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Eagle Eye
by The Heights
Eagle Eye is the podcast from Boston College's student-run, independent newspaper, The Heights.
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The Weekly Rewind | Week of September 28
Missed last week's news? We've got you. In this new weekly recap from The Heights, we catch you up on the stories shaping Boston College: BC's annual campus security report, a Newton neighbor dispute over a miniature therapy horse, Ibsen's "An Enemy of the People" at Robsham, BC football's loss…
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Ep. 1 (Season 7) | How Accurate Is Rate My Professors?
This week, Eagle Eye asked Boston College students how accurate they think Rate My Professors really is. While some students shared stories about professors who lived up to their negative reviews, others said they’ve had completely different experiences from what they read online. Tune in to hear...
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Ep. 8 (Season 6) | What Do You Wish You Knew Before Orientation?
This week, Eagle Eye asked Boston College students what they wish they knew going into orientation and what advice they have for incoming freshmen this summer. From making friends in those short few summer days to navigating the emotions of leaving home, students reflected on the lessons they...
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Ep. 7 (Season 6) | What Time Are You Waking Up For Marathon Monday?
This week, Eagle Eye asked Boston College students what time they’re waking up for Marathon Monday and how they’re feeling heading into one of the biggest days of the year. From early alarms to exciting concerts, students shared their plans and energy for the marathon. Tune in to hear how BC is...
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Ep. 6 (Season 6) | Ned Hall: A Talk About Recovery Housing at BC
This week, Eagle Eye spoke with graduate student Ned Hall about his experience working with the Boston College Recovery Housing Program. From his time living in the men’s house as an undergraduate to his current role helping lead the program, Ned shared his story. Tune in to hear more about...
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Ep. 5 (Season 6) | When Was the Last Time You Gave Someone the “BC Look Away?”
This week, Eagle Eye asked Boston College students when the last time they gave someone the “BC Look Away.” Tune in to hear some inspiration and check back every other week for new episodes!
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Ep. 4 (Season 6) | What’s On Your BC Bucket List?
This week, Eagle Eye asked Boston College students what they have left to check off on their BC bucket list. From ringing the Gasson Bell to running the marathon, students shared their ambitions. Tune in to hear some inspiration and check back every other week for new episodes!
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Ep. 3 (Season 6) | Will You Meet Your Future Spouse at Boston College?
This week, Eagle Eye spoke with Boston College students about whether or not they think they will meet their future spouse at BC. From orientation love stories to tales of heartbreak, students shared their opinions. Tune in to hear if love is in the air and check back every other week for new...
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Ep. 2 (Season 6) | What Were Your Expectations Before Coming to Boston College?
This week, hosts Becca and Peter speak with Boston College students about what expectations they had coming into BC. From unsuccessful going-out attempts to disdain for the dining hall food, students gave us their unfiltered opinions. Tune in to hear which expectations turned out to be true and...
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Ep. 1 (Season 6) | What's Your Advice for Sophmore Housing Selection?
This week, hosts Becca and Peter speak with Boston College students about their best tips and tricks for the sophomore housing selection process. From unwanted placements to successful 8-man suites, students gave their honest opinions. Tune in to hear their varying experiences and check back…
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Ep. 15 (Season 5) | What Would You Bring to the Thanksgiving Dinner Table?
This week, in light of Thanksgiving around the corner, The Heights Podcast is asking BC students if they could bring one unconventional Thanksgiving food item to the Thanksgiving dinner table, what would it be and why? Tune in to hear their dish of choice, and check back next semester for new...
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Ep. 14 (Season 5) | Which BC Building Would You Renovate and Why?
This week, The Heights Podcast is asking students which BC building they would renovate and why. From dorm showers to poor architectural choices, host Kathy was surprised by some of the answers. Tune in to hear their opinions and check back next week for new episodes! Peter McDermott and Rebecca...
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Ep. 13 (Season 5) | What's the Funniest Halloween Costume You've Ever Seen?
In light of some upcoming festivities, this week, host Kathy asked students to share the funniest Halloween costume they’ve ever seen. If you need some last-minute ideas, keep listening to hear what students have to say. Tune in to hear their opinions and check back next week for new episodes!...
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Ep. 12 (Season 5) | Is BC a Party School?
This week, host Kathy asks students whether they consider Boston College to be a party school. Some say absolutely, but others aren’t so sure… Tune in to hear their opinions and check back next week for new episodes!
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Ep. 11 (Season 5) | What's the Craziest or Funniest Professor Story?
This week, host Kathy speaks with Boston College students about crazy or funny professor stories. From regrading midterms in May to sex ed, you never know what could come next. Tune in to hear their craziest stories and check back every two weeks for new episodes!
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Ep. 10 (Season 5) | What’s Your Craziest Roommate Horror Story?
This week, host Kathy speaks with Boston College students about crazy roommate stories. From condescending comments to peeing in water bottles, you never know what to expect in college dorms. Tune in to hear their craziest stories and check back every other week for new episodes!
