To take this tragedy and throw blame at Gannon without any real understanding is just wrong. I am praying so hard for the people involved in this tragic loss this weekend. Karla Wludyga, director of public relations and communications and special assistant to the president, confirmed Monday that Wahl had been taken off life support. It is detrimental. These values carry into every aspect of life at Gannon: in athletics and academics, in our global travels, and in the communities we serve. Ali Smith Mar 15, 2021 at 8:19 am, I am amazed by you every week Anna, but especially this week. Your email address will not be published. Receive your degree in targeted, high-demand fields from wherever you are. Students have received notifications time and time again about the regulations the school is enforcing and the punishments along with it. The police were alerted shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday that the attack happened . We have wonderful faculty and staff and have asked them to be as flexible and understanding as possible with student requests this week. I truly feel that this is taking place not only at your university but at a multitude of others including my university (Ohio northern university). I truly think your message has a strong foundation and you should continue to fight for these values, however please be more mindful. Gannons distance programs provide flexible and current educational opportunities to expand your career options. A FORMER college soccer player and his dad's business partner were found dead in a hotel room as police launched an investigation into the mysterious deaths. He said in the aftermath the first concern is to grieve, but he said its important to discuss safety. Erie, PA 16541, 105 Commercial Center Drive In my mind it begs the question, is this all worth it? The anguish was obvious as we gathered last night and joined in prayer, and it is palpable in the many messages being shared and our interactions across campus today. Lives are at stake. This article is very eye opening and needs to be seen. Peter carozza Mar 14, 2021 at 11:30 pm. As I pondered this question today, my answer is no, it is not worth it. I stand with you. Grieving continues for Jason Wahl, the 21-year-old Gannon student who died after incurring head injuries when he fell off the second-floor balcony of the Alpha Phi Delta fraternity house. They can say all they want, but what they need to do is take action. We are given 3 mental health days (as the university calls it) but 2 out of the 3 days, we are given school days off (Honors Day and Good Friday). Gannon University is currently at its largest enrollment in history with over 4,700 undergraduate and graduate students. Half a day, really!? I have suffered with anxiety and depression since 7th grade, so I take this personally.A life was taken out of pure desperation. Weve met with the Student Government Association about peer-to-peer services that can be offered in the days and weeks ahead. Th. However, the university does need to step in and address these serious issues. Officials said grief counselors will be on campus for students who may need them. More Local NewsMore Reports From Trina OrlandoErie College Student Dies After Being Found In AlleyJoin The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook PageStay Up To Date, Follow KDKA On Twitter, (TM and Copyright 2014 CBS Radio Inc. and its relevant subsidiaries. Like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/TheSunUSand follow us from our main Twitter account at@TheSunUS, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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These students need to have their family and friends near them now more than ever I hope things start changing soon or Im afraid worse things may happen Anonymous Mar 15, 2021 at 12:19 pm. Excellently written. We cannot keep going on as we have been. To the authors credit, she has spoken on this topic numerous times prior to this event. To my understanding, your only solution to this issue would be more days off? As a small university as well, I fully agree with this. She was also active in Greek life as a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. A response of 1.5 days off nearly 3 weeks out. You are loved. President Trump tried to tell people that the cure cant be worse than the disease, (right as he usually is), and he knew this kind of thing was bound to happen. I dont believe the majority of the Gannon student body is entitled.. Paying for Gannon University. Survey responses will also assist in providing further direction to the steering committee and to university leadership for setting goals and allocating resources for Gannons JEDI and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office initiatives. We are a community made of individuals. Mental and emotional well-being is plummeting. They need to put the money towards an amazing counseling department. Mental Health days are so important for both the students and faculty, I just wished any college/university administration would realize that. https://gannonknight.com/4421/news/university-mourns-students-death/#comment-1322. A delightful young man and leader of Gannon soccer from the day he entered the locker room. We are NOT meant to