2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Maybe say thank you to these people instead of accusing them of pretending to care. Think about what you love to do, where you imagine yourself working, or what you want to accomplish in the future. 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. Please enter valid email address to continue. Why cant a smaller school like Gannon implement the same thing, at the very least? While half of our faces are covered with masks, I can see eyes that are defeated. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. In a global pandemic, I would be surprised if someone would say their mental health has not declined. Anonymous Mar 16, 2021 at 2:38 pm. Karla Wludyga, director of public relations and communications and special assistant to the president, confirmed Monday that Wahl had been taken off life support. A Message from Gannon University President Keith Taylor, We have recently added staff for counseling and are adding more to serve our community immediately. Sadly, the current conditions placed on the students, staff and faculty are imposed on us all and have been for too long, with students feeling the worst of it. Believe in the Possibilities. 36,771 were here. 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 A forum with SGA was already in the works for next week. Thank you for speaking up. As I pondered this question today, my answer is n. o, it is not worth it. In fact, it should have been reevaluated before this. 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Close Menu , Kathleen Mar 14, 2021 at 9:31 pm. Your email address will not be published. Gannon community, I am here for you. What about encouraging and practicing a balanced lifestyle? 4/14/12 Live Life With No Regrets written on them. Family and loved ones should be of primary concern. Students at Gannon University are still mourning the death of their classmate who took his own life over the weekend. I stand with you. Mental and emotional well-being is plummeting. The problem goes way deeper than Gannon. Your email address will not be published. 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 While I agree with a portion of this article, I also believe that it is the responsibility of the student body to treat one another with respect. College and life are hard enough, but this academic year they have been made even harder. Was called weak and crazy for trying to get the help he needed. Anonymous Mar 15, 2021 at 12:19 pm. It attacks Gannon as an institution, the institution that sponsors the paper that you are writing for, and does not uphold the Catholic social and moral standard of dignity. We believe in the possibilities that will come when you join our campaign the ones that inspire generations of students, faculty and alumni to pursue bold opportunities that transform them and those in their communities across the world. I have watched my peers try and rea, ch out for help, but their needs are not met. Amazingly written. GANNON, Thelma Grace "Bitsy" Trigg Thelma Grace "Bitsy" Trigg Gannon, 98, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home. Mental Health days are so important for both the students and faculty, I just wished any college/university administration would realize that. We cannot keep going on as we have been. This pandemic has impacted us not only in school but in our lives outside school. All comments will be reviewed for language before published on the website. Well miss you brother ," the program added. Support spaces safe areas where you can reflect with others and where drop-in counseling sessions will be available have been created and are open. In 1941, it was taken over by Archbishop John Mark Gannon and renamed as Gannon . Thank you so much for speaking on our behalf. I dont believe the majority of the Gannon student body is entitled.. What type of campus do we truly live on for someone so young to seek death as a form of peace? 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. In. Beyer 304 and a room in the Recreation and Wellness Center have been set aside. I am infuriated. Loved every moment we had together. We have been listening and searching for the best path forward. I dont want to write another article calling for this same exact thing. Investigators said they believe Wahl was jumping on the balcony, lost his balance and toppled over a railing. Ruskin, FL 33573. History teacher Ed Oliver said Wahl was a great athlete. 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 The one day, students and including myself were studying for an exam for the following day. Any students that read this if you are willing talk to someone in your administration or share this article with them. Isolation breeds depression. 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. THIS IS INCLUDED IN OUR TUITION. In my mind it begs the question, is this all worth it? However, Gannon needs to wake up. We hear you. Bitsy was born August 14, 1924, in Shreveport, Louisiana, daughter of Thelma (Arthur) Trigg and Jack A. Trigg. As a recent Gannon alumna this piece speaks to me on many levels. Multiple articles have been written for The Gannon Knight about the ra. Sending love and light to his family and friends, together we can overcome. In reality, the workplace will say a lot of good things, offer services, then go about business. Cross, who was 81 when he died Feb. 28, 2021, suffered from stage 4 chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Boston University researchers said Tuesday. A four-year Catholic university founded in 1925. As one of 2 women of color in my program I started doubting the validity of my presence in academia at all. However, it is not just a student who someone anonymously called entitled in a comment on here that feels mental health has been put on the back burner. Students have received notifications time and time again about the regulations the school is enforcing and the punishments along with it. College and life are hard enough, but this academic year they have been made even harder. Anna Malesiewski, Assistant EditorMarch 14, 2021. If you need help, we are providing grief counseling and other services. Intrigued, he went back in to see whose car it was and found Murray doing an evening rehab session. 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. As a fellow college student, I can understand your perspective and am aware of this mental health crisis. Eric Pope, associate director of Student Organizations and Leadership Development, said neither the university nor the Inter-Fraternity Council will take any action against the fraternity as Wahl and the others who were there that night were all 21 or older and the gathering wasnt deemed an official fraternity function. students eyes. is, this is NOT normal. Ann Freehling Mar 15, 2021 at 12:47 pm. 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. And we need to be there for each other. