Renderings Released for Library Renovation
By SYDNEY UMSTEAD NEWS EDITOR
Canisius has released renderings of the upcoming renovation to the third floor of the Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library.
The renovations – which are changing the second floor of the library to the Student Success Center – were reportedly set to begin in September, but are now said to be taking place over the summer.
This topic has been covered in previous editions of The Griffin, most recently in the Feb. 7 edition of the paper.
The renovations to the floor will include the conversion of roughly 30,000 square feet of space.
The rendering of the new Student Success Center includes what the entrance and furniture layout is imagined to look like.
As The Griffin reported in its Sept. 13 edition, the funding for this renovation comes from “a $1 million grant for a new student success center,” awarded to the university in July.
Furthermore, the renovations, which have led to large dumpsters outside the entrance of the library containing the library books which have been removed, will house three areas of focus: the Academic Achievement Team, the Career Development Team and the Student Accessibility Services Team.
Contact Sydney Umstead umsteads@canisius.edu
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Afro-American Society preps for fashion show
By KATIE DUSZA AND AVA C. GREEN
CONTRIBUTOR AND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The Afro-American Society (Afro) at Canisius will be holding their annual fashion show this Sunday, April 6, at 6 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. This year’s fashion show is titled “Crowed: Black Women in Power,” featuring Black designers and models in Western New York.
“What makes this year even more special,” says senior Mercedes Sailor, Afro’s president, “is that our entire executive board is made up of women. Every aspect of the show – from planning to execution – is being led by strong, talented Black women who are passionate about creating something powerful. While previous years
focused on broad themes of Black excellence and cultural creativity, this year is specifically about uplifting women and showcasing their power.”
The fashion show has been in the works since the beginning of the spring semester, with Afro holding “model calls” from January until April. “This year’s show is bigger, bolder, and more intentional than ever.
The walks are designed to complement each designer’s collection while maintaining a strong, empowering presence on stage,” Sailor said, adding, “Everything has been carefully curated.”
At these rehearsals, who wears what, who walks at
what time, how they’ll walk and even what music they’ll walk to is all meticulously planned. “Something I always tell the models is ‘Keep your crowns up.’ It’s all about uplifting each other,” Sailor said.
Along with a much-anticipated theme for the show, the Afro-American society is also excited to include raffles and giveaways to this year’s program for the first time. Sailor, as she packed goodie bags to give away to those who participate in the audience model walk contest, mentioned that a raffle prize with a $500 value is also on the table for attendees.
The audience can look forward to being introduced to incredible local brands, like
Exactly New York and Fallz Gear Clothing, both specializing in streetwear. This year’s show will also include designs by senior Ange Ineza and junior Aniya Hugley from their brands, Aura by Ange and Kiari’s Angels, respectively.
“This is women standing out and standing on business,” says Afro’s graduate advisor, Shawn Johnson. “This is gonna be a great show!” Johnson emphasized.
Doors open at Montante at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, so get ready for a night of great designers, Buffalo-only styles and uplifting the talented women of Afro.
Contact Katie Dusza and Ava C. Green duszak@canisius.edu and green98@canisius.edu
Staff applications for The Griffin are open. The applications close on April 4.
The schedule has been sent out for senior week, which will occur from May 12 to May 17. Events will include a Buffalo Bisons game and a Senior Happy Hour, as well as Bingo.
Canisius alumnus and Pulitzer Prize winner Adam Zyglis will be speaking on campus on April 9 about “Free speech and the current state of free press in America.”
The Raichle Pre-Law Center and Phi Alpha Delta are presenting a talk about “The Qualities of a Good Prosecutor: A Moral Azimuth for Servants of the Law.” The speaker is Meghan Tokash, the director of the Department of Justice’s sexual misconduct unit.
There will be a community forum on Migration and Asylum held on April 5 in Montante Cultural Center from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The forum will feature the screening of the documentary “Running to Stand Still: Migrants Search for Hope in the Promised Land.” A discussion panel will follow with members such as Spencer Liechty, Dr. Shyam Sriram and Jennifer Connor, who is a founding member of Justice for Migrant Families.
Free books are available for students on the bottom floor of the Andrew L. Bouwhuis library.
The New York Times reported that Trump’s tariffs have “set off Wall Street’s steepest plunge” since the pandemic.
The New York Times reported that the German car company, Volkswagen, will now charge a fee for importing the cars to the United States.
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Last Week in Senate: Giving Day
By JON P. DUSZA AND AVA C. GREEN MANAGING EDITOR AND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The United Student Association (USA) had its weekly senate meeting last week, March 28, in OM 221. In it, the senate discussed Canisius’ upcoming Giving Day and public safety, among other things.
Gaveled into session by Vice Speaker Harrington, no general student concerns were brought to USA’s attention, so the meeting started off with reports from USA’s E-board. President Tim Sanders began by announcing that USA would donate $10 for every $5 dollars donated by students on Giving Day. The USA money will be given to the Urban Leadership Learning Community (ULLC) program, the Canisius Opportunity Program for Education program and the Borders and Migration Initiative. Executive Vice President Analee DeGlopper was congratulated during her report by the senate on her recent election to be president of USA during the club’s next term, which begins on April 25. DeGlopper also told senators to spread the word in the Canisius community about joining senate; informational sessions to do so are ongoing. Vice President of Business and Finance (VPBF) Gabby Kaderli expressed the same point, adding that her position as VPBF is also available. Executive reports having been completed, the senate moved next to cabinet reports. Public Health Chair Daeshyon Riley told the senate that he and his committee are working on a quad event in collaboration with RHA, which will involve chalk and lemonade,
weather permitting. Riley also said that his committee’s ongoing efforts to install flyers urging students to wash their hands have nearly been fulfilled, and that the flyers need only to be posted around campus. Sustainability Chair Maddie Kotch told the senate about her committee’s plans to do two campus cleanup events during Earth Week, on April 22 and April 26, as well as a local market event on April 29.
Next up were liaison reports. Library Services Liaison Daeshyon Riley reported that the library will email students about changes in library policy in the future, such as the library’s recent moving of DVDs into storage. Riley also talked about the renderings for the new student success center to be added to the second floor of the library, which have been printed in this edition of The Griffin. The meeting closed with Public Safety Liaison Alexandra Hackett’s report. She spoke about how, due to public safety staffing issues, her planned Coffee with a Cop event is being changed to an event where people can speak to Canisius’ public safety committee. Hackett said that Public Safety currently has only one officer per shift, so officers do not have much time to spare at events and such.
