The Falcon   |   Volume 81, Issue 7

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Dispute over Haven revisited

For members of Haven, the film showing was more than an event; it gave them the opportunity and space to meet on campus for the first time this academic year. The club was able to do this because the Department of English, School of Psychology, Family and Community and Department of Sociology served as sponsors for the film screening.

News

Addressing Darwinian ideas

The death of G.K. Chesterton in 1936 did not prevent the 19th century author from hosting a public lecture about the ideas and theories of Charles Darwin last night. It was standing room only as the SPU community participated in a conversation about Darwin that has been continuing since the publication of "On the Origin of the Species" 150 years ago.

Features

Thanks­giving alone at SPU

Thanksgiving is usually depicted as a time of family, fellowship and food, but for some students stuck on campus, the holiday looks different.

News

Club cuts back on coffee for Africa

A venti mocha at Starbucks costs $3.70. The cost to provide a year's worth of clean water for seven people in Africa is $7. "How awesome would it be to challenge Seattleites to give up two mochas a month?" asked junior Amanda Houston, campus representative for Mocha Club.

Opinions

Creation account vital to one's faith

In an attempt to reconcile a belief in God with the majority of the scientific community, many Christians have chosen to read the Creation story as figurative, leaving room for Darwinian evolution.

Sports

Women pursue national title

After qualifying for the NCAA Cross Country Nationals two weeks ago, the sixth-ranked women's cross country team have their eyes set on placing high this weekend in Evansville, Ind.

Sports

Falcons fall in first round of NCAA Tournament

The Falcons hopes of repeating as Division II National Champions came to an end last Thursday in La Jolla, Calif.


Club Events

AUSBE

What: "Meet Your Professor" with Accounting Professor Ross E. Stewart
When: Nov. 19 at 1 p.m.
Where: McKenna 111
Contact: cms@spu.edu

Mosaic

What: Club Soul -- A Michael Jackson themed dance. There will be raffle tickets, dance contests and pictures with Michael Jackson.
When: Nov. 22 at 9 p.m.
Where: Student Union Building/Gazebo Room
Contact: hallc1@spu.edu

Nordic Club

What: Yulefest festivities featuring Scandinavian Christmas at the Nordic Heritage Museum in Ballard. Christmas Party afterward in Dravus Apartments.
When: Nov. 22; Museum at 2 p.m., party at 4 p.m.
Where: Carpool at Alumni Parking Lot/Nordic Heritage Museum
Contact: andersi@spu.edu

Club Med

What: Suture Day; Dr. Neuzil will be teaching on how to suture and attendees will get to practice on suture boards.
When: Nov. 19 at 9:30 a.m.
Where: SCI 112
Contact: irwins@spu.edu

Club Med

What: Bodies Exhibit with Club Med
When: Nov. 21 at 1 p.m.
Where: 1505 Fifth Ave.
Contact: bakerr2@spu.edu

Concerts

Chali 2na & Gift of Gab

When: Nov. 19 at 6 p.m.
Where: Easy Street Records in Queen Anne
Cost: Free

Built to Spill

When: Nov. 19 and 20
Where: Showbox at the Market
Cost: $20

Kings of Mongrel Folk

When: Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Q Cafe
Cost: $15

Brandi Carlile

When: Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.
Where: Easy Street Records in Queen Anne
Cost: Free

Julian Casablancas of The Strokes

When: Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.
Where: Showbox at the Market
Cost: $20

The Swell Season

When: Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Paramount
Cost: $32

Shawn McDonald with Ruth and Phillip Larue

When: Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.
Where: The Moore
Cost: $15 for students

Warren G

When: Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.
Where: Neumos
Cost: $18 advance

The Lonely Forest

When: Nov. 27 at 8 p.m.
Where: Showbox at the Market
Cost: $10