Eagle Eye: Recent Episodes
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Eagle Eye is the podcast from Boston College's student-run, independent newspaper, The Heights. New episodes of exclusive interviews with BC's own athletes, alumni, and students will come out every week, so make sure to check back to Eagle Eye on Spotify for the latest episode. Eagle Eye is hosted by The Heights' podcast team, Eamon O'Malley and Jack Bergamini.
This week, hosts Elizabeth and Kathy speak with Sebastian Bonaiuto, the first full-time Director of Bands at Boston College. He was appointed in 1989 to create performing opportunities for both accomplished student musicians and developing players. In addition to serving as the principal administrator of the Boston College Bands Program, Mr. Bonaiuto also conducts the University Wind Ensemble and BC bOp! Under his leadership, BC bOp! has developed into an elite, award-winning, and nationally recognized ensemble.
Tune in to learn about the history of BC bOp! and the development of the band programs at BC, Mr. Bonaiuto’s philosophy behind bOp!, and his advice to young musicians hoping to get involved in bands at BC.
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This week, hosts Elizabeth and Kathy speak with two guests: Spencer Daniszewski, president of College Democrats of Boston College, and Ethan Folkman, president of Boston College Republicans.
College Democrats of Boston College is a student-run, political organization focused on sharing Democratic values with the BC community. Most recently, the group has advocated for the Harris-Walz campaign, encouraging students to register to vote and hosting an on-campus watch party for the recent debate. Boston College Republicans is a student-run political organization on campus representing the Republican Party in the BC community. The group has recently shown their support for the Trump-Vance campaign, also hosting a watch-party for the presidential debate. In the past, members of the group have supported the Republican Party off campus as well, including traveling to the Republican National Convention in July.
Tune in to hear how Spencer and Ethan plan to lead their respective organizations this election season, their thoughts on how the election will impact BC students, and their advice on how to stay informed and engaged in politics on campus.
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This week, Eagle Eye hosts Elizabeth and Kathy speak with two guests: UGBC president, Meghan Heckelman, and UGBC vice president, Katie Garrigan. Meghan is a senior in LSEHD studying applied psychology and political science. She previously served as UGBC’s director of Student Initiatives before being elected as UGBC vice president for the 2023-2024 school year. Katie is a senior in MCAS studying economics, and she previously served as the Intersectionality Committee Chair for UGBC. Meghan and Katie were both elected in the first documented uncontested election this past Spring, running on the slogan “Forward Together” with the goal of connecting with students to improve their Boston College experience across all disciplines.
Tune in to hear about Meghan and Katie’s accomplishments so far, their plans for the upcoming year, and their advice for students hoping to get involved with student government at BC.
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This week, hosts Elizabeth and Kathy take some time to recap the most notable events that The Heights covered in the past few months, while also reflecting on some of this season's podcast interviews. Tune in to hear about some of BC’s biggest moments this semester, from arts to sports, and check back next semester for the rest of Season 4!
This week, hosts Elizabeth and Kathy speak with two guests, Brody Whetzel and Caroline Driscoll. Brody is a sophomore from Salem, Ore. studying transformative education and applied psychology and human development, while Caroline is a freshman from Milton, Mass. studying communication and economics. Brody will be running the 128th Boston Marathon in support of the Special Olympics Massachusetts, an organization that engages kids with intellectual disabilities in sports activities. Caroline will be running the marathon in support of Martin W. Richard Charitable Foundation, an organization that promotes sportsmanship, inclusion, kindness, and peace through civic action community programs.
Tune in to hear about their running journeys, fundraising efforts, and their excitement to run the Boston Marathon as a Boston College student.
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This week, hosts Elizabeth and Kathy speak with Suhani Gupta and Amogh Sriranga, the co-captains of the Masti dance team at Boston College. Suhani is a sophomore studying human centered engineering, while Amogh is a junior studying economics with a minor in finance. Masti, which was established in 2003, is BC’s only Bollywood Fusion dance team. The group competes annually in the AHANA Leadership Council’s Showdown competition. Last year, the group won first place at Showdown and chose to donate their winnings to South Asian Americans Leading Together, a charity that strives to achieve racial justice for South Asian people in the United States. This year, the group performed at the annual SASA Culture Show, where they demonstrated their energetic and unapologetically cultural routines.
Tune in to hear about the group’s preparation for this year’s ALC Showdown and their goal to hold their title as the reigning champions of BC’s biggest annual dance competition.
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This week, Eagle Eye hosts Elizabeth and Kathy speak with Rachel Chamberlain, manager of education outreach and digital resources at the McMullen Museum of Art at Boston College. Since its establishment in 1990, the McMullen Museum focuses on faculty research across all disciplines and exhibits a diverse range of artistic forms. The museum hosts various events throughout the year and rotates through unique exhibits. Past exhibitions include the Gateway to Himalayan Art, Landscape of Memory: Seven Installations from the Barjeel Art Foundation, and American Alternative Comics.
