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
105 episodes
SPECIAL 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 (COM...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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52:38
FIELD NOTES: College Athletics and Inside the Recruiting Process
In this debut episode of Field Notes, The Point's sports editor, Nola Patty, talks with a member of the Fitchburg State University
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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6:40
SPECIAL EPISODE: From China to Fitchburg State
In recognition of International Education Week, Gabriel Rivera (HIST '26) speaks to international student and citizen of China, Andrew...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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28:40
VETERAN'S DAY SPECIAL EPISODE: Writing Home to Fitchburg
In 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
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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48:29
CLASSROOM 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 t...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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29:03
FITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Persistence of Underground Music in Fitchburg - Daniel Somers
In 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 stor...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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18:11
FITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Keep Calm and Drop the Rum - Leanna Cox
Keep 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 Politica...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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10:56
CLASSROOM STORIES: World Languages Bridging Communities
"World Languages Bridging Communities" highlights a community-based effort led by Fitchburg State’s Spani...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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28:25
FITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Echoes of the Past - Samuel Monteiro
Echoes 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 Mon...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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7:33
FITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Clover in the City - Michael Kelly
In 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 relatio...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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7:50
FITCHBURG YOUR STORY: A City Reborn - Jordan Cummings
In 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
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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7:39
FALCONCAST: "Clubmunity" through Writing Club
Peter Elliott ('ENGL 26) is an English Studies major with a concentration in
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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10:52
FALCONCAST: "Clubmunity" through Billiards Club
FalconCast 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 contr...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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12:46
FITCHBURG YOUR STORY: City of Service - Jamie LaValley
In 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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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6:44
FITCHBURG YOUR STORY: America’s Most Colorful River - Julian Morley
In this episode, Julian Morley, a senior Environmental and Earth Sciences major at Fitchburg State, examines the modern history of the N...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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8:31
FITCHBURG YOUR STORY: She Spoke - Julia Grace Ducharme
In 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
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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7:56
FITCHBURG YOUR STORY: What's in a Name? - Erisbel Alicea
In 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
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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4:41
FITCHBURG YOUR STORY: The Mystery of Our First Black Student - Erumosele Bridgeforth
In this episode, Sele Bridgeforth explores the mystery of who was the first African American to graduate from Fitchburg State University.Sele is a sophomore
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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6:37
FITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Legacy of Perseverance - Dexter Brown
In this episode, Dexter Brown shares the stories of past Falcons from the Athletic Department's 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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8:24
FITCHBURG YOUR STORY: Latin Talk - Angel Viruet
In 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
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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8:38
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 Conner
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