
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast Network
Perseverantia features sounds and stories of the Fitchburg State community in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Visit us at www.fitchburgstate.edu/podcasts for more information.
Episodes
85 episodes
FITCHBURG YOUR STORY: From Chaos to Community - Mike Sauvageau
Although 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 Fitch...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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12:49

FITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Voice of the First - Justin Swaine
First 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 h...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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10:53

FITCHBURG YOUR STORY: More Than a Sunday - Jaleel Jackson
In 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,...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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7:51

FITCHBURG YOUR STORY: More Than a Game - Devin Lebron
Football 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 pl...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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7:36

FITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Education of Disability Services - Hannah Free
In 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...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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10:02

FITCHBURG 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 cu...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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13:05

FITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Best of Both Worlds - Kensley Antoine
This 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 inclu...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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12:16

FITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Fly Like a Falcon - Timothy Dewey
In “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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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12:23

FITCHBURG 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 studen...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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11:57

CATCHING 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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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22:11

CATCHING 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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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26:27

FIVE 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
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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5:51

CATCHING 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
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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36:43

FIVE WITH A (future) FALCON: Danny Schaffer (COMM '27), from Middlesex Community College to Fitchburg State University
In 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 Commu...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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4:18

SPECIAL EPISODE: Prof. Kisha Tracy, Harrod Lecturer, on Decolonizing the Study of Disability in the Middle Ages
Professor of English Studies Kisha Tracy, who holds a Ph.D. in Medieval Studies from the University of Connecticut, discusses her research shared in a re...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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17:31

FIVE WITH A FALCON: Nicole Salerno & Study Abroad at Fitchburg State University
In this episode of FIVE WITH A FALCON, Gabriel Rivera (HIST '26) interviews Nicole Salerno. Nicole is the Assistant Director of Study A...
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8:48

FIVE WITH A FALCON: Isaiah Manuel (COMM '25) from Fitchburg State to TD Garden and beyond
In this episode of FIVE WITH A FALCON, Isaiah Manuel (COMM '25) details his journey at Fitchburg State as a student in the
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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6:38

SPECIAL EPISODE: Juliana Ricci
To commemorate Women's History Month, we look to those who will one day make history. When pursuing our dreams, we are often met with obstacles and conflicts that can lead us down the path of demotivation and loss of confidence. Th...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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7:51

CLASSROOM STORIES: Say It Louder! A Progression in Hip Hop Aggression by Adam Fournier
Today, 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...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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46:58

CLASSROOM STORIES: Women and Hip-Hop History by Toni Magras
In 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 assign...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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25:38

FIVE WITH A FALCON: Elliot Zopatti, Technical Theater (COMM '24)
In this episode of FIVE WITH A FALCON, Elliot Zopatti (COMM ‘24) talks about studying
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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3:53

SPECIAL EPISODE: Uncle Tommy
We all experience the death of a loved one at some point in our lives. But how can it impact us when it occurs during adolescence? In this special release, Jeremy Allik (COMM '25) sits down with his mother, Marjorie Raskin to discu...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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12:09

THE WEEKLY ROUND-UP - Final Exam Week Edition
This 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 gam...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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6:23

GETTING TO THE POINT: Michael Burns (HIST ‘26) and Joshua Cronin (COMM ‘26) Talk about Student Politics and The Point
Joining 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...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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23:51

CATCHING UP WITH ... Buffy Cautela (COMM '22) catches up with Autumn Olson (COMM '20) - part two of two
Welcome 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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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32:26
