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Dr. Deana Porterfield shakes hands with a faculty member after her introduction at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Wash. on Jan. 26, 2023. Dr. Deana Porterfield was appointed to the position by unanimous vote and will begin work at Seattle Pacific on July 1st, 2023.
Seattle Pacific University announces new president
January 26, 2023
Sarah Ferguson plays the cello in a park. Sarah is in Seattle Pacific orchestra.
Music education major phased out
January 25, 2023
As part of the day of common learning there will be a poetry open mic with keynote speaker Lo Altman in upper gwinn.
Art and Atonement: The 2023 Day of Common Learning
January 24, 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
Seattle Pacific University professors enter Tiffany Loop during SPUs new student orientation on Sept. 9, 2022. Faculty members are being offered severance packages as the university faces cuts to try to stabilize financially.
SPU faculty receive buyout options
January 18, 2023
Copies of the lawsuit were placed on the small stage set up for the September 12 demonstration in Martin Square at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Wash.
SPU files appeal
January 6, 2023
Students head to their morning classes near the entrance to Seattle Pacific Universitys campus on Oct. 26, 2022.
“Not above the law”
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
October 13, 2022
Copies of the lawsuit were placed on the small stage set up for the September 12 demonstration in Martin Square at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Wash.
Lawsuit filed as SPU lands worst list
September 21, 2022
Seattle Pacific University students gather in front of Ames Library on the SPU campus in Seattle, Wash. on May 15, 2022
Controversy continues
September 13, 2022
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
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
May 25, 2022
Student Maxwell Hayden and professor Carrie Fry are both seen here sitting without and with a mask on. (Sharli Mishra)
“Post pandemic”
April 27, 2022
The AMC Seattle 10 movie theater in the University District was near empty on January 14th, 2023.
Grasping onto movie theater magic
January 20, 2023
Illustration by Mia Eshima
Keeping woes at ease
January 20, 2023
Pete Renn (right) with former students after meeting with an original Madres de Plaza de Mayo in Bueno Aires.
Enrichment through world experiences
January 20, 2023
A collection of weights in variety of pounds in Seattle Pacific Universitys Royal Provillion Weight Room
Goals beyond traditions
January 13, 2023
Members of MODE pose for a photo during a shoot for the club last year.
Calling all models: Anyone!
January 13, 2023
Illustration by Mia Eshima
Keeping woes at ease
January 20, 2023
Members of MODE pose for a photo during a shoot for the club last year.
Calling all models: Anyone!
January 13, 2023
Elle Jane preforming in Seattle.
Let the anticipation begin!
January 6, 2023
Actors Daniel Mercado (left) and Lia Harper (right) share an emotional exchange on stage while rehearsing for Mrs. Packard on Oct. 24, 2022.
Declaration of sanity
November 11, 2022
Illustration of the Pacific Islands
World changing engagement
November 11, 2022
Retreat Cafes 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
The AMC Seattle 10 movie theater in the University District was near empty on January 14th, 2023.
Grasping onto movie theater magic
January 20, 2023
Pete Renn (right) with former students after meeting with an original Madres de Plaza de Mayo in Bueno Aires.
Enrichment through world experiences
January 20, 2023
A collection of weights in variety of pounds in Seattle Pacific Universitys Royal Provillion Weight Room
Goals beyond traditions
January 13, 2023
Illustration by Mia Eshima
Side hustling to survive
November 18, 2022
Illustration Courtesy of MAPS
Learning respect through exploration
November 18, 2022
Illustration by Blue Jones
Moving forward with honor
November 18, 2022
(Left to Right) Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer, Molly Ringwald as Shari, Richard Jenkins as Lionel Dahmer in episode 108 of Dahmer. Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2022