live this way. Bitsy was born August 14, 1924, in Shreveport, LA, daughter of Thelma (Arthur) Trigg and Jack A. Trigg. While half of our faces are covered with masks, I can see eyes that are defeated. My grades began to slip, I stopped attending classes, I was hurting. Please hold on to Jesus and he will bring you through this loss. Anonymous Mar 17, 2021 at 3:03 pm. With that comes COVID numbers, but with that also comes mental health. Rather than leave us hanging out to dry like other schools, they have found a way to let us back on campus where we can at least try to feel normal. Details from Bahamas police. Think wisely. That is completely uncalled for and it makes a terrible situation worse for everyone by making those claims. Thank you for speaking up. Unfortunately with colleges being liberal cesspools, and the majority of college students voting for liberal cesspool politicians the lockdowns and ramifications are driven by the very politicians that liberal colleges promote. And I hear you. Lexi Barton Mar 14, 2021 at 8:55 pm. And no, posts on Instagram, emails or messages via the LiveSafe app are not enough. Our faith will help us heal together as a community.. In this way, this idea that is rampantly subsuming Gannon students to vehemently critique our institution takes away from commemorating our fallen brother. Since the beginning of the spring semester, students have outwardly been voicing anxiety, exhaustion, and signs of depression to faculty and staff and the only response that I keep hearing is Yeah, but we need to attend X amount of days to keep our accreditation. council tax wolverhampton; gate: weigh anchor light novel read; road trip from albuquerque to white sands; worst neighborhoods in delaware county; david seguin and maangchi; nancy morgan obituary; kings creek country club membership cost 0 It makes me sick that instead of checking up on students mental health and well-being, some are more interested in checking up on social gatheri, How about instead of actively patrolling and seeking out ways to punish students who are just trying to live normal l. ives under impossible circumstances, we actively seek out ways to support students? Dr. Magno speaks on his research on Extrajudicial Killings and Epidemiology of Violence during the War on Drugs of President Rodrigo Duterte. Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook said Wahl was pronounced dead Saturday at UPMC Hamot. APD is selling purple bracelets for $3 Wednesday through Friday in Waldron Campus Center in honor of Wahl. I alone have written seven articles this academic year in relation, I have watched my peers have mental breakdowns over fines they simply do not have the money to pay. Erie College Student Dies After Being Found In Alley, Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook Page. If you want real change made, SPEAK UP. Its an unfortunate accident, Warner said. The university has listened to the numbers and not the screams. Bitsy was born August 14, 1924, in Shreveport, Louisiana, daughter of Thelma (Arthur) Trigg and Jack A. Trigg. For now, we must be focused on each other. They want this swept under the rug as soon as possible. "The impact is immense and we are busy dealing with the grief. Just like there are enough doctors at the doctors office here because every student should be able to seen when theyre sick, ALL four thousand students here AND staff should be able to seek ADEQUATE mental health services here. There is no simple path forward, but we are on the journey together. Nathan Bly Mar 15, 2021 at 12:40 pm. Gannon University holds membership in: American Association of Colleges of Nursing One Dupont Circle, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 463-6930, FAX (202) 785-8320, www.aacn.nche.edu American . The lack of preparation for the increase in mental health disorders is on the university. Anonymous Mar 16, 2021 at 7:06 pm. But in a year filled with the stresses of a pandemic and new routines, home beckons. Taking breaks away (although I realize why with a pandemic still in the works) is too much for students to handle. Gannon needs to do more than just say a couple words of respect. Sheldon will always be remembered for his smile, generosity and larger than life personality. But we need help. , Kathleen Mar 14, 2021 at 9:31 pm. As a fellow college student, I can understand your perspective and am aware of this mental health crisis. I suggest to you all to commemorate our beloved brother, and to not use him as a pawn to suggest that it is Gannons fault because there was no break. The Associated Press contributed to this report. I dont think writing about this topic is appropriate and to respect the dignity of others would have been best if you didnt post this. The Health & Counseling Center at Gannon has been and is still currently extremely underprepared to handle student mental health concerns, not that Im trying to throw anyone under the bus. Ruskin, FL 33573. What about peer support groups? He was unconscious when paramedics arrived to APD at 234-236 W. Third St., and went into cardiac arrest when he was placed in the ambulance to be taken to UPMC Hamot Medical Center. DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT let Gannon fool any of you. