Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast Network

Dr. Brad Bannon has been inspiring Fitchburg State students to join them on a Philosophical Quest year after year since 2015.  In this episode of Five With a Falcon, one of their philosophy students, Jacob Tawa (COMM '28), talks to Prof. Bannon about how they connect with Fitchburg State students from all disciplines in the study of the human person and the world around us, as well as their journey as an adjunct faculty member...

In this episode of Five with Falcon, Cyrus Mullen (GAME '26) talks with Prof. Andres Gonzalez, a visiting Game Design professor at Fitchburg State University with nearly 20 years of experience in the gaming industry. Transitioning from industry veteran to first-time educator, Andres shares what it’s like to step into the classroom and translate real-world experience into meaningful lessons for students.

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In this pilot episode of FROM THE ARCHIVES, join Fitchburg State University librarians Renée Fratantonio, Asher Jackson, and Olivia Rossetti in a conversation about the real women behind the names of the buildings across campus: Conlon, Russell, and Palmer. Using records from the Fitchburg State University Archives and Special Collections, the librarians will share the lives and legacies of these incredible women.

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In this special episode, Andrew "Rugg" Ruggiero (COMM '27) takes us into his home away from home: The Time Capsule, a second-hand store located in Cranston, Rhode Island.   

The Time Capsule specializes in selling a wide variety of comic, music, and video game related memorabilia. Over the years the store has developed a following of local collectors, who are always looking for something new in stock. Even if you aren...

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 ...

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 Lu...

In 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 coac...

In 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 C...

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 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 Fitch...

“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 D...

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 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 in...

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 Political Science major in the department of Economics, History, and Political Science -- with a concentration in American Government/Law at Fitchburg State.

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Episodes in this series were produced and edited by the students in...

"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 educat...

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 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 sc...

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 relationship to his Irishness.

Michael is a senior Business Administration major with a concentration in Management.

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Episodes in this series were produced and edited by the students in Professor Kisha Tra...

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 Communications Media major.

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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 Yo...

Peter Elliott ('ENGL 26) is an English Studies major with a concentration in Professional Writing and a minor in Photography.  He is a passionate evangelist for writing, as the President of the Writing Club.  

Emily Puccia (COMM '26) is a Communications Media major with a concentration in Film & Video Production.  She loves the adrenalin rush that comes from writing and pours her time into Writing Club as its Vice Pres...

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 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 yo...

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 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 Collec...