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Interim President Pete Menjares shares a laugh with UniversityPresident-elect Deana Porterfield at her announcement ceremony on Monday, Jan. 26, 2023.
Interim President Menjares recommends 40% faculty cuts
June 5, 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
May 31, 2023
A student scrolls through their phone as they eat breakfast in the Gwinn Dinning Hall.
Oven pops in Gwinn
May 31, 2023
Provost Laura Hartley of Seattle Pacific University.
Provost Hartley fired by Interim President Menjares, no cause announced
May 25, 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
May 24, 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
Isabel Bartosh, Lou Bridges, Rebecca Cavanaugh and Marisa Silva present in upper Gwinn at Seattle Pacific University on March 1, 2023.
Remembering forgotten history
March 8, 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
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
February 15, 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
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
Do the write thing
Do the write thing
June 2, 2023
Students check out the shapadooah merch table on Thursday, May 25, 2023.
Shenanigans at Shapadooah
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
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
Wednesday preforms at Neumos for a 21+ only concert.
Let us in!
May 26, 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
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
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
(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
Puss in Boots the Last Wish premiered on December 21st, 2022.
Our favorite fearless hero
January 27, 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
Kyle Morrison sits in the Falcon House reading one of the Falcons print editions.
A goodbye
June 8, 2023
Moyer Hall is a dorm building that sits in the middle of campus near Tiffany Loop. The building has been mostly out of use since the covid pandemic, with Ashton closing down two out of five dorms will go unused next year.
Room for improvement
June 1, 2023
Rio Giancarlo poses for a photo after an OL Reign game in 2022.
You do belong
May 25, 2023
Colenes story
Colene’s story
May 18, 2023
Summer Frank (front in blue) on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic.
Reaffirming dreams
May 10, 2023
The SPU V8+ charges to the finish line during the opening day regatta in Seattle, Wash., on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
SPU women’s rowing finishes third at NCAAs
May 30, 2023
The Seattle Storm scrimmage during practice on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The Storm train in Royal Brougham Pavilion.
Storm with rough start to learn from
May 30, 2023
One of the Mariners promotional nights is Bark at the Park, where dogs are allowed in to the stadium and are even allowed to walk the bases after the game.
Mariners bringing in college crowd
May 30, 2023
Seattle Pacific alumni Turner Wiley (now running for Club Northwest) crosses the finish line at the Dempsy Indoor facility during a track and field meet on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.
Keep the Fire Burning
May 23, 2023
Anna Cauchy (70) of the Seattle Tempest makes a pass during an ultimate frisbee game in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Miles Mashouf: Who are the Seattle Tempest?
May 23, 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
Episode 28
Episode 28
May 29, 2023
Episode 27
Episode 27
May 22, 2023
Episode 26
Episode 26
May 16, 2023
Episode 25
Episode 25
May 8, 2023
Episode 24
Episode 24
May 1, 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
Episode 28
Episode 28
May 29, 2023
Episode 27
Episode 27
May 22, 2023
Episode 26
Episode 26
May 16, 2023
Episode 25
Episode 25
May 8, 2023
Episode 24
Episode 24
May 1, 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
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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Marissa Lordahl

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Seattle Pacific University students outside of former president Dan Martins house

[Photo] Looking back to move forward

September 9, 2021
SPU Mens Soccer player Alex Mejia at their game against Pacific Lutheran University. (Courtesy of Marissa Lordahl)

[Photo] Mejia dominates soccer opener

September 9, 2021
Claire Neder scored two goals in the game against Western Washington University at home on May 12th.

[Photo] Season of hardships full of success

June 1, 2021
Claire Neder and Sophia Chilczuk fight for possession with Western Washingtons Katie Watt.

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

May 19, 2021
Provost Laura Hartley, Professor Patrick McDonald and Professor Jeffrey Overstreet listened to the zoom while they did the prayer walk, stopping at various points around campus.

[Photo] Prayer For Our Divided Community

May 7, 2021
Renick Meyer competes in the hurdles during a meet against Seattle U on April 9th.

[Photo] Meyer wins the GNAC women’s heptathlon for the second time

May 6, 2021
Sophie Beadle, GNAC womens soccer player of the week, scored two goals during the game on Saturday against Central Washington University.

