By Mikayla Boyd, Editor-in-Chief On Friday, April 10, the second session of the United Student Association (USA) held its final meeting, meaning that the 2025-26 term has elapsed. Thus, there were no formal reports from the executive board or the cabinet. Instead, USA held a committee chair appointment session, where each candidate delivered a two minute speech on why they were running for the position and what they would bring to it. The senate then had time to ask questions

By Hannah Wiley, Managing Editor  The long-awaited opening of the new Golisano Center for Student Success happened on March 27, becoming an available resource and study space for students. The ribbon cutting that took place at 1 p.m. drew an impressive crowd of students, faculty, staff and alumni, who have all been anxiously waiting to see the new space. The space began being planned after former Buffalo Sabres owner Tom Golisano donated $360 million to 82 nonprofits in upsta

By Cassandra Ercoli, Sports Reporter The Canisius Golden Griffins dropped their midweek doubleheader against the Iona Gaels to begin the second half of conference play on Tuesday in New Rochelle, N.Y. After taking two of three games against St. Peter’s last week to claim their first conference win, the Griffs sought to chase the Gaels, who sat close above them in the conference standings. Wins on Tuesday would have inched the Griffs closer to a .500 conference record. Instead

By Mikayla Boyd, Editor-in-Chief The penultimate meeting of the United Student Association (USA) was gaveled in at 2:35 p.m. on March 27, 2026, and welcomed guest speaker Dr. Graham Stowe, who serves as chair of Faculty Senate, assistant professor in the English department and director of the Writing Center.  Before Stowe was recognized, the senate started with general student concerns, which included the number and severity of potholes on campus. Members of the senate inquir

by Hannah Wiley, Managing Editor The long-awaited opening of the new Golisano Center for Student Success happened on March 27, becoming an available resource and study space for students. The ribbon cutting that took place at 1 p.m. drew an impressive crowd of students, faculty, staff and alumni, who have all been anxiously waiting to see the new space. The space began being planned after former Buffalo Sabres owner Tom Golisano donated $360 million to 82 nonprofits in upstat

By Kira Rodriguez Lesson four: Conduct a daily health check on every child entering the classroom during drop-off.  Ms. Mandy was scheduled to work that morning at 7 a.m., just like most mornings. She flicked on the light, tossing her bag and jacket onto the hook outside the door. A few toys weren’t in the right place, but the last few kids left in the daycare at closing time were moved into her room like every night. It is easier for one teacher to keep track of them that wa

By: Madison Howard and Javohir Aminov Before the recent Easter break, I (Madison) had been talking with friends about what they planned to do; many planned on going home but many of my friends, including Javohir, decided to not go home because the break was short. Canisius only gave students a two day Easter break, which made traveling difficult for those who live farther away. Since I knew I would be going home to Rochester, I decided to invite a couple of my friends to come

By: Madison Howard, Assistant Features Editor A new face has recently joined the library staff, though students may not have had the chance to meet her yet. Courtney Johnt, the new student success librarian, has joined the library staff with a focus on supporting students academically and helping create a more welcoming and accessible environment on campus. In her role, she works to connect students with resources, answer questions and encourage a more supportive experience w

By Paige Apps, Sports Reporter The Canisius women’s lacrosse team continues to find ways to win as conference play intensifies, leaning on depth, experience and timely execution to build momentum in the heart of the season. Their latest result showcased that formula as Canisius rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat the Sacred Heart Pioneers. The victory lifted the Griffs to 10–4 overall and 4–2 in MAAC play, marking the third time in the past five seasons the program has

By Katie Dusza, News Editor  Jefferson Avenue is currently under construction in a two-year project to improve traffic flow and update sidewalks from Main St. to Best St. The construction has affected pedestrian and driving patterns for the campus community, and Assistant Vice President for Operations Joseph Snodgrass provided The Griffin  with the following information.  Phase one is underway from Main to Ferry which involves roadbed replacement as well as a sidewalk replace

By Andrew Nowel, Sports Layout Editor With the return to western New York over the last couple of weeks, the baseball team has leveled their MAAC record at 6–6. With a trip across the state to Manhattan and Iona on the horizon, however, will the Griffs be able to maintain their success or will they crumble under the pressure of a long season? After starting the season on a 15-game road trip, the Griffs came home to host the Merrimack Warriors, taking two of three games before

By  Katie Dusza, News Editor  Following a dramatic week of ultimatums, President Donald Trump has agreed to a two-week ceasefire in the United States and Israel’s war against Iran.  As of Wednesday, this ceasefire’s terms have proven to be precarious. Following the ceasefire, Israel intensified its attacks on the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon, killing at least 182 people on Wednesday in commercial and residential areas in Beirut. This resulted in the highest single-day

By Jase May, Sports Reporter The Canisius men’s lacrosse team looks to bounce back from a loss to Mount St. Mary’s this weekend as they travel to North Andover, Mass. to face the Merrimack Warriors. The team has faced a rather tough stretch over the last couple of weeks. After winning their first two games in MAAC play, they’ve gone on to lose their next three games. Canisius looks to bounce back from their previous loss to Mount St. Mary’s in which the Golden Griffins gave u

By: Andrew Nowel, Sports Layout Editor Renewed with a “go set the world on fire” mindset, the Canisius Psychology Club is back on campus and ready to give students a chance to build new connections. From psych majors looking for connections inside their major to friends looking for more opportunities to hangout, the Psychology Club aims to create an atmosphere that brings an entire community together. Led by President Taylor Evans, the club’s executive board have goals that t

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By Mo Hill, Opinion Editor On Friday March 27, Canisius unveiled the new Golisano Center for Student Success. The center is located on the second floor of the library and bears a striking aesthetic difference compared to the rest of Canisius – and I think that’s a good thing. Canisius has one thing that it struggles with the most, and that’s modernization. Schools like Buffalo State University and the University at Buffalo have modernized campuses that provide plenty of uniqu

By: Adam Kozman, Assistant Copy Editor The Just Buffalo Literary Center hosted Tara Westover for their BABEL presentation on March 26, and I was fortunate enough to be able to go. Westover is a New York Times  No. 1 bestselling author for her memoir “Educated,” which was ranked as one of the top 10 books of 2018. She was also a finalist for many prestigious awards, such as the National Book Critics Circle Awards and PEN America 's Jean Stein Book Award, was named as one of 10

There is a myth that there can be neutral positions. There is no true neutrality. How can both arguments truly be equal and weigh the same when one position literally calls for the banning or removal of the other position? There are no neutral positions when it comes to civil or human rights. You can’t Switzerland your way through a conversation of human rights without silently colluding with the oppressing force. It is the responsibility of every moral agent to call things t