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Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkCATCHING UP WITH ... Prof. J Flynn Talks Shop with Internationally Renowned Photographer Atom Moore (COMM '05)In this episode of the CATCHING UP WITH... series, Professor J Flynn catches up with Atom Moore (COMM ’05), to talk about about what it takes to become an internationally renowned watch photographer and artist. Beginning with his time in the Fitchburg State photography department to becoming a master of his craft working around the world for prestigious companies, Atom and J discuss the merger of craft with one's fascination -- and the crucial role pursuing his interests with his camera and lens led to his professional success. In a New York Time...
2026-01-3136 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkSPECIAL EPISODE: Stories from Greece (Adventures from Study Abroad in Athens)In this special episode, Skye Goba (COMM '26) catches up with fellow Communications Media student filmmakers Annie Hart (COMM '27) and Cassie Israelson (COMM '26) about their time together studying abroad in Greece. They share stories of navigating Athens, finding an outdoor trampoline park just when they needed one, stumbling upon a killer DJ set at a private party, and meeting a Athenian named Jimmy and his dog Lucky -- as well as revisiting inside jokes and other moments of silliness and connection that international travel brings. Episode transcript can be fo...
2025-12-0352 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFIELD NOTES: College Athletics and Inside the Recruiting ProcessIn this debut episode of Field Notes, The Point's sports editor, Nola Patty, talks with a member of the Fitchburg State University Men's Ice Hockey team, junior Nick Millhorn, about the college recruiting process and the different experiences athletes can have. As a member of the Men's Ice Hockey team, Nick describes his experience during the college recruitment process and shares his tips on how to stand out to coaches while also staying true to your style of play. Episode transcript can be found here.***Field Notes i...
2025-11-2506 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkSPECIAL EPISODE: From China to Fitchburg StateIn recognition of International Education Week, Gabriel Rivera (HIST '26) speaks to international student and citizen of China, Andrew, about spending the Spring 2025 semester on the Fitchburg State University campus. In this wide-ranging conversation, Andrew shares how he found his way from a city of 10 million to Fitchburg, why speaking a foreign language helps him assume new identities (depending on the language), and how Coca-Cola became his favorite American "food." They both share how international education opportunities have provided them with a pathway to better understanding the world, as well as themselves. International Education Week (No...
2025-11-2128 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkVETERAN'S DAY SPECIAL EPISODE: Writing Home to FitchburgIn this special release to honor our veterans, members of the Fitchburg community share a kaleidoscope of Fitchburg’s World War II experiences -- pulled directly from letters and writings saved in the archives of the Fitchburg Historical Society and Fitchburg State University.In addition to hearing from different perspectives on the war, the episode includes a deep dive into the letters written of Michael Vincent Addorisio, a Fitchburg resident who died serving in the Philippines in 1944. Recorded at the Fitchburg Historical Society (FHS) on November 7, 2024, each of the readings is preceded by historical context pro...
2025-11-1148 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkCLASSROOM STORIES: Red Shaydez' Red Shaydez Day“Red Shaydez’ Red Shaydez Day” features a talk between Fitchburg State’s own Toni Magras (COMM ‘25) and Fitchburg State alumna, hip-hop recording artist, educator, and cultural architect Red Shaydez (COMM ‘14). In this episode, Red dives into her roots, her inspirations, her journey as an artist at Fitchburg State, her favorite hip hop artist(s), and more! To mark Red’s return, Fitchburg State declared May 6th, 2025 Red Shaydez Day on campus.The interview was recorded live on May 6th, 2025 in Hammond Hall’s Falcon Hub as part of the Classroom Stories series. Hosted by Toni, with an in...
2025-11-0629 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Persistence of Underground Music in Fitchburg - Daniel SomersIn the final episode of the Fitchburg Your Story series, Daniel Somers explores Persistence of Underground Music in Fitchburg through the city's and Fitchburg State's storied history as a punk rock and underground music way station. Underground music of all genres has been present throughout the past several decades -- with Fitchburg State hosting storied acts from the indie/punk scene like Fugazi, The Breeders, Melvins, and Quick Sand. Fitchburg State's radio station, WXPL (93.3 FM) has also played a role in hosting underground music acts like Horsejumper of Love, Debt of Love, Prince Da...
2025-10-0118 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Keep Calm and Drop the Rum - Leanna CoxKeep Calm and Drop the Rum takes us on a buzzy dive into a fascinating -- and a little wild -- chapter of Fitchburg's temperance history. Leanna Cox wrote and narrated this story. Leanna is a sophomore Political Science major in the department of Economics, History, and Political Science -- with a concentration in American Government/Law at Fitchburg State.***Episodes in this series were produced and edited by the students in Professor Kisha Tracy's Storytelling and the Oral Tradition course (ENGL 2890) in the Spring 2025 semester. "Saxifrage" is the Fi...
2025-09-2710 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkCLASSROOM STORIES: World Languages Bridging Communities"World Languages Bridging Communities" highlights a community-based effort led by Fitchburg State’s Spanish Program in partnership with the Falcon Academy. In this episode, Fitchburg State students reflect on how their Spanish skills came alive as they taught a medical Spanish lesson to local eighth graders, bridging classroom learning with real-world community needs. Their stories illustrate not only how language education fosters connection, cultural awareness, and community collaboration, but also how it offers students a meaningful rite of passage—an opportunity to stand before their community as leaders and educators, using their knowledge to make a tang...
2025-09-1928 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Echoes of the Past - Samuel MonteiroEchoes of the Past is a storytelling deep dive into downtown Fitchburg's historic theater, all brought to life with sound and heart. It’s about community, memory, and the places that shape us.In this episode, Samuel Monteiro speaks of the investment the university has made to renovating the Theater Block (located at 707 Main St. in Fitchburg's downtown), which opened in 1929 to vaudeville acts -- and served as a three screen cinema until it closed in 1988.Sam is a senior Criminal Justice major.***Episodes in this series were produced and...
2025-09-1507 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Clover in the City - Michael KellyIn this episode, Michael Kelly talks about the many contributions made by Irish immigrants who moved to Fitchburg, creations made by Irish immigrants, the overall impact of the cultural heritage of Fitchburg -- as well as his own relationship to his Irishness.Michael is a senior Business Administration major with a concentration in Management.***Episodes in this series were produced and edited by the students in Professor Kisha Tracy's Storytelling and the Oral Tradition course (ENGL 2890) in the Spring 2025 semester. "Saxifrage" is the Fitchburg Your Story theme mu...
2025-09-1207 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: A City Reborn - Jordan CummingsIn A City Reborn, Jordan Cummings tells a tale of a city with a history of industrial strength and today, an inspiring tale of rebirth.Jordan is a senior Communications Media major.***Episodes in this series were produced and edited by the Fitchburg State University students in Professor Kisha Tracy's Storytelling and the Oral Tradition course (ENGL 2890) in the Spring 2025 semester. "Saxifrage" is the Fitchburg Your Story theme music. Music by Prof. Robin Dinda, Text by Prof. DeMisty Bellinger-Delfeld. Performed by Fitchburg State University Choirs with Alanna Rant...
