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Lights on, lights off
February 26, 2025
Manzanar, California. Dust storm at this War Relocation Authority center where evacuees of Japanese ancestry are spending the duration. (Dorothea Lange /War Relocation Authority, National Archives)
Water and dust, prisoners and outcasts
February 19, 2025
Quit playing games with my grades
February 12, 2025
President Donald J. Trump signs an Executive Order on Protecting American Monuments, Memorials, and Statues and Combating Recent Criminal Violence, Friday, June 26, 2020, in the Oval Office of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)
Fear, worry regarding federal policies
February 12, 2025
SPU lays out current plan for new colleges
SPU lays out current plan for new colleges
February 1, 2025
A student grabs a pride scarf during an event on April 14, 2023, in Seattle.
Queer joy at SPU’s [Redacted] Fest
May 29, 2024
Dr. Kevin Neuhouser (left) points in support of a student speaker during a demonstration in Martin Square on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in Seattle. The demonstration was an announcement and commemoration of the lawsuit that students, faculty, and staff members brought against the Seattle Pacific University Board of Trustees.
SPU seems quiet after years of protest: why?
January 10, 2024
A pride flag can be seen next to a Seattle Pacific University Banner during a demonstration in Martin Square on Monday, Sept. 12, 2023 in Seattle. FILE PHOTO
First hearing for Seattle Pacific University V. Bob Ferguson
November 17, 2023
A flag in a window on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023.
End of the rainbow
September 27, 2023
End of Guillot v. Whitehead
End of Guillot v. Whitehead
July 31, 2023
Students Participate in a Genetics lab in Eaton Hall led by Dr. Tracie Delgado on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2023 in Seattle. FILE PHOTO
College continues after COVID-19
November 1, 2023
Students working early Friday morning in Dr. Cen's UFDN 1000 class on February 24th, 2023.
Reflecting on classes during COVID
March 1, 2023
Valerie masking as she heads for coffee. With illness on the rise, are more and more people masking again.
Recovery from the pandemic
January 18, 2023
COVID emergency no more
COVID emergency no more
October 26, 2022
A person checks in at the curative testing center at Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, Wash. Sept. 16, 2022.
Coronavirus in the new year
September 21, 2022
“The Monkey” is not bananas enough
March 14, 2025
SPU Treble Choir performs at First Free Methodist Church alongside pianist Vanessa Bruce.
Storytelling on and off stage
March 10, 2025
Illustration by Ilai Jaervinen
More than a halftime show, a statement
March 1, 2025
ALO comes to Seattle with new inspiration
ALO comes to Seattle with new inspiration
February 27, 2025
Where history meets melody
Where history meets melody
February 14, 2025
Future of SPU student government
Future of SPU student government
February 19, 2025
Jordan at Senate
Multiple public meetings detail plans for students experiencing cuts to their majors
December 10, 2024
President Deana Porterfield presents to Seattle Pacific University staff and faculty on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Seattle.
Fate of programs and faculty jobs uncertain as President Porterfield delivers speech to employees
November 22, 2024
Senior Justice Dean tosses a volleyball in Royal Brougham Pavilion's lower basketball court.
New look for intramurals
October 15, 2024
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!
October 11, 2024
Retreat Cafe's activated charcoal latte and Mayan bowl. (Gabrialla Cockerell)
Relaxed approach to mindful eating
May 4, 2022
Memos Mexican Restaurant, located in the University District, is a late night fast-food joint that offers a variety of burritos, tacos and other Mexican eats for a great price. (Gabrialla Cockerell)
Tacos for two
March 4, 2022
With a variety of creative tacos, including various vegan options, there is something for everyone at El Borracho. (Taylor VanLanduyt)
Plant-based flavor town
February 24, 2022
Tea Republik has a wide array of tea and pastry options for customers. (Taylor VanLanduyt)
More options than milk or sugar
February 18, 2022
Melanie Martinez performing on stage as her new character during the song 'Battle of the Larynx.'
Stepping through ‘Portals’ to new eras
June 19, 2023
Do the write thing
Do the write thing
June 2, 2023
Miguel Castellano on the floor, then L to R: Calder Shilling, Claire Marx, Kelly Karcher, and Tyler Matthew Campbell in Jeeves Takes a Bow at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade. Miguel Castellano on the floor, then L to R: Calder Shilling, Claire Marx, Kelly Karcher, and Tyler Matthew Campbell in Jeeves Takes a Bow at Taproot Theatre.
Standing ovation for ‘Jeeves Takes a Bow’
June 2, 2023
Wednesday preforms at Neumos for a 21+ only concert.
Let us in!
May 26, 2023
People gather at Gas Works Park to enjoy the sun on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
Adventure on every avenue
May 10, 2023
‘Folie à Deux’ falls flat
October 18, 2024
'The Primevals,' released 30 years after filming. (courtesy of SIFF)
When a yeti, alien and a grad student walk into a battle arena…
May 24, 2024
The Höss family in their lovingly tended garden nextdoor to Auschwitz in The Zone of Interest.
Happening in your own backyard
February 9, 2024
‘The Holdovers’ is Hollywood holiday magic
January 26, 2024
A large interactive poster advertising the opening night of Mean Girls at Regal Cinemas Meridian on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Seattle.
Making ‘Mean Girls’ fetch again
January 19, 2024
Professor Snedker teaching a 9 am Prisons and Corrections class in Demeray Hall.
Vocational journeys
May 26, 2023
