Maddie Policastro

The Ackland Art Museum has begin making these glasses available to guests through the EnChroma Color Accessibility program. (Maddie Policastro / Carolina Connection)

The Ackland is helping colorblind people enjoy great works of art

October 4, 2024 Maddie Policastro

In a partnership with EnChroma, colorblind visitors at Ackland Art Museum in Chapel Hill are now able to use color corrective lenses in the galleries. EnChroma has a similar partnership with the Davis and Health Sciences Libraries on campus that began in early 2023.

Advocates worry that an N.C. ballot referendum will create voting barriers for naturalized U.S. citizens

September 27, 2024 Maddie Policastro

The “Citizens-Only” amendment seeks to change the wording surrounding voter eligibility in the North Carolina constitution. Some advocacy groups are concerned about the barriers this creates for new citizens.

Pirates help spread the message about preventing fires and preparing for emergencies

September 20, 2024 Maddie Policastro

The Tarrrr Heel Preparedness Festival hosted by Campus Safety on Thursday aimed to help students prepare for emergencies. The event had appearances from twenty-four different groups including the South Orange Rescue Squad, Chapel Hill police department and a bunch of rowdy pirates.

Photo of 1922 on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill

Franklin Street sees rise of new chain restaurants

September 13, 2024 Maddie Policastro

When Pulp Juice and Smoothies opens its new location at Columbia and Franklin Streets, all of the businesses at Chapel Hill’s main downtown intersection will be a chain or franchise. Is there still a place for locally-owned businesses downtown?