THE BOSTON
POLITICAL REVIEW
Bringing you news for the world we live in.
Meet Our Eboard
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Maya Shavit (she/her)
Maya Shavit is a BA/MA political science student minoring in journalism (CAS '25, GRS '25).
Shavit is an experienced storyteller who has reported for publications like the Boston Business Journal and the Chronicle of Philanthropy. She currently reports on statehouse politics for CommonWealth Beacon News.
Shavit loves building community. In her free time, you can catch her in headphones walking the city of Boston. Shavit can be reached at mshavit@bu.edu.
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Co-Editor-in-Chief
Cole Whittington (he/him)
Whittington is a data science honors student (CAS '25,
KHC ’25).
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Whittington is also a research assistant for an education consulting firm. He enjoys exploring the intersection between data and politics.
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His hobbies include investing, watching basketball and football, and traveling. He can be reached at crwhitt@bu.edu.
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Senior US Politics Editor
Ruhika Ponda (she/her)
Ruhika Ponda is a pre-law student, studying English with a minor in Core (CAS '25).
Ponda serves as an Associate Justice on the Judicial Branch of the BU Student Government and is also a writer and editor for the Pre-Law Review and The Politica. She is currently conducting a UROP funded research project exploring the perception of truth in social media.
In her free time, Ponda enjoys participating in MMA (she is a black belt!), reading, and doing puzzles. She grew up in New York City (and is partial to NYC bagels and pizza!), but she loves exploring the city with friends. Ponda can be reached at rponda@bu.edu.
Senior US Politics Editor
Grayson McKean (She/Her)
McKean is a political science student seeking a minor in public policy (CAS ’26).
She serves as BU UNICEF's Community Outreach Chair, is a BU Outing Club trip leader, works for the nonprofit organization H2Alabama, and was a campaign intern for Member of Parliament Siobhain McDonagh.
Some of her hobbies include reading, camping, traveling, listening to live music, and hanging out at the beach. McKean can be reached at gjmckean@bu.edu.
Associate US Politics Editor
YasmineVakili (she/they)
Yasmine Vakili is a pre-law student studying International Relations with a Middle East/North Africa track and a minor in Spanish (CAS ’25).
Vakili’s experience in journalism also includes being a writer and editor for the Middle East section in the International Relations Review. They currently work as an Events Intern for the Pardee Forced Migration and Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative. They also serve as a CAS Dean’s Host, Admissions Ambassador, and ASDB and are a member of Delta Phi Epsilon.
She is also involved in the BU Filipino Student Association. They also participate in the Pre-Law Society and BU’s Women in Law organization, and model for BU Buzz and Fabrio Magazine. Vakili can be reached at yvakili@bu.edu.
Elections Editor and US Politics Editorial Team
Peter Domokos (he/him)
Peter Domokos is a political science student (CAS ’25) minoring in English and urban studies.
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His passion for cities took him to the Netherlands where he studied urban planning last year. Domokos is the president of BU’s European Society.
In his free time, you’ll spot him on the tennis court, ski hill, or on long walks around Boston with a coffee in hand, listening to an audiobook. Domokos can be reached at petertd@bu.edu
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Senior Global Politics Editor
Sarah Bores (she/her)
Sarah Bores is a pre-law student studying international relations, philosophy, and women's gender and sexuality studies (CAS '25).
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In addition to being a member of Phi Alpha Delta, Bores is a copy editor for the Pre-Law Review and the music section editor for Buzz Magazine. She has worked as a legislative intern for Representative Tram Nguyen and presented research on environmental justice and the disproportionate impact of climate change on communities of color and low-income areas.
Her hobbies include reading, listening to music, and skiing. She can be reached at sbores1@bu.edu.
Senior Global Politics Editor
Bridgette Bennis (she/her)
Bennis is a pre-law student studying political science with a minor in history. (CAS '26)
Bennis is also a member of BarMUN, where she acts as an assistant crisis director and a Resident Assistant for Boston University. She has also interned for New York State Assemblyman Karl Brabenec.
In her free time, Bennis loves drawing, exploring Boston, and showing people pictures of her beloved dog, Teddy. Bennis can be reached at bbennis3@bu.edu.