Ava Van Jenson's promotional image for "Love is Blind" Season Four courtesy of Ava Van Jenson and Netflix.
Former SPU student finds way to reality television on Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind’
May 5, 2023
Candace Vance and Nathan Hedman in Black Coffee.
Accepting God’s call to theatre
February 24, 2023
Jesse Jorgensen
Adjusting to unknown worlds through travel
February 3, 2023
SPU student Cara Hiroyasu displays her jewelry business "All Things Utensils." (Gabrialla Cockerell)
Silverware is a student’s best friend
April 15, 2022
Crypto Catastrophe
Crypto Catastrophe
February 13, 2025
Tyranny of popular opinion
January 24, 2025
Unpromised tomorrow
January 24, 2025
Unhelpful, yet immovable
January 24, 2025
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Controversial marketing at 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
November 15, 2024
Seattle Pacific men's basketball junior guard Jaxon Nap (3) runs the ball against three Point Loma players in the NCAA West Regionals Tournament on Friday, Mar 14, 2025, in San Diego, California. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)
Journey’s end
March 17, 2025
Fifth-year Annika Esvelt (5, second from left) runs with the leaders in the NCAA women's 3000 on Saturday, March 15, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)
Esvelt finishes seventh at NCAAs
March 17, 2025
Taking top spots already
Taking top spots already
March 11, 2025
Junior Maya Ewing runs in the women's steeplechase event at the PLU Open on Saturday, March 8. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)
Two event wins, eleven heats wins at PLU Open
March 11, 2025
SPU men's basketball team poses for a photo after winning the GNAC Tournament. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)
Back on top
March 11, 2025
Brains, brawn, bright future
Brains, brawn, bright future
March 5, 2025
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
December 3, 2024
Tacoma Defiance goalkeeper Lars Helleren looks on during a training session with the Seattle Sounders on Jan. 19, 2024 at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash. Helleren joined the Sounders organization after a five Seasons with the Falcons, Two with Ballard FC and a stint on Colorado Rapids II.
Pitch professional
May 14, 2024
Siblings Sophie (left) and Lucy (right) Sandahl smile after a race in Lakewood, Wash. on March 4, 2023. Sophie now coaches at the Renton Rowing Center, passing on her passion to the middle schoolers in the program.
Shell sisters
April 30, 2024
Art and basketball
Art and basketball
February 6, 2024
Seattle Pacific men's basketball junior guard Jaxon Nap (3) runs the ball against three Point Loma players in the NCAA West Regionals Tournament on Friday, Mar 14, 2025, in San Diego, California. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)
Journey’s end
March 17, 2025
Fifth-year Annika Esvelt (5, second from left) runs with the leaders in the NCAA women's 3000 on Saturday, March 15, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)
Esvelt finishes seventh at NCAAs
March 17, 2025
Taking top spots already
Taking top spots already
March 11, 2025
Junior Maya Ewing runs in the women's steeplechase event at the PLU Open on Saturday, March 8. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)
Two event wins, eleven heats wins at PLU Open
March 11, 2025
SPU men's basketball team poses for a photo after winning the GNAC Tournament. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)
Back on top
March 11, 2025
(Last?) Lū-au
May 17, 2024
Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University Disabiliy Support Services
“You don’t notice it till you have to”
March 13, 2024
Seattle Pacific University forward Shaw Anderson (24) lays in the ball past a Northwest Nazarene player during the second half of a GNAC basketball game on Feb. 1, 2024, in Seattle.
Growing together, becoming more
February 29, 2024
Art and basketball
Art and basketball
February 6, 2024
Rae Perez speaks at a demonstration in front of Demaray Hall on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in Seattle
Flags wave for Gaza at SPU
January 31, 2024
The Welcome Edition
The Welcome Edition
September 22, 2023
The Welcome Edition
The Welcome Edition
September 8, 2022
The Mind Edition
The Mind Edition
May 16, 2022
The Green Edition
The Green Edition
February 24, 2022
The Welcome Edition
The Welcome Edition
September 8, 2021
Naoshi Yonezawa is a third year majoring in Music Therapy
Creating a Home at SPU
March 1, 2024
Comfort and confidence after gender-affirming care
Comfort and confidence after gender-affirming care
November 15, 2023
Building connections through sports
Building connections through sports
November 14, 2023
Seattle's hidden gems
Seattle’s hidden gems
November 13, 2023
Rediscovering your roots after 18 years
Rediscovering your roots after 18 years
November 8, 2023
SPU's Season Recap with The Falcon
SPU’s Season Recap with The Falcon
September 14, 2023
Guantanamo Bay Exhibit - Opening Night
Guantanamo Bay Exhibit – Opening Night
November 21, 2022
Campus tradition returns: All Hall Ball is back
Campus tradition returns: All Hall Ball is back
May 24, 2022
Making the Mind Edition
Making the Mind Edition
May 8, 2022
A Day in the Life of a Student Athlete
A Day in the Life of a Student Athlete
April 25, 2022
Angela Ide has been the Opinions editor for The Falcon for the past year.
Farewell to The Falcon
March 11, 2021
Illustration by Mickey Flores-Nieves
Closeted life causing mental health concerns
February 25, 2021
Using the past, rewriting the future.
Excerpt of Spencer Vigil’s “Courage of Conviction”
February 20, 2021
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell
“Bimbo” is back
February 11, 2021
Illustration by Micky Flores-Nieves
Addressing the forgotten third-party
February 4, 2021
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Presenting the past

