By: Andrew Nowel, Sports Layout Editor Every Monday, the ESPN control room in Science Hall is buzzing with activity as four journalism students create a recap of the week in Canisius sports, called “Around Canisius Athletics.” The four members of RAMP (Ryan Patota, Andrew Nowel, Maggie Tifft and Paige Apps) work for about four hours to produce a feature that takes the viewer into the world of Canisius sports. “Around Canisius Athletics” is a weekly show that recaps how the at

By: Hannah Wiley, Managing Editor Unless you live under a rock and spent all day wondering why the majority of people were wearing green, then you know that this past Tuesday, March. 17, was St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is an Irish holiday that honors patron saint, St. Patrick who died in the fifth century. Born in Roman Britain, he was captured and brought to Ireland as a slave, but escaped later returning to Ireland and is credited for spreading Christianity throug

By: Madison Howard, Assistant Features Editor As midterms and academic pressures continued to build, students at Canisius University had the opportunity to step back during Stress Less Week, held from March 16 through March 20. The initiative focused on promoting mental health awareness and providing stress management resources during a particularly demanding point in the semester. Throughout the week, a variety of events across campus encouraged students to relax, recharge a

By: Kaitlyn Belile, Features Editor Oksana Masters, a Paralympic athlete who faced more adversity in her first seven years of life than most people do in their entire lives, just won five medals in this past Winter Paralympics. Masters was born in 1989 in Ukraine, three years after the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant catastrophe. Due to their close proximity to the site of the incident, the radiation affected Masters and her mother, which caused her to be born with six toes on

By: Hannah Wiley, Managing Editor and Kaitlin O’Meara, Copy Editor The Griffin ’s Favorite Duo decided to take a break from being food and theater critics to jet set across the country for the staff’s annual trip to the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) College Spring Media Conference. I (Hannah) would first like to take a moment to apologize to anyone who may have fallen for my Instagram caption. I can confirm I am still both jobless and planless come May 16, 2026 (unfort

By: Peter Neville, Assistant Sports Editor As part of The Griffin staff’s trip to San Francisco, we ventured across the bay to a run-down prison that once housed some of the most infamous criminals in American history: Alcatraz Island, the first supermax prison. As we arrived at the “Rock,” as it was called by those unfortunate enough to have lived on it, many of us were struck by how small it was. In its heyday as an active prison, it only held around 270 people at any one

By: Mo Hill, Opinion Editor & Dominic Vivolo, Contributor Well everyone, spring break is over, and with that comes an end to the travel part of Travel Photography, a class in which Professor Tom Wolf leads a class of students through Naples, Italy and other parts of the Amalfi coast. The Griffin’s Seventh Favorite Duo™ – which consists of Opinion Editor Mo (me) and our awesome “Oh Honey” columnist, Dominic Vivolo – went on this trip and I think we can both confidently say tha

By: Sophie Asher, Multimedia Director The trip to California for the Associated Collegiate Press Spring Media Conference has been one of the most memorable parts of my time at Canisius. As a veteran member of The Griffin staff and the only student who has attended the trip all four of my years here, it’s about time I write about my experiences. Let’s go back to the beginning – my freshman year, when I was invited to attend the conference. Due to COVID-19, The Griffin had t

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