[Photo] This Week in Falcon Sports: Scout Cai breaks GNAC record for pole vault not once, but twice

May 4, 2021
The north side of Third Hill is currently under quarantine after a student tested positive for COVID-19.

[Photo] Third Hill North under COVID-19 quarantine when resident tests positive

April 30, 2021
A pride t-shirt is handed from one person to another

[Photo] Picnics galore

April 23, 2021
Nursing Professor Jéaux Rinedahl, who is currently engaged in a lawsuit with the university, claps while listening to testimonies given Friday night.

[Photo] Professor Rinedahl reacts to Board of Trustees announcement

April 21, 2021
Renick Meyer hands off the baton to Julia Stepper during the 4 by 100 meter relay against Seattle University.

[Photo] Blink and you’ll miss them

April 20, 2021
Dr. Patrick McDonald, a philosophy professor at Seattle Pacific University, explains how he feels representing the school in public.

[Photo] New sanctions against the Board of Trustees

April 17, 2021
The room where the Board of Trustees typically meets in Upper Demaray hall under normal circumstances.

[Photo] Newly elected ASSP Officers prepare for 2021-2022

April 14, 2021
SPU women lead the group of runners in the 1500 meter run

[Photo] Spiking their way to comeback win

April 13, 2021
Defender Mia Mahaffey competes for the ball with a Saint Martins player.

[Photo] Capturing victories by any means possible

April 6, 2021
Dan Martin talks to student during new student orientation fall of 2020.

[Photo] SPU community reacts to President’s resignation

April 1, 2021
Dan Martins sign outside of his office in Demaray Hall.

[Photo] SPU President resigns

March 30, 2021
Angela Ide has been the Opinions editor for The Falcon for the past year.

[Photo] Farewell to The Falcon

March 11, 2021
basketball player go for a jump ball

[Photo] Falling just short, but bouncing in the right direction

March 9, 2021
Flags covered various parts of campus, including Tiffany Loop, for several days this past week.

[Photo] Faculty and staff take action

February 14, 2021
Flags appeared on campus sometime on Sunday night.

[Photo] SPU faculty, staff letter of lament

February 12, 2021
Inside of St. Peters Basilica in the Vatican City during a summer study abroad trip in 2018.

[Photo] Optimistic for the future

February 11, 2021
Kayla Brundidge, Sophomore biochemistry major, guards a College of Idaho player during the January 29th game.

[Photo] Life as student athlete

February 9, 2021
Gracie Kavanaugh and Samantha Swayze prepare supplies for Barbara Vzm to take for The Great Falcon Bake night.

[Photo] Baking your troubles away

February 5, 2021
Rachel Berg forces College of Idaho player to either pass the ball or lose it.

[Photo] Ending week with win

February 2, 2021
Prior to start of the Womens game on Friday, chairs were spread out for when players are off the court.

[Photo] Inside look at Royal Brougham Pavilion

February 2, 2021
Branches are broken down so that manageable pieces can be removed safely.

[Photo] Arborist examines fallen tree near SUB

January 20, 2021
Rylee Rodriguez, a first year student, expresses a message of care at the demonstration on Friday.

[Photo] SPU comes out

January 16, 2021
Those that were allowed to attend the Womens basketball game checked in as they arrived and had their temperatures taken at the entrance.

[Photo] New RAs hired after resignations

January 13, 2021
COVID testing was conducted during the first week of classes for students living on-campus.

[Photo] SPU conducts residential and athletic COVID-19 testing

January 13, 2021
Storm drains overflowed on Tuesday night, heavy rains blanketed campus and several SPU dorms and apartment buildings lost power.

[Photo] It is time for America to heal

January 14, 2021
My Papa, Bert Hill, and my Mom sit outside of Merrill Gardens in Kirkland during a scheduled visit.

On looking forward

Marissa Lordahl, Photography Editor
January 7, 2021
My Papa, Bert Hill, and my Mom sit outside of Merrill Gardens in Kirkland during a scheduled visit.

[Photo] Uncertain future, uncertain outcomes

January 7, 2021
A couple hold signs while celebrating Bidens victory. As cars passed by they encouraged them to honk in support.

[Photo] Reacting to a Biden victory

November 11, 2020
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