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Bomb threats at Pitt? Repercussions?
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Written by Marcus Motley, for The Eagle
Oakland’sUniversityofPittsburghhad a rough month in March. Bomb threats rained down on the college campus located in what is well known asPittsburgh’s second downtown. Not just once, not twice, but an average of at least three times a week.UniversityofPittsburghwas all over the news last month as bomb threats were repeatedly hitting the campus. The big question is, why are these threats such a big deal? For one thing, the school’s reputation has been gradually declining as the threats increase in numbers. In fact, as a group of students walk towards the intersection ofFifth Ave.and Bigelow, a white sport’s equipment truck drives towards them and yells out, “Don’t go to Pitt! It’s not safe!” These kids are probably not going to listen to the man, but this situation brings a whole series of questions to light. Are these threats serious enough to worry about or is it just a couple of kids trying to get out of class? Can this lead to the college’s demise? Are there people inOaklandright now trying to find out the truth!? Is it over?
These threats may hurt the college’s reputation, but the students still remain dedicated. They can’t look forward to a full night’s rest, but they still stay. Thomas Farrell is a perfect example. Farrell goes to sleep in Brackenridge Hall. His exams are take home and the professors post lectures online. He leaves for class 30 minutes earlier in the morning to avoid the long line at the Cathedral of Learning. Anyway, these students have learned how to adapt to the new threatened lifestyle, and hopefully the school will recover and return back to normal
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