CNs: Mentions of coronavirus, rough sleeping, asylum seeking, and domestic violence.
The Cambridge community is now spread across the UK and around the world, but Switchboard is here to keep you connected. Every episode connects you to an eclectic array of voices and sounds, from Cambridge and beyond...
In Cambridge & Beyond this week, we discuss the passing of a motion at CUSU Council which encourages colleges to make their vacant accommodation available to 'those in need' during the coronavirus pandemic (00:50). During CoronaBoard, we hear from Cameron White and Dr Priya Gopal, both of whom have questioned the recent outpouring of charitable activities and support for the NHS (07:54). For Varsity Out Loud, Deputy Editor Olivia Emily reflects on how journaling has offered her a sense of perspective during the lockdown (17:16). Rahat Uddin, Publicity Officer of the Cambridge University Islamic Society shares how the society is observing Ramadan as a community, in spite of members being separated by distance (23:01). Closing out this episode is a new segment - The Plug - which aims to keep you in the loop with the hottest events happening across the Cambridge community over the next week (27:27).
Thanks a lot to Patrick Fitzgerald for his track raindance, used during The Plug segment.
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