Tune in to hear about the philosophy, research, and exhibitions that shape the McMullen Museum.
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This week, host Elizabeth speaks with two guests from the Boston College Dynamics, Sam Deignan and Caroline Sloan. Sam, a senior studying economics, is the president of the a cappella group, while Caroline, a senior studying environmental studies, serves as the group’s music director. The Dynamics recently performed in the ICCA quarterfinals in Boston, and as a result of their performance, earned a spot in the ICCA semifinals in April.
Tune in to hear about the Dynamics’ music-making process, their journey to the ICCAs, and their performance plans for the ICCA semifinals.
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This week, hosts Elizabeth and Kathy speak with four Boston College alumni who were recently named to various Forbes 30 Under 30 lists. First, they speak with Tom Shea, co-founder of Adgile Media Group, a truckside advertising company that works with Studs, T-Mobile, MilkBar and other nationwide brands. Next, they speak with Katie Diasti, founder and CEO of Viv for Your V, a feminine care company designed to protect the environment with eco-friendly products. Finally, Kathy and Elizabeth speak with Matthew Barron, co-founder and CEO at Cariina, and Pedro de Almeida, co-founder and CTO at Cariina. Cariina is an online management system for schools with a focus in the transportation, extracurricular, and attendance sectors.
Tune in to hear about the inspiration behind their companies, what being named to Forbes 30 Under 30 means to them, and their advice to students hoping to become entrepreneurs themselves.
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This week, host Kathy speaks with Benedita Zalabantu, a junior studying political science and international studies. She is currently a UGBC student representative, helping voice BC student opinions and advocating for improvements in campus policies, facilities, and services. She is also a poet and recites her experiences as a Black woman in the United States. Her poetry performances can be found on Vimeo under the channel name ‘The Telling Room,’ a nonprofit writing center for young adults in her hometown, Portland, Maine. She also presented her work at various on-campus events, including last year’s “Living In Color: Spoken Word Poetry Night” event that highlighted Black poets at BC.
Tune in to hear about Benedita’s journey as a poet, inspiration for her work in UGBC, and advice for new writers.
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This week, host Elizabeth speaks with Ashley Waldron, a sophomore at Boston College studying engineering. Ashley serves as an equipment manager for the BC men’s hockey team. With her engineering knowledge and experience in the hockey world, Ashley created SaucerPost, a device that helps hockey players practice passing the puck and stickhandling. Her invention is used by the BC hockey team in training.
Tune in to hear about Ashley’s role as a hockey manager, her work on SaucerPost, and her advice on making meaningful connections while at BC.
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This week, hosts Elizabeth and Kathy speak with Ella O'Kelly-Lynch and Ryan O’Connor, two members of The Common Tones of Boston College. Ella, a senior studying Economics and Public Health, serves as the president of the group, overseeing general club operations such as rehearsal times and concert dates. Ryan, a junior studying Political Science, History, and Music, is the Tones’ music director, overseeing rehearsal facilitation and song arrangement.
The Tones are BC’s first and only service-based a cappella group. This past school year, the group was featured in various on-campus performances, including Acapalooza, their annual Fall Cafe, and CAB’s Art Showcase. Most recently, their “Carol of the Tones” TikTok attracted 73 million views and the attention of the Grammys’ TikTok account, who commented asking the group to create a mashup of the songs nominated for Song of the Year.
Tune in to hear about the Tones’ service work, how they quickly became “internet sensations,” and the process of filming their mashup for the Grammys.
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This week, hosts Elizabeth and Kathy speak with Christine Lenahan, a Joseph A. O’Hare fellow at America Media, a Jesuit paper with the goal of connecting the church’s mission to the world. She was also an undergraduate research fellow for the Boston College English Department. At BC, she studied the 19th century feminist movement. Christine graduated from BC in 2023 with a degree in philosophy and English literature, and will be pursuing a J.D. from BC Law this fall.
Tune in to hear about Christine’s experience working for a Jesuit paper, the key to writing a thoughtful article, and how Christine applies Jesuit values to everyday life and her career.
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Meet your new hosts, sophomore Elizabeth Dodman and freshman Kathy Lu! In this short season preview, learn more about Eagle Eye and the hosts’ vision for the podcast. Look no further for informative conversations, insight into lives of current BC students and professors, and stories from alumni who continue to make their mark across a variety of fields.
