By: Madison Howard, Assistant Features Editor Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to follow the same dinner and flower routine. Whether you’re celebrating with a partner, spending time with friends or skipping romance altogether, Buffalo has plenty of ways to mark the holiday. From art experiences to charitable events, there are options for every kind of celebration. Locust Street Art, a community-focused studio known for its hands-on workshops, is hosting a weekend of creative eve

By: Mikayla Boyd, Editor-in-Chief Assistant sports editor Peter Neville and I visited the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site and Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center for our class, Art in Buffalo, last Friday, Jan. 30. Even as a Buffalo native, I have learned so much through this class and The Buffalo Experience, a similar Honors course. Without further ado, let’s dive into the tours! We started at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, a historical space located at 641 Delaware

By: Julia Tufan, Contributor Because of Groundhog Day, we all know Punxsutawney Phil and his weather prognosticating abilities. He is arguably the most famous groundhog in the world. But did you know that Buffalo, N.Y., has our very own prognosticating rodent? Buffalo Bert is a groundhog who lives at Hawk Creek Wildlife Center in West Falls, N.Y.  Groundhog Day made its way to Buffalo in 2013, spearheaded by the Buffalo Groundhog Society, which was formed because they feel Bu

By: Kaitlyn Belile, Features Editor and Hannah Wiley, Managing Editor Over winter break, a group of Canisius students were given the opportunity to head down to El Paso, Texas and spend a week learning about immigration at the southern border.  The group traveled with campus ministry and included Matthew Braden ’27, Robert Chan ’26, Andrew Crooks ’26, Saige Crainer ’27, Brianna Forzani ’27, Adam Golden ’26, Danait Mebrahtom ’26, Onyeka Osuji ’27, Madison Smith ’28 and Kayla V

By: The Griffin Peter: Caesar salad  Colin: salt and vinegar chips  KB: hummus and chips maybe pita  KO and Hannah (we eat dinner together every night): Communal caesar salad, fries, cucumber/salad, fake chicken [Hannah’s vegetarian], cheese and crackers, ALWAYSSS end with an ice cream and do not forget a fun drink (tortilla and hummus - KB)  K Dusz: chocolate chips  Lily: flaming hot cheetos and adderall  Adam: chips and black bean salsa (granola bar - Katie dusza)  Chris: m

Kaitlyn Belile, Features Editor I do not think I have ever consumed a piece of media and felt like it consumed me back. But “Heated Rivalry” (HR) did just that. You might be wondering what makes me personally qualified to write such an article, but my qualifications are that I have watched the show twice and am now on my third watch.  So what is “Heated Rivalry?” Many people just say it is a gay hockey show but they would be so incorrect. First of all, it is a queer hockey sh

By: Madison Howard The first week back of the spring semester is always full of promise. You’re well rested after break, setting ambitious goals, buying new supplies and telling yourself that this will be your semester. You’re taking detailed notes in class, participating in discussions and actually showing up to every lecture feeling motivated and prepared.  Then the semester continues. Assignments begin to stack up, energy starts to fade and the motivation you had during th

by: Kaitlin O’Meara, Copy Editor Over winter break, I had the opportunity to go to Madrid, Spain with a group of six Canisius students for a cultural immersion program to learn more about the city and Spanish culture. During our two weeks, we had many opportunities to explore Madrid and discover all it has to offer.  Our trip did not have the most shining start as, given typical Buffalo weather in December, we were delayed for over two hours – it was not safe to land or take

By: Andrew Nowel, Sports Layout Editor As the Canisius community welcomes 2026 and the baseball team gets ready to thaw the field for their spring season, redshirt junior Thomas Zwirecki hit the Buffalo spotlight over winter break by catching a star pitcher in Major League Baseball. Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates ace, was in town meeting up with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Skenes needed to do a winter workout involving a bullpen session – which is how a pitcher

By: Sophie Asher, Multimedia Coordinator Greetings to all my “Dancing With the Stars” lovers. I hope the post-show depression is not hitting you too hard (if you’re experiencing withdrawals, go watch this week’s “Dancing with the Holidays” special on next-day Hulu).  The three-hour finale episode was long, yet action-packed. I even hosted a “Dancing With The Stars” finale watch party at my house the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. I decked out my basement, made a bunch of themed