2025-09-1107 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFALCONCAST: "Clubmunity" through Billiards ClubFalconCast returns with a special limited series called "Clubmunity," which explores some of the student-run organizations on the Fitchburg State University campus and how they contribute to a culture of community. In this episode, host Gabriel Rivera (HIST '25) talks the chalk with Billiards Club president Jonathan Rajotte (COMM '27). Curious about club life, monthly tournaments, and smart strategies to up your game? Chalk up your cue and tune in. To learn more about student organizations, stop by Rock the Block XXVII -- the university's annual clubs and...
2025-09-0812 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: City of Service - Jamie LaValleyIn this episode, City of Service, Jamie LaValley tells the story of Fitchburg's Michael Addorizzi and his time in the Navy during World War II. It also connects this story to Fitchburg's heritage of service. Jamie is a senior Engineering Technology major with a concentration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. To research and produce this episode, he drew from the Michael Vincent Addorisio (Addorizzi) Family Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library and archive. This special collection was donated to the university by the Addorisio family in 2022 in collaboration with the Center for Italian Cul...
2025-09-0106 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: America’s Most Colorful River - Julian MorleyIn this episode, Julian Morley, a senior Environmental and Earth Sciences major at Fitchburg State, examines the modern history of the Nashua River, which bisects the North Central Massachusetts home of Fitchburg State University. The Nashua River used to be one of America's most polluted waterways due to industry in Fitchburg using it for waste disposal. So how did it change? Julian shares a history of the Nashua and Marion Stoddart, the woman who started the cleanup over 50 years ago.***Episodes in this series were produced and edited by the Fitchburg St...
2025-08-2908 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: She Spoke - Julia Grace DucharmeIn this episode, Julia Grace Ducharme, takes a look at the voices of Fitchburg State university's past women students, and why it is important (especially now more than ever) to keep their voices alive! Julia is a senior English Studies major, with a concentration in Literature. Her essay won the "2025 You FIT Here! Fitchburg Your Story Best Overall Podcast Prize."***Episodes in this series were produced and edited by the Fitchburg State University students in Professor Kisha Tracy's Storytelling and the Oral Tradition course (ENGL 2890) in the Spring 2025 semester. "Sax...
2025-08-2707 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: What's in a Name? - Erisbel AliceaIn this episode, Erisbel Alicea, reflects on the names behind the buildings on Fitchburg State's campus, diving most deeply into the accomplishments of the namesake of the most central building on campus: Mr. James J. Hammond.Erisbel is a junior Criminal Justice major, participating in the 4+1 police program.Episodes in this series were produced and edited by the Fitchburg State University students in Professor Kisha Tracy's Storytelling and the Oral Tradition course (ENGL 2890) in the Spring 2025 semester. "Saxifrage" is the Fitchburg Your Story theme music. Music by Prof. Robin Dind...
2025-08-2704 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: The Mystery of Our First Black Student - Erumosele BridgeforthIn this episode, Sele Bridgeforth explores the mystery of who was the first African American to graduate from Fitchburg State University.Sele is a sophomore Creative Arts Therapies major, with a concentration in Music.***Episodes in this series were produced and edited by the Fitchburg State University students in Professor Kisha Tracy's Storytelling and the Oral Tradition course (ENGL 2890) in the Spring 2025 semester. "Saxifrage" is the Fitchburg Your Story theme music. Music by Prof. Robin Dinda, Text by Prof. DeMisty Bellinger-Delfeld. Performed by Fitchburg State University Choirs with...
2025-08-2606 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Legacy of Perseverance - Dexter BrownIn this episode, Dexter Brown shares the stories of past Falcons from the Athletic Department's 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees. He reflects on the trials and tribulations they overcame playing sports at Fitchburg State -- and the legacies they leave behind and continue to make. Dexter is a junior Business Administration major with a concentration in Management. He is also a member of the Fitchburg State football team.***Episodes in this series were produced and edited by the Fitchburg State University students in Professor Kisha Tracy's Storytelling and the Oral Tradition course (EN...
2025-08-2508 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Latin Talk - Angel ViruetIn this episode, Angel Viruet looks at the cultural heritage of Fitchburg, and the community of Fitchburg State University, with a particular focus on the Latinx community. Angel is a sophomore Business Administration major with a concentration in Marketing. ***Episodes in this series were produced and edited by the Fitchburg State University students in Professor Kisha Tracy's Storytelling and the Oral Tradition course (ENGL 2890) in the Spring 2025 semester. "Saxifrage" is the Fitchburg Your Story theme music. Music by Prof. Robin Dinda, Text by Prof. DeMisty Bellinger-Delfeld. Performed by Fitchburg State...
2025-08-2108 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: From Chaos to Community - Mike SauvageauAlthough college radio broadcasts may only reach a limited signal range, their influence on university campuses across the world is immeasurable. Perhaps no greater example can be found than Fitchburg State University's student-run radio station WXPL (91.3 FM and streamable online). In this episode, Michael Sauvageau playfully discusses how WXPL has helped promote diversity and cultural awareness for multiple decades. Through the dedication of staff and students, Fitchburg State's radio station brings a more eclectic mix of music to the students at FSU and the community of greater Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Thi...
2025-08-1912 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Voice of the First - Justin ConnerFirst Generation College Students (FGCS) are one of the most unrecognized group of students at a university. Many do not see the challenges they have to face as they go through the college search process and when they are finally here. In this episode, Justin Conner explores the variety of challenges that FGCS have to face on a regular basis and how universities can help them. This will help not only Fitchburg State understand their population and how to help them, but colleges across the board. Justin is a senior Interdisciplinary Stud...
2025-08-1410 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: More Than a Sunday - Jaleel JacksonIn this episode, we examine the diverse religious life outside of traditional Christianity with a particular emphasis on the voices, customs, and narratives influencing places like Fitchburg.Written and narrated by Jaleel Jackson, a junior Business Administration major with a concentration in Management, "More Than a Sunday" is the next episode in the Fitchburg Your Story series.Episodes in this series were produced and edited by the Fitchburg State University students in Professor Kisha Tracy's Storytelling and the Oral Tradition course (ENGL 2890) in the Spring 2025 semester. "Saxifrage" is...
2025-08-1307 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: More Than a Game - Devin LebronFootball is culture. Football is identity. Football is a community.In this podcast episode, Devin Lebron, a Fitchburg State University junior, talks about the role the game of football has played in his life -- and the challenge he faced in overcoming a severe injury on the field to find his way back to the game and himself.Written and narrated by Devin Lebron, a Business Administration major with a concentration in Management, "More Than a Game" is the next episode in the Fitchburg Your Story series, which will...
2025-08-1207 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Education of Disability Services - Hannah FreeIn this podcast episode, Hannah Free, a Fitchburg State University junior, talks about the adoption of disability services, looking at the the changes from Covid back to in person education and how as kids get older they continue to change.Written and narrated by Hannah Free, a Business Administration major with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, "Education of Disability Services" is the next episode in the Fitchburg Your Story series, which will be published throughout the month. Episodes in this series were produced and edited by the students in...