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This week, host Isabella speaks with Kristie Dickinson-Latta, an adjunct professor of design thinking in the Boston College Carroll School of Management and an entrepreneur in residence for the Boston College Shea Center for Entrepreneurship. After graduating from BC in 2014 with a degree in management and marketing, she went on to work at Apple, serving as a partnership manager for kids and education apps and later leading Apple Watch development efforts in a developer relations role. She most recently founded Surprise & Delight Studios, an “experience design consulting firm” in Boston.
Tune in to hear about Professor Dickinson-Latta’s extensive career path, her approach to teaching that fosters creativity, and her advice on leading a life that leads not only to success, but also to happiness.
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This week, hosts Isabella and Elizabeth speak with Zinnie Wright, an exchange student from the University of Bristol currently attending Boston College. She recently wrote a magazine article for The Heights called “Building a Home Away From Home: An Exchange Student’s Guide to Living with a Roommate,” in which she highlighted her experience moving from England to Boston, Mass., where she had to adjust to an entirely new living environment. She also provided tips for fellow and incoming exchange students on ways to adapt to living with a roommate in communal housing at BC. She is currently studying theology.
Tune in to hear about Zinnie’s biggest culture shocks since coming to the United States (from portion sizes to discussion posts), challenges she has faced so far, and her advice to incoming exchange students on how to make the most out of their experience.
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This week, host Elizabeth speaks with Brian Taff, co-anchor of Action News at 4 p.m. and anchor of Action News at 6 p.m. in Philadelphia. After earning a degree in communication from Boston College, Taff began his journalism career at WVII-TV in Maine and later became a reporter and anchor at Capital News 9 in Albany. He later became editor and anchor of the news show Capital Tonight, where he won the Associated Press Award for Best Interview two years in a row. His journalism roles have sent him on journeys around the world, including trips to Rome to cover the election of the Pope and to the White House to interview former president Barack Obama.
Tune in to hear about Taff’s career in broadcast journalism, the importance of maintaining balance and being able to adapt, and using journalism as a means to serve others.
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This week, hosts Isabella and Elizabeth speak with Clinton Kelly, style expert, author, and television personality. Kelly is best known for his role as the co-host of What Not to Wear, TLC’s longest-running prime time reality show. He appeared in more than 300 episodes of What Not to Wear between 2003 and 2013, with over one million people tuning in to the popular makeover program every week for 10 years. Since then, he has continued to work as an entrepreneur and private style consultant and has published several books. He was also a co-host on The Chew from 2011 through 2018 and won an Emmy for his role on the show. Before becoming a household name, Kelly received a master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Boston College.
Tune in to hear about his extensive career in journalism and television, how one’s style can be a form of self-expression, learning to live in the moment, and the importance of saying “yes!”
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This week, Eagle Eye hosts Isabella and Elizabeth speak with Olivia Franceschini, CSOM ’24 and former opinions editor for The Heights. She is majoring in management and leadership and minoring in international studies and has been a columnist since her freshman year at BC. She recently wrote a piece titled “A Letter to My Freshman Year Self: Senior Year, Post-COVID Edition,” highlighting the unique experience of beginning college from behind a screen. In the episode, Liv quotes Theodore Roosevelt in saying, “comparison is the thief of joy.” She applies this mindset to things like social media and job recruitment, which require confidence in one’s self and personal milestones, not anyone else’s.Tune in to hear about Liv’s reflection on the past three years, how a pandemic made them unique, and the lessons she will carry forward.
This week, Eagle Eye host Elizabeth speaks with two guests, UGBC President Jonah Kotzen and UGBC Vice President Meghan Heckelman. Running on the slogan “Eagles for Others,” the pair focused their campaign around improving the lives of BC students in relation to acceptance, academics, activity, and adjustment. Kotzen, MCAS ’24, studies biology and classical studies on the pre-med track and previously served as the policy coordinator for UGBC’s Council for Students with Disabilities and as the Student Assembly Intersectionality Committee chairperson. Heckelman, LSEHD ’25, studies applied psychology and political science and served as the director of Student Initiatives for UGBC before becoming vice president.
Tune in to hear what Jonah and Meghan’s first few weeks in office have looked like, their plans for the upcoming year, and their favorite previous roles and projects within UGBC.
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This week, hosts Isabella and Elizabeth speak with two guests, James Reinhart, co-founder and CEO of thredUP and BC ’01, and Mike Rocco, director of product engineering at thredUP and BC ’16. Founded in 2009, thredUP is an online clothing resale site for women and kids, carrying brands such as Nike, J.Crew, Gucci, and more. The company focuses on sustainability and has previously collaborated with celebrities like Olivia Wilde to advocate for secondhand shopping and encourage prevalent brands to think sustainably.
Tune in to hear about James’ inspiration to start thredUP and Mike’s journey at the company, the ins and outs of growing a secondhand clothing site in an age of fast fashion, and the value of making connections and expanding a career path in the business world.
