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Reverend Derrick Harris
December 13, 2024
Reflecting on Tradition
December 13, 2024
Jordan at Senate
Multiple public meetings detail plans for students experiencing cuts to their majors
December 10, 2024
Inaugural Christmas Lighting 
December 4, 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
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
Illustration by Ilai Jaervinen
Wicked and I
December 16, 2024
Effie Passero, Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim, and Eva Mikhailovna on stage at Benaroya Hall
New hits, classic style
November 22, 2024
Poster courtesy of Elizabeth Lacambra and Jack Wiebe
Capture the flag closing out quarter
November 19, 2024
Doug Bright at his desk
Local journalist runs solo music paper for 43 years
November 15, 2024
Gep Repasky playing guitar on stage
Lunar Vacation brings childhood bond to stage
November 8, 2024
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
Lecrae poses for a photo with SPU after commandeering freshman Arishia Eilbeigi's phone.
Lecrae and PEABOD bring exciting performance to SPU
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
Free to use image from pexels.com
Controversial marketing at 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
November 15, 2024
The right age for tattoos
November 15, 2024
FILE: The campus ballet drop box next to the campus store remained unused on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Student will be able to vote here during the up coming election.
Whose leadership will we follow?
October 28, 2024
Sean Combs sparking new conversation about years-old debate
October 24, 2024
A stark contrast in professionalism.
October 17, 2024
Men’s basketball suffers fourth straight loss
Men’s basketball suffers fourth straight loss
December 17, 2024
Rising stars
Rising stars
December 17, 2024
Falcons grab third win
Falcons grab third win
December 17, 2024
Slow start to conference play
Slow start to conference play
December 10, 2024
Esvelt leaves another mark on SPU history
Esvelt leaves another mark on SPU history
December 10, 2024
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
Siblings Sophie (left) and Lucy (right) Sandahl smile after a race in Lakewood, Wash. on March 4, 2023. Sophie now coaches at the Renton Rowing Center, passing on her passion to the middle schoolers in the program.
Shell sisters
April 30, 2024
Art and basketball
Art and basketball
February 6, 2024
Junior forward Olivia Mayer (21) moves the ball up court against George Fox on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Royal Brougham Pavilion in Seattle.
Mayer’s successful return to play
January 30, 2024
Men’s basketball suffers fourth straight loss
Men’s basketball suffers fourth straight loss
December 17, 2024
Rising stars
Rising stars
December 17, 2024
Falcons grab third win
Falcons grab third win
December 17, 2024
Slow start to conference play
Slow start to conference play
December 10, 2024
Esvelt leaves another mark on SPU history
Esvelt leaves another mark on SPU history
December 10, 2024
(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

Andrew Stez, Features Editor

All content by Andrew Stez
Progress of 2010s not over as fight for justice continues

Progress of 2010s not over as fight for justice continues

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
June 11, 2020
Mixed experiences of LGBTQ+ students on campus

Mixed experiences of LGBTQ+ students on campus

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
June 4, 2020
an illustration of a man wearing a rainbow shirt under a jacket

Fight to be recognized, to be authentic self

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
May 28, 2020
the interior of a restaurant

COVID-19 threatens local business

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
May 14, 2020

The show must go on

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
May 14, 2020
a woman stands in front of a dormitory

Virus brings global perspectives to SPU

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
May 7, 2020
a graphic with the words "SPU Theatre department Season 60"

Theatre department announces plans for 2020-2021 season

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
May 7, 2020
an illustration os a dorm hallway with socks on two doors

Being an RA, juggling SPU’s sex policy

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
April 29, 2020
A portrait of Dua Lipa

Musicians having to make tough decisions due to COVID 19 pandemic

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
April 23, 2020
An airport gate with rows of empty seats

SBGE students grieve the loss of study abroad trip

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
April 22, 2020
Reliving feelings of isolation through music

Reliving feelings of isolation through music

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
April 16, 2020
Five female superheros walk together

Uncaged bird sings

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
February 12, 2020
The extorior of a church with a rainbow lgbtq+ flag next to the words "First United Methodist Church"

Preaching inclusion

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
January 30, 2020
a man shopping for groceries

Mastering art of money through budgeting

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
January 30, 2020

Developing vision of future through historical lens

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
January 23, 2020
A soldier walks through a trench while debris from an explosion flies through the air behind him.