With that, the meeting ended, gaveled out of session at 2:59 pm, one of the quickest meetings of the year. Senate meets next on Friday, April 4 at 2:30pm.
Health Science to require 24-hour swipe access
By SYDNEY UMSTEAD NEWS EDITOR
In an email sent out to the Canisius community on April 2, Dr. Bridget Niland, the vice president for academic affairs, announced that as of April 3, the Health Science building will require students and faculty to swipe in 24 hours of the day. Formerly, and for most campus buildings presently, swipe access only required 5 p.m and later.
Niland wrote that “This move is taking place to ensure a secure working and learning environment
while campus and community stakeholders review swipe access for campus buildings.”
Niland explained that to aid in the transition on April 3, there would be “staff at the Health Science Building tomorrow to ease the transition to 24hour swipe access.” It is still unclear whether or not this move will be repeated at all buildings on campus in the future.
Beyond the Dome: The deportation of a student journalist
By SYDNEY UMSTEAD NEWS EDITOR
The Intercept reported that a student at Tufts University has been placed in an ICE detention for an op-ed she had written for the university’s student newspaper.
The article, written by student Rümeysa Öztürk and three other graduate students, called for Tufts to “divest the school from companies with ties to Israel.”
According to The Intercept, Secretary of State Marco Rubio “seemed to downplay the influence of the op-ed, written alongside three other Tufts graduate students, instead insinuating without evidence that Öztürk, a Turkish citizen, had vandalized her university, occupied buildings, and harassed students.”
However, Rubio’s comments are unsupported by the court filings for the case. Prior to Öztürk’s arrest, according to the outlet, “the Department of Home-
land Security revoked Öztürk’s student visa without notifying her, according to a DHS document through its Student and Exchange Visitor Program.”
The claim against Öztürk is centered around “civil law provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act,” which prohibits the deportation of anyone who is not a citizen of the United States who may harm “the government’s foreign policy interests,” according to The Intercept.
“Free speech advocates note that professing support for both Palestine and Hamas is protected by the First Amendment,” The Intercept reported.
This argument has also been used to target the Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, just weeks prior to Öztürk’s arrest.
Contact Sydney Umstead umsteads@canisius.edu
Contact Sydney Umstead umsteads@canisius.edu
From club president to drag queen
By LIO SALAZAR CONTRIBUTOR
On March 30, 2025, Unity held its third annual drag show on campus,“Drag Me To Brunch,” this show differed from its two predecessors by hosting the event as a brunch in Regis. The two drag shows prior, “Life Is A Drag” and “Don’t Drag Your Heels!” were held in Montante. These shows featured big personalities and big names like local drag king Freddie Hercury and queens Tara Bishop and Willa DeWhisp, with contestants from the reality competition ’RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ Mrs. Kasha Davis, Tatianna and Nina West.
This year’s “Drag Me To Brunch” boasted a cast of entirely local performers, and was hosted by two Canisius alumni. Performers for this brunch included kings Rocky Switch and Lookie Lou, and queens Maxxi Padd and Thea Dupixie. Now if the name “Thea Dupixie” rings familiar, that’s because that’s my name in drag!
Let me tell you: I am nothing short of proud of how far Unity has come, how much they have executed and overall the trail they have pioneered in the last few years. I had the privilege of being president of Unity from 2022-23. After years of executive boards trying to make the case for Unity to host a drag show and being met with opposition, I was filled with ecstatic joy and pride when Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Harold Fields came to WC 009 and told us of the show’s approval. We kept our cool in the presence of the VP, but did in fact do laps
around the clubroom in celebration: we’d done it. I immediately called my presidential predecessor, Karen Jesch ‘22, to tell her that “We did it, Joe. We did it,” and “Life Is A Drag” took the stage in Montante on April 21, 2023. We were surrounded by Canisius students, faculty, past Unity members who were not able to see a drag show during their time at Canisius and even three past presidents who all thanked my executive board and me for finally bringing it to Canisius.
When I turned 21, some friends of mine convinced me to start doing drag in Buffalo, which I hesitantly started. Four months after starting (and a few shows downtown), I helped the 2023-24 E-Board get their drag show off the ground for a successful second show, with performances from three Canisius alumni - Freddie Hercury, Damsel ‘N Disdress and Neleh Slay.
It’s been over a year since I started performing in drag as Thea Dupixie, and it all came into a culmination this past weekend when I was able to perform in Unity’s brunch. Being the president of the club that was able to get the drag show off the ground running, I’ve shed probably three rounds of tears about how insanely proud I am to have been privileged to see this show blossom. Seeing Unity flourish and overall the Canisius community and the Buffalo drag community intertwine a little bit more has been so fulfilling. Being a part of the show with my drag mother, Neleh, and my “brudder from
Duolingo’s five-year-long cruise around the world! Definitely real! Definitely not clickbait!
By MADELYNN LOCKWOOD
FEATURES EDITOR
April Fool’s Day and Duo the Duolingo Owl go together like peanut butter and jelly. This year Duolingo and Carnival, the cruise service, partnered to create a new cruise focused on language learning! They advertised “Duolingo World Cruise. Sail across 7 continents, explore 195 countries, and learn over 40 languages.” That’s certainly a tall order! It is a five-year-long cruise that you are unable to leave under any circumstances…eerie. Additional details of the cruise can be found on Carnival’s website and I will forewarn you that it only gets worse from there.
If you didn’t put it together yet, this was their annual April Fool’s Day joke executed in such a way that many people (not me, though) believed it was an announcement for an actual cruise. The details sent to all Duolingo users seemed awfully specific and awfully unhinged, including things such as “You may bring one (1) personal snack item. Choose wisely,” and ‘Missing your streak triggers a ship-wide announcement. Duo will personally visit your stateroom to discuss your ‘motivation’” were seen in the FAQ section. Honestly, to see all the time and energy that was dedicated to this joke you need to just check it out for yourself.
