Letter to the Editor: A poem by Dr. Steven Seegel ’99
My Dear President We don’t correspond: I think that’s a shame. And now you’ve kept…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Where should Canisius be great?
Dear Editor As a Canisius alum, I am very disappointed to hear about the current…
Opinion: Mission 100 days: Day 22: I couldn’t be more grateful
Today should have been different. Every day of my last 100 days, probably should have…
Sesquicentennial: Historically Opinionated: The Griffin’s Opinion Section
“The Griffin’s Opinion section did not always look like it does today, or even exist…While there were certainly opinion pieces in The Griffin dating back to 1933, there was no formal “Opinion” section.”
Opinion: Mission Hundred Days: Day 29
“Looking back and thinking about the shy freshman I once was, I’m in awe of how far I’ve come. I’ve changed for the better in so many ways. I’ve gained confidence as a writer, artist, and person. I pierced my nose, came out as gay, and have never been happier.”
Opinion: Mission Hundred Days: Day 36
“Returning [to Canisius] made me grateful for the smallest people and places that I never would have noticed or appreciated previously. There were bumps in the road on my journey back to school, but every lesson was truly a gift.”
Opinion: Mission Hundred Days: Day 36
“I have emotionally matured and learned so much about myself since my mom took my freshman first day photo in front of the Peter Canisius statue. I even changed my future profession!”
Opinion: Nostalgic tunes during Quarantine
“Although this playlist is pretty eclectic, it is a mix of music that both reminds me of good times in the past and helps me remain hopeful that those days will return again.”
Editorial: 2020: A Year in Review from America’s Perspective
“From the very beginning of the new year, things have been, well, odd. It hasn’t necessarily been “a bad year” or “a good year”, but an odd year. If you feel like you’ve been stuck in the Twilight Zone, you’re certainly not alone.”
Opinion: Being Irish on St Patrick’s Day
“…being Irish isn’t just a property of your being or your ancestry—it’s a huge chunk of your personality! I see it all the time now that I live here: The Irish restaurants, neighborhoods, and flags are hard to miss.”