This week, hosts Isabella and Elizabeth were joined by Christie Louis, this year’s recipient of BC’s Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship. Christie is currently the vice president of Haitian Association, a Black Women Matter retreat co-leader from the Women’s Center, and the AHANA+ Legacy Programmer for ALC.
She has been inspired by MLK since childhood and is committed to living out his legacy after college. Tune in to hear about how Christie is combining her interests in medicine and advocacy to pursue a career as an obstetrician. She will focus her career on quality care for low-income families, combating the higher birth mortality rates for Black mothers as opposed to white mothers in the U.S., and shedding light on high childbirth mortality rates in Haiti.
This week, hosts Isabella and Elizabeth speak with Elizabeth Kensinger, professor and chair of the Psychology and Neuroscience Department whose research focuses on emotion, memory, and the way positive and negative associations with specific events influence recollection over the course of adulthood. This year, she released her new book, Why We Forget and How to Remember Better, which examines the intricacies of memory encoding and retrieval and memory as an ongoing, active process. Professor Kensinger’s work sheds light on aging, cognition, and even how to best study for your next exam.
Tune in to learn about the intersection between sleep and memory, tips for actively retaining information from different events, classes, and study sessions, and even the best way to schedule a daily nap.
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This week, hosts Isabella and Elizabeth speak with Nicole Eaton, an associate professor in the History Department with an interest in Soviet history, World War II, and the inner workings and cultures of the European cities whose urban spaces were redesigned during wartime. On March 14th, she released her new book, German Blood, Slavic Soil, which examines how Königsberg, a 700-year-old German port city, became one of Hitler’s most significant military bases, only to become known as Kaliningrad in 1945 and fall under Stalin’s regime. Professor Eaton describes the work as “a history of everyday life, violence, occupation, and urban transformation of one city on the Eastern Front before, during, and after the Second World War.”
Tune in to learn about Professor Eaton’s extensive research into German and Soviet history, the complex connections between rulers, and how one city can be a lens through which we can better understand the rise and fall of empires.
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This week, hosts Isabella and Elizabeth speak with Deena Mohamed, Chair of the AHANA+ Leadership Council and MCAS ’23 in preparation for ALC Showdown. Deena served on this year’s organizing committee for Showdown, a sold-out show in which BC’s 17 dance teams will compete to win a sum of money to donate to a charity of their choosing.
Tune in to hear about the event’s extensive planning process, judging criteria and awards, and the value of cultural representation among the dance groups competing.
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This week, hosts Isabella and Elizabeth speak with Father Walter J. Smith, who has been a Jesuit priest for over 60 years after attending both BC High School and Boston College. A true Renaissance man, Father Smith is also a psychologist, clinician, consultant, CEO, and a lifelong cook. His recently released memoir, Faith, Food, & Friendship: Reflections and Recipes from a Jesuit’s Abundant Life, doubles as a cookbook, including 175 recipes that reflect cuisine from all over the world and even an Indian dish once recommended to him by Mother Teresa.
Tune in to hear Fr. Smith’s perspective on a life of faith in God, in oneself, and in the unique qualities that allow us all to add value to different communities, and learn that doors will open to you if you are only brave enough to knock on them.
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This week, hosts Isabella and Elizabeth speak with Annika Sharma, a Boston College senior who was recently crowned Miss Massachusetts USA 2023 and is studying finance and marketing with a minor in philosophy. After graduation, she plans to work as a wealth management analyst at Bank of America, eventually create her own fashion brand, and continue her work in female empowerment, which began when she published her online cookbook, The Healthy Teen, as well as starting a peer-to-peer mentorship group for young women.
Tune in to hear about the changes happening within the pageant world, its trials and triumphs, and how to cultivate different passions and find ways for them to intersect in a meaningful professional life.
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This week, hosts Isabella and Elizabeth speak with Andrea Cohen, a Boston College School of Social Work alumna and the founder of HouseWorks, an independent home care company dedicated to elevating care for seniors. Last November, she received the inaugural CVS Health 2022 Female Leader of the Year award from Robert Kraft in conjunction with the New England Patriots.
Tune in to hear about the most significant challenges in sustaining quality of life for today’s seniors, how to best approach the aging process, and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and leader.
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This week, hosts Isabella and Elizabeth speak with Seamus Ruiz-Earle, founder of the Carabiner Group and BC ’20, and Kyleigh Leddy, author of The Perfect Other: A Memoir of My Sister and BC ’19. Forbes recently named Ruiz-Earle to its 30 Under 30 enterprise technology list and Leddy to its 30 Under 30 media list.
Listen to learn more about what this honor means to Ruiz-Earle and Leddy, the experience of building businesses during the pandemic, and how their experiences at BC impact their careers today.
