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Eagle Eye is the podcast from Boston College's student-run, independent newspaper, The Heights.
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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 season 5!
This week, hosts Elizabeth and Kathy speak with Joseph Citera, campus minister of 4Boston, one of BC’s largest weekly service organizations, as well as Cassidy Owens, community development chair for 4Boston and student leader for the Women in Stem volunteer group. Citera graduated from BC in 2013, while Owens is a senior in MCAS studying psychology. In 4Boston, volunteers serve four hours each week of the academic year with community partners in the social service, healthcare, or education sectors, and later engage in one hour of group reflection centered on community, social justice, and spirituality.
Tune in to hear about their journeys to BC, experience leading 4Boston, and the impact they hope to have on the lives of others in the Boston community.
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This week, hosts Elizabeth and Kathy speak with Luke Jorgensen, professor and acting theatre department chair at Boston College. A graduate of BC, Jorgensen is also a faculty advisor for My Mother’s Fleabag and Hello Shovelhead!, and has directed multiple on-campus productions, including The Crucible, his own show, Codemonkey, and the upcoming production of the musical Pippin. In addition to his involvements at BC, he was the artistic director of the Tufts University Children’s theatre. Jorgensen has also starred in multiple professional productions, including stage performances, roles in television and film such as Starving Artists and School Ties, and voicework for the video game “Albino Lullaby.”
Tune in to hear about Jorgensen’s professional career, his experience teaching and directing at BC, and his advice for students looking to get involved in theatre or the acting world.
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This week, hosts Elizabeth and Kathy speak with Ralf Bissdorf, assistant foil coach for the Boston College fencing team. Before joining the BC coaching staff in 2019, he coached at the Marx Fencing Academy in Massachusetts, and prior to that he served as the first head coach at Singapore Sports School. In addition to winning multiple championships in his personal career, Bissdorf took home a silver medal for Germany in the men’s individual foil event at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney and went on to again compete in the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Most recently, he took a break from life on the Heights to coach the U.S. women’s fencing team at the Paris Olympics this past summer, leading the team to win gold over Italy—the first ever team U.S. olympic gold medal in fencing.
Tune in to hear about Bissdorf’s personal career in fencing, his experience coaching from the collegiate level to the olympic level, and his advice for young athletes hoping to get involved in fencing or follow their dreams in any sport.
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This week, Heights deputy managing editor Sourabh Gokarn joins host Kathy to speak with Bill O’Brien, head coach of Boston College Football. Before coming to BC, O'Brien was the head coach of the Houston Texans for six seasons. He also spent time as Penn State’s head coach, and worked as an assistant with both the New England Patriots and Alabama. A Massachusetts native, O’Brien graduated from Brown in 1992, where he played linebacker and defensive end for the Brown football team. He led the Eagles to an exciting start of the season, winning over Florida State in their first game and beating Michigan State in the annual Red Bandana Game. With a current record of 4-2, the Eagles kickoff the remainder of their season in an away game against Virginia Tech on October 17.
Tune in to hear about O’Brien’s experience coaching at both the collegiate and professional levels, his Boston roots that led him to BC, and how he plans to continue leading the team through adversity and success this season.
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This week, Heights sports editor Luke Evans joins host Elizabeth to speak with Eamon Powell, 5th year defenseman and captain for the Boston College men’s hockey team. Before coming to BC, Eamon was a part of the U.S. National Team Development Program and was drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 NHL Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning. This past season, the Eagles were ranked first for the majority of the season, earned the Hockey East regular season title, and secured BC’s first Hockey East Championship since 2012. The team traveled to St. Paul Minnesota for the Frozen Four in April, beating Michigan in a shutout in the semifinal, but falling to Denver in the championship game. The 2024-25 season begins on October 11 in an away matchup against Michigan State.
Tune in to hear about Eamon’s decision to become an eagle, his thoughts on the upcoming season, and how he plans to lead the team as captain again this year.
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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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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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