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A University of Pennsylvania doctor who found a treatment for his own deadly disease is now on a mission to help more people living with rare diseases. The problem goes way deeper than Gannon. Cross, who was 81 when he died Feb. 28, 2021, suffered from stage 4 chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Boston University researchers said Tuesday. Sister James Francis was born in Meadville, PA, on April 2, 1925, the daughter of the late James Francis and Luella (Duffy) Mulligan. Gannon is a community founded on honor, courage and achievement. That is what is lacking. If we as a university carry on as we have been, I will be disheartened and disgusted. There are many great faculty members that help make Gannon a better university, but until the institution as a whole makes major changes, I can no longer support what this university stands for. They have repeatedly explained why breaks were not allowed. Cross, the former NFL defensive back who became the first Black man to work full-time as a sports analyst on national television, is the latest football player diagnosed with the brain disease CTE. Its a hard time for a lot of people but there ultimately steps each individual needs to take for themselves. Get more details about the location of Gannon University. And theres scheduled exams and projects due the Monday after Easter! Lezlee Betts Mar 15, 2021 at 5:47 pm. Gannon University Majors 65 Majors With Completions 618 Undergraduate Degrees This piece should wake the sleeping, the heads buried in the sand, and the wide awake!! I had lost 2 family members months apart that year. Sending love and light to his family and friends, together we can overcome. Lives are at stake. We have no breaks and harsh restrictions. Its allowing students to feel that they can take a breath for one day. We cannot be expected to go on as normal when people are losing their will to live. Also, it seems like you are saying that this tragedy would not have happened if we had spring break or even one mental health day which sounds absurd. Roundtable: What is the most interesting thing youve seen in the sky. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Investigators in Erie are continuing to look into the death of a Gannon University student over the weekend. Ellen Madden Mar 15, 2021 at 1:26 pm. If you need help, we are providing grief counseling and other services. We are a community made of individuals. students eyes. My heart goes out to the student who tragically died too soon. Students have been screaming for help. Again, I really hope you read these comments and seriously consider what you are putting out into the world and how it will reflect upon you, Especially if you are considering a career in journalism, this article could very easily be portrayed as tone deaf, pretentious, and inconsiderate, even if this was not your original intent. "What an impact this girl had on everyone [and] now she is gone forever. Even despite the amount of financial aid I was given, I find it difficult on a moral level to pay any amount of money to live on a campus where mental health is either blatantly disregarded or pretended to be cared about under the guise of shallow words and messages. February 3, 2014 / 11:47 AM PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Investigators in Erie are continuing to look into the death of a Gannon University student over the weekend. But we need more resources. Loved every moment we had together. I was surprised at how fast Im watching the people around me burn out and simply not care about their classes anymore just because they do not have the energy to do so. This problem is much larger than Gannon. There needs to be more thought into how to help this population. Kevin Kwabina. Ericca Rodriguez Mar 14, 2021 at 8:50 pm. nothing is wrong, as if we are not quite literally breaking. Thelma Grace "Bitsy" Trigg Gannon, 98, of Hillsboro passed away peacefully Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home. I alone have written seven articles this academic year in relationto these issues. With the intensity of academics at our school, breaks are crucial. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. Bingham's father, Troy, confirmed the deaths in a Facebook post, calling it a "tragic accident.". We urge you to take advantage of that support and to engage fully in the activities being created to support your well-being. WE PAY FOR IT?! Shortly before 8 p.m. on Friday, Erie police said Wahl, a junior engineering major from Harmony, Pa., in Butler County, was jumping up and down near the railing when he lost his balance and fell 17 feet. Prayers for the student and their family. Because lets be honest, they dont care about their students. It feels that the regulations and changes faculty have made have been mainly concerned with keeping COVID numbers low. Or the student with no insurance at all? It describes it perfectly. Gannon community, I am here for you. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. "Successful in every task undertaken, excelled on and off the soccer field. 