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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
The Falcon’s Weekly Event Rundown (5/6 – 5/12)
The Falcon’s Weekly Event Rundown (5/6 – 5/12)
May 5, 2025
Haven and the upcoming Redacted Festival
Haven and the upcoming Redacted Festival
May 1, 2025
A steak Banh Mi from Curbside, photographed on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Seattle.
Long road to Curbside
May 1, 2025
Stage of Common Ground
Stage of Common Ground
April 28, 2025
“The Voice of the Prairie” closes out SPU theater’s 2025 season
“The Voice of the Prairie” closes out SPU theater’s 2025 season
April 24, 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
Free to use image from pexels.com
Controversial marketing at 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
November 15, 2024
Byers’ interim period ends
Byers’ interim period ends
May 13, 2025
The SPU mens basketball team competes against western Washington team in the Royal Brougham Pavilion on Jan 9 2025.
SPU changes athletics scholarship policy
May 7, 2025
The Seattle Pacific University rowing team cheers before taking the water for the Windermere Cup, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.
Rough day on the water
May 7, 2025
The Seattle Pacific Varsity 4+ on the water at the WIRA Championships in Gold River, California, on April 27, 2025. Seated from left to right: Megan Rouse, Emma Ely, Emmerson Spencer, Brittan Dalberg and Lexi Roybal (Courtesy of SPU Athletics).
Braving Gold River
April 30, 2025
Record-breaking day
Record-breaking day
April 30, 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
The Seattle Pacific University rowing team cheers before taking the water for the Windermere Cup, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Seattle.
Rough day on the water
May 7, 2025
The Seattle Pacific Varsity 4+ on the water at the WIRA Championships in Gold River, California, on April 27, 2025. Seated from left to right: Megan Rouse, Emma Ely, Emmerson Spencer, Brittan Dalberg and Lexi Roybal (Courtesy of SPU Athletics).
Braving Gold River
April 30, 2025
Record-breaking day
Record-breaking day
April 30, 2025
Budding team begins to bloom
Budding team begins to bloom
April 24, 2025
Freshmen excel
Freshmen excel
April 23, 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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The Falcon
Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

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Trayton Pike

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer

My name is Trayton Pike. I’m a history major. My hobbies include hanging out with friends, watching movies, and listening to the Beatles.

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Engaging with Aegis through Hebrews

Engaging with Aegis through Hebrews

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
April 7, 2025
‘The Brutalist’ is breathtaking

‘The Brutalist’ is breathtaking

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
January 31, 2025
Students at the Silent Disco in Royal Brougham

Silent disco starts off quarter

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
January 18, 2025
Tradition returns to Tiffany Loop with reindeer, holiday goodies

Tradition returns to Tiffany Loop with reindeer, holiday goodies

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
December 6, 2024
Poster courtesy of Elizabeth Lacambra and Jack Wiebe

Capture the flag closing out quarter

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
November 19, 2024

Coming together through culture

Trayton Pike
November 8, 2024

‘Folie à Deux’ falls flat

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
October 18, 2024

Surfin’ USA

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
May 31, 2024
Members of FASA take a self with the Jollibee mascot during a group trip to the restaurant. (Courtesy of Ray Razon)

Finishing with fun

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
May 17, 2024
Students attend the PHC alumni panel. (Courtesy of Sara Hartman)

Students keeping Seattle healthy

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
May 10, 2024
Students JJ Somera, Cam Banis, Ezra Michel, and Ylliam Umipig perform a men's hula number at the 2023 Lu'au.

Fun-filled endings

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
May 3, 2024
SPU So you think you can dance Event April 20th, 2024

Ante Up spices it up

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
April 26, 2024
Students work in the collegium on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Seattle.

Faith-filled campus life

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
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

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
April 12, 2024

Into the Danceverse

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
April 12, 2024
Illustration by Rio Giancarlo

Busting makes me feel good?

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
April 12, 2024
(from left) Po (Jack Black) and Zhen (Awkwafina) in Kung Fu Panda 4 directed by Mike Mitchell

‘Kung Fu Panda’ is back, but not better

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
April 5, 2024
Three copies of Mystery Science Theater 3000 are displayed for a photo.

Disasterpieces

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
April 4, 2024
Members of MODE Fashion Club participate in an activity during their fashion week event on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Seattle.

