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Coca Cola and Falcon Express employees prepare for the opening of Falcon Express on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 in Seattle.
Falcon Express: A neoteric addition to campus life
November 20, 2024
A Coca-Cola employee and a Gwinn employee set up the new soft drink fountain in Gwinn Commons on Nov. 7, 2024.
Switching Beverages
November 15, 2024
A sign guides voters to the ballot drop box outside the Seattle Pacific University Bookstore on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Seattle.
Photo gallery: Election Day 2024
November 5, 2024
SPU Vice President for Academic Affairs Kathy Lustyk poses in her office located in Demaray Hall.
Learning about Dr. Kathleen Lustyk
October 30, 2024
Photo Courtesy Tori McArthur
Camp Casey sold to YMCA of Snohomish
October 25, 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
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
Coming together through culture
November 8, 2024
Technical Director Gideon Priest races to the finish in last year's buggy
Falcon Racing’s new plan to overtake the competition
November 5, 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
(Last?) Lū-au
May 17, 2024
Students check out the shapadooah merch table on Thursday, May 25, 2023.
Shenanigans at Shapadooah
June 2, 2023
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
Only one left
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
November 19, 2024
Byers’ first win as head coach
November 19, 2024
Seattle Pacific Ashlyn Valdovinos (17) fights for the ball against Simon Fraiser University on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at Interbay Stadium.
Seattle Pacific falls in semifinals
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
November 19, 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
Meghan's 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
Only one left
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
November 19, 2024
Byers’ first win as head coach
November 19, 2024
Seattle Pacific Ashlyn Valdovinos (17) fights for the ball against Simon Fraiser University on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at Interbay Stadium.
Seattle Pacific falls in semifinals
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
November 19, 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
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Angela Ide

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Angela Ide has been the Opinions editor for The Falcon for the past year.

Farewell to The Falcon

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
March 11, 2021
Illustration by Caitlyn Schnider

Steady wins race toward post-pandemic life

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
March 4, 2021
The first high-resolution, color image to be sent back by the Hazard Cameras, also known as, Hazcams on the underside of NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover after its landing on Feb. 18, 2021.

Legacy of Curiosity, driving Perseverance, soaring Ingenuity

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
February 25, 2021
Illustration by Mickey Flores-Nieves

Closeted life causing mental health concerns

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
February 25, 2021
Illustration by Micky Flores-Nieves

Addressing the forgotten third-party

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
February 4, 2021
Angela Ide spent the summer of 2020 at the Camp Four Heroes Girl Scout Camp as a camp counselor, before heading into her school year at Seattle Pacific University.

Blessed beyond belief

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
January 7, 2021
Upon deliberation and following a lot of big changes, a full-head shave and new is all Angela Ide needs to celebrate the wonderful insanity of 2020.

[Photo] Uncertain future, uncertain outcomes

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
January 7, 2021

Perspective Piece: Dear World Changer

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
November 20, 2020
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

Hope on the horizon

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
November 19, 2020
A Biden-Harris sign on a grass lawn. As the election comes to a close, there are many celebrating the outcome; The owners of this sign likely apart of that group.

Trump v Biden: rat races at its finest

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
November 12, 2020
Illustration by Micky Flores-Nieves

Locked away in the bathroom mirror

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
November 12, 2020
Photo by Angela Ide

Perspective Piece: Nurturing the nature within

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
November 6, 2020
Illustration by Micky Flores-Nieves

Husband hunting or tearing down the patriarchy

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
November 5, 2020
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

Building new traditions from lost moments

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
October 28, 2020
Illustration by Micky Flores-Nieves

Perspective Piece: Ode to my window

Angela Ide, Opinons Editor
October 23, 2020
Illustration by Marissa Lordahl

Drawing‌ ‌lines‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌sand‌

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
October 22, 2020
Illustration by Marissa Lordahl

Perspective Piece: Love in mind

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
October 16, 2020
Andrew (17), William (13), and Elyse Widner (20) bonding over the fall weather together.

Struggling for relief

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
October 15, 2020
Illustration by Micky Floes-Nieves

Restricted relationships during COVID-19

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
October 8, 2020
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

Perspective Piece: Dedication to the Bird Outside my Window

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
October 2, 2020
Justice is equitable, not equal

Justice is equitable, not equal

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
October 1, 2020
Illustration by Gabby Cockerell

Perspective Pieces: Adulthood

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
September 25, 2020
Illustration by Marissa Lordahl

Pursuing callings in uncertain times

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
September 24, 2020
Illustration by Jenna Rasmussen

Fathers, mothers, siblings, friends

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
September 24, 2020

Editorial Board Comment: Faculty takes training course over summer

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
September 17, 2020
Holding out a mask to nonmasked pe

Gasworks overrun by “worship rally”

Angela Ide, Opinons Editor
September 17, 2020
two sail boast on a bright blue lake

Sanctuary for students mental health

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
September 9, 2020

Wake up call: bible verses are not band-aids for bullet wounds

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
June 10, 2020
a woman with two young children

Diaper changes, babysitting, zoom classes

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
June 4, 2020

Editorial Comment: Fear of lost plans wreak havoc on registration

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
June 3, 2020
The entrance of SPU drawn in a bubble

SPU bubble holds strong

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
May 27, 2020
an illustration that reads "I am not a virus"

Standing in solidarity with those facing discrimination due to COVID-19

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
May 27, 2020
a park is nearly empty on an overcast day

Societal shift in focus can create new understanding

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
May 13, 2020

In it for the long haul: Washington’s COVID-19 reopening plan

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
May 6, 2020

COVID-19 puts new stress on family relationships

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
May 6, 2020
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Unity not uniformity

Angela Ide, Layout Editor
September 27, 2019
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