By : Thomas Salvatori , Contributor Spring break is a time for warm weather, pools, beaches, sun and traveling – but what do you do if you're staying in Buffalo? With spring break especially early this semester, forecasts expect below freezing weather most of the week. So what should you spend your time on during this break?  Maybe you want to take the winter weather to your advantage with a projected two to three more inches of snow. It is the perfect time for sledding, snow

By: Madison Howard, Assistant Features Editor The United Student Association (USA) at Canisius University is gearing up for a new academic year with an incoming executive board ready to take on leadership roles in the fall semester. USA, which represents the student body and advocates for student needs to the university administration, recently held elections for its executive positions. Following the conclusion of voting this spring, the newly elected team, including Preside

By: Mikayla Boyd, Editor-in-Chief This week, Assistant Opinion and Layout Editor Lily McMenemy and I visited the Burchfield-Penney Art Center at 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY, for my online class, Art in Buffalo with Professor Yvonne Widenor. If you are staying in Buffalo for spring break, I highly recommend checking it out! Being a native of Buffalo, I remember coming to the Burchfield-Penney for a field trip when I was in elementary school, but coming back surpassed all my

By: Andrew Nowel, Sports Layout Editor 46 years ago, the U.S. won the greatest game of hockey ever played in U.S. history, but all those years later, one moment stood out from the rest as the U.S. men’s ice hockey team celebrated their third-ever gold medal at the Olympics. The kids of Johnny Gaudreau were brought onto the ice to celebrate a win not just for a country, but for a family. Gaudreau was born in 1993 and quickly showed why he was a natural hockey player. The Jerse

By: Hannah Wiley, Managing Editor and Kaitlin O’Meara Copy Editor Hannah and I (Kaitlin) have decided to return to our The Griffin ’s Favorite Duo (GFD) roots and review different Valentine’s Day themed drinks. As two people who love a fun drink – of any and all varieties – we find ourselves to be qualified with excellent opinions, which you all should trust.  On Wednesday, Feb. 4, we tried to go to Dunkin for their Valentine’s menu, but as a result of Buffalo snow, I (Kaitli

By: Andrew Nowel, Sports Layout Editor A holiday of love brings a lot of emotions to the campus of Canisius, and each club and organization represents Valentine’s Day in their own unique way. Though not a club on campus, the Makerspace Creator Lab is celebrating Valentine’s Day the best way they know how: arts and crafts. Located on the fourth floor of Old Main, the Makerspace lab is designed to help students be creative, as sophomore work-study Gracie Schurr commented on Wed

By: Julia Tufan, Contributor Humans are not the only species that have feelings, make bonds or even show affection. Though science used to state that humans were the only species that were capable of thoughts and feelings, we now know that that is not quite true, as countless animals have proven that wrong. Animals do have thoughts and feelings and are in fact capable of forming bonds with one another. It is easy for us to think about dogs or cats forming bonds with us as the

By: Mikayla Boyd, Editor-in-Chief This week, some fellow staff members of The Griffin  and I explored some spaces around Buffalo to spread the love of local artists and art institutions. Assistant Sports Editor Peter Neville and I started our art-filled Friday at the K Art Gallery at 808 Main St, Buffalo, NY. The exhibit featured was “Kindred: Works from the Burchfield Penney Art Center and Seneca-Iroquois National Museum Collection.” According to the Burchfield-Penney, “[t]h

By: Madison Howard, Assistant Features Editor Roses are one of the most classic gifts exchanged on Valentine’s Day, often seen as the go-to symbol of love and romance. While florists and grocery stores fill their displays with red bouquets each February, roses have carried meaning long before becoming a Valentine’s staple. The color of a rose carries its own meaning, a simple flower conveying a specific message, adding depth to what might otherwise seem like a simple bouquet.

By: Kaitlyn Belile, Features Editor  As many of you know, the 2026 Olympic Winter Games began on Feb. 6 in Milano Cortina. Now with Valentine’s Day approaching, I figured that there was no better time than now to talk about all of the couples competing in both the Olympics and the Paralympics. There are currently at least 13 couples competing in the Games.  Of these couples, 10 are playing for the same country, and three of them are competing against each other. Only one coup

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