Anonymous Mar 16, 2021 at 3:56 pm. "What an impact this girl had on everyone [and] now she is gone forever. Thank you for speaking for those who feel nothing but silence. I implore all of you Please share this with your piers and families so we can spread the word that we need help! The problem goes way deeper than Gannon. As students of Gannon University, we must step up and accept a portion of the responsibility for the way we have treated others either through our direct or indirect actions. The only terrible inaction would be the staff member who supposedly ignored the student. A forum with SGA was already in the works for next week. Are more counselors the answer? In 1941, it was taken over by Archbishop John Mark Gannon and renamed as Gannon . February 3, 2014 / 11:47 AM ), First published on March 6, 2014 / 10:06 AM. Sheldon will always be remembered for his smile, generosity and larger than life personality. "Wonderful alumni who never missed a game, awesome soccer player and student-athlete. Anonymous Mar 14, 2021 at 8:21 pm. What a joke. 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. 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. My name is Anna Malesiewski, and I am the features editor for The Gannon Knight. We are timing the service in support of and in coordination with our students family. We are doing the best we can under unimaginable circumstances. In this way, this idea that is rampantly subsuming Gannon students to vehemently critique our institution takes away from commemorating our fallen brother. They need to come up with a better plan for anyone suffering. In my mind it begs the question, is this all worth it? This problem is much larger than Gannon. Enjoy a vibrant urban entertainment scene and Lake Erie beaches all within a two-hour drive of Cleveland, Buffalo and Pittsburgh. This article said what everyone is feeling. This push for a new normal is harming us all. Gannon said the university will hold a prayer service on campus at 3 p.m. Wednesday. A delightful young man and leader of Gannon soccer from the day he entered the locker room. Young adult suicide rates are increasing dramatically. 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. 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. Gannon, will you listen now? Here, we begin this journey of healing together and it is where we can offer the most intentional and powerful support. She was pronounced dead at UPMC Hamot hospital after she was found. Your email address will not be published. It was just an accident involving a frat member, he said. Gannon University | Academic Calendars Home Academic Offerings Academic Calendars Spring 2023 Academic Schedule January 2: Last Day to confirm enrollment with the Cashier's Office for Spring without a late fee. Not just today, everyday! Colleges and universities across the world need to provide better or more mental health assistance to the student body. To continue to allow isolation will only further the decline in mental health. The lack of preparation for the increase in mental health disorders is on the university. We have heard from many of you, and the pain is real. Thank you for speaking up. They have repeatedly explained why breaks were not allowed. It truly saddens me, but I have come to the conclusion that I will not be returning. Your bravery is incredibly admirable, even in the face of something so serious, saddening, and close to our hearts. Is even one day a month worth the cost of mentally unwell students? As a student of Penn State I would like to say that the mental health days are more for show than practicality as students end up spending most of the day doing work anyways and they only scheduled them on Tuesdays and Thursdays when there are less classes. What really needs to happen is that the liberal cesspool needs to be cleaned up! 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 . Was this a thought that came up in the hundreds of discussions faculty has had but ruled out for some reason? 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. I am infuriated. Find yourself in a rapidly expanding health care sector with possibilities to engage in educational outreach activities. Michelle Mar 15, 2021 at 9:01 pm. Today, I am saddened, disheartened and quite frankly, I am disgusted. Its allowing students to feel that they can take a breath for one day. / CBS Pittsburgh. 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. My thoughts and prayers are with you and will be with you for a long time to come. 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. Close Menu No autopsy will be performed and the death was ruled accidental. The way we have been acting, any student could be lost at an, Human beings are social creatures. Im glad you have this plate form to allow some of the opinions of the students to be heard. Gannon University is a private Catholic university located in Pennsylvania that focuses on providing liberal arts education with professional skills and faith-based learning to its students. But to blame Gannon for this is completely baseless. How can we be expected to push through a. semester with no breaks while the world is crashing around us, when our worlds are crashing down within us? Application processing takes a minimum of 2-3 weeks. Family and loved ones should be of primary concern. Is even one day a month worth the cost of mentally unwell students? Ruskin, FL 33573. We have had several students die. To allow people to BREATHE! Gannon needs to do more than just say a couple words of respect. Thank you for your strength and bravery! As said in the comments above, the administration is trying their hardest as many do not even have the opportunity to be on campus. Lezlee Betts Mar 15, 2021 at 5:47 pm. We cannot lose more classmates, peers, teammates, family members or friends. Lori Helbeck Mar 15, 2021 at 12:50 am. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. place and students are given the chance to relax and recuperate. Anonymous Mar 16, 2021 at 7:06 pm. 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. Mental health or should I say seeking help for mental health comes with a stigma like it or not. She was also active in Greek life as a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. Dr. Taylor and his administration have handled the challenges of the previous year to the best of their abilities. Although Im not Catholic, Im more than certain that the behavior of the staff at Gannon U is far from the ideals that this higher learning establishment was founded upon. He said if there are no extenuating circumstances, cases like these are often closed quickly. While I can appreciate this ideas in the article, the fact this was written so quickly doesnt seem legitimate from a timing aspect. 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. 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. If you have a group interested in particular support, please do not hesitate to ask. I feel like we keep screaming every week in our articles about mental health and for change on campus to no avail, but the first article should have been enough. Ruskin, FL 33573. Now is no time to grieve alone. is taken from us, we need support, not criticism or punishment. To the authors credit, she has spoken on this topic numerous times prior to this event. Gannon's Erie campus in the heart of downtown is central to businesses and organizations providing project and internship experiences. give every ounce of effort they have to meet the needs of their students. By integrating life sciences, social sciences and business aspects, Gannon University's mortuary science program provides you with excellent training in this challenging and rewarding field. I have seen them show a tremendous amount of care and concern. What about peer support groups? We are one Gannon community. We cannot be expected to go on as normal when people are losing their will to live. We have no breaks and harsh restrictions. When almost every aspect of normal lifeis taken from us, we need support, not criticism or punishment. I stand with you. WE matter. I dont want to write another article calling for this same exact thing. Im a junior at McDowell and Im extremely upset by how students mental health isnt being treated as a priority at most schools. As a small university as well, I fully agree with this. Mental health is often a silent struggle. Several questions remain after Abrielle Brynda's death . To say shes exploiting the death of a student is clearly not her intention. Gannon community, I am here for you. We cant have any more students feel that they are not being heard. The bracelets have J.W. APD is selling purple bracelets for $3 Wednesday through Friday in Waldron Campus Center in honor of Wahl. Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook said Wahl was pronounced dead Saturday at UPMC Hamot. Sarah Scott Mar 15, 2021 at 1:13 am. Its starts with the state and local representatives and trickles down the line. Cross, who was 81 when he died Feb. 28, 2021, suffered from stage 4 chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Boston University researchers said Tuesday. Multiple articles have been written for The Gannon Knight about the ra. 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 The mental health resources we dohave on campus are amazing. It is deserved and it is coming. The two individuals were members of the soccer team . 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. Students are mourning the loss of a classmate while also pleading to the community to take men How could that reason be more important than mental health of the students? While half of our faces are covered with masks, I can see eyes that are defeated. Women's Basketball - PSAC Tournament Quarterfinals, 109 University Square 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. In fact, it should have been reevaluated before this. We are a community made of individuals. Rest easy beautiful. When you saw him play on the court, he was very intense. A sudden and tragic death in our community is impossible to understand, and our grieving has only begun. Nov 8, 2022 RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP The body of a 19-year-old Gannon University student was recovered from an eastern Crawford County pond Monday afternoon, according to authorities. The Official Athletics Website of Gannon University Scoreboard Top Stories Videos Student-Athletes of the Week Photo Galleries Social Media Footer Copyright 2022 Gannon University Golden Knights Terms of Service, opens in new window Privacy Policy, opens in new window Sidearm Sports Learfield, opens a new window Ad Blocker Detected This university is on the verge of failure and can sweep a lot under the rug but once the rug is elevated, itll all be known. This is YOUR university. In a global pandemic, I would be surprised if someone would say their mental health has not declined. 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. Ron Raimondi Mar 15, 2021 at 12:54 pm. Erie, PA 16541, 105 Commercial Center Drive Anonymous Mar 15, 2021 at 10:10 am. The university also paid tribute to van Deventer, saying: "The program mourns Sheldon van Deventer. For this reason, I will be following a commenters suggestion above, and plan to transfer my credits elsewhere for the upcoming academic year. Anonymous Mar 14, 2021 at 9:18 pm. Ali Smith Mar 15, 2021 at 8:19 am, I am amazed by you every week Anna, but especially this week. Along with that, Gannon is starting to make steps to help students. WATCH LIVE: Erie News Now at 11. Isolation breeds depression. Anonymous Mar 15, 2021 at 3:22 pm. Thank you so much for speaking on our behalf. The answer is not just to refer to the counseling center and then saying we did all we could. 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