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Ep. 9 (Season 5) | The Heights Spring 2025 Recap
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...
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Ep. 8 (Season 5) | From Vision to Venture: Personal Passion, Family Roots, and Building a Brand feat. Lexi Lombara
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...
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Ep. 7 (Season 5) | Stepping Into Sisterhood: F.I.S.T.S., Service, and Self-Expression at Boston College feat. Bella Lora
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...
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Ep. 6 (Season 5) | Caltha’s Journey: From BC’s Best to Their Debut Album feat. Cormac Delaney, Michael McKane & More
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...
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Ep. 5 (Season 5) | Bridging Cultures: Philosophy, Peace, and Dialogue feat. Richard Kearney
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...
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Ep. 4 (Season 5) | From Shadows to Light: Former Child Soldiers, Global Mental Health, and Resilience feat. Dr. Theresa Betancourt
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...
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Ep. 3 (Season 5) | Celebrating Heritage and Community: African Student Organization’s History and Mission at Boston College feat Maame Twum-Barima and Esther Udoakang
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...
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Ep. 2 (Season 5) | Engineering the Future: Boston College’s Engineering Program and its Philosophies feat. Glenn Gaudette
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...
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Ep. 1 (Season 5) | Ep. 1 (Season 5) | Breaking the Stigma Against Incarcerated Individuals One Step at a Time, feat. Patrick Conway and Markeese Mitchell
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…
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Season Five Preview
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...
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Ep. 19 (Season 4) | The Heights Fall 2024 Recap
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...
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Ep. 18 (Season 4) | Becoming Men and Women With Others Through 4Boston, feat. Joseph Citera and Cassidy Owens
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…
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Ep. 17 (Season 4) | Applying a Breadth of Acting Experience to Theatre at Boston College, feat. Luke Jorgensen
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...
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Ep. 16 (Season 4) | Building a Fencing Career and Leading Team USA to Gold in Paris, feat. Ralf Bissdorf
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...
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Ep. 15 (Season 4) | Building a Legacy: Writing a New Playbook for the Eagles this Season, feat. Bill O’Brien
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...
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Ep. 14 (Season 4) | Fighting Back to the Frozen Four: A Preview of the 2024-25 Men’s Hockey Season, feat. Eamon Powell
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…
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Ep. 13 (Season 4) | Finding the Rhythm of bOp! and BC's Band Programs, feat. Sebastian Bonaiuto
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...
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Ep. 12 (Season 4) | Navigating Political Conversations on Campus During Election Season, feat. Spencer Daniszewski and Ethan Folkman
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...
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Ep. 11 (Season 4) | Moving “Forward Together” This School Year, feat. Meghan Heckelman and Katie Garrigan
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...
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Ep. 10 (Season 4) | The Heights Spring 2024 Recap
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...
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Ep. 9 (Season 4) | Running through Mile 21 as an Eagle, feat. Brody Whetzel and Caroline Driscoll
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...
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Ep. 8 (Season 4) | Regaining Masti’s Recognition at ALC Showdown 2024, feat. Suhani Gupta and Amogh Sriranga
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…
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Ep. 7 (Season 4) | Communicating Through Art at the McMullen Museum, feat. Rachel Chamberlain
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...
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Ep. 6 (Season 4) | Finding the Best Dynamics for ICCAs, feat. Sam Deignan and Caroline Sloan
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…
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Ep. 5 (Season 4) | Building Businesses and Being Featured by Forbes, feat. Tom Shea, Katie Diasti, Matthew Barron, and Pedro de Almeida
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...
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Ep. 4 (Season 4) | Celebrating Heritage and Identity Through Poetry During Black History Month, feat. Benedita Zalabantu
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…
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Ep. 3 (Season 4) | Innovation on the Ice: Combining a Love of Hockey and Engineering with SaucerPost, feat. Ashley Waldron
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...
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Ep. 2 (Season 4) | “Carol of the Tones”: Becoming TikTok Famous and Responding to the Grammys, feat. Ella O’Kelly-Lynch and Ryan O’Connor
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…
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Ep. 1 (Season 4) | Writing Jesuit Values into Everyday Life, feat. Christine Lenahan
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...
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Season Four Preview
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…
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Ep. 15 (Season 3) | A Guide to Living a Life of "Surprise and Delight," feat. Prof. Kristie Dickinson-Latta
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...
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Ep. 14 (Season 3) | An Eagle Eye View Into the Life of a BC Exchange Student, feat. Zinnie Wright
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...
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Ep. 13 (Season 3) | Learning to Adapt in the Unpredictable World of Journalism, feat. Brian Taff
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...
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Ep. 12 (Season 3) | ‘What Not to Wear’ and What Not to Regret: Taking a Leap of Faith Into a Career in Fashion and Television, feat. Clinton Kelly
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...
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