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

By: Kira Rodriguez, Contributor  *Author’s note: This is a condensed version of the full story. To read the full story, please visit https://medium.com/@authorkirarodriguez/a-pillar-of-canisius-university . Nearly everyone at Canisius University knows Erik Schneider, and if they don’t, they will. Erik can be seen taking out the garbage, cleaning bathrooms and handing out fistbumps like candy on Halloween night. You can find him cleaning the bathrooms under the dining hall by

By: Andrew Nowel, Sports Layout Editor Canisius is a university where connections and opportunities from alumni heavily influence students as they prepare for life after graduation. Maggie Johnson, a senior finance and economics double major, is one of the many examples of students finding opportunities as graduation draws near. Johnson will take on a role at Honeywell Aerospace in two months and Canisius has not only prepared her for the next chapter in her life, but has giv

By: Kaitlyn Belile, Assistant Features Editor  This past weekend, I went to see “Regretting You,” the movie adaptation of the book by Colleen Hoover. While I do not agree with a lot of Hoover’s actions, I had read the book a long time ago and was invited by a friend to see the movie.  I have seen not-so-mixed reviews (most are bad), but I personally appreciate the way that this movie ties together grief, betrayal and healing. As someone who has experienced a profound amount o

By: Sophie Asher, Multimedia Director   Have you ever wanted to give back to the Buffalo community but weren’t sure where to start? I highly recommend getting involved with the Meal Makers program at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York! The Ronald McDonald House serves as a “home away from home” for families whose children are receiving medical treatment at local hospitals. It offers them a comfortable place to stay at little to no cost. They provide ameni

By: Lucas R. Watson, Layout Editor You’ll never regret it.’ I heard that exact phrase numerous times before I left to study abroad in London a year ago. It’s a common phrase people say when they talk to those who are planning on studying abroad. Back in 2023, I had chosen to study abroad. I asked for some information, attended a few sessions and gathered the information I needed to figure out how many credits I needed to graduate and what requirements I still had to fulfill.

By: Zoe Parkinson, Contributor I have been fortunate enough to be able to take the Zoo Exhibitry class for the last three years, and each time it is one of the highlights of my fall semester. Every year has given me the chance to travel to zoos I have never been to and spend time thoughtfully and critically discussing favorite (and least favorite) exhibits with my peers. Dr. Margulis always does a wonderful job planning the destinations and themes each year, with this year's

By: Kaitlyn Belile, Assistant Features Editor You might have seen a new face around the library recently and been wondering who it is – well, it is Adelina DiPalo, the newest Student Success Librarian here at Canisius! DiPalo has been in Buffalo for the past 13 years after moving from New Jersey at age 14. She graduated with her Bachelor’s in English and a minor in English Education, grades 7-12 from Buffalo State University. Just this past May, DiPalo graduated from the Univ

By: Kaitlin O’Meara, Copy Editor The Canisius Dance Team is one of the key members of Canisius’ “spirit squads,” composed of the Dance Team, Pep Band, C-Block and – when we have it – the Cheer Team. They can be found dancing on the sidelines with their gold poms and stylish uniforms, while helping to bring the energy to women’s and men’s basketball games at the Koessler Athletic Center (KAC). Dancers on the team come from a variety of dance backgrounds, but all have some of t

By: Hannah Wiley, Features Editor and Kaitlin O’Meara, Copy Editor If there is one thing The Griffin ’s Favorite Duo likes, it’s a fun drink! Luckily for us, this week both Starbucks AND Dunkin released their holiday menus. Dunkin even released a “Wicked” menu and if there’s one thing we like more than fun drinks…it’s musicals.  Wednesday we went to Dunkin with our favorite person, roommate and assistant news editor, Katie Dusza. I (Hannah) got the cookie butter latte, and ho