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Seattle Pacific University President Dr. Deana Porterfield smiles after her inauguration ceremony at the First Free Methodist Church on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Seattle.
Cutting back to come back
May 1, 2025
Portrait of Pope Francis by Conner DeCoursey in the lower lobby of Ashton Hall on April 23, 2025.
Mourning loss of historic Christian leader
April 25, 2025
Photo of Conner DeCoursey near Demaray Hall on April 23, 2025.
New majors raise concerns from students
April 17, 2025
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 on Apr. 16, 2024 in Seattle.
A new club making waves
April 17, 2025
Skiers take the lift up to the peak at Whistler-Blackcomb on Nov. 30, 2024 in Whistler, BC, Canada.
Struggles getting to the slopes
April 10, 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 (5/6 – 5/12)
The Falcon’s Weekly Event Rundown (5/6 – 5/12)
May 5, 2025
Haven and the upcoming Redacted Festival
Haven and the upcoming Redacted Festival
May 1, 2025
A steak Banh Mi from Curbside, photographed on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Seattle.
Long road to Curbside
May 1, 2025
Stage of Common Ground
Stage of Common Ground
April 28, 2025
“The Voice of the Prairie” closes out SPU theater’s 2025 season
“The Voice of the Prairie” closes out SPU theater’s 2025 season
April 24, 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
A steak Banh Mi from Curbside, photographed on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Seattle.
Long road to Curbside
May 1, 2025
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
Byers’ interim period ends
Byers’ interim period ends
May 13, 2025
The SPU mens basketball team competes against western Washington team in the Royal Brougham Pavilion on Jan 9 2025.
SPU changes athletics scholarship policy
May 7, 2025
The Seattle Pacific University rowing team cheers before taking the water for the Windermere Cup, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.
Rough day on the water
May 7, 2025
The Seattle Pacific Varsity 4+ on the water at the WIRA Championships in Gold River, California, on April 27, 2025. Seated from left to right: Megan Rouse, Emma Ely, Emmerson Spencer, Brittan Dalberg and Lexi Roybal (Courtesy of SPU Athletics).
Braving Gold River
April 30, 2025
Record-breaking day
Record-breaking day
April 30, 2025
Par for course
Par for course
April 16, 2025
Running up ranks
Running up ranks
April 9, 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
The Seattle Pacific University rowing team cheers before taking the water for the Windermere Cup, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.
Rough day on the water
May 7, 2025
The Seattle Pacific Varsity 4+ on the water at the WIRA Championships in Gold River, California, on April 27, 2025. Seated from left to right: Megan Rouse, Emma Ely, Emmerson Spencer, Brittan Dalberg and Lexi Roybal (Courtesy of SPU Athletics).
Braving Gold River
April 30, 2025
Record-breaking day
Record-breaking day
April 30, 2025
Budding team begins to bloom
Budding team begins to bloom
April 24, 2025
Freshmen excel
Freshmen excel
April 23, 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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The Falcon
Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon
Aubrey Rhoadarmer

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Editor-in-Chief

Aubrey is a senior journalism and honors liberal arts double major with a minor in women’s studies. She is passionate about gender equality and using media to disrupt patterns of oppression. 

All content by Aubrey Rhoadarmer
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
Aubrey Rhoadarmer poses for her senior photos.

A not-so-poetic ending

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2024
SPU students gather outside of Demaray Hall on May 24, 2022 in protest of the board of trustees' decision to maintain their disputed hiring policy. This protest continued in the form of a sit-in, which lasted on SPU's campus for almost two months.

‘It’s easier to stay’

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2024
Judges, students, and competitiors wander through the Social Venture Plan Competition on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Seattle.

Bringing ideas to life

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2024
Seattle City Light tears down after restoring power to Otto Millar Hall 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.

Students, faculty scramble following outage

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2023
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
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
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.

[Photo] Tom to take helm

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
September 20, 2023
Olivia Rodrigo performing at the WAMU Theater on April 6, 2022.

[Photo] Let the anticipation begin!

Isabella Tranello, Features Editor
January 6, 2023
Illustration by Micky Flores

Up ‘til midnight

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Audience Engagement Editor
October 28, 2022
ASSP president Carrie Cox adds a handprint to the poster at the coming out day event at Seattle Pacific University on Oct. 11, 2022.

[Photo] Walking out and coming out

Audrey Oscarson and Caleb Cissna
October 13, 2022
Welcome home

Welcome home

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Falcon Navigator
May 27, 2022
Protestors proudly hold their signs as students, staff and faculty walk out of class and into the sit-in.

Protests proceed

Santi Quiroga Medina, Hailey Echan, Sydney Lorton, and Aubrey Rhoadarmer
May 24, 2022
Aubrey Rhoadarmer shows off her various tattoos. (Courtesy of Joelle Berger)

Thin black lines

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Falcon Navigator
May 19, 2022
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

Switching it up

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Falcon Navigator
February 11, 2022
Aubrey with her sister Alyssa, brother Brennan, and brother-in-law Evan (from left to right). (Courtesy of Aubrey Rhoadarmer)

Take care

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Falcon Navigator
January 4, 2022
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

New perspective

Hailey Echan and Aubrey Rhoadarmer
October 28, 2021
Illustration by Caitlyn Schnider

God is Love

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Falcon Navigator
September 9, 2021
Data visualization by Marissa Lordahl

SPU to require COVID-19 vaccine

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2021
Photo Illustration by Caitlyn Schnider

B.L. v Mahanoy and free speech off campus

Aubrey Rhoadarmer and Talia Parlane
May 12, 2021
Students and staff respond to Chauvin verdict

Students and staff respond to Chauvin verdict

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff writer
May 5, 2021
Letter of Exhortation asked Board to maintain debated hiring policy

Letter of Exhortation asked Board to maintain debated hiring policy

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Writer
April 29, 2021
Professor Jéaux Rinedahl speaks in front current students, alumni, faculty and staff at the Candlelight Vigil.

Professor Rinedahl reacts to Board of Trustees announcement

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2021
The network equipment that serves SPU is located in the center of the CIS office.

Wireless network upgrades necessary after firewall crash

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2021
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

Seeing “ring before spring” in a new light

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Writer
March 11, 2021
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

Let them have sex

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Writer
March 4, 2021
Illustration by Mickey Flores-Nieves

Taylor’s version

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2021
Financial issues brought on by the pandemic has added fire to the fight for a fifteen dollar minimum wage.

Fighting for 15

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Writer
February 18, 2021
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

“Bimbo” is back

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
Illustration by Micky Flores-Nieves

Keeping it quiet

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Writer
January 28, 2021
Nursing student Kiana Hwynn with her COVID-19 vaccination record card.

Get the vaccine

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Writer
January 21, 2021
Illustration by Micky Flores-Nieves

No president is perfect

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Writer
January 14, 2021
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

Facing Thanksgiving’s faded history

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
Illustration by Micky Flores-Nieves

Man up

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Writer
November 5, 2020
A yard sign depicts the choice many progressives have made in this presidential race, settling for Biden while maintaining their preference for another candidate.

This is not a democracy

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Writer
October 28, 2020
Illustration by Micky Floes-Nieves

“New normal” is all freshmen know

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Writer
October 22, 2020
Illustration by Micky Floes-Nieves

That’s show biz, baby

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Writer
October 15, 2020
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

She was notorious

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Writer
October 8, 2020
Outside Weter Hall, (left to right) David Kumar, Joo Hwan Lee, and Joshua Hyodo social distance while they have dinner, as they are unable to eat together in Gwinn Commons due to COVID guidelines.

Doing our part

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Writer
October 1, 2020
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