109 University Square ERIE, Pa. (KDKA/AP) - The coroner says a 21-year-old college student who died of hypothermia last month was also legally drunk. They need to come up with a better plan for anyone suffering. My heart and prayers are with you all. I felt every word you said! Sheldon van Deventer, a co-owner of Erie Sports Park league, and Declan Bingham - an ex-Gannon University soccer player and son of Deventer's business partner - were found dead Saturday morning in a Chicago hotel room. Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania, released a statement Wednesday regarding the death of their faculty member, Caroline DiPlacido, after the shark incident in the Bahamas, according to. I cant help but feel like Gannon is thinking about the numbers while we are all hanging on by a thread. And we need to be there for each other. I am all for advocating for mental health, but you can do so in a less entitled and accusatory manner. Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook has ruled the death of Abbrielle Brynda an accident due to hypothermia "in a setting of acute alcohol intoxication.". Using a fellow students death for you own personal agenda is disgusting. As I walk through campus, I can see it. Young adult suicide rates are increasing dramatically. He wanted to win. Beyer 304 and a room in the Recreation and Wellness Center have been set aside. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. ", The Gannon University men's soccer team described Bingham's as a "delightful young man," calling him the "leader of Gannon soccer.". When you saw him play on the court, he was very intense. Larger schools such as the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State have designated mental health days, where no classes takeplace and students are given the chance to relax and recuperate. Student reacts to mental health amidst loss of a Gannon student. According to police, Jason Wahl, of Harmony, fell from a second-story balcony at the Alpha Phi Delta fraternity house on Friday night. Well miss you brother .". I have seen them show a tremendous amount of care and concern. Im a junior at McDowell and Im extremely upset by how students mental health isnt being treated as a priority at most schools. Enjoy a vibrant urban entertainment scene and Lake Erie beaches all within a two-hour drive of Cleveland, Buffalo and Pittsburgh. Wow, this is really concerning and awful. Gannon said the university will hold a prayer service on campus at 3 p.m. Wednesday. I will not stand by silently on this matter any longer. The purpose of the survey is to collect information from students and employees about their experiences and perceptions of inclusion and belonging at our university. I implore all of you Please share this with your piers and families so we can spread the word that we need help! Erie College Student Dies After Being Found In Alley, Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook Page. It's been a long 72 hours on Gannon University's campus after a student took his own life Saturday night. Any students that read this if you are willing talk to someone in your administration or share this article with them. Please take advantage of the grief counseling that is available if you need someone to talk to, and do your very best to focus on your studies as the semester ends. Our education matters. History teacher Ed Oliver said Wahl was a great athlete. Anonymous Mar 14, 2021 at 9:18 pm. Christianity and feminism: can they coexist? In reality, the workplace will say a lot of good things, offer services, then go about business. Thank you for writing this article, although you have communicated this numerous times now. A forum with SGA was already in the works for next week. More details to follow. While half of our faces are covered with masks, I can see eyes that are defeated. Not just today, everyday! I stand with you. Erie, PA 16541, 105 Commercial Center Drive Students at Gannon University are still mourning the death of their classmate who took his own life over the weekend. Young adult suicide rates are increasing dramatically. He was listed in critical condition in the intensive care unit until early Saturday morning. 109 University Square Reach out. Along with that, Gannon is starting to make steps to help students. Sometimes, it feels that the university would care more if I threw a party than if I relayed that my mental health was suffering. Gannon, will you listen now? All media inquiries can be made by contacting Haley Figurski, Media Relations and Marketing Manager, at 814-823-1886. And I hear you. She was rushed to a local hospital, where she died hours later of hypothermia. The past 24 hours have been hard on the entire Gannon community, and especially on our students family and friends. Gannon University will be closed and there will be no classes on Good Friday, April 2, or on Monday, April 5. Brynda was a 2011 graduate of Seneca Valley High School. The two individuals were members of the soccer team . Lori LeVan Mar 14, 2021 at 8:48 pm, This article is well written and I hope it opens the eyes of the administration of the University my daughter is a 5th year OT student and I know hanging out with her friends got her through a lot of stressful moments throughout her time at Gannon I know this pandemic caused a lot of problems but enough is enough students are being stripped from all their freedoms They cant even have a normal graduation The official 2022-23 Women's Basketball schedule for the Gannon University Golden Knights However, Gannon needs to wake up. Leah Mar 16, 2021 at 11:32 pm, This was well said! I am hopeful that name calling such as labeling someone weak or crazy for needing help will stop. In fact, it should have been reevaluated before this. I have watched the Counseling Center staff membersgive every ounce of effort they have to meet the needs of their students. 