If you know anything about Duolingo and Duo the Owl then you know they have become synonymous for creating some wild marketing and promotions for their language-learning service. Many people – even those not on the language-learning
grind – know that mischievous green owl from their strong social media presence. Often their mascot is seen participating in viral trends online, but somehow manages to do it in a way that isn’t too down-your-throat for the consumer. They most definitely know their audience and how to get a reaction from them. As previously mentioned, Duo is no novice to wacky activities and the team behind him make sure he optimizes every trend online. Users began to poke fun at how often Duolingo sent push notifications about continuing their daily streak, and all of a sudden Duolingo was joking about itself, claiming how “Duo is always watching.”
In 2023, Duo had his wing on the pulse so well that he even made an appearance at “The Eras Tour” in Pittsburgh, PA. He met Swifties outside the venue, such as myself, dressed in Taylor’s iconic “Bejeweled” music video bodysuit, handed out friendship bracelets and played games with the crowd. Duolingo has pretty masterfully been able to take advantage of the popularity of both their crazy owl and other pop culture references to promote themselves even more.
I am a big fan of Duolingo both as a regular person who likes to keep up on their language learning and as a person who teaches the English language for a living. Seeing the zany green bird on my socials has become pretty entertaining and in the end, Duo just wants you to remember to maintain your streak…or else.
Contact Madelynn Lockwood lockwoo4@canisius.edu
anudder mudder,” Uriel Dad, “Drag Me To Brunch” really swept me for a whirlwind of emotions to see my two worlds come together in a beautiful and powerful show. From Maxxi Padd’s three death drops in a row, to a number of “my kids” screaming with joy to finally see their “mother” perform in drag and an executive board who was beyond prepared to keep this legacy going, this show cemented itself in the timeline as part of Unity’s importance at Canisius.
There aren’t many other words that I, the sophomore who started it and the senior who got to be in it, can say about this show other than: support local drag and support your local queer community. No matter who you are, it doesn’t take much to recognize how much time, dedication, work, physicality and charisma it takes to be a drag performer. It doesn’t take much to realise that queer rights are being threatened. It shouldn’t take much to stand with your local queer community when they are struck with adversity. Educating yourself, advocating for others and supporting everyone is all that the queer community asks for, is everything that Unity stands for, and I am so glad I have gotten the ability to see through once again.
Always and forever,
Your favorite fairy’s favorite fairy
Stories with Students: On the Stage
“One thing about me that people say doesn’t make sense is that I hate public speaking. They’re like, ‘You sing, you act, you’re always on stage!’ But when I get into character, it’s like I can say whatever I want to, maybe even what I’m actually feeling, and no one ever really has to know that I’m really being very vulnerable. But in that way, it’s even less vulnerable. I don’t know. It’s confusing. All of those feelings are real sometimes and tapping into them can be exhausting. It’s a leap of faith for sure, but it can also have some really big paybacks.”
A.O.
This quote was edited for clarity and narrative flow. To see the entire transcription of our interview visit griffinnewspaper.com.
Contact Lio Salazar salazarc@canisius.edu
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Hosting Loved Ones: A look at my favorite Buffalo activities
By KAITLIN O’MEARA ASST. COPY EDITOR
With spring having officially arrived –even though the weather doesn’t always reflect it – it’s the perfect time to host family and friends up here in Buffalo. When it’s not miserably cold outside, Buffalo honestly has a lot going on, and it’s fun to show off what our little city has to offer. This past weekend, I hosted my sister and cousins up here, and I wanted to write a little recommendation list based on what we did and enjoyed. It’s always nice to have some ideas in your back pocket of things to do in Buffalo!
Wegmans: This may only be my family, but we all seem to love Wegmans, and we always try to make time to eat at Wegmans while they’re in Buffalo. One of my cousins had never been past Rochester before, so her sister requested that we have dinner there on the first night so that she could learn all about it. I will say, my family is from the Albany area, so for those of you from Western New York, this is probably not a very notable experience.
Yoga: We went to hot yoga this past weekend, but I cannot in good conscience recommend it to others. Room temperature
yoga is excellent and probably far more enjoyable. Going to hot yoga was my sister and cousin’s one and only ask of the weekend, so obviously I wasn’t going to say no, but maybe I wish I had. Because we didn’t really read over the description of the class, we ended up booking the hottest and most difficult class the studio offers, and we left that class the sweatiest we had ever been in our entire lives – and I’m not even exaggerating. When we left, my cousin was literally steaming from how hot she was compared to the cool air outside. We were originally planning on going to brunch afterwards but had to come back to my house and shower because we couldn’t be out in society that sweaty. Normally, I enjoy yoga when it is more room temperature, so I would recommend that far before I would recommend hot yoga. If that’s your vibe, you go girl –but don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Elmwood: I think that this was my sister and cousins’ highlight of the trip. We started off with a little brunch at Spot Coffee (post-showers) and then walked around through some of the shops. Elmwood is one of those places that I love showing off to
people, because there’s something for everyone among their variety of stores. The two favorite stores among my little group were Queen City Vintage and Sunshine and Bluebirds. Since my cousins haven’t spent a ton of time in Buffalo before, the sheer amount of Bills/Buffalo merch in all of the stores was a bit of a shock for them, but something they really enjoyed once they realized (nearly) every store was like that. I think everyone walked away with at least a little something, which was very exciting for them, as they love shopping.
Local Restaurants: I’m grouping two of our activities together here, but I’m also going to speak more generally about hosting people rather than my own experience this past weekend. I think two of the highlights for us were when we went out to eat at unique restaurants in Buffalo. I showed off one of my favorite places here in Buffalo – Aguacates – and then we went and discovered a new cafe together, which was The Bean on Hertel. For those of you who love Aguacates and were sad when it closed for renovations, it’s back open and better than ever! They changed up the menu a bit, but it was an excellent dining experience. Mexican restaurants in general are my family’s go-to kinds of restaurants, so I wanted to make sure I showed off one of my favorites here in Buffalo. The morning that the girls left, we tried out The Bean on Hertel – a cafe on, you guessed it, Hertel – and it was PHENOMENAL. Originally, they wanted to go to the Tim Horton’s on campus for a quick bite before getting on the road, but I was not going to let that happen.
