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Feliz Mes de la Herencia Latine! In this episode, host Emilia Rivadeneira speaks with Jack Rothacker, a senior at NC State and founder of the nonprofit Perseverancia, about his initiative to build three classrooms in Soyapango, El Salvador. In the second segment, we interview Elaine Townsend Utin, co-founder and executive director of LatinxEd, along with Kiara Aranda, Director of Programs, discussing LatinxEd’s mission and its impact in North Carolina, where it provides dedicated, multi-year support to Latine students and immigrant families pursuing higher education. For more information on Rothacker’s initiative, visit Perseverancia’s instagram. For more information on LatinxEd and their initiatives, visit LatinxEd’s website.

What happens when a random encounter at a café sparks a conversation that unfolds into a captivating story?

Get ready for a compelling episode that’s bound to challenge your perspectives! Join me as I welcome Kian Alberto, whose life story reads like a screenplay of triumph and struggle. From a three-year-old soccer prodigy to navigating the complexities of a multicultural identity, Kian’s journey is anything but ordinary.

But that’s just the beginning. As we peel back the layers of Kian’s experiences, we delve into a bold critique of academia—does it truly prepare us for the harsh realities of life? With tension brewing between our differing viewpoints, we embark on a philosophical exploration of what happiness really means. Is it found in enduring pain and sacrifice, or is it an internal state of being?

With each twist and turn in our conversation, you’ll find yourself questioning everything you thought you knew about success, self-discovery, and the role of education. Kian’s insights are raw, honest, and at times, provocative forcing us all to confront our own beliefs.

Don’t miss this episode where we navigate the fine line between dreams and reality. Tune in and prepare for an unforgettable discussion that could change how you see your own path of happiness!

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Mick Mulroy joins Abdullah Najjar to talk about the intense situation that the Middle East is currently experiencing, especially with recent developments in Lebanon. In addition to talking about the Middle East, Abdullah and Mick explore a fair bit of Stoicism in their conversation. Mick, a stoic, is a former Paramilitary operations officer, a US Marine, and a former deputy assistant secretary of Defense for the Middle East.

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Stone and Griffin play word association and would you rather, NC State sports edition

Professor Thomas Barrie is a professor of architecture and a 2024 recipient of the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, NC State’s highest faculty award. Professor Barrie directs NC State’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Initiative, and uses his architecture studio courses to do community outreach and advocacy work. I found his research really fascinating and I admire how he uses his position to benefit local communities. I’m grateful for his time and I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation.
Professor Barrie’s NC State Website

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