The Griffin: volume 01, issue 01 - Sept. 29, 1933

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CANISIUS   COLLEGE   BI-WEEKLY    NEWS
Vol. I, No. 1
BUFFALO, N. Y., SEPTEMBER 29, 1933
10c per Cop>
"THE GRIFFIN" SUCCEEDS TO "THE CANISIAN'
NEW NEWSFEATURE MAKES INITIAL BOW
Best Traditions of the Original Canisian to Be Combined with Progressive Policy of the New Griffin in a College Paper Which Will Be the Prid; of Every Son of Alma Mater
SIGNIFICANT SYMBOL
With the current issue, Canlsius College announces that its fortnightly news publication will be entitled, The GaiFriN'. Likewise, the ath¬ letic teams which represent the Col¬ lege will be termed "Griffins," signi¬ fying, as will be pointed out, indom¬ itable courage and distinct superiority.
The griffin, in the natural history of the ancients was the name of a rapacious creature, with four legs, wings and "> beak, the fore part rep¬ resentative '' an!'-?"Jf and the Iv'nd part of a lion. The 'size of this ani¬ mal is put by some historians as eight times "..s large as the average lion. Thus, according to the old legends, the griffin was the lord of all animals, embodying the eagle as the king of the birds and the lion as king of the beasts. The griffin was supposed to be a creature con.secrated to the sun and in ancient writings the chariot of the sun is represented as being drawn by griffins.
The following is clipped from an old account of one of the voyages of Columbus:
"Early voyagers to Limon Bay found the site of Colon a marshy island, with the natives living in trees. Let us take the testimony of Columbus, who having run into bad weather, found shelter in what un¬ doubtedly was Limon Bay. He wrote in his journal:
'It was like a great bay, where we rested three days, and going ashore, saw the inhabitants dwell upon the tops of trees, like birds, laying sticks across from bough to bough, and building huts upon them rather than houses ... for fear of the griffins that are in that country.'
The griffin, one .should know, was an horrific animal of the ancient Greeks, with the beak and wings of an eagle, and the body and legs of a lion. Columbus does not say that he ever saw one."
Treasure Guardian
The peculiar province of the grif¬ fin lay in the guarding of treasures, gold and precious stones from the av¬ aricious hands of travelers who sought them in Asiatic Scythia, the accepted dwelling place of the grif¬ fins. The latter fell upon such "pi¬ rates" and punished them for their selfishness and greed.
Very Rev. Rudolph J. Eichhorn, S.J., President of Canisius College, (Continued on page three)
The President Greets
The Griffin Graciously
Two hundred and fifty-five years after LaSalle first steered his ship into the waters of Lake Erie, his younger brothers in that fraternity, now four gen¬ erations old, of Jesuit-taught Collegians launch another Griffin from Erie's shores. I know the crew of this later craft. Eager, stout - hearted youths they are, with a taste for adventure, and not untried in sailing journalistic seas. Even better do I know the cap¬ tain, wi.se, far-sighted, fired with an enthusiasm which chal¬ lenges that of his youthful band. Knowing captain and crew, I preaict that Tiiii Cjkiffi.n wiil go far. As it flings its white sails to the breeze, all the friends of Canisius line the shore and wish it—God speed! RiDOi.i'H J. Eichhorn, S.J.
SOPHOMORES COME OUT WITH FRESHMAN RULES
Once again the Freshmen are tra¬ versing the Campus in the traditional regalia. And do they look funny? The Sophomores are having a gay and merry time subjecting our dear little boys to the "humiliating" regu¬ lations set down by the Senior Rules Committee. At the rear door of the College, many Sophs can be seen in¬ specting those in the typical Fresh¬ man head adornment, to see that they are wearing black socks, and above all—garters. We expect that many of those headstrong and superior Frosh who may insist on violation of the rules, will have many regrets when they come to sit upon the hard benches of the Football Stadium. The V igilance Committee will be in oper¬ ation shortly and \^'oe betide any Fro.sh who feels that his presence is such an overwhelming asset to Can¬ isius that he is exem|)t from these regulations. ^Ve warn them that the impression of their Freshmen days will be long lasting.
If, as, and when the Freshmen sur¬ vive the inquisition and ordeal, they will be given the signal honor of at¬ tending the Frosh Welcoming Dance, given by the Seniors, which will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 1933. The Upperclassmen, who af¬ ter all are filled with, the spirit of altruism and humanitarianism will condescend to allow the freshmen to dispense with the rules for this au¬ spicious occasion. We hope that all our dear little boys will be there en masse for the official welcoming.
WILLIAM  P.   (Hiker)   JOY
whose brilliant  record  promises on  his
part a  long  string 61" victoi ies for /he
Griffins.      Story   on   page   3.
