In this episode of This is How, host Olivia Neal sits down with UNC student organizers Netra Parikh (she/her) and Lucia Paulsen (they/them) to explore what it means to lead activism on a college campus in today’s political climate.

As co-presidents of the Campus Y at UNC–Chapel Hill, Netra and Lucia are on the front lines of student-led movements for reproductive justice, racial equity, and free speech. They discuss the history of student organizing at UNC, the risks they face—from institutional backlash to public harassment—and the power of building coalitions in the face of rising opposition.

With humor, honesty, and urgency, they reflect on what it takes to push back against university and state forces while building a future where youth-led movements can thrive.

Listen now to hear how student activism continues to shape North Carolina and beyond.

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