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Meet your new hosts, sophomore Isabella Pieretti and freshman Elizabeth Dodman! In this short preview, learn more about Eagle Eye and the hosts’ vision for the podcast. Look no further for informative conversations, insight into life on the Heights, and an eagle eye view on the stories of current and former Eagles, making change across a variety of fields.
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This week, hosts Seeun and Eamon spoke to Professor Jeffrey Bellows, the Vice President of Corporate Citizenship and Public Affairs at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Blue Cross Blue Shield insures one in three Americans and often leads by example through its corporate social responsibility efforts. Professor Bellows also teaches in the Business Law and Society department at Boston College’s Carroll School of Management.
Listen to hear Professor Bellows discuss the importance of CSR in the workplace, his role at Blue Cross Blue Shield, and how he translates these values to his teaching style at Boston College.
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This week, host Eamon spoke to Onur Toper, the social media director of The Heights, who shared his thoughts on the 2022 midterm elections results.
In this episode, Onur discusses the consecutive high turnout in the polls after a similarly hot 2018 election, the newly elected House of Representatives and Senate candidates who are projected to make a significant impact, and how factors like inflation, abortion, and Donald Trump have influenced the newest generation of voters.
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This week, host Eamon spoke to Lisa Smith, a veteran from the United States Air Force and Councilmember At-Large for Arvada, Colorado, with a focus on housing and multi-modal transportation, who graduated from the Boston College School of Social Work in 2018. Lisa recently spent two weeks helping Ukrainian refugees evacuate into Poland to escape the ongoing war with Russia. In this episode, Lisa discusses her experiences helping refugees cross the border and access safe living conditions, citing some of the individuals and families who she met along the way. Check back in next week for new episodes!
This week, host Eamon interviewed Dean Mary Holper, the Associate Dean for Experiential Learning, Director of the Immigration Clinic, and an associate clinical professor at Boston College Law School. Professor Holper has written and co-authored articles for numerous law reviews and reference guides concerning immigration issues, and recently spoke in an interview with GBH’s “Morning Edition” where she discussed the significance of sanctuary cities in light of the relocation of migrants to Martha’s Vineyard from Florida.
In this episode, Dean Holper discusses the growing use of sanctuary cities, the history behind the term, and the troubling political interference that is imposing on migrant relocation in the United States.
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This week, host Eamon interviewed Dr. Bob Keane, an assistant vice president at Walden Behavioral Care serving as a part-time faculty member of the Boston College School of Social Work, and Kameron Mendes, the clinical director of inpatient units at Walden Behavioral Care and licensed mental health counselor. Dr. Keane and Mr. Mendes recently co-authored an article outlining the importance of adolescents limiting social media usage and shifting their perception of happiness, which was published in the Boston Globe.
In this episode, Dr. Keane and Mr. Mendes discuss the rising uptake of social media use in adolescents, citing the increase of isolation and remote learning amid the global pandemic as its cause, and how social media users must pursue “contentment” rather than fabricated levels of happiness that they see projected online.
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This week, host Eamon interviewed Dr. Emrah Altindis, an assistant professor of biology at Boston College. Professor Altindis specializes in research about microbe replication of human proteins, including human hormones, and how such replications affect a variety of human diseases. Dr. Altindis' recent publication concluded that a gut microbe may contribute to developing type 1 diabetes.
In this episode, Dr. Altindis discusses the effects of the microbe “parabacteroides distasonis” and its relationship with type 1 diabetes, his experiences testing the microbe in clinical trials, and the increasing rate of type 1 diabetes diagnoses in the future.
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This week, host Eamon interviewed Dr. Theodore Papageorgiou, the Felter Family Associate Professor of Economics at Boston College. Dr. Papageorgiou specializes his research in labor economics, macroeconomics, and economics of transportation, and his article published in March, 2020, titled “Geography, Transportation, and Endogenous Trade Costs” was awarded the Frisch Medal of the Econometric Society for the best applied paper published in the Econometrica. In this episode, Dr. Papageorgiou discusses the overlooked economic importance of the trade sector, his process of modeling the efficiency of bulk ships in the global market, the factors that cause countries to be mass net exporters and importers, and even the possibility for an “Uber-like” app for freight shipping. Check back in next week for new episodes!
This week, hosts Eamon and Seeun interviewed Professor Gregg Sparkman. Dr. Sparkman specializes in research on the psychology of social change, including research on interventions to address social problems related to the environment, health, and social inequity. He recently co-published an article in which he found that Americans’ support of climate change is widely underestimated across the country, with around 80-90% of Americans underestimating the concern their fellow Americans have for support of transformative mitigation policies.