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Associate Global Politics Editor
Ogenna Oraedu(she/her)
Ogenna Oraedu is a pre-law student studying political science, potentially seeking a minor in communications (CGS ‘23, CAS ‘25).
Oraedu is currently a writer, editor, and treasurer for The Bunion and The Pinky Toe, BU’s two satire publications. She is the Editorial Associate Editor for Charcoal Magazine, and a member of BU a cappella group Terpsichore. Also, she co-hosts a a radio show for WTBU.
In her free time, Oraedu loves bike rides, movies, listening to music, and spending time with her friends. She can be reached at oaoraedu@bu.edu.
Associate Global Politics Editor
Bridgette Bennis (she/her)
Pamela Arjona is a BA/MA political science student (CAS ‘25, GRS ‘25).
She loves to research topics relating to immigration, particularly from Latin America into the US. Arjona currently serves as the PR chair for Alianza Latina, BU’s largest Latin American student group.
Outside of campus, you can find her teaching yoga at CorePower Yoga studios around Boston, playing guitar, going on walks, or playing with her cat! Arjona can be reached at parjona@bu.edu.
Senior Health and Science Editor
Sophie Honary (she/her)
Honary is a pre-law student, studying political science and history (CAS ’25).
Honary is also the secretary and social media coordinator for BPR.
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Honary is also a radio show host for WTBU Radio.​Her hobbies include watching anime, reading, and going to the gym. Honary can be reached at shonary@bu.edu.
Associate Health and Science Editor
Emma Smith-Marrone (she/her)
Emma Smith-Marrone is a pre-law student, studying political science with a minor in economics (CAS’26).
She is also a member of the Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, running, going out for ice cream, and hanging out with friends. Smith-Marrone can be reached at esmithm@bu.edu.
Senior Social and Business Editor
Daniel Zhou (he/him)
Daniel Zhou is a business student, concentrating in marketing and strategy (QST ’25).
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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.
Associate Social and Business Editor
Ogenna Oraedu(she/her)
Ogenna Oraedu is a pre-law student studying political science, potentially seeking a minor in communications (CGS ‘23, CAS ‘25).
Oraedu is currently a writer, editor, and treasurer for The Bunion and The Pinky Toe, BU’s two satire publications. She is the Editorial Associate Editor for Charcoal Magazine, and a member of BU a cappella group Terpsichore. Also, she co-hosts a a radio show for WTBU.
In her free time, Oraedu loves bike rides, movies, listening to music, and spending time with her friends. She can be reached at oaoraedu@bu.edu.
Senior Local Politics Editor
Harper Gold (she/her)
Harper Gold is a political science student with a minor in business administration (CAS '26, QST '26)
Gold is also a member of BU Student Government's executive branch, where she acts as a staffer in the Sexual Assault Prevention department. She has also worked as a social media intern for the Drum Major Institute and the King family.
In her free time, Gold likes to draw, listen to music, watch movies, and explore the city. Gold can be reached at hgold@bu.edu
Associate Local Politics Editor
Hannah Martin (she/her)
Martin is a pre-law student majoring in political science and English (CAS '25, KHC '25).
She is also a member of Phi Alpha Delta, a writer and assistant podcast director for the International Relations Review, a tour guide, hosts a weekly radio show with WTBU, and is the vice president of BU Closet. She has interned with multiple nonprofit organizations, including UPR Info in Geneva, Switzerland.
In her free time, Martin loves running on the Charles Esplanade, listening to music, reading, and spending time with her friends. She can be reached at hlmartin@bu.edu.
Director of Communications
Lauren Albano (she/her)
Lauren Albano is a journalism student potentially seeking a dual degree in political science (COM '27)
Albano is currently an Opinion Co-Editor for the Daily Free Press and continues to write a column called "Not to Get Political But." She is the founding president of BridgeBU, a student organization that aims to fight political polarization. Albano is also a writer and copy editor for Off the Cuff magazine and co-hosts a new show called "Full of Crit" on WTBU.
In her free time, Albano loves listening to music, having movie nights with her friends, and trying to revive her reading slump for the millionth time. She can be reached at albano27@bu.edu.
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