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Photo of Tiffany Loop on Wednesday, March 26, during the first day of spring quarter.
Hail, wind and thunder threaten student and campus safety
March 26, 2025
Photo of Hill Hall on a cloudy spring day.
(No) Hill Hall updates
March 26, 2025
Faith communities at SPU
March 26, 2025
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
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 Falcon's weekly event rundown
The Falcon’s weekly event rundown
April 1, 2025
“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
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
Free to use image from pexels.com
Controversial marketing at 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
November 15, 2024
Falcons fly north
Falcons fly north
April 2, 2025
SPU track competes at iconic Hayward Field
March 24, 2025
Solid wins from women's rowing
Solid wins from women’s rowing
March 24, 2025
Seattle Pacific University golfer Zoe Garcia sets up for a shot at the SMSU Classic in Phoenix, Arizona. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)
SPU women’s golf places seventh in Arizona
March 21, 2025
Another top-10 finish
Another top-10 finish
March 20, 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
Falcons fly north
Falcons fly north
April 2, 2025
SPU track competes at iconic Hayward Field
March 24, 2025
Solid wins from women's rowing
Solid wins from women’s rowing
March 24, 2025
Seattle Pacific University golfer Zoe Garcia sets up for a shot at the SMSU Classic in Phoenix, Arizona. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)
SPU women’s golf places seventh in Arizona
March 21, 2025
Another top-10 finish
Another top-10 finish
March 20, 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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A Seattle City Light worker heads back to his truck after working to get power back to Otto Miller and Royal Brougham Pavilion on Monday morning, Sept. 25, 2023. Due to the power outage classes in the two buildings were moved for the day.

Power lost to Otto Miller, Royal Brougham

Ella Beth Sessions and Aubrey Rhoadarmer
September 25, 2023
Students mingle in Martin Square during Involve-O-Rama on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2022. (Courtesy of Marco Gutierrez)

Go for it!

Jasmine Cruz, Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
A student gets help at the SPU Bookstore in Seattle, Wash., on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2023. The bookstore is undergoing changes, shifting towards operating mostly online

Textbook turbulence

Helen Petersen, Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
Callaghan Buechel sits at a poker table at the spring First Friday Casino Night on Friday, March 31, 2023.

Why I am not shy

Callaghan Bluechel, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
Dr. Tom gives advice to the 2024 senior cohort on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. Dr. Tom was recently announced as recently named as the new director of the honors program.

Tom to take helm

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
September 20, 2023
Homegrown, a local soup and sandwich chain, workers on strike for better health care and higher wages

No contract, no sandwich

Ella Beth Sessions and Perris Larson
September 20, 2023
Aubrey Rhoadarmer poses for a portrait with a Redbull on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.

Getting my wings

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2023
Front/Side angle of Old Subway building on 3rd Ave

Subway closed for good

Mikaela Buckley and Ella Beth Sessions
September 20, 2023
Ballard FC midfielder Danny Robles (26) battles for the ball with Lane United forward Tadhg Walsh (11) during the first half of a USL2 soccer game in Seattle, Wash., on Friday, May 26, 2023. Ballard FC won 3-0.

Summer champions

Callaghan Bluechel, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
Seattle Pacific University senior Brennan LeBlanc talks with his teammates ahead of the PLU Invitational 8k race in Tacoma, Wash., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Falcons finished 5th overall and second out of the Division 2 competition.

Maximum team effort

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
September 19, 2023
Sydney Lorton (bottom center) poses for a photo with her campers and the Whidbey Island Fire Department on Whidbey Island on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Courtesy of Sydney Lorton)

Endurance to elation

Sydney Lorton, Digital Media Editor
September 13, 2023

Dr. Porterfield: “Women lead differently than men… I’m going to lead differently.”

Antonio Nevarez, Audio Editor
September 13, 2023
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