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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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