The Falcon   |   Volume 83, Issue 23

Published 5/09/12   |   Log In

Hawaiian students discover fellowship

If Seattle Pacific freshman Kajana Movery said “Howzit” back when he lived in Hawaii, he would usually be received with smiles and hugs. In Seattle, all he receives are puzzled looks. Freshman Esther Manumanu also noticed this discrepancy. Her move to Seattle was a big shift, because in Hawaii, people greet each other with hugs, Manumanu said.

Features

Flight attendant, artist now teaches

In the mid-1960s, Virginia Causey, adjunct professor of art, was a student at Seattle Pacific. She was also a flight attendant for Western Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Causey said she flew for seven years — 71 to 74 hours a month.

Sports

Crew trains for national regatta

The Seattle Pacific crew teams will represent SPU in the 74th annual Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta in Philadelphia this week. It’s fitting that the rowers would travel to the City of Brotherly Love since they have evolved into such a tight-knit family throughout the season.

News

Israeli soldier speaks of Palestinian conflict

If you have the chance not to kill a person, you have to do whatever you can to avoid killing them — even at the expense of risking your own life, said Ran Bar-Yoshofat, an Israel Defense Force soldier. These are the rules of engagement.

Features

Cinco de Mayo celebrated in Square

The festive musical sounds of Cinco de Mayo at Seattle Pacific could be heard from every corner of campus, drawing people to Martin Square. Upon arriving, one could find all manner of items reflective of Mexican culture. Red, green and white bunting hung above, as well as several Mexican flags.