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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
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
Professors lined up at SPU's Ivy Cutting ceremony at the end of the year.
Abnormal number of faculty members denied emeritus status
April 9, 2025
Photo of Tiffany Loop on Wednesday, March 26, during the first day of spring quarter.
Hail, wind and thunder threaten student and campus safety
March 26, 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 (4/22 – 4/26)
The Falcon’s Weekly Event Rundown (4/22 – 4/26)
April 22, 2025
Photo Gallery: Larkin Poe (4/19 at The Showbox)
April 18, 2025
The Falcon's Weekly Event Rundown (4/8 - 4/11)
The Falcon’s Weekly Event Rundown (4/8 – 4/11)
April 8, 2025
Engaging with Aegis through Hebrews
Engaging with Aegis through Hebrews
April 7, 2025
The Falcon's weekly event rundown
The Falcon’s weekly event rundown
April 1, 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
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
Freshmen excel
Freshmen excel
April 23, 2025
Par for course
Par for course
April 16, 2025
End of historic season
End of historic season
April 16, 2025
Record in arms reach
Record in arms reach
April 16, 2025
Maya Ewing races at the Dempsy Indoor, on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Seattle.
One for the record books
April 9, 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
Freshmen excel
Freshmen excel
April 23, 2025
Record in arms reach
Record in arms reach
April 16, 2025
Maya Ewing races at the Dempsy Indoor, on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Seattle.
One for the record books
April 9, 2025
Third-place finish in Oklahoma
Third-place finish in Oklahoma
April 9, 2025
Falcons fly north
Falcons fly north
April 2, 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
Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon
Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon
Uriah Aguon

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor

Uriah is a Senior English: Creative Writing major. He has been with the Falcon since his freshman year, starting as a features writer, and is now the sports editor. Uriah hopes to remain on the Falcon staff throughout his time at SPU and continue writing in journalism following graduation.

All content by Uriah Aguon
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[Photo] Freshmen excel

Sam Soltani, Staff Writer
April 23, 2025
Par for course

Par for course

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
April 16, 2025
End of historic season

End of historic season

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
April 16, 2025
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[Photo] Record in arms reach

Sam Soltani, Staff Writer
April 16, 2025
Running up ranks

Running up ranks

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
April 9, 2025
Third-place finish in Oklahoma

Third-place finish in Oklahoma

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
April 9, 2025
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[Photo] One for the record books

Sam Soltani, Staff Writer
April 9, 2025
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[Photo] Falcons fly north

Sam Soltani, Staff Writer
April 2, 2025
A (2) wgolf

Another top-10 finish

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 20, 2025

SPU track competes at iconic Hayward Field

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 24, 2025
Solid wins from women's rowing

Solid wins from women’s rowing

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 24, 2025
Seattle Pacific University golfer Zoe Garcia sets up for a shot at the SMSU Classic in Phoenix, Arizona. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)

SPU women’s golf places seventh in Arizona

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 21, 2025
Seattle Pacific men's basketball junior guard Jaxon Nap (3) runs the ball against three Point Loma players in the NCAA West Regionals Tournament on Friday, Mar 14, 2025, in San Diego, California. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)

Journey’s end

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 17, 2025
Fifth-year Annika Esvelt (5, second from left) runs with the leaders in the NCAA women's 3000 on Saturday, March 15, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)

Esvelt finishes seventh at NCAAs

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 17, 2025
Taking top spots already

Taking top spots already

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 11, 2025
Junior Maya Ewing runs in the women's steeplechase event at the PLU Open on Saturday, March 8. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)

Two event wins, eleven heats wins at PLU Open

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 11, 2025
SPU men's basketball team poses for a photo after winning the GNAC Tournament. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)

Back on top

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 11, 2025
Seattle Pacific men's basketball junior forward Trace Evans (14) celebrates in the locker room after the Falcons defeated Northwest Nazarene in the GNAC tournament semifinals, Friday, Mar 7, 2025, in Lacey, Wash.