MASS OF THE HOLY GHOST CELEBRATED
Students Ask Blessing of Al¬ mighty God on the Work of the Year in Annual Religious Exercises
PRESIDENT'S SERMON
"In this era of codes, let me pro¬ pose a code for the Canisius man and suggest a square deal not only for yourselves, but for your nation, your religion, and your alma mater. In your college world let this be the meaning of NRA." In these words the Rev. Rudolph J. Eichhorn, S.J., I'resident of the college, set down the Canisius College Code in his address to the student body last Friday, pre¬ ceding the Mass of the Holy Ghost which formally opened the scholastic year.
Father Rector's opening words were ones of welcome for "everyone from the youngest freshman to the oldest and gravest senior." In con¬ tinuing he laid emphasis upon the importance of a bachelor's degree. "I've met so many of our alumni," he said, "in the medical and legal professions, and their one regret is that they didn't fini.sh their college education and acquire the prestige that a college degree gives. I've spoken with the deans of medical and law schools and they've asked me to persuade our students to get their de¬ gree before taking up professional studies."
Proceeding to the Canisius College Code, Father Eichhorn took it up in detail. First, as it applied to our nation. Pointing out that some of them were to be the future lead'-rs of (Continued on  page six)
GRIFFINS' OPENER MAKES "JOY" REIGN
Formula for First Class
Cheering Section
When the Cheerleader an¬ nounces a cheer, keep on talk¬ ing to your neighbor, .so you can better hear what cheer is up.
Have a siren handy to drown out everything important and make things generally more pleasant.
If a song is announced, don't have the Band play the tune; don't sing out loud—hum. Keep quiet and let the I^eader do a solo. It looks nice to see his face get red.
Don't shout together — use the stagger system, which jum¬ bles the words .so cutely nobody can  ui'derstand.
Make up your mind the cliecring .section is a morgue: act dead.
If you find it hard to keep asleep, use chloroform.
Don't pay anv attention to US!
FACULTY CHANGES
ARE ANNOUNCED
A number of changes have been made in the faculty of the College for this year, in which two former professors return to take the place of those departing for further study, or to  other colleges.
Father Edward B. Hunn, S.J., re¬ turns to Canisius from his Tertian- ship year at Poughkeepsie, succeeding Father Thomas Chetwood, S.J., who goes to St. Peter's College in New Jersey.
Father David Cronin, S.J., of Georgetown University takes the place of Father Glen E. Walsh, S.J., who goes to Poughkeepsie for his Tertianship.
Father Robert E. Holland, S.J., comes from St. Jose|)h's College, Philadelphia, and will have charge of The Griffin.
Father Francis A. O'Malley, S.J., comes from his Tertianship year to take the post of Prefect of Discipline and director of athletics.
Mr. Edward Higgins, S.J., from Wood.stock College, has the Sopho¬ more Latin, English and intermedi¬ ate Greek classes.
Mr. Francis Flood, S.J., takes the place of Mr. Kecgan, S.J., who went to Woodstock to complete his studies for the priesthood.
The Student Body bids a hearty welcome to all the members of the Faculty and looks forward to a plea- .sant and profitable year under their kindly guidance.
Albion, Badly Bitten by Griffin' Jaws, Hungry for a Long Serie of Similar Meals in Shape o Victoi-y, Is Only the First Vic tim. Mythical Animal Nex Prepares to Feast on Baltimor. University
GRIFFINS:   39 — ALBION:   C
Writing in the Buffalo Evcnin News last Monday, Cy Kritzer ask a pointed question: "Which is th Varsity Eleven of Canisius College?' If that question is vexing the footba! fans of Western New York, here another: "How many Colleges ca present a similar situation: twenty two first-stringers?" At any rati the Griffins seem to be far from o the wane, for the 3500 who witne.sse Saturday's encounter M-ith Albio College went away with .smiles < satisfaction. The center spreaii '- Chesterfield in the attractive prograi had for all a special significance, ir asmuch as the gridders thereon di picted were not the only ones wh spelled "Satisfy"—the Canisius Gri; fins did it. too. and in a way whic reflects not only their own effort but the efficiency and finish of tl, training they have received thusf:^ at the hands of Joy, Fi.sher & C< "Joy" certainly reigned.
Not Enough "Satisfy"
Though there is promi.se, an much, in the material at Canisii, College, Coach Joy points out soni spots which need improvement: deal more speed in getting under th excellent passing; letting down :i times; better strategy in tigl pinches; a failure to make even long( gains through a line which offere wonderful opportunities. But sureh all these things will come. For a' opening game thus earlv in the se: son, the Griffins did themsehi proudly by scoring eight more point in that one game than were tallies during the whole season of 1932.
How the Game Went
The anxiety of the large crowd < spectators was kept at a high pitc throughout the first period, in whic the "second team held Albion to standstill. Anxiety gave place to e> pectancy in the second period whe: the "first" team went in. A ba^ fumble by .Albion now gave the Gri: fins a break and this was soon turne into a touchdown when Rustic' heaved a pretty pass to Gavin. Faii ure to make the extra point left th score 6 to 0 for Canisius. In th third period only five plays were use to net two more touchdowns by tb "second" team. The Griffin was hi' ing Albion hard, but no squeal cam from the Michigan team, who ker (Continued on page four)