Eagle Eye

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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