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Reverend Derrick Harris
December 13, 2024
Reflecting on Tradition
December 13, 2024
Jordan at Senate
Multiple public meetings detail plans for students experiencing cuts to their majors
December 10, 2024
Inaugural Christmas Lighting 
December 4, 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
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
Illustration by Ilai Jaervinen
Wicked and I
December 16, 2024
Effie Passero, Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim, and Eva Mikhailovna on stage at Benaroya Hall
New hits, classic style
November 22, 2024
Poster courtesy of Elizabeth Lacambra and Jack Wiebe
Capture the flag closing out quarter
November 19, 2024
Doug Bright at his desk
Local journalist runs solo music paper for 43 years
November 15, 2024
Gep Repasky playing guitar on stage
Lunar Vacation brings childhood bond to stage
November 8, 2024
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
Lecrae poses for a photo with SPU after commandeering freshman Arishia Eilbeigi's phone.
Lecrae and PEABOD bring exciting performance to SPU
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
Free to use image from pexels.com
Controversial marketing at 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
November 15, 2024
The right age for tattoos
November 15, 2024
FILE: The campus ballet drop box next to the campus store remained unused on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Student will be able to vote here during the up coming election.
Whose leadership will we follow?
October 28, 2024
Sean Combs sparking new conversation about years-old debate
October 24, 2024
A stark contrast in professionalism.
October 17, 2024
Men’s basketball suffers fourth straight loss
Men’s basketball suffers fourth straight loss
December 17, 2024
Rising stars
Rising stars
December 17, 2024
Falcons grab third win
Falcons grab third win
December 17, 2024
Slow start to conference play
Slow start to conference play
December 10, 2024
Esvelt leaves another mark on SPU history
Esvelt leaves another mark on SPU history
December 10, 2024
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
Junior forward Olivia Mayer (21) moves the ball up court against George Fox on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Royal Brougham Pavilion in Seattle.
Mayer’s successful return to play
January 30, 2024
Men’s basketball suffers fourth straight loss
Men’s basketball suffers fourth straight loss
December 17, 2024
Rising stars
Rising stars
December 17, 2024
Falcons grab third win
Falcons grab third win
December 17, 2024
Slow start to conference play
Slow start to conference play
December 10, 2024
Esvelt leaves another mark on SPU history
Esvelt leaves another mark on SPU history
December 10, 2024
(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's first team during the Windermere Cup Regatta where they beat the University of Washington's second team.

[Photo] A final look back

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
June 3, 2021
Dania Holmberg competes at a meet at the University of Washington on May 7th.

[Photo] Conference championship obtained, NCAA’s on horizon

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
May 19, 2021
Senior Jose Benavides maneuvers past Western Washington forward Eric Bunnell.

[Photo] Seattle Pacific soccer ends eventful seasons on right track

Troy Vigil, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2021
Erin Gould encourages fellow outside Lindsey Rosenthal during a match on May 8th.

[Photo] Springing back into fall season

Sabrina Jiles, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2021
Jenna Bouyer starts the first leg of the 4x100m relay, which the team finished with a time of 46.55 seconds, which puts them into the NCAA II provisional qualifying list.

[Photo] SPU track athletes finish season strong before GNAC Championships

Isabella Tranello, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2021
Women's Rowing crosses the finish line on Saturday morning.

[Photo] Rowing leads the pack

Sabrina Jiles, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2021
Sophomore Ashley Antoniak jumps and spikes the ball.

[Photo] Volleyball takes down Vikings for the first time since 2013

Troy Vigil, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2021
Goalkeeper Riley Travis and defender Madison Ibale keep Western Oregon from scoring during a game April 16th.

[Photo] Women’s soccer shutout streak ends

Sabrina Jiles, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2021
Falcon midfielder Claire Neder blocks off WOU midfielder Liz Parker as the ball rolls out of bounds.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer dominates, nets Neder player of the week

Sabrina Jiles and Isabella Tranello
April 20, 2021
The network equipment that serves SPU is located in the center of the CIS office.

[Photo] Wireless network upgrades necessary after firewall crash

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2021
Sophomore Bio-chem major Tyler Speer, who netted a goal in each half of the game, received the GNAC Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the week.

[Photo] Speer’s two goals lead Falcons past Lutes

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
April 6, 2021
man holds two medicine balls

[Photo] Continuing journey by teaching others

Gabe Sta Maria, Staff Writer
March 9, 2021
Michael Chew, UMin Coordinator for Immersive Community Engagement, looks at the owner of Bell's Cookies as they talk about his experience growing up in Colombia.

[Photo] Sweet greetings

Isabella Tranello, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2021
Basketball player looks to pass the ball.

[Photo] Taking down tough competition

Mesaged Abakar, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2021
Male athlete runs while pulling a weighted sled

[Photo] The Championship is back on

Sabrina Jiles, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2021
Senior Sharif Khan on the stairs prior to the team's walk through at Royal Brougham before the Central Washington game last Saturday.

