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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
Sydney Lorton

Sydney Lorton, Audience Engagement Editor

Sydney is the Audience Engagement Editor for The Falcon. She is also a sophomore pursuing her degree in Journalism with a minor in Digital Media. Sydney enjoys the beach, soccer, art, and being around her friends and family, and aspires to engage with the students and staff at SPU to create a more conversational community.

All content by Sydney Lorton
Protestors proudly hold their signs as students, staff and faculty walk out of class and into the sit-in.

Protests proceed

May 24, 2022
Reps reporting

Reps reporting

May 18, 2022
Sydney on the field during her days as a soccer player. (Courtesy of Sydney Lorton)

Funhouse mirror

March 10, 2022
The Office of Safety and Security at Seattle Pacific University.

[Photo] OSS responds to increase in criminal calls on-campus

June 2, 2021
Cara Hiroyasu (left) and Bree Hastin (right) sitting together enjoying a sunrise in hammocks by the canal.

[Photo] Getting by with a little help from friends

May 19, 2021
Girl stands with a cat in her arms

[Photo] Students of SPU: Stories worth telling

May 7, 2021
A yellow book on a table

[Photo] Inauguration inspiration

May 7, 2021
At all times at least one third of the Board of Trustees must be made of members of the Free Methodist Church.

[Photo] BoT to President to Provost to Faculty

April 28, 2021
The start of spring has brought beautiful flowers into bloom and students out of hibernation from the past Winter Quarter.

[Photo] Second year, first spring

April 16, 2021
soccer players celebrate after a goal

[Photo] From Overtime to Continuing a Winning Streak

April 13, 2021
Seattle Pacific Universitys current seniors will be experiencing graduation virtually this Spring.

[Photo] Disappointment as SPU announces online graduation ceremony

April 7, 2021
Gabi Stegemoller (left), a senior majoring in nursing. She is Captain and a middle blocker for the SPU Womens Volleyball team. Ashley Antoniak (right), a sophomore at SPU majoring in Business Administration and the current SPU SAAC President. She is an outside/right-side hitter for the SPU Womens Volleyball team.

[Photo] Starting season off winning

March 9, 2021
Found in Demaray Hall is the conference room that the Board of Trustees frequently used before COVID-19 required only virtual meetings.

[Photo] Board debates human sexuality statement

March 3, 2021
Megan Chalfant, a senior on the Varsity Womens Rowing Team, trains on a rowing machine during practice.

[Photo] Excerpt of Spencer Vigil’s “Courage of Conviction”

February 20, 2021
A current student at SPU, Laurelae Bluntzer stands with her LGBTQIA+ flag flowing behind her.

[Photo] Examining all angles of lawsuit

February 3, 2021
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