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Freshman Chase Nelson heads back into Arnett to retrieve the last of his belongings as he prepares to head home for the holidays on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Seattle.
Dorm closures displace students
November 21, 2023
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
Members of the Snoqualmie Tribe perform a prayer of blessing at the friendship bench dedication ceremony behind Alexander and Adelaide Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in Seattle. The bench will serve as a reminder to honor and maintain the 50-year legacy of friendship that Professor Tollefson fostered with the Coast Salish and Alaskan tribes and to continue to cultivate true friendships with indigenous neighbors on this land.
Friendship’s place to sit
November 15, 2023
Seattle Pacific BAJA SAE Racing tools and parts were stolen by someone driving a white GMC Truck on October 25 2023 at 10 pm. (courtesy of Kainoa Lee)
Stolen bolts
November 15, 2023
Signs asking for words of grief and hope are displayed in Martin Square on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, during a candlelight vigil for the violence that has occurred during the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The signs have been moved to the second floor of the Student Union Building and will remain there until the end of the quarter for those who wish to add to them.
Intentional spaces of grief
November 15, 2023
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
Dr. Kevin Neuhouser washes the foot of Julia Flores during a foot washing ceremony at a day of silence demonstration outside of Demeray Hall on Friday, April 14, 2023.
National Day of Silence – anything but silent
April 14, 2023
Washington State Judge Andrea Darvas sits in court during the February 16th hearing of the lawsuit against the Seattle Pacific University Board of Trustees at the King County Superior Courthouse in Seattle, Washington.
Lawsuit against Seattle Pacific University to continue
April 6, 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. Cens 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
Illustrated by Mia Eshima
It is beginning to look a lot like break
November 17, 2023
Presenting the past
November 17, 2023
Morse interacts with customers at her Fremont Sunday Market booth, Finders Keepers.
Fremont Market’s “Ring Lady”
November 10, 2023
(from left) Golden Freddy and Abby (Piper Rubio) in Five Nights at Freddys, directed by Emma Tammi.
When animatronics and filmmaking go rogue
November 10, 2023
Something for everyone at KSA
Something for everyone at KSA
November 3, 2023
Students check out the shapadooah merch table on Thursday, May 25, 2023.
Shenanigans at Shapadooah
June 2, 2023
SPU students plant seeds in Weter Hall during the Earth Day Celebration hosted by Upperclass & Commuter Ministries and the Sustainability Club on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Sustainability on campus
May 26, 2023
Professor Snedker teaching a 9 am Prisons and Corrections class in Demeray Hall.
Vocational journeys
May 26, 2023
Jacob Jarrett break dances in the middle of a dance circle during All Hall Ball at the Fremont Foundry in Seattle, Wash., on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Gracefully gliding across dance floors
May 19, 2023
Luau guests compete in a hands-free donut eating contest at Royal Brougham Pavilion on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
Ka wā ho’olilo
May 19, 2023
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
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
(from left) Angela Fielding (Lidya Jewett) and Katherine (Olivia O’Neill) in The Exorcist: Believer, directed by David Gordon Green.
Exorcise restraint
October 31, 2023
(From Left to Right) Mario (Chris Pratt), Princess Peach (Anya Taylor Joy), and Toad (Keegan- Michael Key in Nintendo and Illuminations The Super Mario Bros. Movie, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic courtesy of Nintendo; Illumination Entertainment & Universal Pictures.
How super is ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’?
April 21, 2023
Florence Pugh as Allison and Morgan Freeman as Daniel in A Good Person courtesy of Melissa Osuna
Addiction, personal growth and the Florence Pugh frown
April 7, 2023
Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller and Bella Ramsey as Ellie Williams in The Last of Us courtesy of HBOMax
To love is to lose
April 7, 2023
Kiersey Clemons and Alison Brie star in Somebody I Used to Know.
Untraditional happily ever afters
February 17, 2023
Professor Snedker teaching a 9 am Prisons and Corrections class in Demeray Hall.
Vocational journeys
May 26, 2023
Ava Van Jensons 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
Photoillustration by Trayton Pike
Works of Breenius
November 16, 2023
Illustration by Uriah Ugon
Inconsistent power-ups
November 16, 2023
A final ‘Hello, Goodbye’ to The Beatles
A final ‘Hello, Goodbye’ to The Beatles
November 16, 2023
Esther Mutesi adds to the sign asking for people to share words of grief during a candlelight vigil in Martin Square for the victims of the violence that has occurred during the Israel-Palestien conflict. The vigil was held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Seattle.
America on Conflict in Gaza
November 16, 2023
Families move in to Hill Hall on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Seattle. Under the new schedule, new students will move into the dorms during the last week of September, extending summer break by three weeks, adding a Thanksgiving break, and shortening winter break significantly.
Schedule shift sucks
November 9, 2023
Progress in preparation
Progress in preparation
November 21, 2023
Building connections through sports
Building connections through sports
November 14, 2023
Seattle Pacific University head coach Jason Rhine celebrates a win over Central Washington University with his team on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Seattle. The victory was the first of two over CWU, helping lead the Falcons to clinch the GNAC automatic qualification spot to the NCAA D2 Volleyball tournament.
Volleyball soars to top
November 14, 2023
Seattle Pacific University midfielder Raymundo Mendez (3) is taken out by the Northwest Nazarene goalkeeper during the second half of an NCAA D2 soccer match on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in Seattle.
Year ends for men’s soccer
November 14, 2023
Sophomore guard Owen Moriarty (1) goes for a layup while defended by Nikias Schoenerstedt (33) and Jonas La Tour (left) during practice on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in Seattle.
Looking ahead, braving challenges
November 14, 2023
Vanessa Aniteye crosses the finish line in a D2 leading 800 meter time of 2:08.74 at the UW invite on Jan. 27. 2023. That time would improve to 2:06.84 at the National Championships to win Aniteye a national title in the 800m.
A fairy tale ending
March 16, 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
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
Progress in preparation
Progress in preparation
November 21, 2023
Building connections through sports
Building connections through sports
November 14, 2023
Seattles hidden gems
Seattle’s hidden gems
November 13, 2023
Rediscovering your roots after 18 years
Rediscovering your roots after 18 years
November 8, 2023
A great finale to a great season
A great finale to a great season
November 7, 2023
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
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
Seattles hidden gems
Seattle’s hidden gems
November 13, 2023
Rediscovering your roots after 18 years
Rediscovering your roots after 18 years
November 8, 2023
A great finale to a great season
A great finale to a great season
November 7, 2023
SPUs 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
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Ella Beth Sessions

