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Many students, staff, and faculty were in attendance
Discussed
May 26, 2022
Many cruise ships dock in and make their way through the Puget Sound. Cruises are a popular vacation option for travelers. (Megan Siemering)
COVID fatigue eases as spring blossoms
May 25, 2022
Protestors proudly hold their signs as students, staff and faculty walk out of class and into the sit-in.
Protests proceed
May 24, 2022
Many students, while trying to voice their frustrations with the Board of Trustees decision regarding SPUs statement on human sexuality, express that they feel regret or embarrassment for going here based on the decision. (Shianne Heeraman)
Decided
May 23, 2022
Many students, faculty, and staff members stood outside of Upper Gwinn where inside, the Board of Trustees were holding a meeting regarding the universitys controversial lifestyle expectations and the statement on human sexuality. (Audrey Oscarson)
Protest on the stairs
May 20, 2022
Many students, staff, and faculty were in attendance
Discussed
May 26, 2022
Protestors proudly hold their signs as students, staff and faculty walk out of class and into the sit-in.
Protests proceed
May 24, 2022
Many students, while trying to voice their frustrations with the Board of Trustees decision regarding SPUs statement on human sexuality, express that they feel regret or embarrassment for going here based on the decision. (Shianne Heeraman)
Decided
May 23, 2022
Many students, faculty, and staff members stood outside of Upper Gwinn where inside, the Board of Trustees were holding a meeting regarding the universitys controversial lifestyle expectations and the statement on human sexuality. (Audrey Oscarson)
Protest on the stairs
May 20, 2022
LGBTQIA+ joy and frustration
LGBTQIA+ joy and frustration
May 18, 2022
Many cruise ships dock in and make their way through the Puget Sound. Cruises are a popular vacation option for travelers. (Megan Siemering)
COVID fatigue eases as spring blossoms
May 25, 2022
Student Maxwell Hayden and professor Carrie Fry are both seen here sitting without and with a mask on. (Sharli Mishra)
“Post pandemic”
April 27, 2022
Jeff Jordan is the vice provost for student formation and community engagement here at Seattle Pacific. (Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University)
Back to normal?
March 30, 2022
Emergency entrance of Seattle Childrens Hospital. (Vy Khanh Vu)
COVID cases curve down
February 16, 2022
Sharon Barr-Jeffrey is the director at the Student Counseling Center here at SPU. (Sharli Mishra)
Counseling through COVID
February 16, 2022
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell
Nonexistent justice
June 3, 2022
Welcome home
Welcome home
May 27, 2022
Illustration by Megan Siemering
Progression or regression?
May 20, 2022
A contender from last year shows off the jacket theyve made for MODEs annual fashion show. (Courtesy of MODE Fashion Group)
To be Here
May 13, 2022
Disneys new Doctor Strange movie, directed by Sam Raimi and starring Benedict Cumberbatch, is now showing in theaters. (Shianne Heeraman)
“Multiverse of Madness” brings horror to MCU
May 13, 2022
A contender from last year shows off the jacket theyve made for MODEs annual fashion show. (Courtesy of MODE Fashion Group)
To be Here
May 13, 2022
Illustration by Shianne Heeraman
Cogito, ergo sum
May 4, 2022
Sophomore Cara Hiroyasu and Senior Caila Brown discuss the upcoming entrepreneur opportunities of the SPU Creative Market. (Gabrialla Cockerell)
Locally grown
April 29, 2022
Illustration by Micky Flores-Nieves
Adulting at its finest
April 22, 2022
Caenisha Warren acts as Seattle Pacifics Executive Director and Minister of Reconciliation Ministries. (Courtesy of OSIL)
Apply!
April 15, 2022
Retreat Cafes 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
Illustration by Megan Siemering
Progression or regression?
May 20, 2022
Illustration by Megan Siemering
Game over
May 4, 2022
Illustration by Mia Eshima
From one crescent moon to another
April 29, 2022
Illustration by Mia Eshima
Oscars return falls short
April 1, 2022
Mount Rainer peaks through the clouds. (Rio Giancarlo)
High or low, where shall we go?
February 24, 2022
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell
Nonexistent justice
June 3, 2022
Disneys new Doctor Strange movie, directed by Sam Raimi and starring Benedict Cumberbatch, is now showing in theaters. (Shianne Heeraman)
“Multiverse of Madness” brings horror to MCU
May 13, 2022
Ranin Karim, woman with whom Lentz had an affair with, comes forward in Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed. (Courtesy of Nikki Lichterman, Discovery+)
Corrupted Kingdom
April 29, 2022
Poster advertisement for Marvels Morbius starring Jared Leto. (Caitlyn Schnider)
“Morbius” sucks
April 15, 2022
Disneys Turning Red is available and ready to watch on Disney+ if you have a subscription and is also showing in theaters. (Caitlyn Schnider)
Turning heads with “Turning Red”
April 8, 2022
SPU student Cara Hiroyasu displays her jewelry business All Things Utensils. (Gabrialla Cockerell)
Silverware is a student’s best friend
April 15, 2022
Many students, faculty, and staff stormed into Demaray to stage a sit-in after a protest that took place on May 24th, 2022. (Gabrialla Cockerell)
A brief history of campus protest, for obvious reasons
June 2, 2022
Illustration by Mia Eshima
Saying goodbye
June 2, 2022
Illustration by Mia Eshima
A real Christian pro-life position
May 26, 2022
Many students camped out throughout the halls of Demaray to protest the Board of Trustees statement on human sexuality that came out earlier this week. (Gabrialla Cockerell)
Abolish the Board of Trustees
May 26, 2022
To keep up with COVID-19 infection prevention standards, students are housed in empty dorm rooms or apartments on campus until their quarantining period is over. (Sophia Harris)
My isolation experience at SPU
May 26, 2022
Successful six
Successful six
May 31, 2022
The SPU Varsity Eight loads the boat at a previous event. (Rio Giancarlo)
Soaring across Sarasota waters
May 31, 2022
Jenna Bouyer competing in a past GNAC competition earlier this month. (Courtesy of Kyle Cajero)
Racing to be crowned
May 24, 2022
The SPU varsity 8+ break from their huddle before carrying their boat to the water. (Rio Giancarlo)
Rowing returns for redemption
May 24, 2022
Illustration by Shianne Heeraman
The heart of all sports
May 17, 2022
Solo shot of Taylor for her freshman year on the cheer team. (Courtesy of Taylor Hiroyasu)
Expanding experiences
April 26, 2022
Meghans 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
Illustration by Mia Eshima
Plant-based performance
March 8, 2022
Successful six
Successful six
May 31, 2022
The SPU Varsity Eight loads the boat at a previous event. (Rio Giancarlo)
Soaring across Sarasota waters
May 31, 2022
Jenna Bouyer competing in a past GNAC competition earlier this month. (Courtesy of Kyle Cajero)
Racing to be crowned
May 24, 2022
The SPU varsity 8+ break from their huddle before carrying their boat to the water. (Rio Giancarlo)
Rowing returns for redemption
May 24, 2022
The SPU Varsity Eight, comprised of senior Jennifer Hoag, junior Macie Leach, junior Jacinta Grandel, sophomore Natalie Korolenko, senior Danielle Johnson, junior Kalais Samuelson, sophomore Hannah Miller, and senior LeeAnn Arrington launches before the Cascade Cup last week. (Rio Giancarlo)
Rowing cruises to second place in GNAC
May 17, 2022
Housing problems
Housing problems
May 31, 2022
Campus tradition returns: All Hall Ball is back
Campus tradition returns: All Hall Ball is back
May 24, 2022
Directors
Directors
May 13, 2022
Making the Mind Edition
Making the Mind Edition
May 8, 2022
Horror Films
Horror Films
April 29, 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
Directors
Directors
May 13, 2022
Horror Films
Horror Films
April 29, 2022
Limelight Episode 11: Sequels
Limelight Episode 11: Sequels
April 15, 2022
Limelight Episode 10: Sports Films
Limelight Episode 10: Sports Films
April 8, 2022
Limelight Episode 9: The Oscars Recap and Discussion
Limelight Episode 9: The Oscars Recap and Discussion
April 1, 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
The Falcon staff bakes Oreo truffles for Easter
The Falcon staff bakes Oreo truffles for Easter
April 17, 2022
Student artist channels skills into temporary tattoo business
Student artist channels skills into temporary tattoo business
April 13, 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
Aubrey Rhoadarmer

Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Falcon Navigator

Aubrey is the Falcon Navigator for The Falcon, which is just a fancy way of saying she oversees the Perspectives section and is the Assistant News Editor. Aubrey is a sophomore journalism and honors double major and is originally from Longmont, CO.  This is her second year on The Falcon. Last year she was a staff writer for both the opinions and news sections. Her favorite movie is Clueless and she really likes Taylor Swift.

All content by Aubrey Rhoadarmer
Welcome home

Welcome home

May 27, 2022
Protestors proudly hold their signs as students, staff and faculty walk out of class and into the sit-in.

Protests proceed

May 24, 2022
Aubrey Rhoadarmer shows off her various tattoos. (Courtesy of Joelle Berger)

Thin black lines

May 19, 2022
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

Switching it up

February 11, 2022
Aubrey with her sister Alyssa, brother Brennan, and brother-in-law Evan (from left to right). (Courtesy of Aubrey Rhoadarmer)

Take care

January 4, 2022
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

New perspective

October 28, 2021
Illustration by Caitlyn Schnider

God is Love

September 9, 2021
Data visualization by Marissa Lordahl

SPU to require COVID-19 vaccine

May 19, 2021
Photo Illustration by Caitlyn Schnider

B.L. v Mahanoy and free speech off campus

May 12, 2021
Students and staff respond to Chauvin verdict

Students and staff respond to Chauvin verdict

May 5, 2021
Letter of Exhortation asked Board to maintain debated hiring policy

Letter of Exhortation asked Board to maintain debated hiring policy

April 29, 2021
Professor Jéaux Rinedahl speaks in front current students, alumni, faculty and staff at the Candlelight Vigil.

Professor Rinedahl reacts to Board of Trustees announcement

April 21, 2021
The network equipment that serves SPU is located in the center of the CIS office.

Wireless network upgrades necessary after firewall crash

April 14, 2021
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

Seeing “ring before spring” in a new light

March 11, 2021
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

Let them have sex

March 4, 2021
Illustration by Mickey Flores-Nieves

Taylor’s version

February 26, 2021
Financial issues brought on by the pandemic has added fire to the fight for a fifteen dollar minimum wage.

Fighting for 15

February 18, 2021
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

“Bimbo” is back

February 11, 2021
Illustration by Micky Flores-Nieves

Keeping it quiet

January 28, 2021
Nursing student Kiana Hwynn with her COVID-19 vaccination record card.

Get the vaccine

January 21, 2021
Illustration by Micky Flores-Nieves

No president is perfect

January 14, 2021
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

Facing Thanksgiving’s faded history

November 19, 2020
Illustration by Micky Flores-Nieves

Man up

November 5, 2020
A yard sign depicts the choice many progressives have made in this presidential race, settling for Biden while maintaining their preference for another candidate.

This is not a democracy

October 28, 2020
Illustration by Micky Floes-Nieves

“New normal” is all freshmen know

October 22, 2020
Illustration by Micky Floes-Nieves

That’s show biz, baby

October 15, 2020
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

She was notorious

October 8, 2020
Outside Weter Hall, (left to right) David Kumar, Joo Hwan Lee, and Joshua Hyodo social distance while they have dinner, as they are unable to eat together in Gwinn Commons due to COVID guidelines.

Doing our part

October 1, 2020
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