War in vivid detail

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
January 15, 2020
An illustration depicting scissors, a magnifying glass, a rabbit, the Hollywood sign, and a hand.

Giving credit where credit is due

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
January 15, 2020
Characters from Frozen stand in a line

Letting go of classic fairytale tropes

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
December 4, 2019
Andrew Cheesman performs in the fall 2018 Main Stage production "Love and Information."

Merging loves: theatre, medicine

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
November 21, 2019
Hilarious take on history with deeper message

Hilarious take on history with deeper message

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
November 21, 2019
A woman sings into a microphone while playing a guitar

Relationship in opposition

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
November 7, 2019
a man in clown makeup looks to the left

A stellar performance amidst a lack of substance

Sam Everitt and Andrew Stez
October 9, 2019
A portrait of a man as he looks at a computer screen

Artistic passion inside and outside of the classroom

Kaley Oschmann and Andrew Stez
October 9, 2019
Illustration by Chloe Guillot

New clubs encourage new connections

Mason Williams and Andrew Stez
October 9, 2019
A crowd of people dancing

Building bonds before academics

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
October 9, 2019
Dorm essentials you might have missed

Dorm essentials you might have missed

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
September 27, 2019
"It Chapter Two" explores confronting the past

“It Chapter Two” explores confronting the past

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
September 27, 2019
A man walking through Kerry Park is framed by the Changing Form sculpture, with the Space Needle in the background. Blake Dahlin | The Falcon

Alternative sights to see in Seattle

Andrew Stez, Features Editor
September 27, 2019
Illustration by Heidi Speck

Art as final act of expression

Andrew Stez
May 29, 2019
Students enjoy a picnic at Gas Works Park. Jacky Chen | The Falcon

Making space for Reflection

Andrew Stez
May 23, 2019
Olivia Heale, sophomore, performs her slam poetry piece. Maileca Gontinas | The Falcon

Poetry as self-expression

Andrew Stez
May 15, 2019
The clarinet was used during the Faculty Artist series. Jacky Chen | The Falcon

Music more than words at the faculty artist performance

Andrew Stez
May 8, 2019
Marvel's Endgame is the final installment in the series. Photo Courtesy of Marvel Studios

Avengers overcome adversity

Andrew Stez
May 1, 2019
The event took place in upper gwinn, showcasing many students. Maileca Gontinas | The Falcon

Telling Stories Through Motion

Andrew Stez
April 24, 2019
Spring Brings New Growth

Spring Brings New Growth

Andrew Stez
April 24, 2019
KSPU is a student run radio program at Seattle Pacific University. Jenna Rasmussen | The Falcon

Students express in ‘Love, KSPU’

Andrew Stez
April 17, 2019
Providing Insight into Future Careers

Providing Insight into Future Careers

Andrew Stez
April 10, 2019
Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) Photo: Chuck Zlotnick Courtesy of Marvel Studios 2019

Captain Marvel tackles too much

Andrew Stez
April 3, 2019
Students play Super Smash Bros. in the Hill Hall lobby on the Nintendo Switch. Thurston Johnson | The Falcon

Friendly Competition Builds Community

Andrew Stez
February 27, 2019
KPOP dance group BAM creates awe during their performance. Devin Martino-Atsatt | The Falcon

Talent Show features array of skills

Andrew Stez
February 6, 2019
Lingua released their winter journal Friday night with a series of original performances and art activities. Alison Meharg | The Falcon

Celebrating student works

Andrew Stez
January 30, 2019

Career Advice from Patrick Harrison

Andrew Stez
January 23, 2019

More than just picture books

Andrew Stez
November 28, 2018

Creating a Community of Creatives

Andrew Stez
November 21, 2018

Ralph Breaks The Internet, Not Dreams

Andrew Stez
November 14, 2018
Students at KSPU worked on pieces of their own with materials provided by the event. Thurston Johnson / The Falcon

Launch Party artistic success

Andrew Stez
October 31, 2018

Five movies of TV shows to watch for Halloween

Andrew Stez
October 24, 2018

Babbitt pursues advocacy

Andrew Stez
October 3, 2018
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