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. We are here for you, Gannon students. Excellently written. Sister James Francis was born in Meadville, PA, on April 2, 1925, the daughter of the late James Francis and Luella (Duffy) Mulligan. We do not know what was going on in his life and I think that writing this accusatory article without the familys permission and so soon after his death is not right. When almost every aspect of . ERIE, Pa. (KDKA/AP) - The coroner says a 21-year-old college student who died of hypothermia last month was also legally drunk. Though we still have concerns regarding COVID-19, a respite at Easter could be good for the soul and the hurting heart. 2023 Cox Media Group. Im a junior at McDowell and Im extremely upset by how students mental health isnt being treated as a priority at most schools. In fact, it should have been reevaluated before this. When almost every aspect of normal lifeis taken from us, we need support, not criticism or punishment. Is even one day a month worth the cost of mentally unwell students? 4/14/12 Live Life With No Regrets written on them. You could see it on his face and in his actions.. The Erie Sports Center will remain open and further information will be posted soon. Brynda was a junior nursing major. This loss of life sickens me because I know without the support of my friends it could have been me, I had seriously contemplated it. We have had several students die. My heart goes out to the student who tragically died too soon. Bitsy was born August 14, 1924, in Shreveport, Louisiana, daughter of Thelma (Arthur) Trigg and Jack A. Trigg. Ill believe it when I see it. We are timing the service in support of and in coordination with our students family. They have repeatedly explained why breaks were not allowed. Kevin Kwabina. It was difficult to see how broken these young men were during the last days of Jasons life. They are available to assist with grief counseling and can be reached at (814) 871-7622 or by email at. Police are now trying to determine how Brynda ended up in the alley. It is absolutely DISCUSSING that a student who had trusted the ROTC colonel enough to reach out to him to find and get the help he needed turned into him getting pushed down and not cared about. After a tragedy like this, it is important to stay in community where theres access to the resources you need now, so you can take advantage of the counselors and our safe spaces, and so you can look after your friends and they you. 109 University Square During my Junior year at Gannon I struggled with my own sense of belonging on campus. 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. Erie is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. When I went to GU the counseling center was busy and requesting more counselors. 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 ABC News. Amazingly written. College and life are hard enough, but this academic year they have been made even harder. How often has concern been communicated? That is completely uncalled for and it makes a terrible situation worse for everyone by making those claims. Anonymous Mar 16, 2021 at 4:21 pm. They are here for you and they are willing to work with you through the challenges you may be experiencing. 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 No foul play is suspected. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Wahl graduated from Portersville Christian School in Butler County. Cross, who was 81 when he died Feb. 28, 2021, suffered from stage 4 chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Boston University researchers said Tuesday. -Ali Smith, Arts and Leisure Editor, Anonymous Mar 15, 2021 at 2:02 am. As I pondered this question today, my answer is n. o, it is not worth it. I am all for advocating for mental health, but you can do so in a less entitled and accusatory manner. Students need to demand their rights back! The past 24 hours have been hard on the entire Gannon community, and especially on our students family and friends. Required fields are marked *, Anonymous Mar 17, 2021 at 4:01 pm. THIS IS INCLUDED IN OUR TUITION. College and life are hard enough, but this academic year they have been made even harder. / CBS Pittsburgh. We are NOT meant to live this way. Gannon community, I am here for you. Mind & Body Student reacts to mental health amidst loss of a Gannon student Anna Malesiewski, Assistant Editor March 14, 2021 Today, I am saddened, disheartened and quite frankly, I am disgusted. It is detrimental. We urge you to take advantage of that support and to engage fully in the activities being created to support your well-being. I was the nurse whom recieve Jason on the unit. The 21-year-old Gannon University junior was found lying in an alley the afternoon of Feb. 1, hours after she reportedly attended a party at a nearby apartment in Erie the night before. Effective immediately, we are changing the spring academic calendar to provide a four-day holiday at Easter. 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. 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). To clarify my contempt, this article suggests that if Gannon did have a spring break, then our beloved student would still be alive. For her senior project, she raised nearly $7,000 to help purchase a service dog for a family friend with a rare genetic disorder. After attending Woodrow Wilson High School, she continued . 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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? Keep up the great job you are doing and putting out awareness, Sabrina Battleson Mar 14, 2021 at 8:27 pm. 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. Officials with the Chicago Police Department have launched an investigation into the mysterious deaths. However, Gannon needs to wake up. Why cant a smaller school like Gannon implement the same thing, at the very least? GU Needs to see this and do something about it before more of the student body turns to the worst leaving family, teammates, family, and anyone they knew heartbroken. 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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Karla Wludyga, director of public relations and communications and special assistant to the president, confirmed Monday that Wahl had been taken off life support. I have watched the Counseling Center staff membersgive every ounce of effort they have to meet the needs of their students. 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. hundreds more likes than our other posts usually get (at the time this post was written). It is detrimental. Reach out. They need to put the money towards an amazing counseling department. 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. He was initially kept alive on life support so that his organs could be donated. My heart and prayers are with you all. As I pondered this question today, my answer is no, it is not worth it. A sudden and tragic death in our community is impossible to understand, and our grieving has only begun. Well written and thought provoking article that sheds light on a population that is being overlooked during this difficult time. This push for a new normal is harming us all. Resources can be made available but if someone is too embarrassed or scared to reach out what good are the resources? Multiple articles have been written for The Gannon Knight about the raging mental health pandemic that exists amid college students today. "Wonderful alumni who never missed a game, awesome soccer player and student-athlete. ABSOLUTELY LOVE this article! 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. 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