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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
(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 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
Free to use image from pexels.com
Controversial marketing at 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
November 15, 2024
Another top-10 finish
Another top-10 finish
March 24, 2025
SPU track competes at iconic Hayward Field
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
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
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
Another top-10 finish
Another top-10 finish
March 24, 2025
SPU track competes at iconic Hayward Field
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
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
(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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Sophomore viscom major Rio Giancarlo plans to try and capitalize on his love for skiing by working at the local ski resort back home over break.

Season to season, job to job

Caleb Cissna and Antonio Nevarez
November 16, 2022
Alexis Hart (left) practices taking photos for the LinkedIn Photobooth on Nov. 2nd, 2022.

Taking steps to the future

Caleb Cissna and David Armour
November 9, 2022
Smoke fills Tiffany Loop on Wednesday Oct. 19, 2022. The AQI was nearly 200 at the time of the photo.

Rain, rain, come to stay

Caleb Cissna, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
COVID emergency no more

COVID emergency no more

Caleb Cissna, Staff Writer
October 26, 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.

Walking out and coming out

Audrey Oscarson and Caleb Cissna
October 13, 2022
Caption

Tragedy abroad sparks discussions at home

Caleb Cissna, Staff Writer
October 12, 2022
Provost Laura Hartley of Seattle Pacific University.

Shrinking costs, rising cuts

David Armour and Caleb Cissna
October 5, 2022
A electronic sign displays gas prices at a Shell gas station near Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Wash. in early September. As US inflation continues, consumers continue to face higher prices in many products.

Downturn or recovery

David Armour and Caleb Cissna
September 28, 2022
Wildfire smoke drifting in from outside Seattle gives the sunset over Interbay extra color.

World on fire

Caleb Cissna, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
Many students, staff, and faculty were in attendance

Discussed

Caleb Cissna, Staff Writer
May 26, 2022
Many cruise ships dock in and make their way through the Puget Sound. Cruises are a popular vacation option for travelers. (Megan Siemering)

COVID fatigue eases as spring blossoms

Carlos Snellenberg-Fraser and Caleb Cissna
May 25, 2022
Many students, while trying to voice their frustrations with the Board of Trustees decision regarding SPU's statement on human sexuality, express that they feel regret or embarrassment for going here based on the decision. (Shianne Heeraman)

Decided

Audrey Oscarson and Caleb Cissna
May 23, 2022

Early classes, lowered learning

Caleb Cissna, Staff Writer
May 4, 2022
Free apps, free speech

Free apps, free speech

Audrey Oscarson and Caleb Cissna
April 20, 2022
Seattle City Council, located on 600 4th Avenue, voted to celebrate Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day as city holidays starting this year. (Sharli Mishra)

Celebrations throughout Seattle

Caleb Cissna and Trayton Pike
April 6, 2022
Graph courtesy of University Communications

Rising rates

Caleb Cissna and Santi Quiroga Medina
March 9, 2022
The campus bookstore has experienced delays in getting student their books this quarter. (Caitlyn Schnider)

Late books, struggling students

Caleb Cissna, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
Commencement times three

Commencement times three

Caleb Cissna, Staff Writer
January 19, 2022
As airlines continue to struggle, students hope to get home for the holidays without any setbacks. (Hailey Echan)

Flying home, stuck at school

Caleb Cissna, Staff Writer
November 17, 2021
Falling snow covers campus in February of 2021. Despite the weather conditions, classes still remain in session over Zoom whereas in previous years classes would have been cancelled. (Caitlyn Schnider)

Winter is coming

Caleb Cissna, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
The collegium is a perfect place for commuters to relax, study, spend quiet time alone or catch up with friends. (Sharli Mishra)

Home away from home

Caleb Cissna and Vy Khanh Vu
October 6, 2021
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