Listen to hear more about Dr. Sparkman's insight into how pluralistic ignorance is shaped by mainstream platforms, such as popular media outlets and political groups, that prompts Americans to think that those around them are not as invested in climate change as they are.
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Welcome back to a new school year at Boston College! In this episode, student leaders from BC's summer orientation team (Kelly Ward, David Kim, Chris Smails, Colleen McBride, and Griffin Coates) offer transitioning advice for incoming students and share personal memoirs that have shaped their time in college thus far. Whether you're a freshman, incoming transfer student, or returning student, their words will serve as a navigation guide for adjusting into university life--either for the first time or once again.
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This week, podcast editors Eamon and Jack interviewed Naoka Carey, a Ph.D. candidate in Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology in the BC Lynch School of Education, to discuss her recent publication with co-author and Lynch School professor Rebekah Levine Coley concerning the increase in adolescent handgun carrying through the last two decades.
Listen to hear more about the leading causes of gun usage among adolescents, how the COVID-19 pandemic has increased gun carrying in families across the country, and the solutions to prevent teenagers from obtaining illegal firearms.
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This week, Podcast Editor Eamon interviewed Professor Ann Wolbert-Burgess, an internationally recognized pioneer in the assessment and treatment of victims of trauma and abuse. Serving as a forensic nurse, Professor Burgess has worked with FBI Academy special agents to study serial offenders and the correlation between child abuse, juvenile delinquency, and subsequent perpetration.
Listen to hear more about Professor Burgess' start at the FBI, her experiences analyzing serial killers and sexual assault cases, and her views on the psychological crime thriller television series Mindhunter that is based off of her work as a forensic nurse.
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This week, Podcast Editors Eamon and Jack interviewed Devyn Itula and Emme DeVito to discuss Boston College's 21st annual Arts Festival that will be held from Thursday, April 28 to Saturday, April 30.
With more than 60 events, 1,000 student and faculty artists, and 16,000 visitors on campus, the festival will be one of BC's most exciting community gatherings in the academic year. Listen to find out more about which events will be hosted, how artists have been preparing their artwork and performances, and memories of past festivals from the planning committee.
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This week, Podcast Editors Eamon and Jack interviewed Clayton Trutor, the author of Loserville: How Professional Sports Remade Atlanta—And How Atlanta Remade Professional Sports who holds a PhD in U.S. History from Boston College.
Listen to find out more about what allowed sports in Atlanta to grow, which factors incentivize larger cities to build sports franchises, Clayton's motivation to write his book after studying in O'Neil Library, and his work as the Vermont state chairman of the Society for American Baseball Research.
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This week, Podcast Editors Eamon and Jack interviewed Coach Earl Grant, the head coach of Boston College men's basketball team.
Listen to find out more about Coach Grant's transition into Boston over the past year, his family-work balance, his "gritty not pretty" defensive mentality, his thoughts about recruiting through the transfer portal, and his hopes for the upcoming season.
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Timestamps
2:43: Transition to BC
5:34: Coaching Philosophy
10:20: ACC Tournament Reflection
14:33: Idols and Mentors
17:33: Offseason Routine
19:08: Transfer Portal Thoughts
23:05: Makai Coming Back
24:23: ‘22 Recruiting Class
This week, Podcast Editors Eamon and Jack interviewed Charlotte North, Jenn Medjid, and Caitlynn Mossman, attackmen for BC women’s lacrosse.
Listen to find out more about the players’ championship run, their hot start heading into this season, and their favorite memories from their time on the Heights.
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This week, Podcast Editors Eamon and Jack interviewed Yvonne Castañeda, a part-time faculty member at Boston College School of Social Work and author of new release Pork Belly Tacos with a Side of Anxiety. Currently listed as the twenty-third best seller in teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Drugs and Alcohol Abuse, the book is an account of Yvonne’s growth in overcoming perfectionism ideals and her unhealthy relationship with food. Listen to find out more about how Castañeda’s family culture impacted her body expectations as a teen, how she developed her passion for social work, and her inspiration for naming the book “Pork Belly Tacos.” Click the link in our bio for the full episode.
This week on Eagle Eye, hosts Eamon and Jack interviewed Matthew Giovanniello, the CEO and co-founder of Frenalytics, a digital learning software company that provides data-driven solutions for cognitively impaired patients, and BC '18.
Listen to find out more about Giovanniello's familial inspiration for creating Frenalytics in middle school, his process developing the company through his years at BC, and his future goals to assist students in diagnosing learning disabilities. Thank you for listening!
Hosts: Eamon O'Malley, Jack Bergamini
Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/all-that
This week on Eagle Eye, hosts Erin, Eamon, and Jack interviewed Senator Doug Jones, the former U.S. Senator of Alabama, a visiting professor at BC Law School, and President Joe Biden's recent selection for sherpa of the Supreme Court nominee.