2025-08-1110 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Cultural Proficiency as Cultural Heritage - Hannah Hartman"Cultural Proficiency as Cultural Heritage" delves into the implications that the community of Fitchburg State actually makes an effort to achieve the goals and beliefs of the University's cultural heritage. As a school known for its excellence in education, cultural proficiency is at the forefront of the University's success.Written and narrated by Hannah Hartman, a dual enrollment high school student for the last two years, this is the next episode in the Fitchburg Your Story series, which will be published throughout the month. Episodes in this s...
2025-08-1113 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Best of Both Worlds - Kensley AntoineThis episode shares a personal journey of cultural adoption, navigating the balance between Haitian heritage and life in the US as well as explores Fitchburg State's supports for diversity and inclusivity.Written and narrated by Kensley Antoine, a Business Administration major with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, "Best of Both Worlds" is the next episode in a series called Fitchburg Your Story, which will be published throughout the month. Episodes in this series were produced and edited by the students in Professor Kisha Tracy's Storytelling and the Oral Tradition course (E...
2025-08-0812 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Fly Like a Falcon - Timothy DeweyIn “To Fly Like a Falcon," Timothy Dewey, a senior at Fitchburg State University, reflects on his college experiences and asks some questions on what it means to be a Falcon. Listen along as he talks about his personal experiences and research into the FSU student, how times have changed, and what he found to be important about his college experience.Written and narrated by Timothy Dewey, a Math major with minors in Psychological Science and Middle and Secondary Education (5-12), this is the next episode in a series called Fitchburg Your St...
2025-08-0712 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Finding Your Flock - Coean Blankenship"Finding Your Flock" is about exploring cultural heritage and identity formation during the college years, using Fitchburg State University as a lens. Research, faculty interviews, and student experiences inform a deep dive into finding belonging and purpose, challenging the idea of college as just a temporary phase and advocating for active community engagement to build lasting connections.Written and narrated by Coean Blankenship, a DMI major in the Communications Media department, this is the first in a series called Fitchburg Your Story. Episodes in this series were produced and e...
2025-08-0611 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkCATCHING UP WITH…Communications Media Alumni Panel - Visions 2025 Part 2 (of 2)CATCHING UP WITH… is an ongoing series where Fitchburg State alumni reflect on their time here on campus, celebrate their accomplishments and discuss how they got from here to where they are now.This is part two of our special two-part episode featuring Fitchburg State graduates of the Communication Media Department sharing how they took their first steps into the professional world of communications, the importance of staying current to navigate technology and shifts in the workspace and being prepared to pivot in your career as part of the professional experience.The annual Al...
2025-07-0822 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkCATCHING UP WITH…Communications Media Alumni Panel - Visions 2025 Part 1 (of 2)CATCHING UP WITH…is an ongoing series where Fitchburg State alumni reflect on their time here on campus, celebrate their accomplishments and discuss how they got from here to where they are now.This special two-part episode features the Alumni Panel of the 2025 Visions Exhibition, Fitchburg State University’s annual event that showcases the best original work from the students in the Communications Media Department.The 2025 Alumni Panel was hosted by the Chair of the Communications Media Department, Prof. Jeff Warmouth, and features the following Fitchburg State graduates:Traci Bartlett (COMM ‘03, Theater), has do...
2025-06-1326 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFIVE WITH A FALCON: Annabella Valle, Theater & Film/Video Production (COMM '25)Annabella Valle (COMM ‘25) studied both Theater and Film and Video Production at Fitchburg State University as a Communications Media major. In this episode of FIVE WITH A FALCON, Annabella shares her passion for Fitchburg State’s theater program -- in particular the impact of Professors Mary Vreeland and Kelly Morgan on her professional and personal growth as an actor and filmmaker. She also makes the case for why every student would benefit from taking theater courses, as it helped her develop her own public speaking and time management skills. Annabella also reflects on how taking advantage of the uni...
2025-06-0605 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkCATCHING UP WITH ... President Donna Hodge Catches Up with Peter Reynolds (COMM '83)In this episode of the CATCHING UP WITH... series, Fitchburg State University President Donna Hodge catches up with Peter Reynolds (COMM ’83), as he talks about his journey from being a hungry Fitchburg State graphic design student in the Communications Media department to best-selling author, illustrator, and 2025 Commencement Speaker. Peter Reynolds is an acclaimed author with over 40 million copies of his books in print worldwide, including The Dot, Ish, The North Star, and Be You. He has also collaborated as an illustrator on the Judy Moody series by Meghan McDonald. He fo...
2025-05-1636 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFIVE WITH A (future) FALCON: Danny Schaffer (COMM '27), from Middlesex Community College to Fitchburg State UniversityIn this episode of FIVE WITH A (future) FALCON, Emily Puccia (COMM '26) talks to Danny Schaffer (COMM '27) about his goals and aspirations as he makes the transition from Middlesex Community College to Fitchburg State University starting the Fall 2025 semester.Danny completed his Associates Degree at Middlesex in film and video production -- and is now looking forward to continue building towards a career in film production by finishing his bachelor's degree as a Communications Media major in the film/video concentration as a Falcon.Danny is an...
2025-05-1304 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkSPECIAL EPISODE: Prof. Kisha Tracy, Harrod Lecturer, on Decolonizing the Study of Disability in the Middle AgesProfessor of English Studies Kisha Tracy, who holds a Ph.D. in Medieval Studies from the University of Connecticut, discusses her research shared in a recent Harrod Lecture, Fitchburg State’s longstanding faculty lecture series. Dr. Tracy explores decolonizing the study of disability in the Middle Ages -- and how that research fits more broadly within her work as a medievalist specializing in disability studies with a particular focus on mental health.Read more about Prof. Tracy's lecture at the Burg Blog.***Episode transcript found here.
2025-05-0217 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFIVE WITH A FALCON: Nicole Salerno & Study Abroad at Fitchburg State UniversityIn this episode of FIVE WITH A FALCON, Gabriel Rivera (HIST '26) interviews Nicole Salerno. Nicole is the Assistant Director of Study Abroad in the International Education office at Fitchburg State and is passionate about helping students discover new academic opportunities abroad. Join us and listen to what Nicole has to say about her sense of belonging at Fitchburg State!***Episode transcript can be found here.***Episode produced, edited, and mixed by Gabriel Rivera (HIST '26) for the Spring 2025 Podcasting course (C...
2025-04-2208 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFIVE WITH A FALCON: Isaiah Manuel (COMM '25) from Fitchburg State to TD Garden and beyondIn this episode of FIVE WITH A FALCON, Isaiah Manuel (COMM '25) details his journey at Fitchburg State as a student in the Film/Video Production program. From coming out of the pandemic as a shy and reserved person with no solid direction to becoming an active member in the Communications Media department and taking first place at a student media summit pitch contest, Isaiah reflects on his growth as a student and his ever-evolving skillset. Moreover, he talks about his video production internship at TD Garden, a recent 90-mi...