Hosting your family is a great way to show off what you love about the place where you (at least in my case) spend the majority of the year. For us, this trip has almost been two years in the making, and so fun finally getting to host my cousins and sister and show them Buffalo. My advice: show off the places that you love to go to and the people you love to see, and you’re guaranteed to have a great time. (Just don’t have a carbon monoxide scare in the middle of the afternoon and evacuate everyone until the fire department clears the house – trust me). Though if that does happen, I’ll also recommend Lake Effect Ice Cream as a great treat for everyone for dealing with it all! Your hosting experience will be what you make of it, so just remember to have fun.
Contact Kailtin O’Meara omeara2@canisius.edu
A trip to Washington, D.C.: a spring getaway
By CLÈMENCE BURG CONTRIBUTOR
This past week I traveled to Washington, D.C. from March 29 to April 1 with the Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity. It was a wonderful escape from the on-again, off-again weather in Buffalo and became our group’s second spring break. Our excursion was made of moments with friends, cultural and historical visits, and meetings where we were able to network with other professionals. D.C. is known for its illustrious colors during cherry blossom season and we were also able to get a full show of them during our trip.
As part of the historical and cultural aspect of our trip, we had the chance to visit the Ford Museum/Petersen House and then to walk around the city. We also had the chance to explore the Museum of African-American History and Culture, the National Archive Museum and a tour of the Capitol thanks to Senator Schumer’s staff and viewed the Lincoln Memorial. For the professional aspect of our trip, we had the chance to visit the law firm Barnes & Thornburg LLP, hosted by Michael Battle and Roscoe Howard, and to attend an attorney networking dinner at Clyde’s of Gallery Palace with Wade Green, Kamilah House, Michael Marando and Scharn Robinson. Finally, we had the chance to see an oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court and to meet Justice Amy Coney Barrett who kindly responded to our questions.
It was a great moment, thanks to the beautiful weather and city, and the trip was filled with community and fun with friends. We
also had a chance to network and meet experienced professionals, and see so many interesting things. I have to thank Scott Sroka, Judge Foote-Beavers, and the Phi Alpha Del-
ta executive board for the time they spent organizing this amazing trip.
Contact Clèmence Burg burgc@canisius.edu
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THE GRIFFIN EDITORIAL
Advocacy in action
From Monday evening to Tuesday evening, for 25 hours straight, Senator Cory Booker gave a record-breaking speech on the Senator floor. Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, broke the Senate record for the longest speech, surpassing Strom Thurmond, who spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes against the Civil Rights Act in 1957. Booker acknowledged the previous record holder, powerfully expressing, “To hate him is wrong, and maybe my ego got too caught up that if I stood here, maybe, maybe, just maybe, I could break this record of the man who tried to stop the rights upon which I stand,” Mr. Booker said. He countered, “I’m not here though because of his speech. I’m here despite his speech. I’m here because as powerful as he was, the people were more powerful.” As powerful a motive as it is, supplanting Thurmond’s record was not the driving force behind Booker’s speech.
Rather, Booker had larger and less selffulfilling intentions. When taking the podium, he laid out his goal: “Tonight, I rise with the intention of getting in some good trouble. I rise with the intention of disrupting the normal business of the United States Senate for as long as I am physically able. I rise tonight because I believe, sincerely, that our country is in crisis.” To defend his belief, Booker read aloud letters from his constituents – both Democrats and Republicans – filled with concerns about the Trump administration’s policies, including tariffs, immigration and cuts to education, healthcare and other governmental programs. To adorn his speech, he recited poems and eloquently answered questions from his fellow senators.
“Here we see the epitome of what an elected representative is– a selfless advocate who realizes that their role requires speaking for not just themselves but the people they represent and is willing to act upon that belief despite the sacrifice of comfort and familiarity.”
Yet, the most laudable aspect of Booker’s marathon was not his setting of a new record, nor was it that he became the voice of those who felt voiceless. Though both are important, they are byproducts of the truly applause-worthy aspect of Booker’s performance: selflessly sacrificing one’s personal comforts to stand up for what is just, what is fair and what is right.
It would be easy to carry on with business as usual in the Senate, despite the seemingly crumbling political atmosphere, because senators have more
insulation than citizens or even representatives. They maintain their office for six years rather than two, in the case of representatives, or four, in the case of presidents. Some politicians lavish in privilege with the protection they amass as a result of their elected office – but some, like Booker, put their protection to work, pushing it to the limit and testing the boundaries of complacency. Not only did Booker sacrifice mental comforts, like remaining silent, carrying on with the usual voting and remaining in the realm of the familiar, but he also sacrificed physical comforts. In preparation for his marathon speech, Booker fasted from food for days and curbed his water intake as well. Over the course of the speech, his voice went hoarse and his body started cramping, yet her persevered. Here we see the epitome of what an elected representative is– a selfless advocate who realizes that their role requires speaking for not just themselves but the people they represent and is willing to act upon that belief despite the sacrifice of comfort and familiarity. Booker compared the current crisis to similar crises that occurred during the civil rights movement and the fight for women’s suffrage. The same vigor and drive for sacrificing personal comforts in necessity for substantial change was seen in those two periods as well. In the civil rights movement especially, Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Junior distinguished between unjust and just laws, with unjust laws being out of harmony with moral law. The need to disobey unjust laws in order to preserve morality aligns with the need to disrupt the stagnant ongoings of the legislative branches in order to counteract the rash, unconstitutional, and undemocratic decisions of the current administration. Booker asked his fellow senators in his speech, “This is not right or left, it is right or wrong. This is not a partisan moment. It is a moral moment. Where do you stand?” Booker has expressed true advocacy not only in words but in action as well, doing so while reinvigorating a population of the electorate that has felt alienated and powerless.
-MFB
You say that I am: Identity politics
By RYAN HARRINGTON CONTRIBUTOR
I am certain that each man I meet is more than just the sum of his parts. An individual is a unique patchwork of philosophies stitched together by delusion and laundered until faded by emotion. When God appeared to Moses through the burning bush, He introduced himself as “Yahweh,” which literally translates to: “I AM WHO I AM.” In the Jewish tradition, that name is too sacred even to say. Unlike God, I am not an eternal being of existence and can never achieve true purity. As humans, we live in uncertainty but emulate God when we claim responsibility for our beliefs and embody them fully. Individual authenticity is a moving target, but divine when achieved.
