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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 craftsmanship.Check back next week for the Spring 25' semester recap!

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 delivered by college women mentors, who are themselves mentored by professional women.”Tune in to learn more about Bella's journey as a student leader, the story and legacy of F.I.S.T.S., and how the team is preparing to defend its crown at this year's ALC Showdown Check back next week for new episodes!

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 to raise money for LA wildfire victims. The band is dropping a new album titled Chicken Liver Testimony on April 11th. Tune in to hear about the bands origins, upcoming projects, and advice for BC musicians!Check in next week for more episodes!

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 novels and poetry, and has collaborated on more than 20 edited volumes. Beyond academia, he has contributed to cultural discourse through television and radio, hosting multiple series on philosophy and society for Irish and British audiences. Kearney is actively engaged in public relations and has participated in drafting key proposals for the peace agreement in Northern Ireland. Currently, Kearney leads the Guestbook Project, an initiative dedicated to fostering dialogue and hospitality across cultures.Tune in to learn more about Kearney's insights on the role of philosophy in promoting peace and understanding, and discover how his work is helping to create spaces for meaningful dialogue in our increasingly divided world.

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: A Generation of Former Child Soldiers Comes of Age. Now at BC, she continues her mission of translating research into real-world interventions, working with vulnerable populations around the world. Tune in to learn more about her work in transforming mental health interventions for war-affected youth around the world.Check back next week for new episodes!

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 organization. Tune in to learn more about ASO's history and its goal of fostering a sense of belonging for students with African heritage at Boston CollegeCheck back next week for new episodes!

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 professor at Boston College's Engineering Department, serving as the John W. Kozarich Chair of the Department of Engineering.Tune in to learn more about BC's Engineering Program and how the BC liberal arts education enhances the student experience.Check back next week for new episodes!

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 education for people in prison, aiming to expand the reach of BC's Prison Education Program and enhance its impact on both incarcerated students and the broader community. For today's episode, Patrick brought along his former student Markeese Mitchell, who shares his story participating in the prison program and life at BC. Tune in to hear about their experience in BC's Prison Program and the impact they hope to have on people in the Boston community. Check back next week for new episodes!

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 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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. 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 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.  Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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.  Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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.  Check back in next week for new episodes!

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!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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.  Check back in next week for new episodes!

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!” Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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.  Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes! *NEW: Watch this episode of Eagle Eye on The Heights YouTube page!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!

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. Check back in next week for new episodes!