2025-04-1706 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkCLASSROOM STORIES: Say It Louder! A Progression in Hip Hop Aggression by Adam FournierToday, we present one of the episodes produced in this winter's course on the Politics and Poetics of Hip-Hop offered by historian and Professor Katherine Jewell. The assignment said: "This assignment is your chance to advance your own interpretation of the evolution or application of the knowledge and insight developed this term. In a one-hour radio show, for which you will produce a script and a playlist and record for dissemination on WXPL, build a thematic engagement with an aspect of the course. Your playlist can take any theme you would like, but it...
2025-02-2846 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkCLASSROOM STORIES: Women and Hip-Hop History by Toni MagrasIn this episode, in honor of Black History Month, we present one of the episodes produced in this winter's course on the Politics and Poetics of Hip-Hop offered by historian and Professor Katherine Jewell. The assignment said: "This assignment is your chance to advance your own interpretation of the evolution or application of the knowledge and insight developed this term. In a one-hour radio show, for which you will produce a script and a playlist and record for dissemination on WXPL, build a thematic engagement with an aspect of the course. Your playlist ca...
2025-02-1425 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFIVE WITH A FALCON: Elliot Zopatti, Technical Theater (COMM '24)In this episode of FIVE WITH A FALCON, Elliot Zopatti (COMM ‘24) talks about studying Technical Theater (TETA) within the Communications Media department and being an active member of the campus community, including serving as a Residential Advisor (RA). He also talks about how Fitchburg State -- and, especially, his 20+ strong friend group -- helped him find his sense of belonging. As a member of the Honors Program, Elliot describes how he stepped out of his comfort zone with his Honors thesis project to create a personal documentary called The Little Girl...
2025-01-3003 minPerseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkTHE WEEKLY ROUND-UP - Final Exam Week EditionThis week's round-up mixes things up with a special Exam Week Edition. Round-Up Host Nick Castillo talks to students on campus about how they get through finals week. From the quiet zen of a monk to maniacally listening to video game boss music, these half dozen Fitchburg State students all take different approaches to making it through finals. This is the last episode of the Weekly Round-Up for the Fall 2024 semester. Perseverantia would like to thank Nick for creating and producing this semi-weekly podcast -- along with his other contributions as a reliable voice of many a sho...
2024-12-1606 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkGETTING TO THE POINT: Michael Burns (HIST ‘26) and Joshua Cronin (COMM ‘26) Talk about Student Politics and The PointJoining host Tori Kiolbasa ('25) on GTTP is Student Government Association (SGA) President Mike Burns (HIST ‘26) and Senator Josh Cronin (COMM '26). In addition to their service to student government, Mike is a columnist for The Point -- Fitchburg State University’s student-run newspaper -- and Josh hosts North Central News, a collaboration between The Point and Fitchburg Access Television (FATV). In their conversation, they talk with Tori about working across campus on different SGA initiatives, while balancing their community-oriented one with their journalistic responsibilities.If you're interested in working on the pod...
2024-12-1223 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkCATCHING UP WITH ... Buffy Cautela (COMM '22) catches up with Autumn Olson (COMM '20) - part two of twoWelcome to CATCHING UP WITH ... where Fitchburg State students and recent graduates talk to Fitchburg State alumni, reflecting on their time here on campus, celebrating their accomplishments, and discussing how they got from here to where they are now.In this special follow-up episode, Buffy Cautela (COMM ‘22) and Autumn Olson (COMM/HIST ‘20) catch up with each other one year after their first interview, which you can find in our previous episode. They discuss Autumn’s recent projects in Los Angeles and Buffy’s experiences as a Product...
2024-12-0532 minPerseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkTHE WEEKLY ROUND-UP (Dec 1st thru Dec 7th)Hosted by Nick Castillo, this week's round-up covers student-led events between December 1st through December 8th on the Fitchburg State University campus. These events were directly sourced from FalConnect, if you have not logged into FalConnect with your Falcon Key, check out the many more events that are coming up!***Did we overlook anything? Would you like to be interviewed? Let us know (podcasts@fitchburgstate.edu), and we will be happy to oblige!Episode transcript here.***Produced, written, and edited by Nick Castillo, a...
2024-12-0201 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFIVE WITH A FALCON: Anna Gauvin, Engineer, Tour Guide, & Improv President (ENGT '25)In this episode of FIVE WITH A FALCON, Anna Gauvin (ENGT ‘25) talks about her college career as an Engineering major and how it was affected by the COVID pandemic. Despite this setback, Anna shares her appreciation for the sense of belonging and community she found with being a Fitchburg State University campus tour guide and being a member of the Improv Club. ***Episode transcript available here.Recorded in May 2024, this episode was produced by McKenzie Calvao and edited & sound mixed by Adam Fournier. Both are mem...
2024-11-2707 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkCATCHING UP WITH ... Buffy Cautela (COMM '22) catches up with Autumn Olson (COMM '20) - part one of twoWelcome to CATCHING UP WITH ... where Fitchburg State students and recent graduates talk to Fitchburg State alumni, reflecting on their time here on campus, celebrating their accomplishments, and discussing how they got from here to where they are now.In this episode, Buffy Cautela, a 2022 Film and Video and Theater graduate of the Communications Media Department, catches up with Autumn Olson, a 2020 graduate with a major in Film and Video and a second major in History. Autumn is a screenwriter and novelist who stayed in Los Angeles f...
2024-11-2023 minPerseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkTHE WEEKLY ROUND-UP (Study Abroad Edition, Nov 18th thru Nov 24th)This week's round-up, hosted by Nick Castillo, features student-led events on the Fitchburg State University campus during the week of November 18th.This episode includes an exclusive interview with Fitchburg State's Nicole Salerno. Nicole is the Assistant Director of International Education at Fitchburg State University. In this interview, she talks about upcoming programs that the International Education office is running, as well as deadlines and dates students should be aware of if considering Study Abroad. Nicole believes Study Abroad looks great on a resume and is very important to think about during your time at F...
2024-11-1807 minPerseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkTHE WEEKLY ROUND-UP (Nov 12 thru Nov 17)This week's round-up, hosted by Nick Castillo, features student-led events on the Fitchburg State University campus during the week of Veteran's Day.***Want to know more about how to get involved on campus? Wanted to join a club but don't know when they meet? The Weekly Roundup is here for you!Each week, a different set of clubs, meetings, and events is featured for students to think about! There may also be club leaders who will have the opportunity to speak about their events and promote!This will be a weekly po...
2024-11-1301 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG SPEAKS: The Road Less Traveled - A Storytelling Event (part two of two)This is the second of a special two part release.Fitchburg Speaks showcases stories from members of the greater Fitchburg community. Faculty, Students, and Community members were invited to share stories on the themes of the paths less taken in life and the obstacles we overcome along the way.This event was held at Fitchburg State University in April 2024, before a live audience in the Falcon Hub in the Hammond Campus Center. Fitchburg Speaks was the culminating event from a year of programming inspired by the 2023 Community Re...
2024-11-1233 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG SPEAKS: The Road Less Traveled - A Storytelling Event (part one of two)This is the first of a special two part release.Fitchburg Speaks showcases stories from members of the greater Fitchburg community. Faculty, Students, and Community members were invited to share stories on the themes of the paths less taken in life and the obstacles we overcome along the way.This event was held at Fitchburg State University in April 2024, before a live audience in the Falcon Hub in the Hammond Campus Center. Fitchburg Speaks was the culminating event from a year of programming inspired by the 2023 Community Re...