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor

Ella Beth is a second year english literature and honors liberal arts double major with a minor in journalism. She occasionally finds time to pursue her hobbies, which include reading, biking and crafting.

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Freshman Chase Nelson heads back into Arnett to retrieve the last of his belongings as he prepares to head home for the holidays on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Seattle.

Dorm closures displace students

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
November 21, 2023
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

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
November 17, 2023
Morse interacts with customers at her Fremont Sunday Market booth, Finders Keepers.

Fremont Market’s “Ring Lady”

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
November 10, 2023
Professor of Theatre Richard Lorig (left) listens watches a read through of The Christians on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 in Seattle.

Curtains open on theatre’s new role

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
November 8, 2023
Bound copies of The Falcon stored in SPUs archives. Ames Library recently a received a grant to digitize and upload physical copies to the web.

100 years of The Falcon to be preserved online

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
October 25, 2023
Janet Hauck (standing) facilitates an activity in the library classroom during library fest on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. The activity introduced students to the library databases so they can preform through research.

ChatGPT at college questioned

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
October 18, 2023
A student makes their way to class in the rain on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, in Seattle. Despite the rainy weather Seattle is still in a water shortage.

‘Rain City’ fights summer drought

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
October 11, 2023
On W Bretona St, campus security is parked on Tuesday October 3rd.

Staying safe on campus

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
October 11, 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
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.

Tom to take helm

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
September 20, 2023
Homegrown, a local soup and sandwich chain, workers on strike for better health care and higher wages

No contract, no sandwich

Ella Beth Sessions and Perris Larson
September 20, 2023
Front/Side angle of Old Subway building on 3rd Ave

Subway closed for good

Mikaela Buckley and Ella Beth Sessions
September 20, 2023
Martin Square is empty on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, two days before students return to campus at Seattle Pacific University. With recent budget cuts many still wonder what campus life may look like this year.

Budget cuts in motion

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
September 13, 2023
Students leaders participate in an activity at the 2023 Leadership Conference at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Wash., on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023.