Another night of fashion fun

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
February 1, 2024
Members of Le Cercle Francais participate in the fete de liver event in Hill Hall. (Courtesy of Le Cercle Francais)

Bonjour, we welcome you

Nantida Songkham and Trayton Pike
February 23, 2024

Sending student voices across SPU

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
February 16, 2024
Trayton Pike watches almost live as a young child. (Courtesy of Trayton Pike)

‘Almost Live!’ lives on

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
February 8, 2024

‘The Holdovers’ is Hollywood holiday magic

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
January 26, 2024
Sophomore rower Raquel Wesley listens to coach Caitlin McClain give final instruction to the team before racing at the American Lake Fall Classic on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Lakewood, Washington.

New year, new me

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
January 19, 2024
MODE officers (from left to right) Lupe Esscobedo, Jennifer Le, Jady Alonso, MacKenzie Swenson, Stephanie Menegon and Katie Taggart address club members at the first meeting of the quarter on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Seattle.

MODE steps beyond fashion in new year

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
January 19, 2024
Students dance during the silent disco at first Friday held in Royal Brougham Pavilion on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (Courtesy of STORP)

Silent night, disco night

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
January 12, 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

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
January 12, 2024

Presenting the past

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
November 17, 2023
Photoillustration by Trayton Pike

Works of Breenius

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
November 16, 2023
(from left) Angela Fielding (Lidya Jewett) and Katherine (Olivia O’Neill) in The Exorcist: Believer, directed by David Gordon Green.

Exorcise restraint

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
October 31, 2023
Gum Nau (left) and Brandon Lewis (right) fly across the finish line of the inflatable obstacle course at Second Saturday on Wallace Field on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Second Saturday starts school year strong

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
September 29, 2023
Barbenheimer illustration by Shianne Heeraman

Rise of Barbenheimer

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
September 13, 2023
Summer Frank and her friend Ivana Erlandsen attended The Eras Tour in Los Angeles on Aug. 8, 2023. (PHOTO COURTSEY OF SUMMER FRANK)

Eras era

Trayton Pike, Features Editor
September 13, 2023
Illustration by Mia Eshima

Taking flight to perfect destinations

Trayton Pike, Emma Mathews, and Clarissa Minton
May 10, 2023
Blue sky and clouds above Tiffany Loop on a sunny day at Seattle Pacific University on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Community exploration of outdoor activities

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
May 5, 2023
(From Left to Right) Mario (Chris Pratt), Princess Peach (Anya Taylor Joy), and Toad (Keegan- Michael Key in Nintendo and Illumination's 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’?

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023
First generation student Christian Flores Anguiano.

Venturing into first-time journeys

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
April 14, 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.

Rolling dice on First Friday

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
April 7, 2023
Students are lined up to order food and beverages at the Bertona Kitchen in the SUB.

New flavors incoming

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
February 17, 2023
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Stepping over the fourth wall

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
Jesse Jorgensen

Adjusting to unknown worlds through travel

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
The Research, Reading and Writing Studio is full of supportive tips and posters.

Studio of learning

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
A collection of weights in variety of pounds in Seattle Pacific University's Royal Provillion Weight Room

Goals beyond traditions

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
January 13, 2023
Illustration by Blue Jones

Moving forward with honor

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
Illustration of the Pacific Islands

World changing engagement

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
November 11, 2022
A tarp with the words " save me" painted in fake blood hangs in Weter Hall.

Friday night frights

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Illustration by Shianne Heeraman

More than just grades

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
October 20, 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”

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022

Powerful memories fueled by music

Trayton Pike and Isabella Tranello
September 23, 2022
Seattle City Council, located on 600 4th Avenue, voted to celebrate Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day as city holidays starting this year. (Sharli Mishra)

Celebrations throughout Seattle

Caleb Cissna and Trayton Pike
April 6, 2022
Dr. Kevin Neuhouser is a professor of Sociology and the co-chair of the sociology department. (Courtesy to University Communications)

Creating space for all people

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
March 2, 2022
Students Trayton Pike and Issac Johnson hanging out in Arnett while abiding by the school's COVID mask policy. (Devin Murray)

Dorm life during disease

Trayton Pike
February 2, 2022
Mary's Place volunteers help bring in beds at one of their shelters, just in time to meet the needs of the families there during the inclement weather. (Courtesy of Linda Mitchell, Mary's Place)

Bringing people out of cold amidst COVID

Kyle Morrison and Trayton Pike
January 18, 2022

Does it concern us?

Trayton Pike, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
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