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The Falcon

Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon

Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon

Abnormal number of faculty members denied emeritus status
Abnormal number of faculty members denied emeritus status
Vinny White, Features Editor • April 9, 2025

At least six faculty members were denied emeritus status, the honor generally given to those retiring from Seattle Pacific University. The SPU...

Photo of Tiffany Loop on Wednesday, March 26, during the first day of spring quarter.
Hail, wind and thunder threaten student and campus safety
Cameron Saunders, News Editor • March 26, 2025

The National Weather Service has placed King, Lewis, Thurston, Pierce, and several other counties in Washington under a severe thunderstorm watch...

Photo of Hill Hall on a cloudy spring day.
(No) Hill Hall updates
Cameron Saunders, News Editor • March 26, 2025

Two out of five residence halls sit dormant on Seattle Pacific University’s main campus – Moyer Hall and Hill Hall. During the 2023-2024...

Faith communities at SPU
Cameron Saunders, News Editor • March 26, 2025

New seasons mark new beginnings. At Seattle Pacific University, spring quarter is officially underway. The days are getting longer, the weather...

Lights on, lights off
February 26, 2025
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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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One for the record books
One for the record books
Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor • April 9, 2025

The Falcons recorded personal bests, heat wins and set all-time records. The Seattle Pacific University track and field team traveled...

Maya Ewing races at the Dempsy Indoor, on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Seattle.
Running up ranks
Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor • April 9, 2025

She trained, she ran, she made the books and she is still hunting for more. Maya Ewing, a junior on the Seattle Pacific University track...

Third-place finish in Oklahoma
Third-place finish in Oklahoma
Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor • April 9, 2025

In the face of rough weather, SPU braved the storm. Seattle Pacific University’s women’s rowing team finished third at the UCO Invite...

Falcons fly north
Falcons fly north
Sam Soltani, Staff Writer • April 2, 2025

Even across the border, the Falcons soared past the finish line. The Seattle Pacific University track and field team went north of the border...

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The Falcon's Weekly Event Rundown (4/8 - 4/11)
The Falcon’s Weekly Event Rundown (4/8 – 4/11)
Vinny White, Features Editor • April 8, 2025

Spring Quarter is well under way, which means there is even more to do. You are paying for the college experience, it is time to experience some...

Engaging with Aegis through Hebrews
Engaging with Aegis through Hebrews
Trayton Pike, Staff Writer • April 7, 2025

A group of ministry students found an opportunity to bring SPU’s spiritual life to Queen Anne Rodger Park’s assisted living facility Aegis...

The Falcon's weekly event rundown
The Falcon’s weekly event rundown
Vinny White, Features Editor • April 1, 2025

Welcome to The Falcon’s weekly Seattle Pacific University event rundown. This week’s events include new ways to learn, poker and free merchandise....

Illustration by Erica Olander
“The Monkey” is not bananas enough
John Lattier, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025

The cymbal-banging monkey is a permanent fixture in the hall of fame of creepy children’s toys, alongside the likes of porcelain dolls...

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