Going for five

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
SPU men's basketball team celebrating a quarterfinal win against Alaska Fairbanks on March 6, 2025. (Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University Athletics)

Falcons moving on

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 6, 2025
From left to right: Hunter Beirne, Peyton Bergevin, Schuyler Berry, and Lolo Weatherspoon. (Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University Athletics)

End of season resiliency

Jonas LaTour and Uriah Aguon
March 6, 2025
Bell.profile

Brains, brawn, bright future

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 5, 2025
Three wins at outdoor opener

Three wins at outdoor opener

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 5, 2025
Seattle Pacific University womens golfer Natalie Eklund tees off during practice , Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Seattle.

Starting spring strong

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 5, 2025
Senior Lolo Weatherspoon (10) guards the basketball while playing against Northern Nazarene University on Feb. 13, 2025.

Long-awaited win

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
SPU Senior Bryan Caldera (15) and Junior Trace Evans (14) making their entrance into the game against Northwest Nazarene on Feb. 13, 2025.

Bittersweet celebration

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
Fifth year Annika Esvelt competes in the GNAC Indoor Championship from Feb. 17 to 18, 2025, in Spokane, WA. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)

Five fantastic Falcons

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
Future of SPU student government

Future of SPU student government

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
Freshman Anika Schau walks the course at the LA Spring Invite in Los Angeles, California. (Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University Athletics)

Teeing up once again

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 6, 2025
SPU team celebrating a 3-pointer made by R-Sophmore Jonas La Tour (4) against Saint Martin's on Feb. 1st, 2025.

Bringing luck back around

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
Third-year Madison Rubino (30) aims to snatch the ball away from Alaska Fairbanks on Jan. 25, 2025 in Seattle.

So far, such luck

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
Freshman Andrew Bell participates in hurdles at the UW Indoor Track and Field Preview on Jan. 17 and 18, 2025, at UW Dempsey Indoor in Seattle.

Another shocking weekend

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
SPU Sophmore Jonas La Tour (4), making his entrance for the SPU vs Western Washington, Jan. 9, 2025.

Falcons grounded by Central Washington Wolves

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 22, 2025
Freshman Falcon shatters school record, again

Freshman Falcon shatters school record, again

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 22, 2025
Senior Emilia Bishop (15) guards the ball against Western Oregon University on Jan. 11, 2025 in Seattle.

No wins yet

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 22, 2025
Promotional poster for the MLK Day Classic event. (Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University Athletics)

Celebration, remembrance, basketball

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 22, 2025
Somber return to play

Somber return to play

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 7, 2025
SPU Junior Owen Moriarty (1), Nikias Schoenerstedt (33), and Freshman Henry Sandberg (20), David Zachman(30) at the game against Chico State, Nov. 8, 2024, in Seattle.

Men’s basketball nabs first conference win

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 7, 2025
Crossing 100 to best two opponents

Crossing 100 to best two opponents

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 24, 2024
Four straight wins

Four straight wins

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 24, 2024
Men’s basketball suffers fourth straight loss

Men’s basketball suffers fourth straight loss

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 17, 2024
Rising stars

Rising stars

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 17, 2024
Falcons grab third win

Falcons grab third win

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 17, 2024
Slow start to conference play

Slow start to conference play

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 10, 2024
Esvelt leaves another mark on SPU history

Esvelt leaves another mark on SPU history

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 10, 2024
Falcons lose in overtime

Falcons lose in overtime

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 10, 2024
Two steps back

Two steps back

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 3, 2024
Junior forward Trace Evans delivers a layup against a Linfield Wildcat on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University Athletics)

Falcon sports enter cold winter

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 3, 2024
Thanksgiving tournament ends with split results

Thanksgiving tournament ends with split results

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 3, 2024
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[Photo] Falcons pull ahead of Linfield Wildcats

