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Maddie Policastro

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Problematic language and making a statement: the trans community reacts to executive orders

February 7, 2025 Maddie Policastro and Twumasi Duah-Mensah

The Trump administration has issued a slew of executive orders targeting trans Americans. Trump’s orders have barred trans people from serving in the military, banned trans women from competing in female categories of sports, and outlawed gender-affirming care for anyone under 19.

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Local demand for contraceptive services spikes after Trump’s re-election

November 22, 2024 Maddie Policastro

Many healthcare providers have seen an increase in clients seeking contraceptive services following the election. Some are opting for long-term birth control methods like IUDs or tubal ligation.

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Some students struggle to process the election results, while others celebrate

November 8, 2024 Sarah Ellis and Maddie Policastro

Many students were shocked when Donald Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States. At UNC, where the vast majority of students voted for Harris, those disappointed with the election results sought spaces to decompress and express complicated emotions.

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Trump hopes his appeals to the ‘Bro vote’ will increase turnout of young male voters

November 1, 2024 Maddie Policastro

Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has heavily focused on mobilizing young conservative male voters to obtain the “bro vote.” From podcast appearances to attending tailgate parties, the campaign seeks to encourage turnout among one of the least active demographics.

Sharon Lawrence poses in front of a Carolina Playmakers Banner.
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UNC honors actor Sharon Lawrence for supporting aspiring performers

October 11, 2024 Maddie Policastro

Among this year’s recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award is Sharon Lawrence, an Emmy-nominated actress who graduated from UNC in 1983.

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

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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.

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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
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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?

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