Listen to find out more about Senator Jones' experience prosecuting the two unconvicted Ku Klux Klan members who led the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, his passion for improving polling equality for eligible voters, and his approach to teaching his class “The US Senate Today: How it Works, Why it Doesn’t" at BC Law. Thank you for listening!
Hosts: Erin Shannon, Eamon O'Malley, Jack Bergamini
Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/all-that
This week on Eagle Eye, hosts Eamon and Jack interviewed Dr. Lacee Satcher, an urban sociologist and new assistant professor of sociology and environmental studies at Boston College.
Listen to find out more about Dr. Satcher's research in "multiply-deserted areas" in Boston, her partnerships with environmental justice organizations, and her time teaching Research Methods in Environmental Studies and Urban Sociology at BC this year.
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Hosts: Eamon O'Malley, Jack Bergamini
Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/all-that
This week on Eagle Eye, hosts Eamon and Jack interviewed PJ Morales, the sports editor of The Daily Tar Heel at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, to preview Boston College men's basketball's second stint against UNC in the 2021-2022 season.
Listen to find out the group's predictions for the ACC conference matchup, tactics for BC's big men to contain rebounding-machine Armando Bacot, and PJ's experience covering UNC sports, both as an editor and a fan.
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Hosts: Eamon O'Malley, Jack Bergamini
Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dance
This week on Eagle Eye, hosts Eamon and Jack interviewed Dr. Welkin Johnson, a professor and department chair member of biology at Boston College and the head of the Johnson Lab, BC's on-campus COVID-19 testing lab.
Listen to find out the insides of COVID-19 testing at BC, Dr. Johnson's insights into regulating virus spread with the return of students in the upcoming spring semester, and expectations for BC COVID-19 policy in the future.
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Hosts: Eamon O'Malley, Jack Bergamini
Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/all-that
This week on Eagle Eye, hosts Eamon and Jack interviewed Nick Pulice, staff member on The Heights, to discuss BC men’s and women’s hockey teams’ seasons thus far.
Listen to find out the teams’ strengths and struggles, their game plan heading into the coveted BC vs BU Friday night matchup, Coach York’s impact on the team’s consistency over the years, and more.
The episode is linked in our bio. Thank you for listening!
Hosts: Eamon O'Malley, Jack Bergamini
Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dance
Welcome back to another episode of Eagle Eye!
This week, multimedia editor Seeun Ahn and editor-in-chief Owen Fahy spoke with accomplished political science professor Sean McGraw.
Listen to find out about how his experience as a priest inspires his way of teaching, having Robert Putnam as a mentor at Harvard University, running eight marathons, and so much more.
Thank you for listening!
Hosts: Seeun Ahn and Owen Fahy
Music: Music by: Enyo & Mario Ayuda - Waterfall - https://thmatc.co/?l=915C8C8A
Listen to find out the funny story that led Harris to say, "that's the happiest I've been to be ghosted."
This week hosts Seeun and Eamon spoke with Harris Craycraft, MCAS ’22, and four-year member of Boston College men’s running team who ran in this October’s Boston Marathon.
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Edited by: Seeun Ahn
Music by: Enyo & Mario Ayuda - Waterfall - https://thmatc.co/?l=915C8C8A
Welcome back to another episode of Eagle Eye.
Host Eamon O'Malley interviews Abby Newhook, freshman forward for Boston College's women's hockey team.
Listen to find out how growing up in Canada kickstarted her hockey career, the transition from playing in high school to the collegiate level, what she's looking forward to most this season, and more!
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Edited by: Seeun Ahn
Music by: Enyo & Mario Ayuda - Waterfall - https://thmatc.co/?l=915C8C8A
Welcome back for another episode of Eagle Eye!
This week hosts Eamon and Annie interviewed Jonathan Noel, guard for Boston College’s men’s basketball team with interests in marketing, sales, and entrepreneurship.
Listen to find out how Jonathan first started playing basketball, his mentors, and how he establishes his position on the team as a walk-on.
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Edited by: Seeun Ahn
Music: Music: Music by Enyo & Mario Ayuda - Waterfall - https://thmatc.co/?l=915C8C8A
Welcome back to another episode of Eagle Eye! This week's hosts Eamon and Annie spoke with BC women's lacrosse goaltender and sports photographer Kait Devir.
Listen to find out Kait's strategies that helped her clinch the national title last year, how she has come full circle with her passions, her hopes for the upcoming lacrosse season, and more!
Thank you again for listening!
Edited by: Seeun Ahn
Music: Music by Enyo & Mario Ayuda - Waterfall - https://thmatc.co/?l=915C8C8A
Welcome back to Eagle Eye!
