The Falcon   |   Volume 81, Issue 12

Published 2/03/10   |   Log In

Unsung heroes of 2010 Talent Show

The SPU Talent Show has a reputation for spectacle. Attendees can expect arena show styled lights, audience members waving their cell phones in the air during ballads and projector screens displaying every flashy move the performers make for all to see.

News

Medallion winners recognized

Hartley graduated from SPU with a degree in English and a teaching certificate. She spent 33 years as an elementary school teacher and principal, and is currently on the Board of Directors for Stanwood-Camano (Washington) School District. In addition, Hartley was president of the Seattle Pacific University Alumni Board for four years.

News

Homecoming celebrates past and present

Alumnus Del Wisdom would rather be sniffing dirt. As a farmer, Wisdom has spent his career in soil. He describes himself as a dirt sniffer, because he believes its scent is more wonderful than the most expensive perfume.

Sports

Defense creates chaos for Fairbanks

Coming off a physical game against Alaska Anchorage, head coach Julie van Beek said she was worried about a letdown. Her team showed no signs of this as they dismantled Alaska Fairbanks last Saturday during Homecoming weekend.

Features

Cheap food for students on budgets

Like Mario and Luigi or honey mustard and french fries, poverty and college kids go hand in hand. Struggling with minimum wage jobs and dismal hours, students need to spend their money sparingly. Although Gwinn Commons provides ample amounts of food and variety, one can only eat different variations of ramen noodles and pizzas for so long. There are multiple options in the Seattle area for students who want something different for little cash.

Opinions

Counterpoint on Scripture

For the past few years at SPU, the issues surrounding homosexuality and sexual orientation have been hotly debated. In joining this discussion, I would like to examine a few biblical texts and discuss the nature of love.

Features

SPU freshman starts own non-profit

Many freshmen spent their Fall Quarter at SPU trying to adjust to balancing homework, new friendships and college life. However, freshman Ryan Pech adjusted a little differently and went down an entrepreneurial path.


Club Events

Sophia

What: Tampon Drive. Sophia is sponsoring a campus-wide tampon drive to collect feminine hygiene products for local women's shelters.
When: Boxes will be around campus from Feb. 1 to 12.
Where: There will be collection boxes in the lobbies of each of the dorms, one in Weter Memorial Hall, one in the SUB, one in Gwinn and one in the lobby of the science building.
Contact: willeyr1@spu.edu or gistj@spu.edu

Sophia

What: As part of Violence Against Women Awareness Week (Feb. 8 to 12), Sophia is showing the movie "Dreamworlds 3: Desire, Sex and Power in Music Video." A debriefing will occur after the showing.
When: Feb. 9 at 7p.m.
Where: Demaray 258
Contact: willeyr1@spu.edu or gistj@spu.edu

Concerts

Sea Fever, Noah Gundersen and Breath:Repeat (21+)

When: Feb. 3 at 8 p.m.
Where: Crocodile Cafe
Cost: $8 advance, $10 day of show

Vintage Mall Mural Party featuring Typewriters, The Whiskey Swillers, Mess Kit and Aaron Mannino

When: Feb. 5 at 7 p.m.
Where: Fremont Vintage Mall
Cost: Free

Justin Klump, Kristin Hingtgen and Erik Halverson

When: Feb. 5 at 8 p.m.
Where: Q Cafe
Cost: $7

"Will You Be Our Valentine" Featuring Music and Poetry from Emily Ann Peterson, Talitha Bullock and more

When: Feb. 5 at 7 p.m.
Where: Fremont Abbey Art Center
Cost: $5

St. Vincent with Wildbirds and Peacedrums, Fences (21+)

When: Feb. 5 at 8 p.m.
Where: Neumo's
Cost: $13

Editors with Princeton and Black Nite Crash

When: Feb. 5 at 8 p.m.
Where: Showbox at the Market
Cost: $20

Eric Apoe and Tommy Dean

When: Feb. 5 at 7 p.m.
Where: Cafe Allegro
Cost: Free

Alex Kajumulo and the Bushman Sound (Haiti benefit)

When: Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Triple Door
Cost: $12 advance, $15 day of show

Mudhoney (21+)

When: Feb. 8 at 9 p.m.
Where: Neumo's
Cost: Free