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Author David Brooks speaks about his new book at the First Free Methodist Church on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Seattle. (Courtesy of SPU Communications)
“Our deep gladness is the world’s deep need”
April 17, 2024
FILE-A student is helped by a FedEx worker in the new Seattle Pacific University Mailroom on Sept. 25, 2023. The mailroom was moved into, and combined with, the bookstore for the 2023 school year.
Is Falcon Advantage worth it?
April 17, 2024
FILE- A sign advertising the UCM bible study is displayed outside of the collegium on January 30, 2024, in Seattle.
Navigating commuter life
April 17, 2024
Students cross the street as cars wait to turn left on to Nickerson street from 3rd Ave. west on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Seattle.
Look both ways and pray
April 10, 2024
Participating students pose in a group. Courtesy of Erin Hallquist
Students cross borders
April 3, 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
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
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. 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
A poster for “Do Not Expect Much from the End of the World” is displayed in a theater.
“Don’t Expect Too Much from the End of the World” and other neglected promises
April 19, 2024
Students work in the collegium on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Seattle.
Faith-filled campus life
April 19, 2024
Students participate in the Star Wars laser Tag during first Friday in Royal Brougham Pavilion on Friday, April 5, 2024.
‘Star Wars’ starts spring quarter
April 12, 2024
Illustration by Rio Giancarlo
Anticipating what is next for movies
April 12, 2024
Into the Danceverse
April 12, 2024
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
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
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
TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET as Willy Wonka in Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures’ “WONKA,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. (PRESS KIT)
Mostly pure imagination
January 12, 2024
Nicolas Cage re-establishes his talent in “Dream Scenario”
Nicolas Cage re-establishes his talent in “Dream Scenario”
January 5, 2024
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
Changing course
Changing course
April 18, 2024
Glossier samples at Sephora. Photo courtesy of Jude Heckerman.
Glossier: where beauty meets fun
April 18, 2024
Our Long-legged Friends
April 11, 2024
Seattle Pacific University ASSP Vice President Elect Callaghan Bluechel speaks during the election forum on Feb. 12, 2024, in Seattle.
Why I’m proud to be a Falcon
April 11, 2024
Three copies of Mystery Science Theater 3000 are displayed for a photo.
Disasterpieces
April 4, 2024
Womens Rowing assistant coach Kenzie Waltar looks on on a launch during the Falcon Regatta on March 23, 2024, in Seattle.
Faith in rousing waters
April 16, 2024
Seattle Pacific University sophomore Maya Ewing pushes out strong at the beginning of her 1500m race getting her a time of 4:49.14 at the Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 11-13, 2024 in Azuza, Cal.
Track and field run parallel meets in California
April 16, 2024
FILE - Players make their way over the Seattle Pacific University Athletics logo during a basketball game on Nov. 18, 2023 in Seattle. During the 2023-2024 college basketball season the Dartmouth mens basketball team unionized paving the way for others to do the same if they wanted to.
New, increasingly large frontier in college sports
April 9, 2024
The Seattle Pacific University open 4+ makes their way out on to Lake Union ahead of the start of their flight two race at the Falcon Regatta on Saturday, Mar. 23, 2024, in Seattle.
Rowing pilots through Vancouver
April 9, 2024
Sophomore coxswain Lexi Roybal leads sophomore Gem Gatmaytan and the rest of the Seattle Pacific University Varsity 8+ back to the shell house after competing in the first flight of the Falcon Regatta on Saturday, Mar. 23, 2024, in Seattle.
Track runs through California, rowing hosts top schools
April 2, 2024
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
Seattle Pacific University sophomore Maya Ewing pushes out strong at the beginning of her 1500m race getting her a time of 4:49.14 at the Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 11-13, 2024 in Azuza, Cal.
Track and field run parallel meets in California
April 16, 2024
The Seattle Pacific University open 4+ makes their way out on to Lake Union ahead of the start of their flight two race at the Falcon Regatta on Saturday, Mar. 23, 2024, in Seattle.
Rowing pilots through Vancouver
April 9, 2024
Sophomore coxswain Lexi Roybal leads sophomore Gem Gatmaytan and the rest of the Seattle Pacific University Varsity 8+ back to the shell house after competing in the first flight of the Falcon Regatta on Saturday, Mar. 23, 2024, in Seattle.
Track runs through California, rowing hosts top schools
April 2, 2024
Seattle Pacific University forward Shaw Anderson (24) takes a shot over a Montana State University Billings player during the first half of a GNAC basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Seattle
Anderson breaks record, Mayer doubles up on double-doubles
March 5, 2024
the NWSL quarterfinal match between the OL Reign and Angel City FC at Lumen Field on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 in Seattle.
Two losses, one win for SPU basketball
February 20, 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
Meet SPUdent Derek Braun
Meet SPUdent Derek Braun
January 5, 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
Seattles hidden gems
Seattle’s hidden gems
November 13, 2023
Rediscovering your roots after 18 years
Rediscovering your roots after 18 years
November 8, 2023
SPUs 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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Santi Quiroga Medina

Santi Quiroga Medina, Editor In Chief

Santi is a Junior at Seattle Pacific University majoring in Communications and Journalism with a minor in Art. Though born in Colombia, Santi has lived in Washington for most of his life and has a deep care for the area and its community. As Editor-in-Chief, Santi strives to ensure that The Falcon as a publication and a community represent a wide variety of voices in a manner that is transparent and accurate. In his free time, Santi enjoys to play sports, play video games, and write creative nonfiction. 