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Photoillustration by Trayton Pike

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Esther Mutesi adds to the sign asking for people to share words of grief during a candlelight vigil in Martin Square for the victims of the violence that has occurred during the Israel-Palestien conflict. The vigil was held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Seattle.

America on Conflict in Gaza

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November 16, 2023

Comfort and confidence after gender-affirming care

The Falcon x KSPU and Antonio Nevarez
November 15, 2023
Members of the Snoqualmie Tribe perform a prayer of blessing at the friendship bench dedication ceremony behind Alexander and Adelaide Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in Seattle. The bench will serve as a reminder to honor and maintain the 50-year legacy of friendship that Professor Tollefson fostered with the Coast Salish and Alaskan tribes and to continue to cultivate true friendships with indigenous neighbors on this land.

Friendship’s place to sit

Belle Privitera, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
Seattle Pacific BAJA SAE Racing tools and parts were stolen by someone driving a white GMC Truck on October 25 2023 at 10 pm. (courtesy of Kainoa Lee)

Stolen bolts

Mikaela Buckley, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
Signs asking for words of grief and hope are displayed in Martin Square on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, during a candlelight vigil for the violence that has occurred during the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The signs have been moved to the second floor of the Student Union Building and will remain there until the end of the quarter for those who wish to add to them.

Intentional spaces of grief

Belle Privitera, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023

Building connections through sports

The Falcon x KSPU, Uriah Aguon, and Callaghan Bluechel
November 14, 2023
Seattle Pacific University head coach Jason Rhine celebrates a win over Central Washington University with his team on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Seattle. The victory was the first of two over CWU, helping lead the Falcons to clinch the GNAC automatic qualification spot to the NCAA D2 Volleyball tournament.

Volleyball soars to top

Sam Soltani, Staff Writer
November 14, 2023
Seattle Pacific University midfielder Raymundo Mendez (3) is taken out by the Northwest Nazarene goalkeeper during the second half of an NCAA D2 soccer match on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in Seattle.

Year ends for men’s soccer

Callaghan Bluechel, Staff Writer
November 14, 2023
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