2024-11-0134 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkMAKING HISTORY TODAY: America Since 1968 - Drew McKevitt on "Gun Country"Making History Today, produced by the History program at Fitchburg State University, connects the classroom to historians working in their fields. In these conversations, students discuss works assigned in class and develop questions for the authors, which are then posed in these episodes.This conversation emerges from Prof. Katherine Jewell’s class, America Since 1968, during the 2024 spring semester.In this episode, Dr. Andrew C. McKevitt, history professor at Louisiana Tech University and author of Gun Country: Gun Capitalism, Culture and Control, published in November 2023, responds to questions and curiosities developed by st...
2024-10-1636 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkCATCHING UP WITH ... Visions 2024 Alumni Panel, Communications Media at Fitchburg State University (Part 2 of 2)CATCHING UP WITH…is an ongoing series where Fitchburg State alumni reflect on their time here on campus, celebrate their accomplishments and discuss how they got from here to where they are now.This is Part Two of our special two-part episode featuring Fitchburg State graduates Joe Aidonidis, Scott Kurland, Matthew Krol, Dan Daly, and Jasmine Cordeiro, who attended the Alumni Panel during the 2024 Visions Exhibition, which is part of the annual event that showcases the best original work from the students in the Communications Media department. (Part 1 was released on October 2.)In thi...
2024-10-0925 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkCATCHING UP WITH ... Visions 2024 Alumni Panel at Fitchburg State University (Part 1 of 2)CATCHING UP WITH…is an ongoing series where Fitchburg State alumni reflect on their time here on campus, celebrate their accomplishments and discuss how they got from here to where they are now.This special two-part episode features five Fitchburg State graduates who attended the Alumni Panel during the 2024 Visions Exhibition, an annual event that showcases the best original work from the students in the Communications Media department. The Alumni Panel invites Fitchburg State graduates back to campus to share their experiences and talk about their careers with students. The 2024 Alumni Pan...
2024-10-0226 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFIVE WITH A FALCON: Peter Elliott, Professional Writing and English Studies (ENGL '26)In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Peter Elliott (ENGL '26), talks about how his Professional Writing concentration and major in English Studies have been integral to his sense of belonging on campus -- while his liberal arts course have provided the perspectives he needs to grow as a writer. A junior from Petersham, MA, Peter's poetry has appeared in the Fitchburg State University literary journal, Route 2 . He's also an active member of the Writing Club on campus where he and fellow scribes commune over their written words. ***Episode transcript available
2024-09-2507 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFIVE WITH A FALCON: Sydney Sartell, Early Childhood Education (EDUC '25)In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Sydney Sartell ('25) shares her experience at Fitchburg State University as an Early Childhood Education major. A personal challenge her first year set her back a semester but, with the help of her advisor, Prof. William Corteiza, and a close-knit group of friends, she got back on track. Sydney reflects on the growth she's experienced as she looks forward to her senior year. She also describes defying the dormitory odds and becoming legit best friends with her randomly selected first year roommate.***Episode transcript ava...
2024-09-1805 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkSPECIAL EPISODE: Remembering Professor John CrawleyIn this special episode, Perseverantia suggests a podcast that might have been. Business Administration Professor John Crawley had discussed doing a podcast series of the fun advice he gives student, meant to be a light-hearted interjection to our series.But we never got that chance. John Crawley passed away May 1, 2024. As a result, we decided to ask for contributions of memories and recordings to make a small attempt to capture some of the many pieces of advice and meaningful moments he had with students.This episode compiles some of those contributions, both containing P...
2024-09-1013 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFALCONCAST (Bonus): Vincent Colavita (GAME '24) is LEAVING THE NESTIn this bonus episode of FalconCast, "Leaving the Nest, " Nikki Mctoggart (COMM '24) speaks to graduating Fitchburg State University seniors. Nikki and her guest explore what it feels like to take that next step, their hopes and their regrets (if they have any). They look back on their time at Fitchburg State University and reflect on who they are now.In this episode, Nikki, a Communications Media Major with a double concentration in Film and Video Production and Public Relations, Social Media, and Advertising Production (PRSA), talks to Vincent Colavita (GAME '24), a Ga...
2024-05-1812 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFALCONCAST: Captain Cookie & Life on the Men's Ice Hockey Team at Fitchburg StateIn the Season 2 finale of FalconCast, Jeremy Allik (COMM '25) talked to Oliver "Cookie" Cookson (BSAD '25), a captain of Fitchburg State University's Men's Ice Hockey team. Cookie discusses his journey as a student-athlete, the appeal of the daily grind of the hockey season -- while looking ahead to next season's team and hopes for success. Says Cookie, "A lot of the stuff that you know translate to a good life you can find in a good athlete and a good teammate. So as a leader, that's what I try to strive for."
2024-05-1714 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFALCONCAST: Improv(atron) at Fitchburg StateIn this episode of FalconCast, Fredo Robinson (COMM '26) sat down with the past, present and future presidents of Improvatron (Fitchburg State's Improv Club): Nick Castillo (COMM '25) and Anna Gauvin (Engineering Technology '25). Nick and Anna highlight the welcoming nature of improv and offer advice for potential members, showcasing how leadership roles within the club can cultivate lifelong friendships, self-confidence, and loads of laughs.Episode transcript can be found here.***This episode was produced by Tori Kiolbasa (COMM '25). It was...
2024-05-1613 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFALCONCAST: Student Veterans and the Veterans’s Center at Fitchburg StateIn this episode of FalconCast, Dave Gambone (COMM '25) sat down with Shanna Sallah in April 2024 to explore her work supporting student veterans on Fitchburg State's campus. Shanna, who oversees the Veterans Center alongside her role at the Office of Student Affairs, discusses the veteran's work-study program and the personal connection that makes this work so meaningful. The Veteran's Center is a vital space on campus, fostering camaraderie among veterans, with monthly meet and greets and other activities. "This is the place for the veterans, this place is yours."Epi...
2024-05-1413 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFALCONCAST: Life as a Soccer Player at Fitchburg StateJoin us on FalconCast as Jeremy Allik (COMM '25) chats with Zoe Christostomides (BSAD, minor Journalism '26), the rising junior captain of the Fitchburg State University women's soccer team, editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, The Point, and aspiring broadcast journalist. Zoe's story takes us on a journey from her high school soccer days, where she was a "little fish in a huge pond," to finding her place as a collegiate athlete and leader. She opens up about the personal growth she's experienced, the pressures of competing for a starting position, the ex...
2024-05-0916 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFALCONCAST: Season 2 TeaserWelcome to Season 2 of FalconCast, produced by the Spring 2024 Podcasting class in the Communications Media department at Fitchburg State University.Over the next week, your hosts, Jeremy Allik, Fredo Robinson, and Dave Gambone will dive into the extracurriculars and campus involvement that Fitchburg State University offers by talking to the students invested in community, personal growth, and what it means to be a part of something bigger than yourself.Transcript can be found here.***Trailer edited and mixed by Jaden Blake (COMM '27). Episode produced by Gio Colon (COMM '25) and Dave G...
