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Seattle Pacific University President Dr. Deana Porterfield smiles after her inauguration ceremony at the First Free Methodist Church on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Seattle.
Cutting back to come back
May 1, 2025
Portrait of Pope Francis by Conner DeCoursey in the lower lobby of Ashton Hall on April 23, 2025.
Mourning loss of historic Christian leader
April 25, 2025
Photo of Conner DeCoursey near Demaray Hall on April 23, 2025.
New majors raise concerns from students
April 17, 2025
Photo of The Barbell Brotherhood club founders Gideon Priest (far left), Emilio Tolomei (middle right), and Jack Wiebe (far right), and member William Davis (middle left) at the Royal Brougham Pavilion on Apr. 16, 2024 in Seattle.
A new club making waves
April 17, 2025
Skiers take the lift up to the peak at Whistler-Blackcomb on Nov. 30, 2024 in Whistler, BC, Canada.
Struggles getting to the slopes
April 10, 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
Construction on the stage done by theatre production students in Mckinley hall on Oct. 29, 2024.
Students rally to “keep the lights on” in theater community
October 6, 2025
Mississippi, Music, and Vampires
June 3, 2025
Shapadooah 2025: A night of music, community and tradition
June 3, 2025
Clover at Shapadooah
SPU’s hit band is set to have an exciting summer
May 28, 2025
The Falcon’s Weekly Event Rundown (5/20 – 5/23)
The Falcon’s Weekly Event Rundown (5/20 – 5/23)
May 20, 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
A steak Banh Mi from Curbside, photographed on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Seattle.
Long road to Curbside
May 1, 2025
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
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Controversial marketing at 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
November 15, 2024
Senior Kayla Wallace dribbling down the field against MSU Billings.
Hard fight on home turf
October 22, 2025
Senior Orlando Erazo dribbling the ball up-field at Interbay Stadium against Northwest Nazarene.
From tied to takeover
October 22, 2025
Freshman Megan Omlid, tipping the ball over the net at Royal Brogham Pavilion.
Omlid shines in away games
October 22, 2025
Fresman Izzy Barros scoring her first career goal at Interbay Soccer Stadium, Sept. 25, 2025
Red cards on rainy fields
October 15, 2025
Falcons sweep Montana games
Falcons sweep Montana games
October 15, 2025
Par for course
Par for course
April 16, 2025
Running up ranks
Running up ranks
April 9, 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
Senior Kayla Wallace dribbling down the field against MSU Billings.
Hard fight on home turf
October 22, 2025
Senior Orlando Erazo dribbling the ball up-field at Interbay Stadium against Northwest Nazarene.
From tied to takeover
October 22, 2025
Freshman Megan Omlid, tipping the ball over the net at Royal Brogham Pavilion.
Omlid shines in away games
October 22, 2025
Fresman Izzy Barros scoring her first career goal at Interbay Soccer Stadium, Sept. 25, 2025
Red cards on rainy fields
October 15, 2025
Falcons sweep Montana games
Falcons sweep Montana games
October 15, 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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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.

[Photo] Whose leadership will we follow?

Janette Plunkett, Guest Writer
October 28, 2024
Professor Overstreet teaching in Demaray 255 in Oct. 2023.

[Photo] Illuminating excellence: Overstreet named as 2024 Professor of the Year

Alysia Meyer, Staff Writer
May 15, 2024
FILE - The Ashton Hall RLC apartment outdoor entrance is gated with "Keep Out" and "Danger" signs during renovations on Oct. 27, 2023.

[Photo] Who is where?

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
May 15, 2024
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.

[Photo] Trump vs. Biden … again

Ella Beth Sessions and Jayce Goodpaster
February 29, 2024
Rae Perez speaks at a demonstration in front of Demaray Hall on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in Seattle

[Photo] Flags wave for Gaza at SPU

Belle Privitera, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024
On the lower level of Marston Hall, the CIS ( are computer and information systems) and entrance can be found. Oct 23 2023

[Photo] Spooky, scary cybersecurity month

Mikaela Buckley, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023
In Emerson Hall, a second year plus area, a “missing” sign was posted for a beloved dinosaur decoration that has been recently returned. Next to it a demand sign posted with listed conditions for its arrival. October 16th 2023

[Photo] Dinosaurs kidnapped from Emerson

Mikaela Buckley, Staff Writer
October 18, 2023
On W Bretona St, campus security is parked on Tuesday October 3rd.

[Photo] Staying safe on campus

Ella Beth Sessions, News Editor
October 11, 2023
Bi-weekly Group is held on Wednesdays from 7-8pm in Hill Hall lounge. This sign is posted next to the doors at the entrance of the meeting area.

[Photo] Finding faith

Maya Ewing, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
A card decoration is taped to the door at the entrance as people enter the gym during the Casino night event at Royal Brougham Pavillion.

[Photo] Rolling dice on First Friday

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
April 7, 2023
The view of Tiffany Loop from the 4th floor of Peterson Hall on Feb. 23, 2023.

[Photo] Accreditation approaches

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
A broken water fountain on 5th East Ashton Hall With sign posted stating "Out Of Order 10/04/22" and plastic covering.

[Photo] From bug infestations to ventilation issues

Antonio Nevarez, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
Students entering the bus (line 13) February 1st on 3rd ave. W.

[Photo] Free rides: Terms and conditions apply

David Armour, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
Southcenter Mall main entrance "Westfield" shown on windows and cars driving in the parking lot. Malls contain many stores that sell cloths that are fast fashion.

[Photo] Be stylish but sustainable

Antonio Nevarez, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
Cowboy boots Balloon in upper Gwinn, decorations for Honky Tonk

[Photo] Tipping cowboy hats while sipping sarsaparilla

Clarissa Minton, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Baja Sporting Vehicle in the Otto-Miller first floor lobby.

[Photo] Baja blasting off the road

Stephanie Fombona-Osario, staff writer
November 15, 2022
A tarp with the words " save me" painted in fake blood hangs in Weter Hall.

[Photo] Friday night frights

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Rev. Dr. Randy Woodley addresses the audience during his lecture in Upper Gwinn on Oct. 10 2022.

[Photo] Learning truth through experts

Belle Privitera, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
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[Photo] Travel patterns change

Ella Beth Sessions, Staff Writer
October 12, 2022
Professor Overstreet teaches a class in Demaray 255.

[Photo] To strengthen the things that remain

Jeffrey Overstreet, Guest Writer
October 6, 2022
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