commandeering freshman Arishia Eilbeigi's phone.
Lecrae and PEABOD bring exciting performance to SPU
Vinny White, Features Editor • October 11, 2024

Closing out the new student orientation festivities, famed Christian hip-hop musician Lecrae and local band PEABOD graced the stage of Seattle...

A fish can be seen at the Ballard Locks fish ladder in late September, 2024.
Go out, check it out
Brooklyn Yates, Digital Media Editor • October 4, 2024

For a new student at Seattle Pacific University, it may be daunting to explore a city as big as Seattle. Although the city may be a new change...

The concert will be held in Royal Brougham Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
Musical welcome
Jacqueline Brizuela, Copy Editor • October 4, 2024

On Saturday, September 28, the Seattle Pacific University campus will be abuzz with new and returning students settling in for the start of the...

Surfin’ USA
May 31, 2024
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