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The CrescenDONTs take on Montante for their fall concert
On Nov. 15, Canisius’ very own a capella group, the CrescenDONTs, will perform their semesterly concert in Montante Cultural Center at 7 p.m. The theme of this semester's concert is “Once Upon a Tune.” The setlist features songs focused around storytelling, along with a handful of holiday songs. The group features 14 talented singers who have been preparing since September for this show. The group has practiced twice a week, all putting in the work to memorize at least eight
Katie Dusza
Nov 14


Maggie Johnson: Taking the next step
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
Andrew Nowel
Nov 14


All roads lead home: Buffalo native Chase Clark and how hockey brought him back
By Mikayla Boyd, Editor-in-Chief Chase Clark, a Williamsville, N.Y. native and Washington Capitals draft pick who joined the Canisius hockey team during the offseason, has found his way back home to finish out his collegiate hockey career. Clark’s hockey journey began in Pendleton, N.Y. with the Wheatfield Blades at seven years old. Since 2017, Clark has played on nine different teams before landing back in Buffalo at Canisius. Some of the leagues included the USHL, NCDC, GO
Mikayla Boyd
Nov 14


Study abroad, you’ll never regret it
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.
Lucas R. Watson
Nov 14


Discussing democracy and education with Dame Louise Richardson
By: Kaitlin O’Meara, Copy Editor This past Thursday, Oct. 2, Canisius’ Contemporary Writers Series brought Dame Louise Richardson,...
Kaitlin O'Meara
Oct 10


Women’s Business Center: We Have Entrepreneurs at Home
By: Ashley Kurz, Managing Editor There is a piece of Buffalo business that has stood its ground for two decades right here on campus –...
Ashley Kurz
Sep 26
The Griffin’s lunch with President Stoute: Stoute commits to student success
By: Hannah Wiley, Features Editor and Kaitlin O’Meara, Copy Editor On Friday, Sept. 19, The Griffin had our annual lunch with President...
Hannah Wiley and Kaitlin O'Meara
Sep 26


On migration with dignity
By: Kaitlin O'Meara, Copy Editor When arriving in downtown Nogales, AZ, one of the first things that you notice upon entering is the...
Kaitlin O'Meara
Sep 12
News in Review
By: Sydney Umstead, News Editor Editor’s note, Thank you for your readership and support in navigating the stories we published over...
Sydney Umstead
Apr 25


Stoute returns to campus
By: Sydney Umstead, News Editor On April 8, it was announced that President Stoute had returned to campus. Stoute originally left the...
Sydney Umstead
Apr 11


President Stoute takes leave to help with family matters
By: Sydney Umstead, News Editor On March 20, it was announced that Canisius President Steve K. Stoute would be on temporary leave...
Sydney Umstead
Mar 28
Elections open to vote for student government positions
By: Sydney Umstead, News Editor Voting is now open for members of campus to select who will hold executive board positions for the...
Sydney Umstead
Mar 14


Increasing debate surrounding the Faculty Handbook
By: Sydney Umstead, News Editor The Canisius University Faculty Senate passed a resolution on Feb. 5 surrounding discrepancies with the...
Sydney Umstead
Feb 28


Rock salt supply down as winter ramps up
By: Sydney Umstead, News Editor Following recent snow storms and ice accumulation, salt is needed more than ever; however, it is getting...
Sydney Umstead
Feb 14


Trump’s Executive Orders and Canisius
By: Sydney Umstead, News Editor The recent executive orders, and push back for them, has caused disruption and uncertainty on college...
Sydney Umstead
Feb 7


Out with the old, in with Connect
The Canisius Center for Student Engagement Leadership Development (SELD) introduced a new hub for student events at the beginning of the...
Katie Dusza
Jan 31


Oh, when the Griffs go marching in!
By: Brionna Hall, Contributor During this past winter break, I and nine other education majors had the opportunity to visit New Orleans,...
Brionna Hall
Jan 31


A deep dive into the library bins
By: Madelynn Lockwood, Features Editor Outside the library, you can find two large, gray, plastic containers, holding the past residents...
Madelynn Lockwood
Oct 11, 2024


State of the University, not Addressed
By: Sydney Umstead, News Editor President Stoute gave his annual State of the University Address on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and despite...
Sydney Umstead
Oct 11, 2024


Unfair Wages and Missing Shared Governance: The AAUP-AFT’s Letter to Canisius Trustees
By Sydney Umstead, News Editor with Ava C. Green and Jon P. Dusza, Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor The tension between faculty...
The Griffin
Oct 3, 2024
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