Depicting a “Monster”
October 14, 2022
Just not enough “Hocus Pocus”
Just not enough “Hocus Pocus”
October 7, 2022
(Left to Right) Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson, Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, and Joe Keery as Steve Harrington in STRANGER THINGS. Cr. Tina Rowden/Netflix © 2022
Uphill battles
September 23, 2022
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell
Nonexistent justice
June 3, 2022
SPU student Cara Hiroyasu displays her jewelry business All Things Utensils. (Gabrialla Cockerell)
Silverware is a student’s best friend
April 15, 2022
One size fits all. Almost everything Brandy Melville is sized as a small, even the underwear.
Brandy Melville’s unrealistic body standards
January 26, 2023
Holding on to love and hope
January 19, 2023
Gabe Enderson crosses the finish line at the Puget Sound Invitational cross country meet in Tacoma, Wash., on Sept. 6, 2022.
Taking extra precaution
January 19, 2023
Rick Steele has been at SPU since 1995 and will be retiring at the end of the year.
Would I stay if I could?
January 12, 2023
Perris Larson on a rooftop overlooking the town of Meknes.
Liberating experience
January 12, 2023
Fans fill lumen field before a Seahawks game earlier this season.
Surprise Seahawks season comes to end
January 24, 2023
Seattle Pacific Athletic Director Jackson Stava hands Mens Basketball Head Coach Grant Leep the game ball from his 100th win at the helm of the Falcons.
SPU men’s basketball team gains over 100 wins under head coach Grant Leep
January 24, 2023
Junior Cox Lucy Sandahl steadies the boat before launch. The rowing team often launches at the canal before dark, prompting concerns about safety.
Safety going forward
January 24, 2023
Wrapping up Division II festival
Wrapping up Division II festival
January 17, 2023
Fifth year guard Ashley Alter advances the ball during SPUs game against Pacific Lutheran at Royal Brougham Pavilion on Nov. 5, 2022.
31 on the 31st
January 17, 2023
Solo shot of Taylor for her freshman year on the cheer team. (Courtesy of Taylor Hiroyasu)
Expanding experiences
April 26, 2022
Meghans rowing headshot for her freshman year on the team. (Courtesy of Meghan Rustemeyer)
Becoming new athlete, learning from best
April 26, 2022
Vanessa Aniteye posing for her Seattle Pacific track and field press day photos. (Courtesy of Vanessa Aniteye)
Racing rebirth
March 29, 2022
Cookie Yitbarek and fellow SPU cheer teammate Brielle Baker. (Courtesy of Cookie Yitbarek)
Channeling emotion
March 8, 2022
Illustration by Mia Eshima
Plant-based performance
March 8, 2022
Successful six
Successful six
May 31, 2022
The SPU Varsity Eight loads the boat at a previous event. (Rio Giancarlo)
Soaring across Sarasota waters
May 31, 2022
Jenna Bouyer competing in a past GNAC competition earlier this month. (Courtesy of Kyle Cajero)
Racing to be crowned
May 24, 2022
The SPU varsity 8+ break from their huddle before carrying their boat to the water. (Rio Giancarlo)
Rowing returns for redemption
May 24, 2022
The SPU Varsity Eight, comprised of senior Jennifer Hoag, junior Macie Leach, junior Jacinta Grandel, sophomore Natalie Korolenko, senior Danielle Johnson, junior Kalais Samuelson, sophomore Hannah Miller, and senior LeeAnn Arrington launches before the Cascade Cup last week. (Rio Giancarlo)
Rowing cruises to second place in GNAC
May 17, 2022
Episode 13
Episode 13
January 23, 2023
Episode 12
Episode 12
January 16, 2023
Episode 11
Episode 11
January 9, 2023
Guantanamo Bay Exhibit - Opening Night
Guantanamo Bay Exhibit – Opening Night
November 21, 2022
Episode 10
Episode 10
November 14, 2022
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
Episode 13
Episode 13
January 23, 2023
Episode 12
Episode 12
January 16, 2023
Episode 11
Episode 11
January 9, 2023
Episode 10
Episode 10
November 14, 2022
Episode 9
Episode 9
November 7, 2022
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
The Falcon staff bakes Oreo truffles for Easter
The Falcon staff bakes Oreo truffles for Easter
April 17, 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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Carlos Snellenberg-Fraser