2024-05-0801 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFIVE WITH A FALCON: Derek Tirrell, Film/Video Production (COMM '25)In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Derek Tirrell ('25) talks with fellow Communications Media major McKenzie Calvao ('25) about finding his passion within the film/video production program, and the sense of place and community he’s nurtured while working on campus as a student tour guide and Student Orientation leader. Derek also plugs an upcoming short film he’s producing with Ally Thompson and Ania MacIndewar and other students in his Advanced Cinema Production course during in the Spring 2024 semester called Dream Girl.***Episode transcript available here...
2024-04-1906 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkMAKING HISTORY TODAY: Media and U.S. Politics - Brian Rosenwald on Talk Radio's AmericaMaking History Today, produced by the History program at Fitchburg State University, connects the classroom to historians working in their fields. In these conversations, students discuss works assigned in class and develop questions for the authors, which are then posed in these episodes.The first series of conversations emerges from Prof. Katherine Jewell's graduate course in Fitchburg State's online Master's program in History in summer 2023 on Media and U.S. Politics.In this episode, students engage with Dr. Brian Rosenwald, a historian of the modern United States and media and politics...
2024-04-1226 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkMAKING HISTORY TODAY: Media and U.S. Politics - Matthew Delmont on Why Busing FailedMaking History Today, produced by the History program at Fitchburg State University, connects the classroom to historians working in their fields. In these conversations, students discuss works assigned in class and develop questions for the authors, which are then posed in these episodes.The first series of conversations emerges from Prof. Katherine Jewell's graduate course in Fitchburg State's online Master's program in History in summer 2023 on Media and U.S. Politics.In this episode, students engage with Dr. Matthew Delmont, the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professor of History at Dartmouth...
2024-04-0324 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkMAKING HISTORY TODAY: Media and U.S. Politics - Matthew Pressman on the Liberal Values that Shaped the NewsMaking History Today, produced by the History program at Fitchburg State University, connects the classroom to historians working in their fields. In these conversations, students discuss works assigned in class and develop questions for the authors, which are then posed in these episodes.The first series of conversations emerges from Prof. Katherine Jewell's graduate course in Fitchburg State's online Master's program in History in summer 2023 on Media and U.S. Politics.In this episode, Dr. Matthew Pressman of Seton Hall responds to students questions about his book, On Press: The Liberal...
2024-03-2222 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkMAKING HISTORY TODAY: Media and U.S. Politics - Heather Hendershot on When the News BrokeMaking History Today, produced by the History program at Fitchburg State University, connects the classroom to historians working in their fields. In these conversations, students discuss works assigned in class and develop questions for the authors, which are then posed in these episodes.The first series of conversations emerges from Prof. Katherine Jewell's graduate course in Fitchburg State's online Master's program in History in summer 2023 on Media and U.S. Politics.In this episode, students engage with Dr. Heather Hendershot, Professor of Communication Studies at Northwestern University, and her...
2024-03-1521 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkMAKING HISTORY TODAY: Media and U.S. Politics - Allison Perlman on Public InterestsMaking History Today, produced by the History program at Fitchburg State University, connects the classroom to historians working in their fields. In these conversations, students discuss works assigned in class and develop questions for the authors, which are then posed in these episodes. The first series of conversations emerges from Prof. Katherine Jewell's graduate course in Fitchburg State's online Master's program in History in summer 2023 on Media and U.S. Politics.In this episode, students engage with Dr. Allison Perlman at the University of California Irvine and her book, Public Interests: Media Advocacy...
2024-03-0823 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkMAKING HISTORY TODAY: Media and U.S. Politics - Kathryn Cramer Brownell on Showbiz PoliticsMaking History Today, produced by the History program at Fitchburg State University, connects the classroom to historians working in their fields. In these conversations, students discuss works assigned in class and develop questions for the authors, which are then posed in these episodes. The first series of conversations emerges from Prof. Katherine Jewell's graduate course in Fitchburg State's online Master's program in History in summer 2023 on Media and U.S. Politics. In this episode, Professor Jewell talks with Kathryn Cramer Brownell of Purdue University about her first book, Showbiz Politics: Hollywood in American P...
2024-03-0117 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkCLASSROOM STORIES: Heart of Europe Study Abroad Reflections (2023)In this episode of Classroom Stories, students from Professor Josh Spero's Spring 2023 study abroad class, The Heart of Europe reflect on their experiences traveling from Amsterdam to Poland, encountering historical sites, German university students, visiting Auschwitz, and seeing European residents confront the realities of the Russian war in Ukraine.Find out more about Fitchburg State's Study Abroad programs and other classes in the Economics, History, and Political Science Department.Episode Transcript here. ***About the Classroom Stories series:Students c...
2024-02-2713 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkCLASSROOM STORIES (S2E7): Heart of Europe Study Abroad Reflections (2023)In this episode of Classroom Stories, students from Professor Josh Spero's Spring 2023 study abroad class, The Heart of Europe reflect on their experiences traveling from Amsterdam to Poland, encountering historical sites, German university students, visiting Auschwitz, and seeing European residents confront the realities of the Russian war in Ukraine. Find out more about Fitchburg State's Study Abroad programs and other classes in the Economics, History, and Political Science Department. Episode Transcript here.***About the Classroom Stories series:Students come to...
2024-02-1614 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkGETTING TO THE POINT: Honors Students Explore Afro/Africanfuturism at Library Literature FairThe Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library hosted poster presentations of Honors student work on November 29, 2023 at a literature fair entitled "A Journey into What's Possible: An Exploration of Afro/Africanfuturism." The event and reception was the culmination of a semester long student exploration of Afro/Africanfuturism in Dr. Kisha Tracy's Honors Seminar in Literature course (HON 2100). In this episode of Getting to the Point, Tonia Magras speaks to the Judges' Choice Award winner, Autumn Garceu (junior, ECON), and Visitors' Choice Award winner, Julia Arena (junior, EXSS), about their experiences in Dr. Tracy's course, their participation in th...
2024-01-1918 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkGETTING TO THE POINT: Prof. Laura Garofoli Awarded Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public ServiceDr. Laura Garofoli of the Psychological Science department received the 2023 Manuel Carballo Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service at a State House ceremony on November 8, 2023. A few weeks ago, she sat in studio with host Zoe Chrisostomides ('26) to talk about the prospect of meeting Governor Healey, the work she and her colleagues have done to develop the First Year Experience (FYE) program on campus, and how her students inspire her every day. Professor Garofoli is being recognized at the state level for her exceptional contributions to Fitchburg State and its students, including service and lead...
2023-11-0814 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkGETTING TO THE POINT: Shellee Brevard (COMM '26), from DC to FitchburgShellee Brevard (COMM '26), a sophomore screenwriter, joins host Zoe Chrisostomides ('26) on GTTP to talk about Shellee's experiences as a first-year student at Fitchburg State University. Hailing from Washington DC, Shellee offers her advice on navigating campus life, the benefits of an awesome college Math professor, discovering her love for film through Spike Lee's Crooklyn, exploring her own creative voice, and her dreams of making screenwriting her career. If you're interested in working on the podcast, register for College Newspaper Production (ENGL 3830) or contact The Point at https://fitchburgpoint.com/contact-us/. Episode transcript can...
