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Beyond the Dome: Hope Begins to Emerge as Pills for COVID-19 are in Development

Julian Reynoso

Dec 10, 2021

Beyond the Dome: Hope Begins to Emerge as Pills for COVID-19 are in Development

We have all experienced some form of trouble from the COVID-19 pandemic. The vaccines that have come up to help protect us against COVID...

Canisius’s Dr. Rosanne Hartman Wins Emerald Literati Award for Outstanding Paper

Jon Dusza, News Editor

Dec 10, 2021

Canisius’s Dr. Rosanne Hartman Wins Emerald Literati Award for Outstanding Paper

One of the defining issues of the world today is the inequality of the treatment of women. While this is seen in every walk of life,...

This week in Senate: Senator accuses e-board of unprofessionalism during executive session

The Griffin

Dec 10, 2021

This week in Senate: Senator accuses e-board of unprofessionalism during executive session

In the final meeting of the Undergraduate Student Association (USA) for the semester on Tuesday evening, controversy ensued. The Senate...

Former professor files lawsuit against Canisius College on the basis of gender-discrimination

Natalie Faas

Dec 10, 2021

Former professor files lawsuit against Canisius College on the basis of gender-discrimination

A former Canisius College professor has filed a lawsuit in the State Supreme Court in Erie County alleging gender-based discrimination...

Dec 10, 2021

Students Kick Off Anti-Austerity Campaign with Pamphlets, Signs

As the Canisius College Board of Trustees convened for their quarterly committee meetings and luncheon, and at the very same time that...

Beyond the Dome: Starbucks Workers in Buffalo Vote to Unionize

The Griffin

Dec 9, 2021

Beyond the Dome: Starbucks Workers in Buffalo Vote to Unionize

The Starbucks on Elmwood in Buffalo voted to unionize today, making history as the first of over 9,000 locations in the United States to...

Lauren Schifley, Art Director

Dec 3, 2021

This Week in Senate

The biggest news from the Senate meeting on Nov. 30 is that the presidential search committee will soon be going through anti-bias...

Dec 3, 2021

An Update on Study Abroad With Director Brian Smith

Inherently tied to national borders, study abroad programs are acutely affected by the pandemic. In a typical year, about two dozen...

Student-run diaper drive aims to support parents in need

Jon Dusza, News Editor

Dec 3, 2021

Student-run diaper drive aims to support parents in need

It is no secret that parenthood is difficult. From worrying about their kid’s grades or with whom their kid associates, the average...

Omicron variant spreads to the United States

The Griffin

Dec 3, 2021

Omicron variant spreads to the United States

A new variant of the coronavirus, known as Omicron, has been identified in South Africa and is causing concern among nations around the...

American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim dies at 91

Lauren Schifley, Art Director

Dec 3, 2021

American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim dies at 91

American musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim died at age 91 on November 26. He is often praised for reinventing American musicals into...

Iggy’s is returning with a fresh new look

Natalie Faas

Dec 2, 2021

Iggy’s is returning with a fresh new look

The wait is over! Iggy’s, the popular late-night dining spot, will be returning to campus for the spring semester. The restaurant will...

Jon Dusza, News Editor

Nov 19, 2021

Biden signs bipartisan infrastructure bill

Earlier this week, President Biden signed into law a $1 trillion infrastructure package. The bill was significant as, along with its...

Beyond the Dome: Following closing arguments, courtroom and country await Rittenhouse trial verdict

Sam Chapman, News Contributor

Nov 19, 2021

Beyond the Dome: Following closing arguments, courtroom and country await Rittenhouse trial verdict

Kenosha, Wisc. shooter Kyle Rittenhouse — who killed two and injured another at protests after the police shooting of Jacob Blake — faces...

Natalie Faas

Nov 19, 2021

Chartwells holds second event to combat food insecurity on campus

Thursday evening, Chartwells hosted “Thank-Ful,” the second event in Chartwells Higher Education’s nationwide “Joy-Ful” campaign....

How freshmen feel about the end of their first semester

Julian Reynoso

Nov 19, 2021

How freshmen feel about the end of their first semester

Freshmen are wrapping up their first semester in college, and are getting acclimated to the college atmosphere as well as classes and...

Beyond the Dome: COVID-19 booster shot likely to be approved for all vaccinated adults this week

Sam Chapman, News Contributor

Nov 19, 2021

Beyond the Dome: COVID-19 booster shot likely to be approved for all vaccinated adults this week

It is expected that the highly anticipated Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot will soon be approved for all vaccinated adults (18+). According...

The Griffin

Nov 19, 2021

This week in Senate: two policies of note announced

Tuesday’s Undergraduate Student Association (USA) Senate meeting was active. Eight clubs had appeal requests passed unanimously by the...

This Week in Senate: Tim Balkin talks reopening of Iggy’s

Lauren Schifley, Art Director

Nov 12, 2021

This Week in Senate: Tim Balkin talks reopening of Iggy’s

The meeting began with a moment of remembrance for Sustainability Committee Associate Chair Justin R. Miller, who passed away on...

Public Safety department donating to local church

The Griffin

Nov 12, 2021

Public Safety department donating to local church

Around the holidays, the Public Safety department has been giving back in a big way. Over the past few weeks, the officers of the...

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