Individuality is the enemy of the increasing radicalization of our political system. Throughout history, radicals have repeatedly purged moderates for the purification of their respective visions. On the right, fascist dictators like Hitler had the Röhm purge, Chiang Kai-Shek massacred Chinese communists and later, Mao ZeDong’s Communists purged party leaders for faltering in increased leftward radicalization. More recently, Trump censured Republicans in name only (RINOs) to solidify his political base.
In our recent election, the radical Republican prevailed over the centrist Democrat. Grappling with this loss, some Democrats argue the party must purify by shifting to the left. To radicalize, officials must purge the ‘Clinton Democrats,’ or moderates in the tradition of Clinton, Obama and Biden, then empower socialist thinkers like Greg Casar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders. The result would be a factionless party, but let him among us who is without sin cast the first stone.
Any leader who looks for those who do not think exactly as he does will inevitably find them because it is impossible for two people to think entirely alike. The Republican party operates more unilaterally and therefore does not need to engage in academic debate before adopting a new position. They only need to hear the voice of one loud man. This creates an adaptable party but not a thoughtfully diverse one. The division of the Democratic Party prevents sectarian fanaticism from taking root, which is the fruit of unchecked radicalization.
Radicalization is not negative, nor is centrism positive by virtue of appealing to the middle; instead, both play an equal role in our political system. Radicals prevent moderates from becoming unproductive. Moderates prevent radicals from becoming fanatics. Radicals create philosophy and moderates reform it
through pragmatic solutions. Where the end goals are the same, both should belong to one party; diverse unity is positive. We strengthen our positions when required to defend them.
I am not bound by the unfounded assumption that moderates are inherently wishy-washy. A man may be wholly committed to individual causes that exist outside a political binary. We presume anyone who does not fit into a binary is unmotivated in an effort to force conformity. I am not lukewarm; I am inflamed with the causes that appease my own conscience.
I am not fully one thing; no man can be fully one thing without ceasing to be himself. Humans exist in complex shades of gray. Even the most devout man agrees completely with another only if he has been brainwashed. Existentialists argue that existence comes before essence; therefore, humans are not cut from whole cloth but gradually stitched together by conflicting threads of experience. To reject your dimensional essence for societal expectations is to live in bad faith.
I am many things but I am first and foremost myself. We constantly distill people to a projection of reality. As a Gay Catholic, people assume I am delusional, but I am unwilling to relinquish either. Homosexuality does not negate belief in divinity; it is completely unrelated. Do not assume that I am an atheist because of my sexuality. There are no categorical humans. I think as I do because I support human flourishing, not because of my sexuality.
Leftists will argue I am not progressive enough without pausing to consider that using the word ‘enough’ implies some arbitrary metric. At the end of the day, ‘progressive enough’ will always be exactly as progressive as the maker of the claim. As often as a Christian condemns me for my sexuality, an open-minded gay person condemns me for my religion. Both notions are reductionist efforts to enforce conformity. In the argument, the enforcer finds a common enemy and warns that I will become said enemy unless I adopt his ideology wholesale. This is a false binary.
Any person who tells another that he is not “enough” is a failure of human experience. We are called to love but we cannot love in part and must love in whole.
I am a contradiction; to be human is to be so. Only God has the divine distinction of being the “Great I AM,” but we have the free will to discern our own identities. In that discernment, we must not be bogged down by someone else’s unattainable standards. I cannot allow others to dictate what I truly believe, will believe or must believe. When someone asks me what I am, I may not know what to tell them, but I know that the choice is mine and mine alone.
Ryan Harrington harrin28@canisius.edu
With President Stoute now roughly two weeks into his leave, the few remaining journalism majors at Canisius have begun to chart secret entrances and exits to the school. There is still no official word as to what they may be planning, but some students are saying that they have seen a new professor on campus that bears a resemblance to Dan Higgins in a fake mustache and fedora.
Shingles here, with the live coverage of Senator Cory Booker’s 25-hour-and-five-minute-long marathon speech, we are happy to report that there is hope for us yappers in the United States Senate. Also Shingles would like to report that it was not that impressive that he spoke that long, just ask my roommate.
Sources have told the Underground that the dining hall will be serving eggs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays only from now on. Sources have also told the Underground that this connects to Canisius University’s newest PR stunt, campaigning for the “Local university with largest omelette” award in the 2025 Best of 716 competition.
With one public safety officer per shift, next year, students may actually get into the State of the University via a bunch of students stacked on top of each other in a large coat.
The Underground is holding a tomatothrowing event after a series of faulty April Fool’s jokes. We went to the Laugh Factory, and did not see some of you there…
Although Senator Booker broke the record for longest filibuster, he still has yet to break the Underground’s record for holding its pee. We’re at 49 days and counting. Our chronic UTI scoffs at his poser-ass Oura Ring.
Mission 100 Days: What lies beyond
By GABRIELLE KADERLI
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in college, it’s how to appreciate being alone, not just being alone, but truly enjoying my own company.
Before college, I was really insecure. I relied heavily on the people around me for my own happiness. I felt like I needed others to validate my experiences before I could really enjoy them. I’ve always cared deeply, sometimes too much, about how others perceive me (and admittedly, I’m still working on that). Back then, if I didn’t have a buddy to go with, I usually just wouldn’t go at all.
I remember freshman year, when I enthusiastically signed up for about thirty different clubs. Within a week, my inbox was overflowing with over sixty emails. I tried everything from student government to women’s rugby– which I learned very quickly wasn’t for me; they mentioned hair pulling and biting, and I said, absolutely not. Surprisingly, student government stuck.
For those of you who know me, that probably tracks. But the truth is, I almost didn’t do it. I had no real intention of running in the election until my friend Megan, who was a brand new friend at the time, mentioned she was thinking about it. She encouraged me to run with her, and something about her saying it gave me just enough confidence to go for it.
Looking back, I think about how much student government has shaped my college experience– the leadership roles, the people I met and the lessons I learned. And I think none of that would’ve happened without Meg giving me that initial nudge.
I’ve always loved people. I love meeting people, getting to know them and building connections. I love doing fun things with them: spontaneous ice cream runs, movie nights, chaotic group dinners at Applebee’s and long study sessions in the library. I love wandering in unfamiliar cities with friends I just met in a hostel across the world.
People are such a gift. They offer support, share lessons, and help us see the world from different angles. If I’m honest, I just really want to be friends with everyone.