By: Hannah Wiley, Features Editor and Kaitlin O’Meara, Copy Editor Since the release of the film “Wicked” in November 2024, the franchise has skyrocketed to a new level of popularity. So, when Shea’s announced that the touring musical would be coming to Buffalo from Nov. 12-30, we knew we had to go.  The two of us had both seen “Wicked” on stage before – Hannah on Broadway as a kid, and Kaitlin in 2017 during a previous tour – so we were both very excited to see it again. Whe

By: Ashley Kurz, Managing Editor  As the semester comes to a close and there are so many holiday festivities it is easy for students to finish their finals and head home without thinking twice about what they’re leaving behind. Even though some students just come for school and spend a very short time here in Buffalo, there are so many opportunities to get into the community. I would like to take this opportunity to share places in Buffalo to volunteer if they choose to stay

By: Kaitlyn Belile, Assistant Features Editor  One of my absolute favorite events of the year, specifically the holidays, is coming back around! The Santa event at the school my mom works for happens every first Saturday of December, and I get the opportunity to work at it every year. My mom is the principal at The Summit Center, a school for children with disabilities.  Every year, Santa comes to visit Summit so that these children can meet Santa without the added stimulatio

By: Andrew Nowel, Sports Layout Editor As Christmas approaches and snow is in the air, Griffmas brings jolly and cheer to all who are near. Griffmas is an annual tradition that includes song, community and family. Before Canisius takes a break for the winter, the Canisius tradition of Griffmas ends the long semester in a festive way. Hundreds of students lined the halls of Dugan, waiting for a cup of hot chocolate while talking to their friends. Outside of Dugan, the tree sit

By: Paige Apps, Contributor Everyone’s favorite holiday has graced us with its presence once again – Spotify Wrapped is back and arguably better than what we had to deal with last year. If you’re anything like me, the annual Wrapped is not just a day, it’s a whole personality, so I think I’m perfectly qualified to speak on this. Spotify Wrapped began in 2015 as a simple “Year in Music” website that gave listeners a snapshot of their top songs and artists. In 2016 it expanded

By: Mikayla Boyd, Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, Nov. 20, the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership Development hosted the annual Thanksgiving Sit-Down Dinner. This Canisius tradition runs years deep and is especially loved by students due to faculty and staff involvement. At the dinner, faculty and staff serve the students their meals, giving students the ability to create community and see another side of them. The Thanksgiving Sit-Down Dinner is particularly special t

By: Kaitlyn Belile, Assistant Features Editor  Every Thursday night, The Griffin  staff meets in the office to finish, edit and publish our newspaper. These nights are the highlight of a lot of our weeks, usually due to the connections that we have all created.  One of the funniest sections, in my opinion, is the sports section in their little corner. The corner usually consists of Sports Editor Colin Richey, Assistant Sports Editor Peter Neville and Sports Layout Editor Andr

By: Peter Neville, Assistant Sports Editor It’s likely that you’re familiar with the often-told myth of the very first Thanksgiving: a story about an unidentified Native American tribe coming together with the Pilgrims. They just descended from the Mayflower, and began breaking bread with a feast of turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. The reality, as it often is, was far different from this romanticised tale of peace between two vastly different groups of people.  Unrave

By: Madison Howard, Contributor During the holiday season, television delivers some of its most memorable episodes. Thanksgiving is not featured as often as other holidays, but when it is, the episodes capture chaos, family dynamics and unexpected moments that make the holiday special. Here is a ranking of some of the best Thanksgiving episodes across television.  9. Full House: The Miracle of Thanksgiving (Season 1, Episode 9)  The Tanner family celebrates their first Thanks

By: Hannah Wiley, Features Editor and Kaitlin O’Meara, Copy Editor  The Griffin ’s   Favorite Duo decided to check out the semesterly CrescenDON’Ts concert themed “Once Upon a Tune,” where they sang a mix of Christmas and songs that “told a story,” according to their executive board! They also asked that attendees bring canned goods which could be donated to Buffalo City Mission, in light of ongoing food uncertainty with SNAP benefits in jeopardy for many.  The concert opened