THE BOSTON
POLITICAL REVIEW
Bringing you news for the world we live in.
CO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Adam Shamsi (he/him)
Shamsi is a political science student, pursuing BU’s 4-year BA/MA program in the subject (CAS ’24, KHC ’24).
Shamsi serves as the co-president and editor-in-chief
Shamsi also participates in BU's Student Government as a CAS Senator and Chair of the Representation Oversight Committee. He works as a communications intern for Arnold Ventures.
In his free time, Shamsi enjoys hanging out with friends and trying new foods. Shamsi can be reached at ashamsi@bu.edu.
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SENIOR U.S. POLITICS EDITOR
Arlo Hatcher (He/him)
Hatcher is a political science student, potentially seeking a double major in history (CAS ’24).
He serves as the Vice President of BPR
He also is a member of BU's CAS student government advocacy committee.
His hobbies include listening to music, volunteering with political campaigns, and exploring Boston. Hatcher can be reached at ahatcher@bu.edu.
ASSOCIATE U.S.POLITICS EDITOR
Madeleine Pearce (she/her)
Pearce is a journalism student also studying international relations (COM ’23).
Pearce’s experience in journalism and marketing includes producing multimedia and written content for several companies. She also has published work covering local and national news.
Her hobbies include yoga, rock climbing, and reading. Pearce can be reached at mmpearce@bu.edu.
SENIOR GLOBAL POLITICS EDITOR
Lexi Nasse (she/her)
Nasse is a pre-law student, studying political science and English (CAS ’23).
Nasse also works as a fellow for Sonia Diaz Chang's campaign for Massachusetts State Senate. She is also a part of Phi Alpha Delta, a pre-law honor society. Nasse interned with GSE intern at Dentons in the summer of 2022.
Her hobbies include reading and creating Pinterest boards and playlists for her books. Nasse can be reached at lbnasse@bu.edu.
ASOCIATE GLOBAL POLITICS EDITOR
Sean Young (she/her)
Young is an International Relations student also studying Journalism (BU'24)
Young is also an Associate Editor for the Europe section in the International Relations Review, a photographer for the Daily Free Press, and the Chief Information Director for BU's annual high school MUN event (BosMUN). She interned virtually during her freshman year for MASSPIRG, an organization that advocates for several public interest issues; she was part of the environmental team. Outside of BU, she volunteers for MOIA, the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs.
Her hobbies include boxing, roller skating on the Esplanade, exploring Boston (especially the North End for the umpteeth time), taking pictures with her camera, and reading. She can be reached at seany@bu.edu.
SENIOR HEALTH & SCIENCE EDITOR
Liam Fitzpatrick (he/him)
Fitzpatrick is a pre-law political science student (CAS '25, KHC '25).
He currently works as a Law Enforcement Initiatives Intern for the Center for Policing Equity. On campus, he's also a copyeditor with the Emerald Review and the Outreach Coordinator for BU Veteran Assist.
In his free time, Fitzpatrick enjoys reading, listening to music, and eating potato chips. Fitzpatrick can be reached at liamfitz@bu.edu.
SENIOR SOCIAL & BUSINESS EDITOR
Maya Shavit (She/her)
Maya Shavit is a political science student, also studying journalism (CAS ’25).
Shavit currently works as the Graphic Design Manager for BU Hillel. She is experienced as an intern for bipartisan lobbyist firms and the Philadelphia Attorney General. Shavit also served as the Managing Editor and a founding member of The Rocky, a prominent student-led paper in PA.
Shavit loves writing, music, and building community. In her free time, you can catch her walking the city of Boston with friends. Shavit can be reached at mshavit@bu.edu.
SENIOR LOCAL POLITICS EDITOR
Annie Mayne (she/her)
Mayne is a journalism student, also studying political science (COM ’23).
She serves as an associate local politics editor for the BPR.
Mayne is currently the co-chair of the Boston University Student Government Committee 16,000 Strong, and is on staff at WTBU, BUTV10, and The Daily Free Press.