But something I’ve learned, and really lived, in college is that it’s also incredibly powerful to know you can trust yourself. To know you can be brave on your own. That you
can still grow, explore, and find joy, even when you’re doing it by yourself.
I’ve tried to lean into that, whether intentionally or not. Because, again, if you know me, you probably also know my friends, who are busy. They’re running clubs, working full-time jobs, interning, supporting their families, and constantly doing the most. They’re all out on their own individual missions. And I realized at some point: I need to have my own mission, too. And sometimes, that means doing things alone.
When junior year rolled around, it was time to finalize my study abroad plans for the spring semester in Scotland. But at the time, I was going through what felt like the hardest semester of my college experience. I felt lonely, a little off, kind of disconnected, and I couldn’t quite explain why.
The idea of traveling across the world to “solve” that problem felt like it might just make it worse. That hesitation showed, mostly in how much I procrastinated in planning the trip. My parents noticed it, too. At one point, they even admitted they weren’t sure if I was actually going to get on the plane. And honestly? I wasn’t sure either.
I remember thinking it would feel more embarrassing to not go, especially after I’d talked about it for nearly a year and turned down job offers because of it — than to just go and figure it out as I went. Not the most profound motivation, I’ll admit, but I realized that staying wasn’t going to magically fix the funk I was in either. So... I got on the plane. For the next five months, I was further from anyone I had ever known.
And let me tell you, it was hard. Really hard. If you’ve never spoken to someone from Glasgow before, it’s basically like living in a non-English-speaking country. I couldn’t understand anyone, didn’t know my surroundings, had no familiar faces in sight. It was just me. But all that time alone ended up being exactly what I didn’t know I needed.
It forced me to figure out how to enjoy being with myself, and more than that, it pushed me out of my comfort zone. Because really, what was the point of flying across the world if I was just going to stay in my room? So, I said screw it, and started saying yes.
Fast forward a bit, and suddenly I’m in a hostel in Budapest with Lea from Montreal and Karis from... Missouri? Indiana? (Sorry, Karis — I forgot.) I went on a two-week solo
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backpacking trip through seven countries. And in every place, I met new people. I shared stories, got lost, learned things, and just had fun!
Sure, there were still days I wandered solo. In Italy I was staying with some other friends studying abroad, but at the time they were in class. If I had just waited around all day for them to finish their lessons, I never would’ve seen Michelangelo’s David! Ultimately, know that when you put yourself out there and you’re not afraid to adventure alone, you’ll meet people, and you’ll see and learn things that you never would have if you had waited on someone else to accompany you.
So if you’re a freshman reading this, and maybe your first year feels lonely or underwhelming, I hope this gives you some comfort. Canisius is one of the most loving and accepting places on the planet. I truly believe that. And I love the people who make it what it is. I’m going to miss seeing the ones who became family to me every single day.
But if you’re debating whether to go to take a job in a new city, attend an unfamiliar club meeting, walk into an event where you don’t know anyone, hop on a solo trip, anything — and you’re hesitating because you’re going alone, please go anyway. You are strong. You are capable. And there’s a sea of kind, curious, incredible people waiting for you– here and beyond.
If I can leave you with anything, let it be this: Life is short, and it deserves to be lived. Don’t waste too much time worrying about that exam tomorrow; just do your best. Like my dad always says, “As long as you tried your best, you should be proud.”
Don’t worry about what people think. Just do your thing. Follow your passions. Don’t be afraid to reach for the stars; the opportunities that come your way at Canisius and beyond are meant for you. Seize them. You will soar if you try.
Lead with empathy. Love deeply. And trust that learning to enjoy your own company might just lead to the best adventure of all.
With all my heart, Gabrielle Emma Kaderli
Contact
Gabrielle Kaderli kaderlig@canisius.edu
If you could ban everyone in the world from eating one food, what food would it be?
Courtney : Not one food, but fruits and vegetables. Besides the occasional banana.
Ashley : I think I would have to say Taco Bell beef. It makes me gag. On that note, shepherd’s pie, I would shoot it with a gun. Or sloppy joe.
Maddy : Pickles. And peppers, specifically bell peppers. The thought of eating one makes me wanna die.
Hannah : Any cake with like a fruit in it. I hate that. Just like a cake consistency with apples, I can’t do that. Zucchini and squash would be there too.
Kaitlin : Mayo or like bread pudding. And cherry tomatoes. Hannah, again : Just all tomatoes.
Sydney : I feel like top of head turkey, because I don’t know if I feel it in my soul.
Mikayla : I’m pro-choice so I don’t wanna restrict everybody.
Liz : I think I’ll say eggs (sorry Gaston (Maddy Lockwood))
Sophie : I’m gonna say yogurt. It’s like gaggy, it’s just a sensory nightmare. It’s gross, imo.
Chloe : Fish. Smells awful. Ew. Let the fish live. TUNA, TUNA, oh my god, it smells so bad.
Colin : Coffee because I wanna see the world burn. Mr. Ben Richey will hate me for that.
Lucas : Ortolan bunting. Enough said. Or, because some folks are asking for another one. Crap on a Shingle, otherwise known as Chipped Beef on Toast. Yes yes, it’s a depression era dish but god, it is awful. We, as Americans cannot complain about
Jon : I’m fine with eggs in general. But hard-boiled eggs should be illegal because not only do they smell bad, it’s like a gag-inducing smell. I don’t care how it tastes, it interferes with others. In 5th grade my teacher used to eat hard-boiled eggs everyday and it was so bad that we forced her to leave the class to eat lunch. Eating a hard-boiled egg is genuinely one of the most selfish things you can do.
Sara : Probably seafood in general. It smells and tastes like you really shouldn’t be eating it.
Seeing David in Florence
Gabby and Kris in Lisbon
Meg and I after our first Senate Meeting
Paranoia
By ANONYMOUS CONTRIBUTOR
Watch out for the stairs, don’t fall
Over vines that grasp, twisting your feet, as they bend beneath moonlight’s stare, don’t fall DUCK! (Not an actual one) but careful otherwise your reaction will be too planned, don’t fall
Hide behind layers of sunlight and encourage the dark to be banned, don’t fall Crawl through the cracks they’ve left, remember you’re just a guest, so don’t fall
Balancing it all on a platter while they ask “What’s the matter?”...don’t fall
When you fall you give rise to something more powerful, untameable that never truly fades, Paranoia might be haunting but falling is just the same.