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Investigators in Erie are continuing to look into the death of a Gannon University student over the weekend. No autopsy will be performed and the death was ruled accidental. Christianity and feminism: can they coexist? You cant look at peoples eyes and make the claim that Gannon somehow is causing misery and pain. -Ali Smith, Arts and Leisure Editor, Anonymous Mar 15, 2021 at 2:02 am. Women's Basketball - PSAC Tournament Quarterfinals, 109 University Square We have had several students die. A delightful young man and leader of Gannon soccer from the day he entered the locker room. The mental health resources we dohave on campus are amazing. Gannon has also had ONE YEAR to adjust the extra mental health services needed due to COVID, because surprise surprise, suicide rates have risen and keep rising, and they didnt do a single thing. c) If the eligible colleague dies or becomes totally disabled prior to reaching the minimum Caonabo Camilo Mar 14, 2021 at 9:38 pm. The University offers multiple basic, undergraduate, Postgraduate and Professional courses in Engineering, Medical and Social Sciences. I hope you think about the potential damage and pain you may be causing for those unknown/unseen faculty and staff members you are lumping into this careless mass you seem to despise so much. Student reacts to mental health amidst loss of a Gannon student. Especially when mental health is still a taboo topic in some families or sometimes friends just dont understand. We have wonderful faculty and staff and have asked them tobe as flexible and understanding as possible with student requests this week. Roundtable: What is the most interesting thing youve seen in the sky. Kevin Kwabina. Leah Mar 16, 2021 at 11:32 pm, This was well said! Sister James Francis was born in Meadville, PA, on April 2, 1925, the daughter of the late James Francis and Luella (Duffy) Mulligan. Concern for mental health and how these regulations impact us daily. My thoughts and prayers are with you and will be with you for a long time to come. Wahl graduated from Portersville Christian School in Butler County. Thank you for your strength and bravery! Weve met with several groups directly impacted and are continuing to support them through this difficult loss. We cannot lose more classmates, peers, teammates, family members or friends. Finding God: Living life like the fourth day, Commemorating National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, The Student News Site of Gannon University since 1947, Your email address will not be published. Please do better for those suffering and for those who couldnt bare to suffer any longer. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. And we need to be there for each other. It's been a long 72 hours on Gannon University's campus after a student took his own life Saturday night. ERIE, Pa. Officials said a 21-year-old Gannon University student from Butler County has died from injuries he suffered when he fell from a fraternity house balcony. He said in the aftermath the first concern is to grieve, but he said its important to discuss safety. Today, I am saddened, disheartened and quite frankly, I am disgusted. What happens to the student whose insurance does not cover off campus options? The people, who you accuse of actively patrolling and seeking out ways to punish students who are just trying to live normal lives under impossible circumstances have been working tirelessly to keep you on campus. ABSOLUTELY LOVE this article! GANNON UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES ITS EIGHTH PRESIDENT AS WALTER IWANENKO, JR., PH.D. As I walk through campus, I can see it. For those of you who are upset by the article for the sake of the family, you have every right to be. It would be up to the individual to manage their life. I suggest to you all that the best course of action is to commemorate our friend, and not to uphold these outdated, pretentious, ideological agendas. You are loved. Ellen Madden Mar 15, 2021 at 1:26 pm. Gannon cares? Ya okay. 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. Now is no time to grieve alone. The police were alerted shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday that the attack happened . We are timing the service in support of and in coordination with our students family. The lack of preparation for the increase in mental health disorders is on the university. Contact details for Gannon are given below. And I promise to always use my platform to bring volume to your voices, to the best of my ability. I was the nurse whom recieve Jason on the unit. ", The Gannon University men's soccer team described Bingham's as a "delightful young man," calling him the "leader of Gannon soccer.". Gannon University Obituaries and Memoriams. I commend your effort to attempt a call to action and I support spreading awareness of mental health, but in this way it is frankly insensitive. I will not stand by silently on this matter any longer. I encourage students to lean on each other, the faculty and staff at this time, he said. 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. We are fortunate to be on campus. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. It is deserved and it is coming. Th. The way we have been acting, any student could be lost at an, Human beings are social creatures. I also understand that faculty has worked tirelessly to make regulations, class changes and accommodate this pandemic. I agree that it does not feel morally sound to continue paying tuition at a university that has shown blatant disregard for the well being of students. We have no breaks and harsh restrictions. For her senior project, she raised nearly $7,000 to help purchase a service dog for a family friend with a rare genetic disorder. As a small university as well, I fully agree with this. There are other ways to talk about mental health where you do not have to use the death of a student as a talking point to get a mental health day. Our most recent Instagram post acknowledges that our awareness as a staff of student voices has gotten. Thank you for this well written article. This goes for all schools. Nonetheless, this has little to do with the issue at hand. 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. It was just an accident involving a frat member, he said. Anonymous Mar 16, 2021 at 4:21 pm. Erie, PA 16541, 105 Commercial Center Drive More details to follow. If we as a university carry on as we have been, I will be disheartened and disgusted. Well miss you brother .". Is even one day a month worth the cost of mentally unwell students? It describes it perfectly. The police and safety doesnt have any control over the fraternity houses, but he said the height of that railing is a concern. Cook said no autopsy is scheduled. Anonymous Mar 16, 2021 at 7:06 pm. They are here for you and they are willing to work with you through the challenges you may be experiencing. "Successful in every task undertaken, excelled on and off the soccer field. I am infuriated. This pandemic has not only worsened issues people already had but its created a whole host of new ones. Thelma Grace "Bitsy" Trigg Gannon, 98, of Hillsboro passed away peacefully Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home. When I went to GU the counseling center was busy and requesting more counselors. Dr. David Fajgenbaum . And no, posts on Instagram, emails or messages via the LiveSafe app are not enough. CBS RADIO and EYE Logo TM and Copyright 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. Used under license. The counseling center was such an amazing tool that needs to be more integrated. Mental health is JUST AS if not MORE important than physical health. I have watched the Counseling Center staff members. We have heard from many of you, and the pain is real. My name is Anna Malesiewski, and I am the features editor for The Gannon Knight. This piece should wake the sleeping, the heads buried in the sand, and the wide awake!! God bless the faternity and all his friends. 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