Karen Carbajal, Staff Writer
November 26, 2024
Training within boundaries

Training within boundaries

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 26, 2024
From left to right (back) Sydney Perry, Sarah Brachvogel, Hannah Hair, Erin Smith and Allison Wilks and (front) Zoe Shuckhart, Emily Tulino, and Abigail Cunningham pose for a photo during Senior Day on Nov. 23, 2024, in Seattle. (Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University Athletics)

Another grand farewell

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 26, 2024
Fifth-year Annika Esvelt at the NCAA Championships on Nov. 23 at the Arcade Creek Cross Country Course in Sacramento, California. (Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University Athletics)

Esvelt’s five-year payoff

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 26, 2024
Fifth year Sydney Perry (26) and freshman Eva LaRochelle (3) block the volleyball against Western Washington University on Nov. 9, 2024 in Seattle.

Only one left

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 19, 2024
Seattle Pacific University freshman defender Carter Gay (12) slides across the sideline in celebration after scoring to put his team up 3-1 in the second half against Montana State University Billings on senior night, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Seattle.

Great farewell for men’s soccer seniors

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 19, 2024
Interim head coach Karen Byers encourages her team from the sidelines. (Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University Athletics)

Byers’ first win as head coach

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 19, 2024
First year Henry Sandberg (20) blocks the ball from Cal State Dominguez Hills on Nov. 14, 2024 in Seattle.

One busy week

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 19, 2024
Second year Layne Kearns guards the ball against University of Tampa at the D22CA Canadian Tip-Off Classic from Nov. 1-3, 2024 in Langley, BC. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)

Seattle Pacific women’s basketball loses twice in California

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
Senior Annika Esvelt participates at the 2024 GNAC XC Championships on Oct. 26, 2024 at Sudden Valley Golf Course in Bellingham, WA. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)

Esvelt shows out

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
Fifth year Allison Wilks (3) prepares to spike the ball against Western Washington University on Nov. 9, 2024 in Seattle. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)

Another split weekend for women’s volleyball

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
Senior Raymundo Mendez (9) during a match against Simon Frasier University on Nov. 2, 2024 in Seattle.

One week before finale

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
SPU Junior Trace Evans (14) trucks through against Cal Poly Broncos to make a layup on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2024, In Seattle.

Still much to learn

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
Seattle Pacific University middle blocker Hannah Hair (7) reacts after a point against the University of Alaska Anchorage, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle.

More time to build together

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 5, 2024
SPU sophomore Nora Patterson (3) drives the ball forward to lead the attack against MSU.

Weekend sweep

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 5, 2024
Seattle Pacific forward Judah Johnston (17) fights for the ball with Simon Fraser defender Brandon Torresan (14) during the second half of a GNAC conference match, Oct. 31, 2024, in Seattle.

Nearing season closers

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 5, 2024
Second year Haylie-Anne Ohta (11) guards the ball against the University of Tampa on Nov. 4, 2024 in (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)

SPU women’s basketball preseason lifts off

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 5, 2024
SPU Junior Jonas La Tour (4) fights to make a lay up against Lewis & Clark University Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 in Seattle.

Seattle Pacific men’s basketball shakes off rust

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 30, 2024
Welcoming new coaches, athletic trainer

Welcoming new coaches, athletic trainer

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 29, 2024
Silas

Start to finish

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 29, 2024
Scoring point celebrated by Hannah Hair (7) and Christina Lopez (17).

Four wins for four games

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 29, 2024
Taylor Krueger (23) keeping control of the soccer ball against St. Martins soccer players in the 1st half of the women's soccer game.

Solemn night for women’s soccer seniors

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 29, 2024
Women's golf team member Hannah Hochsprung at the Flagler Fall Slam in St. Augustine, Florida

On deck until spring

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 22, 2024
SPU sophomore Owen Swartout (18) takes the penalty kick to assist in the goal against Saint Martin's University

From good to great

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 22, 2024
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