2023-11-0714 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkGETTING TO THE POINT: Stephen Wells (ENGL '24), a Nontraditional Student with an Inspirational StoryStephen Wells will graduate from Fitchburg State University in December 2024, with a degree in English Studies and a concentration in Professional Writing. He's just like any other soon-to-be graduate, except that he has eight grandkids and started on his journey towards his degree 52 years ago. Being a "non-traditional" student has its challenges (mainly technology!) but the joy of learning remains alive and well for Mr. Wells. During this interview with Getting to the Point's Zoe Chrisostomides, Stephen talks about his experiences in the classroom and his support system of teachers, classmates, and family. It ca...
2023-10-3114 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkGETTING TO THE POINT: Darcy Lally (COMM '24) and Stargaze StudiosJoining host Zoe Chrisostomides ('26) on GTTP is Darcy Lally (COMM '24), a senior filmmaker who recently started a film production company -- Stargaze Studios -- with her friends and collaborators in the film/video concentration within the Communications Media department. Darcy's 2022 film Subtle Signs screened at Visions 2023, while the Stargaze team's new film Will-O'-The-Wisp (directed and written by Emily Gelinas) will be completed this Fall. If you're interested in working on the podcast, register for College Newspaper Production (ENGL 3830) or contact The Point at https://fitchburgpoint.com/contact-us/. Episode transcript can be found he...
2023-10-2409 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkGETTING TO THE POINT: (Pilot): Student Athletes Mental HealthThis is the pilot episode of Getting to the Point, an affiliate podcast of The Point, the Fitchburg State student newspaper. You may think that competing on a college level is exciting -- and it most definitely is. But what are the consequences to competing at this level? What happens to the athletes on the road to competition? What are their challenges and what support do student athletes have when it comes to the issue of mental health?Joining host Zoe Chrisostomides ('26) on GTTP is Spenser Powell, a former student ath...
2023-09-2721 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkCATCHING UP WITH ...Mike Grasela (‘13), Communications Media, Film/Video ProductionCATCHING UP WITH … is an ongoing series where Fitchburg State students talk to Fitchburg State alumni, reflecting on their time here on campus, celebrating their accomplishments and discussing how they got from here to where they are now. In today's inaugural episode of this series, Adam Fournier, a current Communications Media major, focusing on film and video production, talks to Mike Grasela, a 2013 graduate of the Film and Video Production program, about their shared passion for all things video editing as well as Mike's time at Fitchburg State. Adam an...
2023-09-2221 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFIVE WITH A FALCON: Jessica Garcia, IDIS MajorIn this episode of Five with a Falcon, Jessica Garcia discusses being a “non-traditional” student at Fitchburg State, balancing her educational goals, work, and dedication to working with youth in her community with her ministry. Her story of finding her purpose in education, working with Dr. Jessica Robey, has led her to pursue an Interdisciplinary Studies degree that will help her in work, community life, and ministry. Hear about her experiences in online classses, learning as a multilingual student, and accomplishments as she progresses toward her goals.Episode transcript available here.
2023-09-1905 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFIVE WITH A FALCON: Karla Taveras Guerra ('23), Graphic Design and International StudiesIn this episode of Five with a Falcon, Karla Taveras Guerra ('23) joins us a day and a half before her graduation to talk about what she's learned about herself while studying Graphic Design and International Studies, how her personality differs when speaking English and Spanish, and how she found a sense of belonging while at Fitchburg State University. Episode transcript available here.Episode edited and mixed by Adam Fournier, a member of the Perseverantia staff, and a film/video production student in the Communications M...
2023-09-0806 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkCLASSROOM STORIES: School Counselors ReflectIn this episode of Classroom Stories, students from Professor Megan Krell’s graduate class, Practicum in School Counseling, in Spring 2023 reflect on what they learned about being a school counselor. Plus, Professor Krell provides some insight into the evolution of the term and the role these educational professionals play. Find out more about Fitchburg State's MS in School Counseling as well as other Graduate Degrees in Human Services -- at the Behavioral Sciences department website.Episode Transcript here.***About the Classroom Stories se...
2023-09-0504 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkTHE EMPTY CAMPUS: 5. Back to SchoolIn THE EMPTY CAMPUS, students in the Spring 2022 Honors Seminar in History gathered thirty-six oral histories about the Fitchburg State community’s experience of the Covid 19 pandemic. They turned their research into this podcast to begin the process of reflecting on these events. Episode 5: Back to Campus is the final installment in this series.In Episode 5, students, staff, and administrators reflect on their experiences with Covid-19 policies with the return to campus in Fall 2020 and as the community looks to the endemic stage of the pandemic.Find out more about The Emp...
2023-09-0108 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFIVE WITH A FALCON: Jin Oakes ('24), History Major with a Professional Writing & Political Science MinorIn this episode of Five with a Falcon, Jin Oakes ('24), a transfer student, shares the journey that took them to a Fitchburg State major in History with a double minor in Professional Writing & Political Science), how the campus library provides a sense of belonging and community among the stacks, and how their studies have inspired a passion for research. Episode transcript available here.Episode edited and mixed by Adam Fournier, a member of the Perseverantia staff, and a film/video production student in...
2023-08-2904 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkTHE EMPTY CAMPUS: 4. ExtracurricularsIn THE EMPTY CAMPUS, students in the Spring 2022 Honors Seminar in History gathered thirty-six oral histories about the Fitchburg State community’s experience of the Covid 19 pandemic. They turned their research into this podcast to begin the process of reflecting on these events. Episode 4: Extracurriculars is the next installment in this series. In Episode 4, we explore how student life continued even with the shift to remote and Covid-19 protocols, including campus culture, student activities, organizations, and athletics. Find out more about the Empty Campus project at the Fitchburg State University Archives.
2023-08-2514 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFIVE WITH A FALCON: Tim Lwanga ('23, Psychology)In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Tim Lwanga, a 2023 Fitchburg State University graduate hailing from Medford, MA, talks about the transformative experience of the last four years and how he has come to value what's most important in life -- helping others. A major in Psychological Science, Tim is currently on the path to graduate school and becoming a mental health counselor. Episode transcript available here.Episode edited and mixed by Adam Fournier, a member of the Perseverantia staff, and a film/video production student in t...
2023-08-2203 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkTHE EMPTY CAMPUS: 3. The EssentialsIn THE EMPTY CAMPUS, students in the spring 2022 Honors Seminar in History gathered thirty-six oral histories about the Fitchburg State community’s experience of the Covid 19 pandemic. They turned their research into this podcast to begin the process of reflecting on these events. Episode 3: The Essentials is the next installment in this series. When the Fitchburg State campus went silent in March 2020, it remained so for months to come. But its emptiness belied the continued pace of work and change. I n Episode 3, Fitchburg State administrators, staff, faculty, and students reflect on the diff...
