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Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon

Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon

New majors raise concerns from students
Cameron Saunders, News Editor • April 17, 2025

Over spring break, the Office of Enrollment Management and Marketing and the Office of Business and Finance of Seattle Pacific University released...

Photo of The Barbell Brotherhood club founders Gideon Priest (far left), Emilio Tolomei (middle right), and Jack Wiebe (far right), and member William Davis (middle left) at the Royal Brougham Pavilion
A new club making waves
Cameron Saunders, News Editor • April 17, 2025

If you have gone onto the Associated Students of Seattle Pacific (ASSP) website club page, where all of SPU’s clubs and a description of each...

Skiers take the lift up to the peak at Whistler-Blackcomb on Nov. 30, 2024 in Whistler, BC, Canada.
Struggles getting to the slopes
Cameron Saunders, News Editor • April 10, 2025

Despite Seattle Pacific University’s close position to numerous ski resorts, there is currently no club dedicated to skiing or snowboarding...

Professors lined up at SPU's Ivy Cutting ceremony at the end of the year.
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...

Photo of Hill Hall on a cloudy spring day.
(No) Hill Hall updates
March 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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Par for course
Par for course
Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor • April 16, 2025

Skill, success and potential are not limited or decided by experience, class or age. Sophomore Zoe Garcia has proved that she can match the...

End of historic season
End of historic season
Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor • April 16, 2025

How the time has passed. The Seattle Pacific University women’s golf team is heading to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Championships...

Record in arms reach
Record in arms reach
Sam Soltani, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

Falcons keep reaching for history books, devouring personal records. The Seattle Pacific University track and field team traveled to the Pomona-Pitzer...

Maya Ewing races at the Dempsy Indoor, on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Seattle.
One for the record books
Sam Soltani, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025

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

Running up ranks
Running up ranks
April 9, 2025
Falcons fly north
Falcons fly north
April 2, 2025
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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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