All content by Carlos Snellenberg-Fraser
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

May 25, 2022
Many abortion rights activists attended a rally near downtown at the Westlake Center this past week to protest the Supreme Courts decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. (Carlos Snellenberg-Fraser)

Reactions to Roe

May 11, 2022
The sun no longer sets at 5:00 p.m. here in Seattle, we now can expect it to still be light out at 8:00 p.m. on most days. (Caitlyn Schnider)

Here comes the sun

April 20, 2022
Vasilevichs cousins are busy helping refugees at the borders of Poland and Ukraine. (Courtesy of Rachel Vasilevich)

Seattle stands with Ukraine

March 9, 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
The Goodwill location in the University District near UW has many affordable clothing options for students. (Caitlyn Schnider)

Eco-friendly Emerald City

February 24, 2022
Seattle Pacific offers many employment opportunities for students on campus. (Sharli Mishra)

High wages, high morale

January 26, 2022
Senior nursing student Erin Murphy attends her Health and Illness class through Zoom during the first week of the 2022 Winter quarter. (Gabrialla Cockerell)

Omicron delays in-person classes

January 12, 2022
During the first week of fall quarter, students came back to see numerous pride flags put up by other students to show solidarity and support for the LGBTQ+ community. (Caitlyn Schnider)

SPU makes it onto nationwide ‘worst list’

November 10, 2021
The City of Seattle Police Department precinct building at 810 Verona Street where many police officer have been dismissed from their jobs for not getting vaccinated against COVID. (Devin Murray)

Unvaccinated and unemployed

November 3, 2021
During Chapel on October 12th, members of the Mending Wings youth program introduce themselves to the audience. (Gabrialla Cockerell)

SPU recognizes its first Indigenious Peoples’ Day

October 27, 2021
Bruce Harrell is a local politician and attorney who served as a member of the Seattle City Council. (Courtesy of Bruce Harrell)

Policies for progress

October 13, 2021
Students brought pride flags and signs in support of the LGBTQIA+ community to Chapel. (Aubrey Rhoadarmer)

Chapel talk takes unexpected turn

October 6, 2021
Students Matthew Romero, Lizbeth Cardenas and Lizbeth Gonzalez hanging out in the lobby of Arnett Hall, one of the freshman dorm halls. (Latecia Ragland)

Resident advisors build community in residence halls

September 29, 2021
The Office of Safety and Security at Seattle Pacific University.

OSS responds to increase in criminal calls on-campus

June 2, 2021
Andrew Ryder, Chair of Theatre, has been assigned to lead the Faculty Task Force.

Faculty creates task force

May 26, 2021
Laur Lugos, current VP of Intercultural Affairs, and ASSP President Elect.

ASSP-endorsed measures may reduce funds for programs and clubs

May 22, 2021
Dr. Tyra Dean-Ousley will be the Dean of the School of Health Sciences.

Tough year brings new changes to SPU

May 19, 2021
At all times at least one third of the Board of Trustees must be made of members of the Free Methodist Church.

BoT to President to Provost to Faculty

April 28, 2021
The room where the Board of Trustees typically meets in Upper Demaray hall under normal circumstances.

Provost responds to concerns over Board of Trustees decision to maintain hiring policy, Statement on Human Sexuality

April 15, 2021
Communication professor Dr. Matthew Bellinger dresses up in rainbow suspenders. Bellinger wore these suspenders to his classes on Monday in support of the LGBTQ community after the board of trustees decided to uphold the statement on human sexuality.

Faculty sends swift rebuke to Board of Trustees

April 14, 2021
Participants hold signs at the Vigil Against Asian Hate in Union Square, Manhattan on March 19th. Many took to the streets after shooting in Atlanta.

As anti-AAPI hate crimes surge, SPU students respond

April 7, 2021
Data Visualization by Gabrialla Cockerell

SPU administration applauds students efforts during winter quarter

March 10, 2021
Photo Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

PB & J project by SPU Dining adapts to pandemic

February 10, 2021
SPU’s relationship with the Free Methodist Church

SPU’s relationship with the Free Methodist Church

February 3, 2021
Quinn Lainlenen and boyfriend Josh Ulrich celebrating her 21st birthday this past summer.

Communication in student relationships has evolved during COVID-19

January 28, 2021
Rain blankets a car windshield on a cold January evening in Seattle.

Handling the strain of winter quarter and isolation

January 20, 2021
Kevin Mckee, a communications major, receives his nasal swab for the BinaxNow rapid COVID test.

SPU conducts residential and athletic COVID-19 testing

January 13, 2021
Data visualization by Gabrialla Cockerell

Running the numbers of on-campus COVID-19 infections

November 18, 2020
The only co-gender recreational lounge in Ashton is closed along with its small gym.

Housing protocols for end of quarter

November 11, 2020
Communications professor Sara Shaban displays her ever growing personal library in her new Marston office.

Teaching in a pandemic

November 2, 2020

SPU Announces Changes to Campus COVID-19 Guidelines

November 1, 2020
Designed by Gabrialla Cockerell with Piktochart

SPU Students Lean Towards Biden in New Poll

October 28, 2020
Erin Murphy auscultates Sofia Struiksmas lungs. Nursing students are required to wear face shields in addition to their masks when coming closer to each other than six feet.

Medical science courses adapt to global health crisis

October 21, 2020
Union Gospel Mission is a homeless shelter is Seattle which currently isnt providing meals due to Covid-19.

Local homeless shelters coping with COVID-19

October 14, 2020
Sign made by protestors that demands justice, peace, and respect for the Taylor family over police brutality.

Community response to Breonna Taylor killing and grand jury decision

October 7, 2020
Residents of the second and third floors of Ashton Hall evacuated onto the lower basketball court. Areas were sectioned off by floor to for residents to socially distance.

Socially Distanced Dorm Evacuations

September 30, 2020
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