M E L A N I E F I R T H 
is a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences. A native of Malvern, Pennsylvania, Melanie has spent her time 
at BC as a History major, concentrating i n eighteenth and nineteenth century American history. In the past 
year, however, she has decided to explore the arts and natural sciences as well. After graduation, Melanie 
plans to attend a post-baccalaureate pre-med program in order to prepare for medical school. She would like 
to thank the professor under whom she worked for this project, Lynn Lyerly, for all her guidance. 

A L E A H FOX 
is a senior from Groton, Connecticut, majoring in Biology with a minor in Computer Science. She has been 
working i n Dr. Jeffy Chuang's computational biology laboratory for three years and was awarded the 
Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship by the Society of Molecular Biology and Evolution, which enabled her to 
attend a conference and present her research during the summer of 2007. Aleah plans to continue her 
education in the field of computational biology and bioinformatics by attending a PhD graduate program in 
the fall of 2008. 

M I C H E L L E H U B E L E 
is a senior at Boston College. Apart from her major i n Theology, she has spent time studying globalization 
and writing. She hopes to pursue a career in the print-media industry that allows her to integrate her three 
areas of interest. 

D A N I EL K E N N Y 
is a sophomore from Whitestone, New York majoring in Sociology. Kenny found the inspiration for his essay 
in a class titled "Sociology of HIV/AIDS" in the spring of 2007. He hopes to pursue further degrees i n 
sociology, while remaining heavily involved in community service. He thanks his instructor, Professor Aimee 
Van Wagenen, for providing an engaging and important course. 

S E A N M C M A H O N 
is a junior from Weston, Massachusetts majoring i n Political Science. His interests revolve around political 
philosophy and American politics, and his paper comes from a class he took as a sophomore with Professor 
Candace Hetzner. Sean's thanks go out to Professor Hetzner, and all his professors, both in and out of 
Political Science, for their continuing instruction and support. 



T i M M O O N EY 
hails from Grand Rapids, Michigan. A junior in the College of Arts & Sciences with aspirations in public 
policy, T im is majoring in Political Science. He currently works as a research assistant for Professor David 
Deese, studying energy and security in the Middle East, and also worked with Professor Kay Schlozman last 
year on her Project for Political Equality. Tim spent last summer on an advanced study grant, researching 
"Casino Proliferation in the Great Lakes Region," a project on which he plans to base his senior thesis. He is 
also in his second year on The Heights Editorial Board where he serves as Opinions Editor. 

K A T I E S C H E R M E R H O R N 
is a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences with a major in Political Science and a minor in International 
Studies. She is greatly interested in the connections between public policy, faith traditions, and culture. Born 
and raised in Dallas, Texas, she is currently pursuing post-graduate opportunities in human rights, advocacy, 
and further education. She gives many thanks to the family, friends, professors and mentors who have helped 
her throughout the years and have always supported her passions. 

j A C Q U I E S M Y T H 
is a student in the Arts & Sciences class of 2009, as well as a member of the Honors program, studying 
History and Economics. Her academic interests include classical history and issues of gender and sexuality, 
and she is also tragically excited for Econometrics. In the future, lacquie strives to become a museum curator, 
but immediately after graduation she hopes to travel the world. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, she writes for 
Boston College's yearbook, Sub Turri, and sings with the University Chorale. 

PAU L W E N DEL 
is a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, hailing from Thousand Oaks, California, and majoring in 
Theology and International Studies with a concentration in Political Science. This past summer he interned 
at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at the John F. Kennedy School of Government i n Cambridge, 
Massachusetts. His involvement with the Pedro Arrupe International Immersion Program at Boston College 
inspired h im to pursue his topic and further explore the issue of global poverty.