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Even with limitations, SPU’s counseling services aim to help students
March 8, 2023
The view of Tiffany Loop from the 4th floor of Peterson Hall on Feb. 23, 2023.
Accreditation approaches
March 8, 2023
Marqus Cole speaks at Seattle Pacific University on Feb. 28, 2023, in Seattle, Wash.
Devastation, hope amidst changing climate
March 8, 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
Seattle Pacific University set up a tent in Martin Square with pens, paint, and paper so students could write words of encouragement, prayers or express their grief for those effected by the earthquakes.
Effects of Turkey-Syria earthquakes reach worldwide
March 1, 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
Attorney Paul Southick addresses protesters in Martin Square at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Wash., Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.
Opposition brief filed
February 7, 2023
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“Welcome to the culture wars”
January 27, 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
Illustration by Rio Giancarlo
Naivety of Netflix
March 10, 2023
Illustration of Michelle Yeoh in Everything Everywhere All at Once.
And the Oscar goes to…
March 10, 2023
A poster advertising the Queer Stories One Acts is shown posted in the Student Union Building on campus.
Week-long exploration of “Queer Stories”
March 10, 2023
First year students performed with their RAs.
Ballad battles of first years
March 3, 2023
Candace Vance and Nathan Hedman in Black Coffee.
Accepting God’s call to theatre
February 24, 2023
A poster advertising the Queer Stories One Acts is shown posted in the Student Union Building on campus.
Week-long exploration of “Queer Stories”
March 10, 2023
First year students performed with their RAs.
Ballad battles of first years
March 3, 2023
Illustration by Rio Giancarlo
You have never seen ‘Pulp Fiction’?
February 24, 2023
Students are lined up to order food and beverages at the Bertona Kitchen in the SUB.
New flavors incoming
February 17, 2023
Sophomore nursing student Carolyn Filley preforms during the KSPU open mic night held in Water Hall at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Wash., on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023
Is this thing on?
February 17, 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
Illustration by Rio Giancarlo
Naivety of Netflix
March 10, 2023
Illustration of Michelle Yeoh in Everything Everywhere All at Once.
And the Oscar goes to…
March 10, 2023
Illustration generated by openai DALL-E 2 using the phrase ChatGPT visualization black and white digital art.
Machine learning
February 24, 2023
Aaron Lamb and Candace Vance in A Woman of No Importance at Taproot Theatre Company.
High society merges with high-quality theatre
February 3, 2023
The AMC Seattle 10 movie theater in the University District was near empty on January 14th, 2023.
Grasping onto movie theater magic
January 20, 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
Illustration by Blue Jones
Moving forward with honor
November 18, 2022
(Left to Right) Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer, Molly Ringwald as Shari, Richard Jenkins as Lionel Dahmer in episode 108 of Dahmer. Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2022
Depicting a “Monster”
October 14, 2022
Just not enough “Hocus Pocus”
Just not enough “Hocus Pocus”
October 7, 2022
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
Anjali Vattem and their horse Martin pose for a photo together in Banos, Ecuador. Vattem was able to ride Martin through the city and forests.
Taking chances in new country
March 9, 2023
Proffesor Tom.
SPU is ours
March 2, 2023
A sign reading, We are 80%, We dissent is held up at a demonstration protesting the Seattle Pacific University discriminatory hiring policies.
If not here, where?
February 23, 2023
Photo courtesy of Mahad Abdulqadir
Double life
February 23, 2023
Illustration by Mia Eshima
Swiping right might be wrong
February 16, 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
The Seattle Sounders supporters section unveils a tifo before the Major League Soccer match between the Seattle Sounders and the Colorado Rapids at Lumen Field on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in Seattle, Washington. The Sounders won 4-0.
Tale of two teams
March 7, 2023
The SPU V8 boat pulls ahead of Seattle U during their second race of the day at the PLU invite regatta on Sat. March 4, 2023, in Lakewood, Wash.
All systems go for women’s rowing
March 7, 2023
Seattle Pacific Un
Another year in the books
March 7, 2023
Seattle Pacific Seniors Kelton Samore (33) and S Zack Paulsen (1) pose for a photo with their coaches ahead of Seattle Pacific University’s game against Alaska Fairbanks at Royal Brougham Pavilion in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. SPU Won 60-51.
SPU men’s basketball prepares for upcoming GNAC tournament
February 28, 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 19
Episode 19
March 6, 2023
Episode 18
Episode 18
February 27, 2023
Episode 17
Episode 17
February 20, 2023
Episode 16
Episode 16
February 13, 2023
Episode 15
Episode 15
February 6, 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 19
Episode 19
March 6, 2023
Episode 18
Episode 18
February 27, 2023
Episode 17
Episode 17
February 20, 2023
Episode 16
Episode 16
February 13, 2023
Episode 15
Episode 15
February 6, 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
Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon
Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon

