By Andrew Nowel, Sports Layout Editor Last Saturday, women’s soccer took down Saint Peter’s in a 5–1 victory on senior day to propel them forward in the race for the MAAC Tournament. Before taking the field on Wednesday, the Griffs punched their ticket to the MAAC Tournament and followed with a win over local rival Niagara later that night. With the win and help from other teams in the conference, the Griffs will be set to host the Marist Red Foxes, a rematch that both teams

By Mikayla Boyd, Editor-in-Chief On Friday, Oct. 24, the Residence Hall Association hosted its first Haunted Quad event. Clubs such as C-Block, The Griffin , Phi Alpha Delta, Alpha Kappa Psi, Unity and departments such as Campus Ministry, the Counseling Center, the Office of the Center for International Education and the ALANA Center, to name a few, were present. The energy was never low, as activities such as cookie decorating and slime-making were present. In addition, ther

By: Rivy Mosegi, Opinion Editor Sometimes when I discuss politics, policies or politicians with people, it always seems as though people try to get me to hate a certain politician alongside them – which, in my case, is never true. I’m often met with confused or even frustrated looks when I respond with something like, “I don’t necessarily hate them, but I do want to read into that policy,” or, “I’m going to look into that.” I even remember someone saying to me, “There’s no n

By: Hannah Wiley, Features Editor Halloween as we know it today is a fun holiday that young kids all the way up to college students enjoy. But have you ever wondered how it came to be the holiday we all know and love? Halloween originated with the Celts – who lived in what is now Ireland, the United Kingdom and Northern France – as a festival called Samhain. Oct. 31 marked the end of summer and the start of the cold, long winter ahead. The Celts believed that this time of yea

By Katie Dusza, Asst. News Editor President Donald Trump is replacing the historic East Wing of the White House with a $200 million ballroom. The ballroom is expected to be completed before the end of Trump’s term in 2029 and will be the first structural change to the White House since the addition of the Truman balcony in 1948.  This change is due to Trump’s perception that the White House doesn’t have a big enough space for large events. According to him, the standard syst

The United Student Association (USA) is hosting a Student State of the University on Friday, Nov. 7 at 2:30 p.m. in Grupp. President Stoute will be addressing the students present and answering questions. The QR code to the event on GriffConnect for registration and calendar purposes is below. The Counseling Center will be hosting Stress Less Week from Monday, Nov. 3 through Friday, Nov. 7. They will have chair massages, game night, visits with Riley the therapy dog, nature w

By Kira Rodriguez, Contributor The ear-piercing honking of the alarm woke me from my gentle sleep. The sun hid just below the horizon, and the cool autumn air seeped through the window which was open a crack. I rolled out of bed, dragging my fuzzy pink blanket with me. I dug through my wardrobe searching for a warm outfit to wear before hopping into the shower. I walked down the quiet hall, expecting the autumn wind to be howling and the crows to be screeching outside. My tir

By Mikayla Boyd, Editor-in-Chief If you’re a political science major, honors student or even an early bird who chooses those 8 a.m. classes, you may have taken a class with Dr. Kevin Hardwick, associate professor of political science. What you may not know, though, is that since January 2022, Hardwick has balanced his responsibilities as a professor at Canisius with holding elected office as Erie County Comptroller. Ever since, Hardwick has been teaching a reduced load, begin

For our series “Editors’ Picks,” we ask the staff each the same question and give you their unfiltered responses– interruptions included. Happy picking! Question: What’s the spookiest thing that’s ever happened to you on or off campus?  Sara: My phone number is apparently the former number of a now dead gravesite caretaker, so I’d always get calls from families about needing gravesites for their deceased loved ones.  Hannah: Seeing Kaitlin O’Meara passing me in the halls. (th

By: Andrew Nowel, Sports Layout Editor It’s spooky time once again in Science Hall and there’s a room that is creepiest of them all: Science Hall 1027, the ESPN Control Room. Many dare not enter the lair of one David Dee with his trusty graduate assistant Colton Pankiewicz. From the outside, the control room looks scary, but when you open the door, you are welcomed with a smile that makes you wonder, ‘will I return from the world of sports?’ Dee, the director of digital media