By JOSHUA EAGLE CONTRIBUTOR
Friend or Foe
By KIRA RODRIGUEZ CONTRIBUTOR
You always yelled at me for simple mistakes. Everyone makes them, but I wasn’t allowed to.
You always told me that I won’t get anywhere. I just wanted to follow my dream. Doesn’t everyone?
You always guilted me into friendship. I never wanted to be your friend.
You spent nights with a glass in one hand, your head was over the toilet that morning. You dragged us into the store, your reward for us was a lollipop. You spent the waking hours screaming, your hands lacking the motherly touch.
Lessons were taught in ways easily avoided, but you chose the hard route and forced us on it.
You look for a friend in me, but how can I accept? You say you are proud of me, but I know you still don’t believe in me. You say you love me, at least I know that’s true.
Contact Kira Rodriguez rodri162@canisius.edu
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Canisius Men’s Lacrosse sits atop MAAC standings
The men’s lacrosse team handed Manhattan their first conference loss of the season in an 8–7 victory at home on Saturday. The win improves the team’s record to 4–1 in MAAC play, tied for first in the conference with Sacred Heart, a team the Griffs beat earlier this season.
The Jaspers jumped out to an early 2–0 lead, but goals from freshman Peter Biglin and senior Patrick Mitchell cut Manhattan’s lead to 3–2 entering halftime. A 4–1 run by the Golden Griffins in the third quarter gave Canisius the lead, and Mitchell’s hat trick goal in the fourth quarter proved to be the game winner. After Manhattan’s Liam Peabody scored two goals in the final three minutes of play to bring the deficit to one, the Jaspers had a chance to tie the game. Senior goalie Tommy Kunz made the game-ending save with 22 seconds remaining to preserve the 8–7 victory for the Griffs.
Junior Micah Hanson went 13-for-18 on face-offs, while senior Jaxon Fridge tallied one goal and two assists. Kunz became just the second goalie in program history to reach 500 career saves.
With Hanson’s 10 ground balls, he became the program’s new career leader in the category with 331, surpassing Head Coach Mark Miyashita’s career total of 329. “I am very
proud of him, and it is a pretty unique opportunity for a firsthand experience to see the work that [Micah] puts behind the scenes to be able to break the record,” said Miyshita. In all four of their conference victories this year, the Griffs have won by two goals or less. Coach Miyashita explains that the “resilience from the team with guys trusting each other with the adjustments made in game and sticking to the game plan,” is what’s allowed the team to stay ahead in these back-andforth games.
“The men’s lacrosse team handed Manhattan their first conference loss of the season in an 8–7 victory at home on Saturday.”
The men’s lacrosse team will look to continue their success on the road in Emmitsburg, MD, where they will face Mount St. Mary’s this Saturday at noon.
Contact Ryan Patota Patotar@canisius.edu
Womens’ lacrosse first MAAC victory breaks winless history against SHU
Sophomore Meg Previdi found the back of the net in the last second of the game to bring the women’s lacrosse team to victory against Sacred Heart. The 9–8 win is the first MAAC victory of the season for the Griffs.
The matchup between Canisius and Sacred Heart served as the third meeting between the teams, as well as the inaugural MAAC matchup after SHU joined the conference this past July. The Pioneers led the series historically undefeated until Wednesday, where the overall count now sits at 2-1 in their favor.
“I think back when we used to play them, that was the very very start of the program. So much has changed in that time,” Head Coach Russell Allen commented. “I think it was a great way for [us] to kind of welcome one of the new teams into the conference and show them how gritty this conference can be.”
Canisius has now seen four straight games with a one-goal margin in the final score, now the longest in program history. This is also the fourth game where the last goal of the contest was scored in the final minute of regulation or overtime.
“I think with such a young team, it’s easy to put your head down when you’ve been in those moments and it hasn’t been successful. For us to show up and give them their first conference loss of the year, it felt really good for the team,” said Allen.
“The team hits the road for a matchup against Marist on Saturday in Poughkeepsie, N.Y”
Over the course of non-conference play, attitude and confidence has been making a recurring appearance in conversation with the head coach, and it’s quite clear that the team has found their rhythm as they enter conference action.
“I think that [Meg Previdi] has really been working through directing some young players, and she’s young herself. It’s been a great opportunity to see her step up to the plate and see her leadership skills grow, and I think wanting that last shot was a perfect example,” Allen stated when mentioning the growth in leadership positions and the tight-knit community on the team.
Not only was the offense a key in the victory over the Pioneers, the defense simply cannot be overlooked. Sophomore goalkeeper Olivia Licardi was credited with seven saves during the rainy match, and the defense as a whole held SHU to only eight goals allowed.
“I thought that Ava Pezzimenti and Harper Weatherdon were incredible. They really made the stops when we needed them, so I definitely want to give them a lot of credit for this outcome,” Allen mentioned when commenting on the defense’s role.
For the Blue and Gold, action still continues amidst the celebration of the first conference win. The team hits the road for a matchup against Marist on Saturday in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. before returning home next Wednesday against Fairfield. The matchup against the Stags serves as the annual Morgan’s Message game.
(Left) #49 Freshman defenseman Ben McGrath and (Right) #19 Graduate defenseman Jeff Douglas celebrate after a goal
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Megan Previdi protecting the ball
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Owen Silliman: A hometown kid
By Andrew Nowel CONTRIBUTOR
A journey from the classroom to the baseball field can take many turns, but junior Owen Silliman has found his way out to left field where the Canisius baseball team continues to utilize his stellar defense and his offensive abilities. As his first season at the Division I level continues, Silliman has turned into the Griffs’ Steven Kwan, a leadoff hitter with defensive prowess. Silliman played at Iroquois Central High School and lettered for the Chiefs in three of his four years. He was coached by experienced baseball minds which helped him to develop into the player he is today. “I was able to play under a seasoned and experienced coach, Chris Snusz,” said Silliman Thursday. “Snusz has a very decorative past as a former professional player. I was also coached by RJ Proulx who has spent many years in WNY baseball and Alex Seifert who was a former Division I baseball player at Jacksonville University.” He began his collegiate career at SUNY Niagara where he continued to play under experienced coaching with all three of his coaches having extensive baseball backgrounds. Coming home to Buffalo was an extra
special moment for Silliman as he would get to play for his hometown team.
