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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 students and faculty members voice their frustrations with SPUs choice to chose its alignment with the Free Methodist Church instead of supporting its queer students. (Shianne Heeraman)
Campus community wrestles with next steps
May 18, 2022
Courtesy of the Office of Enrollment
SPU enrollment stabilizes
May 18, 2022
Seattle Pacific University’s LGBTQ+ Work Group met this week in Upper Gwinn for a panel to go over the work theyve done so far and some possible solutions for the Board. (Santi Quiroga-Medina)
Reconciliation report
May 12, 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
Seattle Pacific University’s LGBTQ+ Work Group met this week in Upper Gwinn for a panel to go over the work theyve done so far and some possible solutions for the Board. (Santi Quiroga-Medina)
Reconciliation report
May 12, 2022
Settled
Settled
May 5, 2022
Despite SPUs policies on sexuality, ASSP staff shows support for students and staff that are apart of the LGBTQ+ community
Sexual shame on Christian campuses
May 4, 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
Students Trayton Pike and Issac Johnson hanging out in Arnett while abiding by the schools COVID mask policy. (Devin Murray)
Dorm life during disease
February 2, 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
Illustration by Megan Siemering
Game over
May 4, 2022
Retreat Cafes activated charcoal latte and Mayan bowl. (Gabrialla Cockerell)
Relaxed approach to mindful eating
May 4, 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
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
Everything Everywhere All At Once is a sci-fi/adventure film now showing in theaters. It is directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. (Jack Jamieson)
Multiverse becomes excitingly mundane
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
Illustration by Shianne Heeraman
Already, but not yet
May 19, 2022
Aubrey Rhoadarmer shows off her various tattoos. (Courtesy of Joelle Berger)
Thin black lines
May 19, 2022
Talks between pro-life and pro-choice groups and how religion plays into it has been a central part of many debates between both sides. (Sharli Mishra)
Sinners and saints
May 19, 2022
Illustration by Mia Eshima
Not as seen on TV
May 12, 2022
Illustration by Micky Flores-Nieves
Dangers of extremism
May 4, 2022
Illustration by Shianne Heeraman
The heart of all sports
May 17, 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
Annika Esvelt ran her way to two GNAC titles. (Kyle Cajero)
Triple victories at GNAC Championships
May 17, 2022
Jason Rhine, SPUs new womens volleyball coach, previously coached at Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, Colorado. (Rio Giancarlo)
Twelve-year climb
May 10, 2022
Junior Sophie Sandahl, sophomore Lucy Sandahl, junior Nicole Svoboda, freshman Meghan Rustemeyer, freshman Emma Ely, sophomore Bella Sangston, freshman Ingrid Erickson, sophomore Megan Rouse, and freshman Addie Clark of the Falcons’ Open Eight crew make their way down the cut. (Rio Giancarlo)
Rowing has impressive performance at Windermere Cup
May 10, 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
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
Annika Esvelt ran her way to two GNAC titles. (Kyle Cajero)
Triple victories at GNAC Championships
May 17, 2022
Junior Sophie Sandahl, sophomore Lucy Sandahl, junior Nicole Svoboda, freshman Meghan Rustemeyer, freshman Emma Ely, sophomore Bella Sangston, freshman Ingrid Erickson, sophomore Megan Rouse, and freshman Addie Clark of the Falcons’ Open Eight crew make their way down the cut. (Rio Giancarlo)
Rowing has impressive performance at Windermere Cup
May 10, 2022
Nicki Yorges catches her breath after her race at the UW invite. (Rio Giancarlo)
Winning mentality
May 4, 2022
Sophomore distance runner Ellie Rising takes a practice start before the 800m at the Doris Heritage track festival. (Rio Giancarlo)
Falcons dominate GNAC long jump records
April 26, 2022
Directors
Directors
May 13, 2022
Making the Mind Edition
Making the Mind Edition
May 8, 2022
Horror Films
Horror Films
April 29, 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
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
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
Arnett and Ashton halls compete in lip sync battle
Arnett and Ashton halls compete in lip sync battle
March 9, 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
Santi Quiroga Medina

Santi Quiroga Medina, News Editor

Santi is the News Editor for The Falcon and a sophomore pursuing a degree in Communications/Journalism. Santi enjoys sports, music, and movies and hopes to report news in an unbiased and truthful manner.

All content by Santi Quiroga Medina
Seattle Pacific University’s LGBTQ+ Work Group met this week in Upper Gwinn for a panel to go over the work theyve done so far and some possible solutions for the Board. (Santi Quiroga-Medina)

Reconciliation report

May 12, 2022
Many abortion rights activists attended a rally near downtown at the Westlake Center this past week to protest the Supreme Courts decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. (Carlos Snellenberg-Fraser)

Reactions to Roe

May 11, 2022
Settled

Settled

May 5, 2022
Graph courtesy of University Communications

Rising rates

March 9, 2022
Santi with fellow Falcon co-editors Ken, Daniel, and Isabella. (Courtesy of Santi Quiroga-Medina)

Hopes for the future

January 4, 2022
New year, new lawsuit

New year, new lawsuit

November 2, 2021
Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

Campus against COVID

October 13, 2021
A message addressed to Dr. Pete Menjares from SPU students was written on a pride flag and posted on the window of Demaray Halls main entrance. (Ken Kok)

SPU comes out…again

October 12, 2021
View of President Pete Menjares office window and the Demaray Hall clock tower. (Caitlyn Schnider)

Motion granted

October 12, 2021
Jéaux Rinedahl attending the candlelight vigil that was held in Tiffany Loop back in April of 2021. (Courtesy of Marissa Lordahl)

Rinedahl objects to ‘delay tactics’

October 6, 2021
A Cascade archive details the Day of Common Learning that took place in 2018. (Courtesy to Cascade)

Sharing stories, unifying community

October 6, 2021
Visual Courtesy to ASSP

ASSP calls for public action

October 1, 2021
Common Grounds, a popular spot on campus to grab coffee or a snack, will be closed for the 2021-2022 school year until further notice. (Latecia Ragland)

Long lines, short staffed

September 29, 2021
Seattle Pacific University students outside of former president Dan Martins house

Looking back to move forward

September 9, 2021
New President Dr. Pete Menjares in front of Ashton Hall. (Caitlyn Schnider)

Heartfelt words from Pete Menjares

September 9, 2021
Lexi Hellums is a Junior majoring in Biology and she has mostly been able to stay up to date with campus events.

Staying connected to on-campus upheaval

May 5, 2021
Faculty release statement of no confidence in Board of Trustees

Faculty release statement of no confidence in Board of Trustees

April 19, 2021
New sanctions against the Board of Trustees

New sanctions against the Board of Trustees

April 17, 2021
Dan Martin announces potential in-person protocols for Autumn quarter

Dan Martin announces potential in-person protocols for Autumn quarter

March 10, 2021

ASSP candidates speak on elections and student participation

March 3, 2021
First-year history major Sarah Bridges plans to fly home to California for the 2021 Spring Break.

SPU announces spring break plans for housing

March 3, 2021
Fourth floor east Ashton Hall, outside of rooms 476 and 477, two rooms subject to eviction winter quarter 2021.

Two students kicked out of housing for COVID-19 guideline violations

February 17, 2021
Photo Illustration by Gabrialla Cockerell

PB & J project by SPU Dining adapts to pandemic

February 10, 2021
Hallie Marie and her partner Trevor Deardoff on the docks at Mason Lake in Grapeview, Washington.

Long-Distance During COVID: Blessing or a Curse?

January 28, 2021
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