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 President.
Writing Club meets on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5pm in the Miller Hall oval. Peter and Emily talk to episode host Rob Aurillo (COMM '26) about their unique community where they strive to share their passion for writing in a safe, inclusive environment -- where you can freely write anything you want with the support of fellow scribes.
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To learn more about student organizations, stop by Rock the Block XXVII -- the university's annual clubs and organizations fair on Tuesday September 9 from 3:30-5pm on the main quad.
You can also visit the Office of Student Engagement or Falconnect.
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Marking the start of a new academic year, 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.
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Episode transcript can be found here.
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This episode was developed and produced as part of a Spring 2025 class collaboration in Podcasting (COMM 2015).
Recorded in Spring 2025, this episode was produced by Emily Puccia and edited and mixed by fellow film/video major, Henry Christiansen. The original piece has been condensed for publishing, with additional editing by staff Perseverantia staff.
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.
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