The Falcon

When difficulties arise and begin to shatter a person’s aspirations like a glass mirror that was struck with a hammer, it is difficult to stay dedicated to anything. However, some people possess the unwavering power to pull through. This is what Elizabeth Holmes, Harvard dropout and former CEO of the technology healthcare company Theranos, thought she was doing.

As an alum I can testify that my education at Seattle Pacific University was lacking in a few areas. My political science courses were sparing on queer civil rights in the United States, and I cannot recall any real discussion of activism on college campuses as a force for change. Perhaps I dozed off in class once or twice. However, I’m proud to report that I’m now a bit more informed on these topics.

There have been a lot of “No more thoughts and prayers” posters out there. I completely understand the sentiment. It makes sense. However, it’s wrong. I’m all for standing up for what is right and stepping into spaces to make change. Action is required. We should not be sitting around doing nothing. However, we can’t just be taking matters into our own hands. For those of who choose to follow Jesus, we should be reading Scripture before acting.

Digital Media Featured Stories Students discuss issues they’ve run into with on-campus housing and finding an apartment for the upcoming school year.

Featured Stories Sports TWIFS SPU track and field athletes gain national ranks, All-American honors Uriah Aguon, Staff Writer The 2022 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships were held from Thursday, May 26 through Saturday, May 28.

Featured Stories Sports TWIFS SPU rowing crew cruises into sixth place at NCAA Championships Uriah Aguon, Staff Writer As an athlete, the big game is at the end of the season. Every move during practice and in training leads up to that moment. The moment when they are standing on the precipice of a championship trophy or medal is what sports dreams are made of.

Featured Stories Features Harry Styles’ “Harry’s House” brings ‘70s vibes to the 21st century Aubrey Rhoadarmer, Falcon Navigator Sit back, relax and take a trip to the 1970s with Harry Styles and his third studio album “Harry’s House.” Hallmarked by strong bass lines and disco-worthy tunes, Styles new album is undoubtedly worth a listen. The album opens with “Music for a Sushi Restaurant,” an upbeat love song that is the first of many.

On May 26, Dr. April Middeljans and Provost Laura Hartley co-moderated a town hall style discussion in Royal Brougham Pavilion. Board of Trustees members President Pete Menjares, Dean Kato, Deborah Wilds, Bishop Matthew Whitehead and George Parker were present to respond to questions submitted beforehand by Seattle Pacific University staff, students and faculty. Cedric Davis, chair of the Board of Trustees, sent regrets for not attending the event. No other trustees were present.

After months of “thorough and prayerful deliberation” (don’t laugh), the Board recently decided to maintain its discriminatory and homophobic hiring policy. This was a wildly unpopular decision, with about 80% of the students, staff and faculty saying they support the removal of Seattle Pacific University’s hiring policy. Despite this overwhelming majority, the Board went forward with its decision in order to maintain its relationship with the Free Methodist Church.

Featured Stories Perspectives What growing up in an abusive home taught me about dating Tatiana Martin, Guest Writer He was tall, charming and good at making people laugh, a momma’s boy and a man who loved small-town living. His business made him known, and people described him as a good friend and hard worker. I was five when I first met him and six when my mom moved us into his home. I was eight when he tried running us off the road.