Muskingum Grieves Unexpected Death of Student

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Orbit Media
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Muskingum University junior Tyler Lancaster, 22, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Feb. 1.

In an email to Muskingum students, faculty, and staff Wednesday, Feb. 1, President Susan. S. Hasseler told the Muskie community Lancaster died and “we offer our deepest sympathy to Tyler’s family and friends in this very difficult time.”

Muskingum Junior Tyler Lancaster died unexpectedly Tuesday, Feb 1.

Muskingum Junior Tyler Lancaster died unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb 1. Photo courtesy of Muskingum Sports Information.

Lancaster, from Canton, OH, played cornerback for the football team during the 2013 and 2014 seasons. Wednesday evening’s home mens basketball game observed a moment of silence honoring Lancaster.

The mens basketball team honors Tyler Lancaster prior to their Feb. 1 game.

The mens basketball team honors Tyler Lancaster prior to their Feb. 1 game vs. Wilmington. Photo credit: Logan Weaver

Patton Hall Dining staff honored Lancaster during Feb. 1 dinner. Lancaster dined at this table daily.

Patton Hall Dining staff honored Lancaster during Feb. 1 dinner. Lancaster dined at this table daily. Photo credit: Marty Kurtz

Muskingum University honored Lancaster Thursday morning, Feb. 2, with a time of prayer and reflection as part of the weekly Chapel service. Listen to the full service on SoundCloud.

Following the prayer service, campus community members signed two of Lancaster’s football jerseys in the Roberta A. Smith Library. The jerseys will be given to Lancaster’s family members.

Muskingum President Dr. Susan S. Hasseler signs Tyler Lancaster's football jersey following the Feb. 2 prayer service.

Muskingum President Dr. Susan S. Hasseler signs Tyler Lancaster’s football jersey following the Feb. 2 prayer service.

Muskingum students sign Tyler Lancaster's football jersey following the Feb. 2 prayer service.

Muskingum students sign Tyler Lancaster’s football jersey following the Feb. 2 prayer service.

Muskingum students can contact Counseling Services at (740) 826-8142 or University Minister, Reverend Will Mullins, at (740) 826-8120.

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Student Senate Welcomes New Executive Board Members for Spring 2017

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Orbit Media
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Student Senate welcomed two new members to the Executive Board on Jan. 10 following their yearly elections last fall.

Elizabeth Sites is currently the Student Senate Executive Board Secretary. She never saw herself in this position prior to accepting her role.

Elizabeth Sites is currently the Student Senate Executive Board Secretary. She never saw herself in this position prior to accepting her role.

Elizabeth Sites, Senior Student Senate Executive Secretary, previously served as the Senate’s East Hill Representative, and succeeded junior Audi Hutton.

Sites said she never imagined herself being in an executive role prior to accepting the position.

“The more questions I asked, the more comfortable I felt in believing that I would be able to fulfill the position’s requirements and meet the standards that previous executive board officers set,” said Sites, adding that she hopes the position will help her “grow as a person, peer, and student leader.”

Logan Hall, Student Senate Executive Treasurer, was previously the junior class secretary, and took over from senior Cassidy Cochrum.

Student Senate Executive Board Treasurer Logan Hall wants to gain real world experience through his new Position. Logan was elected to the position at the end of the fall semester.

Student Senate Executive Board Treasurer Logan Hall wants to gain real world experience through his new Position. Logan was elected to the position at the end of the fall semester.

Hall said the reason he applied for the position was because he wanted to take on more responsibility.

“I would love to enhance and refine my communication skills,” said Hall. “As treasurer, I’ll be getting real-world experience on dealing with business matters and how to handle money.”

Hall said he hopes to make a positive impact during his term.

“I believe I am surrounded by a bunch of great executives and people that want to see this campus become better,” said Hall. “We are working on becoming more transparent, from exec board to the rest of Student Senate.”

Both Sites’s and Hall’s terms will run through the end of the 2017 fall semester.

Lucas Lloyd remains as the Executive Vice President and Jason Schaumleffel is still the Executive President of Student Senate.

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