All content by Santi Quiroga Medina
Santi Quiroga Medina recently picked up boxing as a way of staying healthy and to get stronger.

“Once I am skinny…”

Santi Quiroga Medina, Editor in Chief
May 4, 2023
Puss in Boots the Last Wish premiered on December 21st, 2022.

Our favorite fearless hero

Santi Quiroga Medina, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2023
Protestors proudly hold their signs as students, staff and faculty walk out of class and into the sit-in.

Protests proceed

Santi Quiroga Medina, Hailey Echan, Sydney Lorton, and Aubrey Rhoadarmer
May 24, 2022
Seattle Pacific University’s LGBTQ+ Work Group met this week in Upper Gwinn for a panel to go over the work theyve done so far and some possible solutions for the Board. (Santi Quiroga-Medina)

Reconciliation report

Audrey Oscarson, Vy Khanh Vu, and Santi Quiroga Medina
May 12, 2022
Many abortion rights activists attended a rally near downtown at the Westlake Center this past week to protest the Supreme Courts decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. (Carlos Snellenberg-Fraser)

Reactions to Roe

Santi Quiroga Medina and Carlos Snellenberg-Fraser
May 11, 2022
Settled

Settled

Santi Quiroga Medina, News Editor
May 5, 2022
Graph courtesy of University Communications

Rising rates

Caleb Cissna and Santi Quiroga Medina
March 9, 2022
Santi with fellow Falcon co-editors Ken, Daniel, and Isabella. (Courtesy of Santi Quiroga-Medina)

Hopes for the future

Santi Quiroga Medina, News Editor
January 4, 2022
New year, new lawsuit

New year, new lawsuit

Santi Quiroga Medina, News Editor
November 2, 2021
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

Campus against COVID

Santi Quiroga Medina, News Editor
October 13, 2021
A message addressed to Dr. Pete Menjares from SPU students was written on a pride flag and posted on the window of Demaray Halls main entrance. (Ken Kok)

SPU comes out…again

Santi Quiroga Medina, News Editor
October 12, 2021
View of President Pete Menjares office window and the Demaray Hall clock tower. (Caitlyn Schnider)

Motion granted

Santi Quiroga Medina, News Editor
October 12, 2021
Jéaux Rinedahl attending the candlelight vigil that was held in Tiffany Loop back in April of 2021. (Courtesy of Marissa Lordahl)

Rinedahl objects to ‘delay tactics’

Santi Quiroga Medina, News Editor
October 6, 2021
A Cascade archive details the Day of Common Learning that took place in 2018. (Courtesy to Cascade)

Sharing stories, unifying community

Santi Quiroga Medina, News Editor
October 6, 2021
Visual Courtesy to ASSP

ASSP calls for public action

Santi Quiroga Medina, News Editor
October 1, 2021
Common Grounds, a popular spot on campus to grab coffee or a snack, will be closed for the 2021-2022 school year until further notice. (Latecia Ragland)

Long lines, short staffed

Santi Quiroga Medina, News Editor
September 29, 2021
Seattle Pacific University students outside of former president Dan Martins house

Looking back to move forward

Santi Quiroga Medina, News Editor
September 9, 2021
New President Dr. Pete Menjares in front of Ashton Hall. (Caitlyn Schnider)

Heartfelt words from Pete Menjares

Santi Quiroga Medina, News Editor
September 9, 2021
Lexi Hellums is a Junior majoring in Biology and she has mostly been able to stay up to date with campus events.

Staying connected to on-campus upheaval

Santi Quiroga Medina, Staff writer
May 5, 2021
Faculty release statement of no confidence in Board of Trustees

Faculty release statement of no confidence in Board of Trustees

Santi Quiroga Medina, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2021
New sanctions against the Board of Trustees

New sanctions against the Board of Trustees

Santi Quiroga Medina, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2021
Dan Martin announces potential in-person protocols for Autumn quarter

Dan Martin announces potential in-person protocols for Autumn quarter

Santi Quiroga Medina, Staff Writer
March 10, 2021

ASSP candidates speak on elections and student participation

Santi Quiroga Medina, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021
First-year history major Sarah Bridges plans to fly home to California for the 2021 Spring Break.

SPU announces spring break plans for housing

Santi Quiroga Medina and Kyle Morrison
March 3, 2021
Fourth floor east Ashton Hall, outside of rooms 476 and 477, two rooms subject to eviction winter quarter 2021.

Two students kicked out of housing for COVID-19 guideline violations

Santi Quiroga Medina, Staff Writer
February 17, 2021
Photo Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

PB & J project by SPU Dining adapts to pandemic

Carlos Snellenberg-Fraser and Santi Quiroga Medina
February 10, 2021
Hallie Marie and her partner Trevor Deardoff on the docks at Mason Lake in Grapeview, Washington.

Long-Distance During COVID: Blessing or a Curse?

Santi Quiroga Medina, Staff Writer
January 28, 2021
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