Eagle Eye

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 learned and what tips they have. Tune in for advice, reassurance, and a bit of nostalgia, and check back e...

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 getting ready and check back every other week for new episodes!

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 addiction recovery at BC and check back every other week for new episodes.

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!

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!

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 episodes!

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 check back every other week for new episodes!

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 every other week for new episodes!

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 episodes as host Kathy passes the torch to Rebecca and Peter for more exciting content. Peter McDermott an...

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 MacKinnon also contributed to reporting.

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! Peter McDermott and Rebecca MacKinnon also contributed to reporting.

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!

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!

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!

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 Lo...

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 “emp...

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....

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...

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 o...

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 th...

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 20...

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 hi...

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!