This week, host Kathy took 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 5!
This week, host Kathy speaks with Lexi Lombara, a co-founder of Colby Davis of Boston, a jewelry brand, and a project manager in the Stys Hospitality Initiative. Lombara graduated from BC with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, Economics, and Business Management in 2021. While at BC, she was a part of the Women in Business Mentor Program. Colby Davis of Boston was co-founded in 2014 by Lombara, her sister, and mom, curating a collection that is 100% made in the USA and of high-quality c...
This week, host Kathy speaks with Bella Lora, president of F.I.S.T.S and LSEHD ’25. Established in 1999, Females Incorporating Sisterhood Through Step (F.I.S.T.S) is BC’s all-women step team, founded on the pillars of sisterhood, service, and step. Last year, the group won first place at ALC Showdown and chose to donate their winnings to Strong Women, Strong Girls, a charity with a mission of “empowering girls to imagine a broader future through a curriculum grounded on women role models deliver...
This week, Kathy and Liam speak to Cormac Delaney, Michael McKane, Matthew Baldari, Owen Stannard, and Charlie Schulz, otherwise known as the band "Caltha". The band previously performed under the name Obstacle Monkey when they won the 2024 BC’s Best, taking them to open for Del Water Gap at 2024 Modstock. Caltha continued to perform at various house shows and bars around the Boston College area. Recently, Caltha also played a benefit concert in late February, in conjunction with EcoPledge of BC...
This week, host Kathy speaks to Richard Kearney, an Irish philosopher and public intellectual known for his work in contemporary continental philosophy. He holds the Charles Seelig Professorship in Philosophy at Boston College and has been a visiting professor at institutions such as University College Dublin, the Sorbonne, the University of Nice, and the Australian Catholic University. A prolific writer, Kearney has authored over two dozen books on European philosophy and literature, including ...
This week, host Liam speaks with Theresa S. Betancourt, the Salem Professor in Global Practice at Boston College’s School of Social Work. Dr. Betancourt is a leading expert in child development, trauma, and global mental health. She has spent over two decades researching the long-term effects of war, displacement, and adversity on children and families. Her groundbreaking work includes a 23-year old study on former child soldiers in Sierra Leone, which she explores in her book Shadows into Light...
This week, hosts Kathy and Liam speak with Esther Udoakang and Maame Twum-Barima, presidents of Boston College’s African Student Organization. Founded in 1995, ASO embraces the motto “Culture, Unity, and Family.” They are dedicated to sharing the diversity of Africa's cultures with the Boston College community. Both seniors, Esther is a nursing major, while Maame is majoring in sociology on the pre-med track. They join the podcast to share the work they do in ASO and their experience leading the...
This week, hosts Kathy and Liam speak with Glenn Gaudette, a biomedical engineer and the inaugural chair of Boston College’s Engineering Department. His work developing plants as scaffolds for heart regeneration has been featured in National Geographic, CBS, and Popular Science. He was also interviewed on the BBC, as well as appearing on Bill Nye Saves the World (on Netflix). He was awarded the 2015 Faculty Member of the Year by the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network. Gaudette is now a pro...
This week, host Kathy speaks with Patrick Conway, Director of the Boston College Prison Education Program. He previously worked as a criminal defense investigator at public defender offices in Washington, DC and Boston before transitioning to prison rehabilitation. From Portland, Maine, Conway came to BC and earned a doctorate from the Lynch School of Education and Human Development in 2022. In his publication on the Harvard Educational Review, Conway highlights the transformative power of educa...
Meet your hosts, Kathy Lu and Liam Davenport! 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. Check back in next week for new episodes!
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 secto...
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. Jorgens...
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...
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 Eag...
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 Cham...
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 rec...
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. Bo...
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 Kat...
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 ...
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 ...
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: Seve...
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, th...
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 w...
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 h...
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...
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-bas...
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 Christ...
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. Check back in next week for new episodes!