Sydney Lorton, Digital Media Editor

Sydney is a junior studying journalism and minoring in digital media. She is passionate about visual storytelling and believes that everyone has something worthy of sharing. When not working on visual projects for The Falcon, she enjoys spending time with close friends and family, being outdoors by water - especially the beach - and dog sitting.

All content by Sydney Lorton
Illustration by Mia Eshima

Swiping right might be wrong

Sydney Lorton, Digital Media Editor
February 16, 2023
A car drives past the Flatstick Pub on Westlake avenue in South Lake Union on Thursday night, Oct. 6, 2022.

[Video] Thursday night tee time

Isabella Tranello, Features Editor
October 7, 2022
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
Reps reporting

Reps reporting

Sydney Lorton, Audience Engagement Editor
May 18, 2022
Sydney on the field during her days as a soccer player. (Courtesy of Sydney Lorton)

Funhouse mirror

Sydney Lorton, Audience Engagement Editor
March 10, 2022
The Office of Safety and Security at Seattle Pacific University.

[Photo] OSS responds to increase in criminal calls on-campus

June 2, 2021
Cara Hiroyasu (left) and Bree Hastin (right) sitting together enjoying a sunrise in hammocks by the canal.

[Photo] Getting by with a little help from friends

May 19, 2021
Girl stands with a cat in her arms

[Photo] Students of SPU: Stories worth telling

May 7, 2021
A yellow book on a table

[Photo] Inauguration inspiration

May 7, 2021
At all times at least one third of the Board of Trustees must be made of members of the Free Methodist Church.

[Photo] BoT to President to Provost to Faculty

April 28, 2021
The start of spring has brought beautiful flowers into bloom and students out of hibernation from the past Winter Quarter.

[Photo] Second year, first spring

April 16, 2021
soccer players celebrate after a goal

[Photo] From Overtime to Continuing a Winning Streak

April 13, 2021
Seattle Pacific Universitys current seniors will be experiencing graduation virtually this Spring.

[Photo] Disappointment as SPU announces online graduation ceremony

April 7, 2021
Gabi Stegemoller (left), a senior majoring in nursing. She is Captain and a middle blocker for the SPU Womens Volleyball team. Ashley Antoniak (right), a sophomore at SPU majoring in Business Administration and the current SPU SAAC President. She is an outside/right-side hitter for the SPU Womens Volleyball team.

[Photo] Starting season off winning

March 9, 2021
Found in Demaray Hall is the conference room that the Board of Trustees frequently used before COVID-19 required only virtual meetings.

[Photo] Board debates human sexuality statement

March 3, 2021
Megan Chalfant, a senior on the Varsity Womens Rowing Team, trains on a rowing machine during practice.

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

February 20, 2021
A current student at SPU, Laurelae Bluntzer stands with her LGBTQIA+ flag flowing behind her.

[Photo] Examining all angles of lawsuit

February 3, 2021
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