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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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man holds two medicine balls

Continuing journey by teaching others

March 9, 2021
A guy sits crisscross with a laptop while spinning a basketball on his finger

Learning on and off the field

March 2, 2021
Seattle Pacific Falcons took on Central Washington, Sharif Khan took part with two 3-pointers, 2 steals, and 2 assist.

Moving forward no matter what

February 23, 2021
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

COVID-19 case on men’s soccer team postpones first game

February 16, 2021
Prior to start of the Womens game on Friday, chairs were spread out for when players are off the court.

Inside look at Royal Brougham Pavilion

February 2, 2021
Illustration by Caitlyn Schnider

SPU sports scramble to organize their season

January 28, 2021
Illustration by Chloe Guillot

Rough, delayed start

January 19, 2021
On-campus athletes are moving from Ashton and Hill into Emerson and Arnett as a preventive measure against COVID spread in anticipation of a winter spike.

Relocating athletes

November 17, 2020
Jacinta Grandel, sophomore Fashion Design & Merchandising, leads the shell as the team prepares to launch it for their practice.

Rowing prepares to practice in new ways with new coach

November 10, 2020
SPU Womans Basketball player Hailey Marlow gets ready to practice at Ashton Court.

Women’s basketball practices with COVID-19 restrictions

November 3, 2020
SPU Athletic Director Jackson Stava checks in with track coach Lerum during a cross country strength workout on Wallace Field.

Coaches share game plan for election

October 28, 2020
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

Getting involved, virtually

October 23, 2020
Sharif Khan senior Falcon Basketball celebrating the largest NBA playoff score deficit between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers during the last NBA game of the 2019-2020 season.

Canceled seasons, hopeful attitudes

October 13, 2020
FILE - Head Coach Sarah Marshall took over the Seattle Pacific Gymnastics program for the 2020 season, here she discusses the first meet of the season with Corrin Coons and Jadacie Durst.

No choice but to move forward

October 6, 2020
Becka holding kraken flag

Perspectives changed, eyes opened to bigger possibilities

September 29, 2020
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