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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
Orange barriers mark the site of continuing construction on the north side of Ashton Hall.
More Ashton Hall upgrades
October 23, 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
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
Coby, the namesake of Coby's Dog Cafe, poses next to his pint-sized espresso machine in the cafe's dog lounge on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Seattle.
Seattle’s Newest Pawsitive Vibe
November 1, 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
Man doing tattoo
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 "P Diddy" Combs
Sean Combs sparking new conversation about years-old debate
October 24, 2024
Vice presidential candidates J. P Vance and Tim Waltz shaking hands before their debate Tuesday, Oct. 1.
A stark contrast in professionalism.
October 17, 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
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
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
November 12, 2024
Senior Raymundo Mendez (9) during a match against Simon Frasier University on Nov. 2, 2024 in Seattle.
One week before finale
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
November 12, 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
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
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
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
November 12, 2024
Senior Raymundo Mendez (9) during a match against Simon Frasier University on Nov. 2, 2024 in Seattle.
One week before finale
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
November 12, 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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Jéaux Rinedahl attending the candlelight vigil that was held in Tiffany Loop back in April of 2021.

[Photo] Who cares about SPU?

Aubrey Rhoadarmer and Ella Beth Sessions
June 6, 2024
Seattle Pacific University students outside of former president Dan Martin's house

[Photo] Looking back to move forward

Santi Quiroga Medina, News Editor
September 9, 2021
SPU Men's Soccer player Alex Mejia at their game against Pacific Lutheran University. (Courtesy of Marissa Lordahl)

[Photo] Mejia dominates soccer opener

Isabella Tranello, Sports Editor
September 9, 2021
Claire Neder scored two goals in the game against Western Washington University at home on May 12th.

[Photo] Season of hardships full of success

Sabrina Jiles, Isabella Tranello, Troy Vigil, and Daniel Newman
June 1, 2021
The SPU Falcons celebrate a goal scored by Mariah Alexander.

[Photo] Seattle Pacific soccer ends eventful seasons on right track

Troy Vigil, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2021
Chaplin Lisa talks to attendees over zoom, those who participated were given the option to go on a walk around campus while they listened.

[Photo] Prayer For Our Divided Community

Mary Bruggeman, Staff Writer
May 7, 2021
Renick Meyer competes in the hurdles during a meet against Seattle U on April 9th.

[Photo] Meyer wins the GNAC women’s heptathlon for the second time

Troy Vigil, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2021
Sophie Beadle, GNAC women's soccer player of the week, scored two goals during the game on Saturday against Central Washington University.

[Photo] This Week in Falcon Sports: Scout Cai breaks GNAC record for pole vault not once, but twice

Isabella Tranello, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2021
The north side of Third Hill is currently under quarantine after a student tested positive for COVID-19.

[Photo] Third Hill North under COVID-19 quarantine when resident tests positive

Kit Nowicki, Staff Writer
April 30, 2021
The SPU Theology Student Union passes out free t-shirts to attendees on Friday the 23rd.

[Photo] Picnics galore

Micah Lim, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2021
Professor Jéaux Rinedahl speaks in front current students, alumni, faculty and staff at the Candlelight Vigil.

[Photo] Professor Rinedahl reacts to Board of Trustees announcement

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2021
Julia Stepper, Jenna Bouyer and Grace Bley fight for first against Seattle University athletes.

[Photo] Blink and you’ll miss them

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
April 20, 2021
Dr. Patrick McDonald, a philosophy professor at Seattle Pacific University, explains how he feels representing the school in public.

[Photo] New sanctions against the Board of Trustees

Santi Quiroga Medina, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2021
The room where the Board of Trustees typically meets in Upper Demaray hall under normal circumstances.

[Photo] Newly elected ASSP Officers prepare for 2021-2022

Kit Nowicki and Talia Parlane
April 14, 2021
SPU women lead the group of runners in the 1500 meter run

[Photo] Spiking their way to comeback win

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
April 13, 2021
Defender Mia Mahaffey competes for the ball with a Saint Martin's player.

[Photo] Capturing victories by any means possible

Daniel Newman
April 6, 2021
Dan Martin talks to student during new student orientation fall of 2020.

[Photo] SPU community reacts to President’s resignation

Kyle Morrison, News Editor
April 1, 2021
Dan Martin announced his resignation on March 30th, the second day of Spring Quarter.

[Photo] SPU President resigns

Kyle Morrison, News Editor
March 30, 2021
Angela Ide has been the Opinions editor for The Falcon for the past year.

[Photo] Farewell to The Falcon

Angela Ide, Opinions Editor
March 11, 2021
basketball player looks to pass ball

[Photo] Falling just short, but bouncing in the right direction

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
March 9, 2021
Flags covered various parts of campus, including Tiffany Loop, for several days this past week.

[Photo] Faculty and staff take action

Kyle Morrison, News Editor
February 14, 2021
Flags appeared on campus sometime on Sunday night.

[Photo] SPU faculty, staff letter of lament

Kyle Morrison, News Editor
February 12, 2021
In route to Belize for a study abroad trip in December of 2019.

[Photo] Optimistic for the future

Perris Larson, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
Kayla Brundidge, Sophomore biochemistry major, guards a College of Idaho player during the January 29th game.

[Photo] Life as student athlete

Mesaged Abakar, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2021
Gracie Kavanaugh and Samantha Swayze prepare supplies for Barbara Vzm to take for The Great Falcon Bake night.

[Photo] Baking your troubles away

Annie Symons, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2021
Senior Kaprice Boston shuts down College of Idaho player.

[Photo] Ending week with win

Sabrina Jiles, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2021
Prior to start of the Women's game on Friday, chairs were spread out for when players are off the court.

[Photo] Inside look at Royal Brougham Pavilion

Gabe Sta Maria
February 2, 2021
Branches are broken down so that manageable pieces can be removed safely.

[Photo] Arborist examines fallen tree near SUB

Kit Nowicki, Staff writer
January 20, 2021
President Dan Martin did not return home while students waited into the evening. Signs placed on the sidewalk were eventually removed by OSS.

[Photo] SPU comes out

Kyle Morrison, News Editor
January 16, 2021
Those that were allowed to attend the Women's basketball game checked in as they arrived and had their temperatures taken at the entrance.

[Photo] New RAs hired after resignations

Kit Nowicki, Staff Writer
January 13, 2021
Kevin Mckee, a communications major, receives his nasal swab for the BinaxNow rapid COVID test.

[Photo] SPU conducts residential and athletic COVID-19 testing

Carlos Snellenberg-Fraser, Staff Writer
January 13, 2021
Storm drains overflowed on Tuesday night, heavy rains blanketed campus and several SPU dorms and apartment buildings lost power.

[Photo] It is time for America to heal

Liam Smith, Staff Writer
January 14, 2021
My Papa, Bert Hill, and my Mom sit outside of Merrill Gardens in Kirkland during a scheduled visit.

On looking forward

Marissa Lordahl, Photography Editor
January 7, 2021
My Papa, Bert Hill, and my Mom sit outside of Merrill Gardens in Kirkland during a scheduled visit.

[Photo] Uncertain future, uncertain outcomes

Daniel Newman, Sports Editor
January 7, 2021
A couple hold signs while celebrating Biden's victory. As cars passed by they encouraged them to honk in support.

[Photo] Reacting to a Biden victory

Kit Nowicki and Emma Brown
November 11, 2020
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