“Being a Buffalo native, I was fortunate enough to play on the Demske here and there growing up,” Silliman said, reminiscing about growing up in Buffalo.
“Being a Buffalo native, I was fortunate enough to play on the Demske here and there growing up”
“Overall, it has been a smooth transition to the Demske full time, through constant repetition.”
In his first season at the highest level of collegiate athletics, Silliman has begun to experience the competitiveness of Division I baseball. “The Demske’s odd dimensions give myself and my teammates an advantage when playing other teams,” he explained. “Adapting to it and practicing on it every day made me feel comfortable which helps us perform better at home.”
The leadoff position is a prestigious one in baseball, as it normally holds the best hitter on the team. This isn’t the player with the most power or most homers;
it is the player that gets on base in any way they can.
“I’ve always enjoyed leading off,” Silliman said when asked about earning the top spot in the batting order. “I think that being bumped up to the leadoff spot has given me some more confidence which has been able to translate over to games. My ability to steal once I get on base has also been beneficial because I can get myself into scoring position. Pressure is a privilege and my success in that spot just comes from my coaches believing in my abilities.”
“We treat every day as a new opportunity and as a time to get better,” Silliman said. “We are focused on what’s ahead and winning the day no matter what. What happened in the past is the past and we can’t allow that to have any impact on our future. We’re all ready and excited to compete and attack the rest of the season.”
After falling to the Stags in all three of their games this past weekend, the Griffs return to the diamond on the road against the Marist Red Foxes Friday through Sunday. They will then head down to Olean to take on Little Three rival Saint Bonaventure on Tuesday.
Contact Andrew Nowel nowela@canisius.edu
Esports finds success in Rocket League tournament
By Andrew Nowel CONTRIBUTOR
Canisius Esports has built success from team sports such as Rocket League and Valorant, but the program also has an individual sport of FIFA. As the season concludes, Rocket League took to the semi-finals in Hudson Valley, NY while two members of the FIFA squad qualified for top-16 in the playoffs.
The three struggled during the fall semester, but Charlap told Esports senior president Anthony Tripi to give them time. With a little bit of practice and chemistry that began to build in January, the Griffs turned it around and went into the MAAC playoffs as the seventh seed. “They started to turn it around and they were winning matches statistically, by their seeding, they shouldn’t be winning,” explained Tripi on Tuesday.
The team went into the playoffs with high hopes, which translated to early success, defeating the second seed Manhattan Jaspers. The Griffs would fall to the Siena Saints 3–1 in the semifinals in Hudson Valley, but the experience was still positive.
Tripi is very pleased with the direction the program is headed, especially with success from the younger players on the team. “As an outgoing senior, it’s heartwarming to see two freshmen going to that and get the seed of competition really planted in them,” said Tripi. “That gives me hope that they come back and they want to win more and more every year.”
Griffs looking to bounce back during 10–game homestand
By Ian Caskie CONTRIBUTOR
The saying usually goes, “In like a lion, out like a lamb,” but the Griff’s latest roadtrip certainly started like the lamb and turned quickly to the lion. The team faced off against MAAC rivals Mount St. Mary’s and Marist where they escaped with a record just under .500 (2–3).
Canisius started the trip at The Mount last Friday, March 29. Ella Johel got the scoring started early, lifting her fourth triple of the year into the outfield for the Griffs’ first run of the day. Senior Emily Ilano broke the game open with a two run homer in the fourth inning, and after a two run error by The Mount, Natalie Quonce capped off the game with a pinch-hit double. Olivia Manchester stood tall on the mound, pitching a five–hit complete game and giving up only one earned run in the 6–2 win.
Canisius must have smelled blood in the water in Emmitsburg. The Griffs exploded for six runs in the second inning and did not look back from there. Second baseman Bailey Alatorre smashed her team–leading sixth home run in the third, and a hit parade by Johel, Tabitha von Kolen, and Rosie Gomez ended the day early as the Griffs took care of business in five innings for the 10–0 win. Senior Toria Kover pitched a gem on the mound, going for eight strikeouts and five hits in a shutout performance to
earn her first win of the season.
The team fell in a close final game on Saturday, March 30. The Mount jumped on freshman pitcher Mikaila Obenrader, putting up three runs in the first inning. An RBI double by Alatorre in the fourth and a sacrifice hit by shortstop Vivi Vargas got the Griffs in striking distance, but an RBI single by Mount St. Mary’s in the fifth was too much to overcome. Alatorre hit for another RBI double in the sixth, but the Griffs came up just short of the sweep, falling 4–3.
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It was then onto the fox den in Poughkeepsie. Coming into the series against Marist, the Red Foxes were on a 15–game win streak, with three of the team’s hitters,1B Haley Ahr, SS Miah McDonald, and CF Peyton Pusey in the top–five in the conference in batting average, on–base percentage and slugging. Marist kept the game within a run until the 5th, but the Foxes pelted seven additional runs to end the game in a 8–0. Manchester was handed her first loss of the season, her record now sitting at an
impressive 8–1 with a 3.79 ERA through nine starts and 16 appearances.
Marist poured on another 11 runs against the Griffs in Game 2, but an RBI single from Gomez in the first kept the stop in Poughkeepsie from being a shutout. A grand-slam off the bat of Marist utility hitter Maddie Gore led to an early bus ride for Canisius, the game ending in a six inning run-ahead with a final score 11–1. The Griffs sit 12–25 overall and tied for seventh in the conference. Not to be overlooked is the team’s hitting numbers. Canisius is third in the MAAC in batting average at .311 across all batters. Johel sits third in the MAAC in individual average, with teammates Ilano sitting at fourth in conference doubles and Alatorre at fifth for home runs.
The Griffs now must reset quickly before they take on another cluster of conference opponents, but at least they will be at home for the near future. They will start off a three–game series against Rider with games on Friday and Saturday. The Quinnipiac Bobcats then make their stop for a two–game set on April 8, the first game of the set will be the season’s Athletes For Athletes game. The Griffs will then see Iona and St. Peter’s before making the rounds in Western New York with stops to local rivals Niagara and UB.
Contact Ian Caskie Caskiei@canisius.edu
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Each week, every sports staff member makes their picks for a select number of games for that upcoming week.
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Rosie Gomez up to bat