Her hobbies include cooking, photography, and biking around Boston. Mayne can be reached at amayne@bu.edu
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Anamaria Popovska (she/her)
Popovska is a public relations major (COM ’25)
Popovska is also a writer for the BUZZ magazine. She is the host of BUTV 10's Pop Showdown and is an anchor on The Wire. Popovska also serves as an admissions ambassador and is active in COM student government.
Her hobbies include playing tennis, traveling, cycling and hanging out with her friends. Popovska can be reached at anamaria@bu.edu.
CO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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Karis Clark (she/her)
Clark is a pre-med student studying biology (CGS ’21, CAS ’23).
Clark serves as the co-president and editor-in-chief.
Clark works as a resident assistant for Boston University’s ResLife. She is also involved with Boston University’s Alpha Epsilon Delta, a health pre-professional honor society. Clark also works as a certified nursing assistant in her free time.
Her hobbies include reading, hiking, and attending concerts. Clark can be reached at karisc@bu.edu.
SENIOR U.S. POLITICS EDITOR
Cole Whittington (he/him)
Whittington is a political science student, potentially seeking a double major in Economics (CAS ’25, KHC ’25).
Whittington is also a research assistant for an education consulting firm.
His hobbies include investing, watching basketball and football, and traveling. He can be reached at crwhitt@bu.edu
ASSOCIATE U.S. POLITICS
EDITOR
Sophia Wagner (she/her)
Wagner is a pre-law student, studying political science, with minors in Spanish language and literature, and public policy (CAS ’25).
Wagner is also involved in BU’s Women in Law organization.
As a lifelong dancer, she dedicates most of her free time to ballet, as well as participating in community service, especially in her hometown of Minneapolis. Wagner can be reached at smwagner@bu.edu.
SENIOR GLOBAL POLITICS EDITOR
Anderson Warshaw (he/him)
Warshaw is a music student concentrating in trombone performance, also studying political science and data science (CFA ’24 KHC ’24).
Warshaw is an assistant podcast producer and news correspondent for WTBU News, BU’s news radio. He performs in a number of CFA ensembles: the jazz big band, trombone choir, and symphonic band. He currently interns with the PBS political interview show Common Ground with Jane Whitney.
In his free time, Warshaw enjoys skateboarding, writing music, reading, and anything else that lets him spend time outside. Warshaw can be reached at warshawa@bu.edu.
ASSOCIATE GLOBAL POLITICS EDITOR
Dora Betts (she/her)
Betts is a pre-law student, studying international relations student and Jewish studies (CAS ’25).
Betts is also a research assistant at the BU Global Policy Development Center. She is a writer for BU’s International Relations Review and is on BU Hillel’s Jewish Student Leadership Team where she is apart of its Social Justice Fellowship. She was the press lead for a national voters’ education organization and was an intern at the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg.
Her hobbies include watching The Sopranos, thrifting, and learning new languages. She can be reached at dbetts@bu.edu
SENIOR HEALTH &SCIENCE EDITOR
Sophie Honray (she/her)
Honary is a pre-law student, studying political science and history (CAS ’25).
Honary is also a radio show host for WTBU Radio.
Her hobbies include watching anime, reading, listening to music, and going to the gym. Honary can be reached at shonary@bu.edu.
ASSOCIATE SOCIAL & BUSINESS EDITOR
Daniel Zhou (he/him)
Zhou is a business student, potentially concentrating in marketing and strategy (QST ’25).
He serves as the associate social and business editor for the BPR.
Zhou’s hobbies include trying various foods, playing piano, and walking along the Esplanade. Zhou can be reached at danizhou@bu.edu.
SENIOR LOCAL POLITICS EDITOR
Jack Martin (He/Him)
Martin is an economics and international relations student, concentrating in security studies and Asia (CAS ’25).
He serves as an associate local politics editor for the BPR.
Martin is also the editor-in-chief of the Journal of the Core Curriculum.
In his free time, Martin enjoys hanging out with friends, listening to music, and playing Dungeons & Dragons. Martin can be reached at jackmart@bu.edu.