Hosts Seeun Ahn and Annie Corrigan talk with the Herrd app co-founders, Carter Beaulieu and Isaiah Mathieu.
Listen to find out how they came up with the name Herrd, their advice for entrepreneurs, and how they respond to negative posts.
Thank you again to Carter and Isaiah for joining us!
Edited by: Seeun Ahn
Music: Music by Enyo & Mario Ayuda - Waterfall - https://thmatc.co/?l=915C8C8A
Welcome back for another episode of Eagle Eye!
This week hosts Seeun and Eamon interviewed two-time Olympian and assistant coach of Boston College Swimming, Alex Sobers!
Listen to find out the next step in his swimming career, how growing up in Barbados shaped his love for swimming, the quote he lives by, and more.
Thank you for listening, and see you next week for another episode of Eagle Eye!
Edited by: Seeun Ahn
Music: Music by Enyo & Mario Ayuda - Waterfall - https://thmatc.co/?l=915C8C8A
Welcome back to a new season of Eagle Eye!
Kicking off Season 2 with a special guest, three-year Boston College wide receiver, 2020 All-ACC first-team selectee, and recent ACC wide receiver of the week, Zay Flowers!
Listen to hear how living in Florida has influenced his speed, competition between 13 siblings, and how he makes freshmen feel welcome.
Thank you for listening, and see you next week for another episode of Eagle Eye!
Edited by: Seeun Ahn
Music: Music by Enyo & Mario Ayuda - Waterfall - https://thmatc.co/?l=915C8C8A
Lesley Visser, award-winning sportscaster, sports writer, and BC ’75, joins co-hosts Annie Corrigan and Eamon O’Malley for this week’s episode of Eagle Eye! Listen to hear Visser’s inspiring story of pursuing her passions, overcoming gender barriers in her professional field, and more!
Music credits: Vibes by SoLush
Boston College's new men's basketball head coach, Earl Grant, joins hosts Seeun Ahn and Asa Ackerly for this week's episode. Listen to find out Grant's big plans of rebuilding the team, what he looks for when recruiting, how faith plays a great role in his life, and more!
music credits: Vibes by SoLush
https://soundcloud.com/iamsolush/solush-vibes
Phillip Hui-Bon-Hoa, Forbes’ 30-under-30 Marketing and Advertising listee and MCAS '21 at Boston College, discusses his post-grad plans, what got him interested in entrepreneurship, and more to hosts Seeun Ahn and Eamon O'Malley. Listen to find out what Phillip's biggest business failures were!
music: SoLush-vibes https://soundcloud.com/iamsolush/solush-vibes
This week, hosts Seeun Ahn and Annie Corrigan interviewed UBGC President-elect Jack Bracher and UGBC Vice President-elect Gianna Russi. They tell us their extensive plans of changing BC for the better, how they became a team, and more. Tune in to hear a few funny anecdotes as well!
music: vibes by solush https://soundcloud.com/iamsolush/solush-vibes
This week we interviewed Jeff Hafley, head coach of Boston College football. We get an inside look on his recruitment process, his take on this year's Super Bowl, and how he likes to wind down after a long day. BC Football has an exciting future ahead!
Eagle Eye is the podcast for Boston College's student-run, independent newspaper, The Heights. New episodes of exclusive interviews with BC's own athletes, alumni, and students will come out every two weeks, so make sure to check back to Eagle Eye on Spotify for the latest episode. This episode of Eagle Eye is hosted by Asa Ackerly (associate sports editor) and Eamon O'Malley (assistant multimedia editor) and edited by Seeun Ahn (head multimedia editor). Thanks for listening!
music: vibes by so lush https://soundcloud.com/iamsolush
This week we interviewed Shan Rizwan, MCAS '21, majoring in economics with a minor in marketing. We talk about his popular Youtube channel, exciting sponsorships, how he comes up with his video ideas, Tik-Tok, and more! Listen to find out how Shan has grown his channel to over 76,000 subscribers!
Eagle Eye is the podcast for Boston College's student-run, independent newspaper, The Heights. New episodes of exclusive interviews with BC's own athletes, alumni, and students will come out every two weeks, so make sure to check back to Eagle Eye on Spotify for the latest episode. Eagle Eye is hosted by The Heights' multimedia team: Seeun Ahn, Annie Corrigan, and Eamon O'Malley.
Thanks for listening!
music: vibes by so lush https://soundcloud.com/iamsolush
Get to know the hosts of Eagle Eye in this short introductory episode. Seeun, Annie, and Eamon introduce themselves and share their excitement for The Heights' podcast.
Make sure to follow @bcheights on instagram and twitter to tell us who you want to hear from in the future!
Thanks for listening!
music: vibes by so lush https://soundcloud.com/iamsolush/solush-vibes