By: Maggie Tifft, Assistant Sports Editor The Lady Griffs remain winless through three games, looking to put together a full 60 minutes and snag their first win of the season. The team’s home opener against former Griffs’ Head Coach Sahar Nusseibeh and the Eastern Michigan Eagles resulted in a 70–39 loss, highlighting the team’s need for better offensive play. Following the home opener, the Griffs traveled to Syracuse to face the Orange on Tuesday night, and Head Coach Tiffan

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.

Winter is nothing to fear. When the sun goes down so early in the day and the cold air fills your lungs, it can be daunting. Sometimes it feels like I can’t breathe, and everything is dark and feels out of control, almost as if you don’t know whether or not the sun is ever going to come back. Getting stuck in that darkness can make life stagnant, clouding your thoughts with negativity and anxiety. If you have ever felt like this, The Griffin  is with you, and we are here to h

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 Ashley Kurz, Managing Editor This Saturday, Canisius University will host their 2025 Fall Open House. On Nov. 8, potential students, families and the community are invited to spend time on campus. There will be campus tours and an information session.  For students with their bachelor’s, there is an information session about Canisius’ graduate programs also being held on Nov. 8. There are resources for potential applicants who need help with their application or any part o

By: Rivy Mosegi, Opinion Editor Movies have always been one of those things I’m extremely picky about. I honestly don’t like watching movies at all unless they’re about war or romance, or are a deep psychological thriller. But I recently came across a YouTube short of a movie scene from “The Six Triple Eight” of an interracial couple, and it immediately intrigued me. “The Six Triple Eight” was released in December of 2024 and directed by the notable Tyler Perry and Kerry Wash

By Ryan Patota, Sports Reporter The Canisius men’s soccer team won their final home game of the season, defeating Merrimack 2-1 on senior day, to finish the season with five wins for the first time under Head Coach Michael Tanke. In the first-ever meeting between the two teams, senior Glodie Mata and sophomore Gianni Angaraan both scored, while graduate student goalkeeper Dom Dominguez earned his fourth win of the season, making two saves. Players from the senior class have n

By Andrew Nowel, Sports Layout Editor Do I know my true self? Am I happy with me now? The right people don’t question your value They remind you of it Relationships are hard to maintain But easy to be a part of So aim for progress over perfection Don’t be ashamed of who you are Don’t burn bridges Find opportunities to keep going Today is where your book begins The rest is still unwritten What is forgiveness? It’s letting go It’s good things outweighing the bad So help me to d

Last year on The Griffin ’s   annual trip to California for the ACP Spring National College Media Conference, they had sweatshirts marked with the phrase “Journalism matters now more than ever.” Every day, across college newsrooms and professional media outlets, this becomes a statement that gains more and more importance. College newsrooms specifically across the nation are being stripped of their free speech, simply because they are funded by their institution. Although our

By Kaitlyn Belile, Assistant Features Editor The Canisius hockey team tied against the Army Black Nights in a shootout last weekend. The Griffs took the win, with senior Killian Kiecker-Olson and junior Walter Zacher both finding the back of the net in the shootout, while senior Chase Clark didn’t allow any goals on two shot attempts.  The team’s two goals during regulation were credited to senior Stefano Bottini and freshman Carter Anderson, each scoring their third goals of

For our series “Editors’ Picks,” we ask the staff each the same question and give you their unfiltered responses– interruptions included. Happy picking! Mo: One Piece, sorry Kamal. Kamal: The Grandfather, no… it's called the Godfather.Lucas: I’d have to say The Godfather as well. Colin: Rocky. You watch him walk around the slums of Philadelphia for an hour and a half just to see him celebrate losing the fight at the end. Liz: Harry Potter. Specifically Goblet of Fire, I hate

By Colin Richey, Sports Editor The Golden Griffins are in the win column for the first time in their young 2025-26 season, defeating Division III opponent Allegheny 84–43 at home on Thursday. Canisius didn’t take long to earn their first victory in Head Coach Jim Christian’s second season after losing 14 games in a row last year before finding a win.  Led by junior Bryan Ndjonga’s 17 points, Canisius saw five players reach double-digit points, including 16 points from freshma

By Cassandra Ercoli, Sports Reporter In his final cross country championship for the Golden Griffins, senior Kyle Urban highlighted the men’s cross country team’s fifth-place finish with his 12th-place finish in the 2025 MAAC Cross Country Championship in Montgomery, N.Y. Urban’s 12th-place finish in a time of 24:33.6 marked his career best finish at the MAAC Championships and a career-best time in the 8K event, and was good for an All-MAAC recognition. Urban’s time is the se

by Katie Dusza, Asst. News Editor The government shutdown has brought forth much uncertainty to Americans. The shutdown started Oct. 1 and has continued for over 35 days. One of the most pressing issues is the uncertainty of SNAP benefits. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides funds to the grocery budgets of low-income households.  New York Senator and US Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, both Democrats, called on the Tr

By: Paige Apps, Sports Reporter The Canisius volleyball team endured a tough weekend on the road, dropping back-to-back five-set matches that tightened the MAAC postseason race and added new urgency to the final weeks of the season. The two losses dropped Canisius to 10–14 overall and 8–6 in MAAC play, placing them fifth in the latest conference standings. Fairfield (13–1), Quinnipiac (12–2) and Niagara (11–3) have already clinched their postseason tickets, while Rider (10–4)

By Anonymous the moon and i   like her, i sneak in the sky  out of turn  like her, i am feminine  loving and bold  like her, i am balanced  dark and light  like her, i follow my earth  round and round  she brings light to the night  i want to be more  like her.

On Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 4, Sean Ryan became mayor-elect of the City of Buffalo and Zohran Mamdani became mayor-elect of New York City. The Canisius women’s soccer team is advancing to the MAAC Championship for the first time since 2010, defeating the Quinnipiac Bobcats in a shoot-out to advance to the final round. The championship game will be on Sunday Nov. 9 at 12 p.m. at the Demske Field.  In the recent NYC election, the voting turnout was the largest seen in the

By: Maggie Tifft, Assistant Sports Editor The women’s basketball team began the 2025-26 season with a road loss, but looks ahead to their home opener with some familiar faces coming to Buffalo. The Griffs faced No. 13-ranked Michigan on Tuesday, where they fell to the Wolverines 100–40; however, with a quick turnaround to prepare for their first home game, there was no time to rest. “The biggest difference from last year to this year is that we focused on winning in January.

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