2023-08-1810 minPerseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkTHE EMPTY CAMPUS: 2. College from Your Living RoomIn THE EMPTY CAMPUS, students in the spring 2022 Honors Seminar in History gathered thirty-six oral histories about the Fitchburg State community’s experience of the Covid 19 pandemic. They turned their research into this podcast to begin the process of reflecting on these events.Episode 2: College from Your Living Room explores how members of the Fitchburg State community attempted to continue their studies, teaching, and work from home during the spring 2020 lockdown.Find out more about the Empty Campus project at the Fitchburg State University Archives.This episode was first re...
2023-08-1111 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkTHE EMPTY CAMPUS: 1. Spring BreakIn THE EMPTY CAMPUS, students in the spring 2022 Honors Seminar in History gathered thirty-six oral histories about the Fitchburg State community’s experience of the Covid 19 pandemic. They turned their research into this podcast to begin the process of reflecting on these events. Episode 1: Spring Break explores the moment when members of the Fitchburg State community found out about the university’s indefinite closure in March 2020. Find out more about the Empty Campus project at the Fitchburg State University Archives.This episode was first recorded in Spring 2022. The five-part serie...
2023-08-0410 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG SPEAKS: Stories About What Made Us Who We Are (Community Read, Part 2 of 2)Recorded in front of a live audience at Fitchburg State University on April 6th, 2023, Fitchburg Speaks: Stories about What Made Us Who We Are showcases stories from members of the greater Fitchburg community. If you haven't checked out the first five storytellers from this episode, go back to your feed and listen (Perspectives, Ep 7, released June 26)!Today, we hear four stories from Fitchburg State students, including a junior who tells us how his outlook on life changed profoundly thanks to the unexpected wisdom of a video game; the story of a 30-year veteran te...
2023-07-0730 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFITCHBURG SPEAKS: Stories About What Made Us Who We Are (Community Read, Part 1 of 2)Recorded in front of a live audience at Fitchburg State University on April 6th, 2023, Fitchburg Speaks: Stories about What Made Us Who We Are showcases true stories from the complex and rich lives led by members of the greater Fitchburg community. Sixteen storytellers took to the mic to generously share their stories about what made them who they are. Today, we feature five of those stories about formative experiences living alone in the wilderness, the search for balance, overcoming adversity, finding comfort in being one's true self, and a love story spanning 57 years, a...
2023-06-2629 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFalconCast: Silver LiningOn today’s final episode of season 1 of FalconCast, our host Nikki interviews three Fitchburg State University film production students to gain a better understanding of the Communications Media film/video production concentration and their capstone Advanced Cinema Production class. Director / Writer Sean-Michael Hibbert, Director of Photography Joey DiTavi, and actor Dave Appolon talk about the dedication that is necessary to create their film Silver Lining.Thanks for listening to FalconCast!This episode was produced by Nikki McToggart, Nate McKenna, and Keyloni Jackson as a part of the Spring 2023 Podca...
2023-06-0917 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFIVE WITH A FALCON: Paulina from WXPLIn this episode of Five with a Falcon, Paulina Torres, a class of 2023 graduate with a major in Geographic Science and Technology, talks about how her time spinning records on WXPL campus radio has helped her connect with fellow students and to her Mexican heritage, what it's been like to navigate college as a first generation student, and how her ideal DJ playlist features artists that meld both modern alternative music with traditional Latin American sounds (including two of her current favorite cumbia artists). Tune in to Fitchburg State's WXPL through TuneIn -- or via 91.3 FM on...
2023-06-0506 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFalconCast: My Non-Biological BrotherOn today’s episode of FalconCast, Ryan Gallagher hands the mic over to his non-biological brother and fellow Class of 2023 graduate, Armando Libier. Studying Technical Theater in the Communications Media department, Armando has been an active member of the Fitchburg State University community – serving as treasurer forthe Sigma Pi fraternity, building manager, tour guide, and freshman orientation leader. Armando talks about his experience in Greek Life on campus and serving as a mentor to his non-biological brothers and incoming first year students. Thanks for listening to FalconCast!This episode was pro...
2023-06-0506 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkPERSEWERANTIA? What's in a NameWhat is the deal with the network name? How exactly do you pronounce it? This episode explores the persnickety pronunciation of the network name -- which is also Fitchburg State University's motto. Episode transcript available here.Click here to learn more about Perseverantia. Join us for programming updates on Instagram. Or reach out with ideas or suggestions at podcasts@fitchburgstate.edu.
2023-05-2604 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFalconCast: Clubs & ComraderyOn today’s episode of the FalconCast, our hosts Alexander Maggio and Logan Corrado interview Fitchburg State University student Dylan Mercier (he/him) and find out how to make college life easier by participating in the multitude of clubs and organizations offered on the Fitchburg State campus. Dyan gives us a look into what made him interested in joining these clubs and the upside of participating in campus life. Dylan is a freshman at Fitchburg State University majoring in Biology with a health sciences concentration. When not in class or studying, Dylan has found...
2023-05-2606 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFalconCast: Becoming a FalconOn today’s episode of FalconCast, our host Egan Wolford speaks with three Fitchburg State University student-athletes who share their unique journey through sports, academics, and life to becoming a Falcon at Fitchburg State. Matt, Cole, and Julia offer insights into how they deal with "the pressure" of their sport, what it's like to chase their dreams while maintaining love for their sport, and what it's like to be a Falcon student-athlete.Matt Aguirre (he/him) is a Junior football player for Fitchburg State University. Hailing all the way from Texas, he is a m...
2023-05-1916 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFalconCast: Building BlocksOn today’s episode of FalconCast, our hosts Max Eisenhaure and Matthew Baier interview Fitchburg State University student Marcus Phan and find out about the Building Manager job at FSU. From his daily duties to kicking people out, and improving himself, Marcus gives us a look into what it means to be a Building Manager.Marcus Phan (He/Him) is a junior student at Fitchburg State University studying film and on his way to breaking into the industry. Currently, he works as a Building Manager at Hammond Hall, the campus epicenter for student activity.Th...
2023-05-1615 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFalconCast: Season 1 TeaserMatt Baier and Nikki McToggart introduce the inaugural season of FalconCast, a podcast that picks the brains of students at Fitchburg State University to explore their advice, adventures, and anxieties.FalconCast was created, developed & produced during the spring semester 2023 by students in the Podcasting class at Fitchburg State University. It is the inaugural series in season one of Perseverantia, Fitchburg State’s Podcast Network.The FalconCast series producers are Matt Baier and Nikki McToggart. Series Artwork by Nate McKenna. Music supervision and S...
2023-05-1200 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFalconCast: RA CaitlinOn today’s episode of FalconCast, our hosts Nick Castillo and McKenzie Calvao interview Fitchburg State University student and Resident Assistant (RA), Caitlin Moriarty, and find out what it means to work as a undergraduate RA. From difficulties with always being on the clock to the unique connections between the RA’s, Caitlin gives us a look into how she manages her lifestyle between school and work above it all.Caitlin Moriarty (She/They) is a sophomore student at Fitchburg State studying education and on her way to becoming a teacher. Currently, she works as a Resi...
2023-05-1213 min