[Photo] Excerpt of Spencer Vigil’s “Courage of Conviction”

Spencer Vigil, Guest Writer
February 20, 2021
Mehdi El Mardi looks to pass during a January game.

[Photo] Journeying from Morocco, returning to Washington

Sabrina Jiles, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2021
Senior Grace Bley does B-skips as part of the track warm-up drill.

[Photo] Ready to compete

Sabrina Jiles, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2021
Divant'e Moffitt, number 13, drives for a lay-up as Jake Medjo blocks the Lewis-Clark defender.

[Photo] Ending week with win

Sabrina Jiles, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2021
Divant'e Moffit and Chris Penner face off during a fall quarter practice.

[Photo] Tipping off following lengthy break

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
January 12, 2021
STUB provides students with snacks during their movie viewing. Graduate student Christie Pak hands food to Adam Karlek, and Luke Hannen patiently waits in line.

[Photo] Hope on the horizon

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
November 19, 2020
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.

[Photo] Relocating athletes

Gabe Sta Maria, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2020
Zack Paulson, sophmore guard, practices one on one against freshman Chris Penner. Basketball games will resume for a shorted season in January.

[Photo] College basketball to return for 2021

Daniel Newman
November 17, 2020
The only co-gender recreational lounge in Ashton is closed along with its small gym.

[Photo] Housing protocols for end of quarter

Carlos Snellenberg-Fraser, Staff writer
November 11, 2020
Redshirted sophomore Kelton Samore practices shots from the three point line.

[Photo] Active games, active mind

Sabrina Jiles, Staff Writer
November 10, 2020
Jacinta Grandel, sophomore Fashion Design & Merchandising, leads the shell as the team prepares to launch it for their practice.

[Photo] Rowing prepares to practice in new ways with new coach

Gabe Sta Maria and Brandon Bee
November 10, 2020
Second year Shaw Anderseon, Washington Class 3A State Player of the Year in 2019, warms up with the two ball dribble drill. Sharif Khan in the back trails 6 feet behind him as he does the same warm up.

[Photo] COVID-19 guidelines’ effect on men’s basketball practices

Mesaged Abakar, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2020
Allie Ostrander, Boise State NCAA DI steeplechase legend and now a Brooks Beast training under coach Danny Mackey, counting out splits as runners passes the starting line.

[Photo] Long path to running success

Kyle Morrison, News Editor
November 3, 2020
Interbay Stadium will be the location of Men's and Women's Soccer games during the 2022 Fall Festival.

[Photo] Seattle Pacific to host championship festival in fall of 2022

Mesaged Abakar, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2020
Off-campus Theology senior, Blake Dahlin, captures an afternoon day on the bike trail in Ravenna Park.

[Photo] Finding freedom outside the SPU bubble

Emma Brown, News Writer
October 21, 2020
SPU Track and Field Coach Karl Lerum oversees athletes during a practice on Wallace field.

[Photo] Students of SPU: Jungle of Wisdom

Hailey Echan, Features Editor
October 9, 2020
Alvin Dau, an engineering sophomore and part-time Gwinn worker, serves an allergy-friendly meal to-go during a rainy Saturday dinner.

[Photo] The first debate as viewed by SPU students

Kit Nowicki and Emma Brown
October 7, 2020
Alvin Dau, an engineering sophomore and part-time Gwinn worker, serves an allergy-friendly meal to-go during a rainy Saturday dinner.

[Photo] Students call for Gwinn changes, Chef responds

Kyle Morrison, News Editor
October 7, 2020
Jenna Bouyer, nursing junior sprinter, keeping up her form as she completes her last set of 200m repeats in Seattle rain.

[Photo] Perspectives changed, eyes opened to bigger possibilities

Daniel Newman and Gabe Sta Maria
September 29, 2020
Michael Gabelein, a short-distance sprinter freshmen from King's High School, powering through the pain of standing piriformis stretch as he cools down from the 200 meter repeats.

[Photo] Returning to practice together, but apart

Sabrina Jiles and Mesaged Abakar
September 29, 2020
The seattle skyline over lake union with the grass of gas works park in the foreground.

Professor Bian touches on the differences between Chinese and Hong Kong culture

[Photo] What’s happening in Hong Kong?

Kyle Morrison, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2019
A man stands in a stream of bubbles

Columns of foam bubbles pour onto dancing crowd at First Friday on Friday, Oct. 4th. The festivities included foam machines, free food, dancing, and other games.

[Photo] A stellar performance amidst a lack of substance

Sam Everitt and Andrew Stez
October 9, 2019
A crowd of people dancing

[Photo] Building bonds before academics

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
October 9, 2019
Three people throw a frisbee at night

A man blows bubbles into the air

a man with a raised fist dancing

a girl covered in bubbles dancing

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