Quiet before the storm

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
September 13, 2023
End of Guillot v. Whitehead

End of Guillot v. Whitehead

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
July 31, 2023
A sign detailing information about the Honors Research Symposium is shown in the Otto Miller Hall Lobby on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

3rd annual Honors Research Symposium

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
May 31, 2023
Provost Laura Hartley of Seattle Pacific University.

Provost Hartley fired by Interim President Menjares, no cause announced

Antonio Nevarez and Ella Beth Sessions
May 25, 2023
Students enjoy their free Chipotle in Martin Square on Tuesday, May 24, 2023.

Free Chipotle

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
May 24, 2023
A student walks to Hill Hall on Monday, May 15, 2023. Hill is currently second year dorm but will house first years next year as the second year area gets reduced to one building.

On-campus housing elusive for upperclassmen

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
May 24, 2023
Members of the team sent to Seattle Pacific University from the NWCCU pose for a photo after a meeting during their accreditation visit on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

Accreditors visit SPU, speak with students

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
May 10, 2023
A student walking up to Ashton Hall on a sunny afternoon in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, April 15th.

College is changing

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
May 3, 2023
Christine Chaney

SPU’s director of honors program plans retirement

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023
A student talks with a representative from the Washington State Department of Transportation during the career fair in upper Gwinn on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

Career fair brings employers to students

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
Dr. Kevin Neuhouser washes the foot of Julia Flores during a foot washing ceremony at a day of silence demonstration outside of Demeray Hall on Friday, April 14, 2023.

National Day of Silence – anything but silent

Ella Beth Sessions and Audrey Oscarson
April 14, 2023
Dr. Walter speaks at Seattle Pacific University’s annual Winnifred E. Weter Faculty Award Lecture for Meritorious Scholarship on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

Walter lectures on Iraqi stories, perspectives

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
April 12, 2023
The Presidents Dining Room, located 3rd Gwinn. The Presidents Dining Room is where many of the Board of Trustees meetings take place.

Additions to the board of trustees

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
The view of Tiffany Loop from the 4th floor of Peterson Hall on Feb. 23, 2023.

Accreditation approaches

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
Seattle Pacific University set up a tent in Martin Square with pens, paint, and paper so students could write words of encouragement, prayers or express their grief for those effected by the earthquakes.

Effects of Turkey-Syria earthquakes reach worldwide

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
Plaintiff Chloe Guillot walks down the hallway to the courtroom ahead of the hearing at the King County Courthouse in Seattle, Wash., Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.

Timeline of sexuality and Christianity at SPU

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
A computer with the zoom meeting broadcasting the Guillot et al. v. Whitehead et al. hearing is set on a chair in the hallway outside the courtroom at the King County Courthouse in Seattle, Wash., Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. The courtroom reached capacity before the start of the hearing and the remaining attendees were forced to tune in from the hallway.

No decision yet on motion to dismiss

Ella Beth Sessions, Antonio Nevarez, and Audrey Oscarson
February 17, 2023
Attorney Paul Southick addresses protesters in Martin Square at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Wash., Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.

First Guillot v. Whitehead hearing draws near

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
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Start looking for jobs now

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
Ryely Eick, new pastry chef at Gwinn Commons, shows off that nights dessert station.

Desserts become new sensation among students

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
Sarah Ferguson plays the cello in a park. Sarah is in Seattle Pacific orchestra.

Music education major phased out

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
January 25, 2023
Seattle Pacific Universitys McKinley Hall, department of theater.

Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra cuts ties with SPU

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
January 18, 2023
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SPU combats budget deficit

Ella Beth Sessions and Audrey Oscarson
November 16, 2022
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Midterm election results

Ella Beth Sessions and Audrey Oscarson
November 9, 2022
MEChA members making paper flowers to imitate marigolds, a key flower in the tradition of Day of the Dead. MEChA meets on Thursdays and is one of SPUs many multicultural clubs on campus.

Diversity on campus

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
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Protest flares in Seattle

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
October 19, 2022
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Travel patterns change

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
October 12, 2022
Rvs parked along Nickerson, directly behind Emerson Hall.

Homeless community alongside campus

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022
A student holds a rainbow flag while another holds a sign saying closets are for cloths during a demonstration in Martin Square at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Wash., on Sept. 12, 2022.

SPU faces hiring difficulties

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
September 28, 2022
Copies of the lawsuit were placed on the small stage set up for the demonstration in Martin Square at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Wash. on Sept. 12, 2022.

Lawsuit filed as SPU lands worst list

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
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