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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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Riley Evans brings the ball down the opposing team's side of the court. Alison Meharg | The Falcon

Athletes are hungry for hoops

Konner Hancock
May 29, 2019
The rowing team pushes through during the Ragata. Jenna Rasmussen | The Falcon

SPU takes on NCAA wave

Konner Hancock
May 16, 2019
In the boat (from left to right) Brooklyn Liberato, Samantha Kimmel, Tamyra Clark-Hoogstrate, Jennifer Hoag, Talia Ferguson, Danielle Johnson, Gracie Hoidal, Madison Simmons, Cecilia Krause (coxswain), power past the crowd towards the finish. Jenna Rasmussen | The Falcon

SPU defies the rankings

Konner Hancock
May 8, 2019
The rowing team celebrates after finishing a race. Photo Courtesy of Keely Long

Second V8 floats to the top

Konner Hancock
May 1, 2019
Darian Burns practices the uneven bars routine. Maileca Gontinas | The Falcon

Falcon’s cap off gymnastics

Konner Hancock
April 17, 2019
Itzia San Roman performs on the uneven bars. Jacky Chen | The Falcon

Falcons flock to finals

Konner Hancock
April 3, 2019
Coach Laurel Tindall is retiring after the 2019 gymnastics season. Courtesy of SPU Athletics

Gymnastics coach to retire

Konner Hancock
April 3, 2019

Seniors celebrated at home

Konner Hancock
March 6, 2019
Riley Evans, 4, is the starting point guard for the Falcon women. Alison Meharg | The Falcon

Mental strength of athletes

Konner Hancock
March 6, 2019
Itzia San Roman performs on the uneven bars. Jacky Chen | The Falcon

DII Falcons surpass DI squad

Konner Hancock
February 27, 2019
Sienna Brane performs her routine on balance beam earlier this season. Marissa Lordahl | The Falcon

SPU earns high score

Konner Hancock
February 20, 2019
Lilja Olafsdottir from Reykjavik, Iceland takes the beams. Marissa Lordahl | The Falcon

Gymnastics second highest score

Konner Hancock
February 6, 2019
An American flag was presented to honor Ken Foreman's service as a Coast Guard. Ben Hansen | The Falcon

SPU coaching legend passes on

Konner Hancock
January 30, 2019
Emma Lamping competes for the Falcons. Marissa Lordahl | The Falcon

Career high scores all around

Konner Hancock
January 23, 2019
Darian Burns, a junior from Decatur, Georgia leads the team with her high point leads. Ben Hansen | The Falcon

Falcons came within tenths of winning

Konner Hancock
January 16, 2019
SPU begins season at 3-1

SPU begins season at 3-1

Konner Hancock
January 9, 2019
Falcons tussle for No. 1

Falcons tussle for No. 1

Konner Hancock
January 9, 2019
Burns during her floor routine performance at the beginning of the season. Ben Hansen | The Falcon

Gymnastics season tumbles into action

Konner Hancock
January 9, 2019
Kate Lilly and Kaylee Mitchell finish their first kilometer together in front of the pack. Ben Hansen, The Falcon

Kate Lilly leads Falcons to national meet

Konner Hancock
November 21, 2018
The women started out strong, in front of the rest of the teams. Ben Hansen, The Falcon

Falcons finish top three in GNAC

Konner Hancock
November 7, 2018

Response article

Konner Hancock
October 31, 2018
Ben Hansen

Top five finishes for all three women’s meets

Konner Hancock
October 17, 2018

Sophomore stunts on GNAC competitors

Konner Hancock
October 3, 2018
Jenna Rasmussen/The Falcon

Falcons conquers their 0-2 season start

Konner Hancock
October 3, 2018

Four Falcons fly to the NCAA Championships

Konner Hancock
May 24, 2018

Lady Falcons claim championship

Konner Hancock
May 16, 2018
Renick Meyer racks up major records

Renick Meyer racks up major records

Konner Hancock
May 16, 2018

Four ladies, one record

Konner Hancock
May 9, 2018

SPU varsity and Junior Varsity places top three

Konner Hancock
May 9, 2018

Track veteran takes on final races

Konner Hancock
May 2, 2018
Alison Meharg | The Falcon |

SPU forced to sink one of their own

Konner Hancock
May 2, 2018

Falcons post NCAA qualifying scores

Konner Hancock
April 27, 2018

Falcon crew prepare for WIRA Championships

Konner Hancock
April 27, 2018

Two All-American awards for SPU

Konner Hancock
April 18, 2018

Troubled waters called for cancellation of crew’s voyage

Konner Hancock
April 11, 2018

Track racks up 152 points, placing third

Konner Hancock
April 11, 2018

Barrage of personal bests by SPU

Konner Hancock
April 4, 2018

Rowing behind the No. 1 seed

Konner Hancock
April 4, 2018

The Falcons reach a new high

Konner Hancock
March 7, 2018

SPU’s semifinals bust

Konner Hancock
March 7, 2018

Falcons fly and set season high

Konner Hancock
February 28, 2018

Offensive production comes up short

Konner Hancock
February 21, 2018

The GNAC tourney awaits SPU

Konner Hancock
February 21, 2018

Broken bones can’t hold SPU back

Konner Hancock
February 21, 2018

SPU alumni earns prestigious award

Konner Hancock
February 7, 2018

Falcons stopped the unstoppable

Konner Hancock
January 31, 2018

High scores land gymnastics at No.2

Konner Hancock
January 31, 2018

Falcons nest in the top three

Konner Hancock
November 29, 2017
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