By Ashley Kurz, Managing Editor  TW: This article has mentions of torture and sexual assault. Please read with care. The Latin America Solidarity Committee (LASC) and the Western New York Peace Center (WNYPC) held their October Peace Coffeehouse event last Monday, Oct. 27. As referenced in the Oct. 3 edition of The Griffin, “Each month, speakers are brought in to share their experiences and knowledge about current issues affecting WNY.” These are public events hosted by Canis

By Paige Apps, Sports Reporter The Canisius volleyball team is heading into the most pivotal stretch of the year, with the end of the MAAC regular season now in sight.  The Griffs, now 8–4 in conference play, saw their five-match win streak snapped Tuesday night after being swept by Battle of the Bridge rival Niagara in three sets. Despite the loss, Canisius still remains in the top of the conference race, holding fourth place with six matches remaining – four of which will b

By Jase May, Sports Reporter Canisius rowing concluded its 2025 fall season on Oct. 26 in Philadelphia, P.A. at the 55th annual Head of the Schuylkill. Canisius came off impressive performances at the Yinzer Cup, with all three varsity eight shells finishing first in their respective heats with the first varsity eight shell coming in 29.6 seconds ahead of the next shell. This year's Head of the Schuylkill saw 29 schools enter the competition, with Canisius participating for t

Happy Halloween! The Underground would like to remind everyone not to check your candy, especially the ones from the suspicious-looking houses and off-putting individuals. It adds flavor!  Well, seniors registered for classes this week, and with almost half of The Griffin  staff being seniors, we fear The Griffin itself might not be able to register for another year of publishing: A scary thought indeed, but we here at The Underground are ready and willing to step in and shak

By The Griffin Staff It was a dark and stormy night… Sergio: My white shoes began to get covered with mud as I walked through the cemetery… Peter: Then suddenly, an inconceivable apparition appeared before me and said… Lucas: “You must kidnap freshmen to continue the lineage of The Griffin…” Andrew: “To do so, enter the lair of Lio Salazar who possesses the key…” Colin: They entered the lair cautiously, preparing for whatever terrors awaited. Kaitlyn: They were anxiously avoi

By The Griffin Staff Lucas:  Zipper got caught. Sophie:  Once there was an ugly barnacle, he was so ugly that everybody died, the end. Colin:  Josh Allen has officially announced his retirement. Kamal:  As I sat down for my first day of classes, my professor welcomed me to CSC 111. Peter:  Pants fell down. Mikayla:  I’m still in the Griffin Office. Ash:  She was born a woman. Anonymous:  When I walk past the e-sports room. Kaitlyn:  A hockey player walked into the room. Kaitl

By: Sophie Asher, Multimedia Director Sharing harsh opinions and giving unsolicited advice is what I do best, so you already know it’s time for me to give another “Dancing With the Stars” review! This time, we’re more than halfway through the season, so my opinions have changed quite a bit since last I wrote.  “In no particular order,” I want to go through the remaining eight couples (plus the most recently eliminated pair) and share my thoughts on where I think each of them

By: Lucas R. Watson, Layout Editor Cities across North America are often said to be poorly designed, but oftentimes, they have been poorly redesigned. In my previous article, I discussed the toxic relationship between Buffalo and the automobile, mentioning the extensive public transit the city once had and how, objectively, Buffalo was a very well-designed city. It was a city designed around people, and this is to say clearly, cities should be designed around people, not cars

For our series “Editors’ Picks,” we ask the staff each the same question and give you their unfiltered responses– interruptions included. Happy picking! Question: If aliens landed on campus, what class would you recommend they take? Andrew: Ummmm “Social Media Storytelling” ‘cause I think it would help them understand our culture better, especially because technology is so prevalent in today’s world.  Hannah: I feel like I would just have them take an English class, but like