Episode 12: “COVID-19 & College Campuses” with Jake Egelberg

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Jake Egelberg joins Max & Bryan to explain why he thinks colleges were right to reopen and stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jake, a Biochemistry major, also explains how COVID-19 vaccines work and why you should get one.  Jake also joins Ariana for “Class Struggle.”

Make sure to check out Jake’s piece for yourself at nupoliticalreview.com.

If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you’re a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com.

Music courtesy of Cooper Gould and « Funky Element » from Bensound.com.

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