36,771 were here. Its nice to not have anything due that day but that only means more is due the next day colleges have robbed students especially freshman of what it is really like being a student and a fair opportunity to learn compared to students in the past with the same standards. As one of 2 women of color in my program I started doubting the validity of my presence in academia at all. Gannon student from Butler County dies after falling off balcony, Gannon student from Butler County dies after falling off balcony, news, Teen kidnapped in Cranberry during armed home invasion; Police believe family was targeted, Woman, man dead after apparent murder-suicide in Penn Hills, Man killed in house fire in South Park Township, Local mother speaks out after daughters hair allegedly set on fire at Westinghouse Academy, Target 11 Exclusive: Man accused of impregnating foster child in McKeesport dies. Mental health is JUST AS if not MORE important than physical health. I tried reaching out to my advisor letting him know perhaps I should lighten my load, he reassured me that I was fine and that I could handle it. I failed 2 classes that year for the first time in my life. Anna Malesiewski, Assistant EditorMarch 14, 2021. Family and loved ones should be of primary concern. Many times in this article you mentioned yourself, and even how you do not have to pay for college, when the article should have been focused on mourning the loss of a beloved life. A 19-year-old Gannon University student died of asphyxiation due to drowning when the kayak he was in overturned in a Crawford County pond on Saturday, Crawford County Coroner Scott Schell said . I see the toll harsh requirements and no breaks has taken on the mental health of the students at Gannon. While I appreciate and agree with the importance of mental health and social connection, you are making a huge assumption here. Maybe acknowledge this is hard of everyone and see that they are human being too. Its intercollegiate athletics include 18 athletic programs for men and women competing at the NCAA Division II level. Close Menu Unite and find your voice !! I have watched my peers try and reach out for help, but their needs are not met. I understand the concern is focused on safety in terms of the pandemic but when lives are lost because of regulations, I think its time to reevaluate. You are not alone. I have watched my peers try and rea, ch out for help, but their needs are not met. The 2023 tuition & fees of Gannon University (Gannon) is $36,706 for prospective students and the 2023 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,410. Some have asked why we have remained in session and the answer is simple: We believe we need to be here and continuing with our routines with the support of the faculty and staff surrounding you. I suggest to you all who believe that protests are the best way to respond to this tragedy to take a long cold look into the mirror and ask yourself who you are, why you are doing the things you do, and what ideas are convoluting your senses. 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Cook ruled blunt force trauma as the cause of death. I was the nurse whom recieve Jason on the unit. History [ edit] What a joke. A four-year Catholic university founded in 1925. If you have a group interested in particular support, please do not hesitate to ask. Lt. Kirk Werner, the public relations officer for the Erie police, said the police investigation was closed after no criminal action or suspicious circumstances were found. This is about way more than a day off, and Im sorry but again social media statements wont cut it Gannon, I truly hope they start doing more for the student body. Its not allowing students to travel home or through parties. Human beings are social creatures. While I understand the frustrations with deteriorating mental health during this pandemic, I think that writing this article the day of the students death is not right. He said if there are no extenuating circumstances, cases like these are often closed quickly. I encourage students to lean on each other, the faculty and staff at this time, he said. It sends their students the message that everything is still okay. Wahl was pronounced brain dead at 3:21 p.m. on Saturday by Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook. No way. When almost every aspect of normal lifeis taken from us, we need support, not criticism or punishment. What happens to the student whose insurance does not cover off campus options? Gannon cares? Ya okay. I am a sophomore at Gannon and I had to take this current semester off in order to focus on my health and well being. On Sunday the regularly scheduled 9 p.m. Mass at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel was held for Wahl. We will provide more details once they have been decided. 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