A homeless man has been seeking refuge from the cold in the gymnasium. With regards to classes in the building, admin proclaims business as usual.
In security footage dating back to Sunday, a disheveled man carrying a worn blanket, who is presumed to be homeless, can be seen climbing through a window and into the gymnasium. He first enters a classroom, where he falls asleep on top of a table.
That is where janitorial staff found him early in the morning on Monday. Upon being woken up, he refused to leave and declared his intention to pay tuition before handing over a piece of paper resembling a two-thousand dollar bill with a picture of George Lucas, creator of Star Wars, on the front.
He was obliged to stay but moved from the classroom to the basketball court in order to allow students to continue their education without disruption.
In an interview with administration, they said, “Not only is he safe to have around, he actually benefits our students in many ways. There is nothing to be worried about. He’s had all his shots.”
When asked about the future, admin said, “Classes will continue as normal. Unless something changes, we have no plans to force him out of the building. Do your best to ignore him, if you feel it necessary.”
Joseph Ericson, a biology teacher in the gym, said, “I don’t mind him that much, as long as he keeps his distance. My coffee has been going missing since Monday, and I’m not pointing fingers, but that freak is going to be sleeping out in the cold again real quick if it’s his fault.”
Among students, feelings about him are generally positive, though there are a few dissenting voices. One such voice comes from Rebecca Winter, a freshman theater major from Aliquippa, who said, “He stinks, and he’s rubbing his stink off on me. I can’t take this anymore. If he isn’t gone next week, I’m dropping out.”
Horace Wright, a junior media major from Hopewell, said, “I played basketball against him, and he’s actually really good. I got my butt kicked. I hope he’s still around next year.”
