The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Students recount 'immediate pandemonium' at Semple Street roof collapse

Students recount ‘immediate pandemonium’ at Semple Street roof collapse

By Sarah George and Madeline Ward • March 19, 2025
A sunny, festive day during St. Patrick’s Day weekend filled with people dancing, drinking and taking pictures was brought to an end when a porch roof fell onto partiers, causing chaos and a swift emergency service presence.
An emergency blue light phone on campus.

Pitt police lieutenant updates community on safety measures

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • September 20, 2023
From panic buttons to new trainings for ENS officials, lieutenant for the Pitt Police Bradley Kiefer emphasized the importance of listening to the community’s concerns and adapting policies as a result.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Editorial | Pitt needs to start paying taxes

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 2, 2022
The University should pay taxes for the number of resources Pitt uses from the city, despite its tax-exempt status.
Lily Nong: The human side of emergency medicine

Lily Nong: The human side of emergency medicine

By Rashi Ranjan, Senior Staff Writer • April 21, 2021
In the weeks before Christmas, Lily Nong was working in the emergency room, mostly aiding patients suffering from COVID-19.
According to Don Sand, division chief of 911 operations at the Allegheny County Police Department, 911 operator shifts can last anywhere from eight to 16 hours, and operators can receive up to 4,200 calls per day.

911 operators call on each other for support

By Azmeer Omar, For The Pitt News • March 5, 2020
There is a strict procedure 911 operators have to follow for each call, from providing instructions for emergency medical intervention to dispatching local emergency service personnel. But while operators remain calm on the line, the trauma they negotiate in each call can translate to psychological stress away from the job.
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