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Cold plunging for orcas
The Falcon
In early October of 2025, sisters Annie Stafki, 17, and Emma Stafki, 22, activists from the Seattle area, began cold plunging every day for a year to raise awareness for Southern Resident killer whales. The sisters’ goal was to prove that the actions of one or two people can make a difference. The sisters’ plunging... The post Cold plunging for orcas appeare
Despite everything, it is still you
The Falcon
On Saturday, May 30, Seattle Pacific University’s Haven and the Link Club hosted a Lavender Celebration, an annual ceremony conducted on campus to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and allied students to acknowledge their achievements and contributions to SPU. A speech was given at the celebration by Gail McMillan, the president of Haven, and.
Legacy of hope - The Falcon
The Falcon
The article “Education or Dogmatism?” expressed concerns about a recent cycle tracking seminar which, “leaned heavily on the drawbacks of hormonal contraceptives.” The body literacy event was co-hosted by the Students for Life Club, Falconnettes and HER Campus to provide information about the impact of ovulation on the female body. Cycle tracking is an impor
Shapadooah closes out academic year
The Falcon
On Friday, May 15, Students Together: Outdoor Recreations & Programs at Seattle Pacific University hosted their annual music event Shapadooah. The on-campus Ross Lot held students and visitors for a night of music, club booths and catered food. Sodexo, the food service and facilities management company associated with Gwinn Commons on campus, catered the
Annual springtime dance
The Falcon
Seattle Pacific University’s Area Council held their annual dance, All Hall Ball, at the Fremont Foundry on Friday, May 8. The masquerade-themed dance featured something new on every floor of the venue, including board games, mask making and a student DJ set. The roof provided a view of Fremont and multiple photo opportunities. The first... The post Annual s
Built from scratch
The Falcon
From Thursday, May 7 to Sunday, May 10, Seattle Pacific University’s Baja Society of Automotive Engineers team competed in the annual Baja SAE competition in Washougal, Washington, where teams raced an off-roading buggy built almost entirely from scratch against other schools from across the country. Matise Mulch, a fourth-year electrical and mechanical engi
Road to championships
The Falcon
For the fifth year in a row, Seattle Pacific University Rowing will compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship in Gainesville, Georgia. From Friday, May 29 to Saturday, May 30, the Varsity 8+ and the Varsity 4+ boats will represent Seattle Pacific after the V8+ won third place at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.... The post
Education or dogmatism?
The Falcon
A seminar that was put on by one of the campus clubs, Students for Life, regarding body literacy and cycle tracking has sparked questions about the type of information being presented to the student body. While empowering students to understand their own biology is a noble goal, the presentation by Lauren Seerdin from 3W Medical... The post Education or dogm
Seattle Pacific University can dance
The Falcon
Ante Up, Seattle Pacific University’s dance club, hosted their fifth annual showcase, “SPU do you think you can dance?” The event was held in the lower Royal Brougham Pavilion on Saturday, April 25. All performances were choreographed and performed by current students or alumni. There were a variety of styles in the 14 showcases acts,... The post Seattle Pac
Aboudou becomes first athlete to win three titles
The Falcon
Seattle Pacific University men’s and women’s track and field teams competed at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference on Tuesday, May 5 and Wednesday, May 6. This wrapped up their season before the NCAA championships. Track and Field Freshman Tawaf Aboudou claimed first in the men’s long jump, where he cleared 7.47 meters, breaking the previous... The post
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