Features

Inside the Legislature
Interns experience government as it happens.

All Systems Go
Electrical engineering majors turn knowledge into power – literally!

Street Vision
SPU alum gives homeless teens a voice- through the lens of a camera.

Europe: The Ultimate Classroom
Students learn in Italy, Austria, Germany, and France.

Lost and Found
Abe Bol is living the American dream. He, and thousands like him, the “Lost Boys of Sudan,” came to America after being orphaned as war ravaged their homeland.

Cool City, Cool Jobs
See where young alums are working in Seattle.

The King of All Road Trips
Mission L.A is not your average road trip. It’s 40 hours of driving and hours of service — in one weekend!

Inquiring Minds

Ryan Putnam
Ryan Putnam gives you the skinny on life at SPU..

Belinda Aldrett
You asked the questions. Now, junior Belinda Aldrett gives her answers.

Jarrett Mylander
Senior Jarrett Mylander tackles topics asked by real students.

Margaret Landfair
Answers to all your burning questions! Wondering about university life? Check. Curious about living in Seattle? Check. Junior transfer Margaret Landfair responds to real questions from etc readers.

Cory Shepherd
Business major Cory Shepherd answers your questions about professors, residence halls, and Seattle.

Carolyn Nason
Interior design major Carolyn Nason answers questions about Seattle rain, food on campus, and what to do outside of class.

Big Ideas

Why I Want to Teach
Senior Tammy Shih realizes that becoming a teacher is not just a future possibility — but a present reality.

Lingua Latina Vivit!
Find out why SPU students love Latin.

Professing Faith
Four SPU faculty members talk faith in the classroom.

Benaroya: On Stage
Senior Alyssa Fridenmaker has your backstage pass to Benaroya Hall.

A Perfect Score for SPU Premeds: 100%
Find out why SPU has such high acceptance rates into medical school.

Who Needs Project Runway?
Ever dream about a design career in Manhattan? Alum Megan Hitz made her dream come true — find out how.

The Wonder of Blakely Island
Visit a quiet island where SPU students attend the “Tropical Marine Biology” course.

Write Your Own Ticket for Study Abroad
A four-month study abroad trip to the Middle East brought Jill Werdal knowledge and understanding she says she will never forget.

Real Life

Get in the Game
Intramurals: Can sports teams thrive without practices? You bet

Men in Argyle
Urban Golfers impress with more than just their golf game.

Welcome to My Day
Junior Ben Stuart gives an anything-but-average tour of his normal day

An Ethical Addiction
Get a double dose of caffeine and consciousness with Pura Vida.

Snapshots of Stardom: Seattle | 2007 Homecoming Talent Show
Inarguably the biggest event of the year, and an age-old Seattle Pacific University tradition, the 2007 Homecoming Talent Show will go down in the history books as legendary.

Dickerellas
Put together a bunch of shoes, freshmen in Hill Residence Hall, dozens of blind dates, and a local late night burger joint, and you have Dickerellas.

Decathlete
Chris Randolph came to SPU not knowing what a decathlon was, but later broke SPU’s decathlon record — twice!

Heart and Soul

375 Reasons to Give
An innovative program gets students excited to help others.

The Reconciler
Nikkita Oliver's faith drives her to take racial reconciliation seriously.

Heart & Soul: Jessica Pixler
Cross Country Champion Jessica Pixler explains why running has taken on a whole new meaning.

Impressions of India
Visit India with recent SPU travelers.

The Lyrics of a Sad Song
SPUers living on the streets? It's true — we'll tell you why.

Destination: China
Shawrene Keppel writes about her life-changing trip to China.

Artful Advocacy
Read how a community art project helps students examine their perception of AIDS.

Urban Adventure

Far East in the Northwest
Check out Seattle ’s authentic Asian district.

Seattle Getaways
Crave adventure? Discover the urban wilderness of Seattle parks.

Pike Place
A salute to Pike Place Market, and etc takes you there.

We Make Our Home in Ballard
Maybe it’s the cupcakes, the date spots, or the neighborhood’s Nordic flair, but these students can’t stop talking about Ballard!

Queen of the Hill
Students rank their top 10 spots on Queen Anne Hill, just above SPU.

Funky Fremont
Just a seven minute walk from campus, Fremont boasts funky statues and artwork, boutiques, and tons of places to eat.

My World

My World: Houston Lui
The men of 6th Ashton continue an orange tradition.

My World: Naomi Fosket
Freshman Naomi Fosket is invited to the 2008 Olympic Games to do what she loves best: make music.