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Chapter 10: La Dolce Vita – Italian Culture and Modeling in China with Lucas Ciscato

Welcome to Chapter 10 of Identity Library– an episode where we immerse ourselves in the warmth, flavors, and timeless traditions of Italian culture through the eyes of Lucas Ciscato.
In this captivating conversation, Lucas takes us from the lively streets of Italy, where the scent of fresh espresso mingles with the sounds of animated conversations, to the intimate moments around family tables where food and stories are shared in equal measure. He reflects on how these moments—like the cherished daily coffee ritual, big family dinners, and expressive gestures—have shaped him and stayed with him, no matter where he goes.

Lucas shares tales of his time in Italy, staying in an Airbnb passed down by his father, where the essence of “la dolce vita” came alive in every corner. He opens up about how weddings, the role of wine, and the art of celebration are more than customs; they are the heartbeat of the Italian way of life. And as we journey with him from Italy to China, we see how these roots infuse his modeling career and bring an unmistakable Italian flair to the global stage.

This episode is more than a story—it’s an invitation to feel the joy of community, the power of heritage, and the beauty of a life that embraces every moment. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a glass of wine, and let Lucas’s journey take you from the cozy kitchens of Italy to the bustling cities of China.


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Ghadir Haikal

Dr. Ghadir Haikal is a civil engineering professor whose research is in the area of computational mechanics. In this episode, Dr. Haikal describes her journey from growing up in Syria to becoming a professor at NC State, and discusses her work on modeling interfaces in complex structures and materials, and its role in facilitating new discoveries in engineering. Dr. Haikal is one of the most caring professors I have had during my time at NC State and I’m grateful she took the time to talk with me. Enjoy!
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EOT 412 Edgar Bernal on Revista Latina

In this episode, Menna Elsayed chats with Edgar Bernal, the founder of Revista Latina, about his journey in creating the cultural organization and magazine. They discuss the publication’s impact and significance within North Carolina’s Latino community, as well as a glimpse into the cultural events it helps organize around The Triangle. 

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Special Episode with Former Secretary of the State Of Arizona

Professor Richard Mahoney, who was a former secretary of the state of Arizona, joins Abdullah Najjar to talk a little bit about his background in addition to recent political developments, both domestically and internationally. In addition to his many hats, professor Mahoney is an author, a traveler, and a former speech writer for Obama.


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Fiona Moonchild

Join your devilish host DJ Crush as they interview Seattle-based indie pop dream pop sensation Fiona Moonchild!

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Graduating + Fall Sports Finale

Stone and Griffin discuss men's soccer, and their upcoming postseason run. The duo also discusses NC State on a greater scale in terms of the future of its programs, especially football in what has been a down year.

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Chapter 9: From Alignment to Self-Love with Kian Alberto (Part 2)

What does it mean to truly align with yourself? In this transformative episode, Kian Alberto returns to explore the deep connections between self-love, alignment, and the pursuit of purpose. Together, we unravel how life’s unexpected detours—whether a job you loathe or a path you never planned to take—can become your greatest blessings.

From reframing failures as opportunities to finding clarity in discomfort, Kian shares his personal journey and offers practical steps for embracing challenges, cultivating a positive mindset, and unlocking your potential. We discuss startups as a playground for self-discovery, the power of sobriety from personal vices, and why spirituality might just be the missing piece in your journey toward alignment.

If you’ve ever waited for the “perfect moment” to start something new, this episode will nudge you to stop waiting and start doing. Because, as Kian puts it, the best superpower you can have, is being fully aligned with yourself.

Tune in, reflect, and take the first step toward the life you deserve.

Featuring Kian Alberto, entrepreneur and founder of Nurses to Nannies


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My 20-Year-Long Journey in the Air Force

This Episode explores the story of Jason Riddle, who was in the air force for 20 years and experienced deployments pre and post 9/11. Jason delves into a lot of the specifics of his deployments to Afghanistan, Kuwait, and other places. He was also involved with NATO its campaign in Libya in 2011. The is the longest episode recorded In the East Wing so far.


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Basketball Preview

Griffin and Stone detail the recent success of men’s and women’s basketball, men’s soccer and football.

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EOT 2024 Election Special

This special live election night coverage is part of Student News Live, a non-partisan news hub to amplify the voices of student journalists that coordinated a live audio and video feed starting at noon ET on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

WKNC at NC State took the midnight to 1 a.m. slot. Public affairs director and “Eye on the Triangle” host Emilia Rivadeneira, a fourth-year student studying political science and communication, divided her hour into two 30-minute segments.

Rivadeneira was joined live by Mac McCorkle, Professor of the Practice in the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, and Elizabeth Lane, Assistant Professor of Political Science at NC State. They offered an analysis of the election results, including the impact of Donald Trump’s win in North Carolina, the N.C. Supreme Court race, the citizenship voting amendment, and the future of North Carolina voting patterns. The interview was simulcast on Student News Live and WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1 and recorded for YouTube.

WKNC then considered how NC State students felt about the election in a conversation with Annabelle Rossi, a third-year student studying political science and President of Students for Immigrant Rights and Equality, and Zania Sanders, a third-year student studying science, technology and society and AYA Ambassador at the African American Cultural Center. They discussed anxiety about the election, what issues were important to college students, youth voter turnout and influences, and the role of student organizations in election advocacy.