From The Johnstonian:
Students spend time in cardboard boxes to raise awareness of homelessness
By Kaitlyn SchallhornWinthrop students camped out in cardboard boxes, courtesy of Lowe’s, Friday night to raise awareness for the homeless.
Phi Beta Sigma fraternity hosted the event, which took place on the campus green in front of the DiGiorgio Student Center.
“The focus is on societal issues, local community issues and bringing about awareness of the homeless in local communities,??? said Kerry Poston, senior business administration major.
Camping out for the homeless is an annual event for Phi Beta Sigma, and this was the second year that Poston participated at Winthrop. Poston is a transfer student from College of Charleston, where he also participated in awareness events.
“I think it’s a great program that some people overlook,??? Poston said. “It’s good to remind people in the school and the community that it is a problem, and prevalent in Rock Hill.???