
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
68 episodes
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

THE 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 direct...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:52

FIVE 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
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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7:18

CATCHING UP WITH ... Buffy Cautela (COMM '22) catches up with Autumn Olson (COMM '20) - part one 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 13
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23:59

THE 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 interv...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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7:22

THE 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...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:50

FITCHBURG 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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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33:36

FITCHBURG 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 t...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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34:18

THE WEEKLY ROUND-UP (Halloween Edition, Oct 27 thru Nov 2)
HALLOWEEN EDITION:This week's round-up, hosted by Nick Castillo, features student-led events on campus between Sunday October 27th and Saturday November 2nd.Stay tuned for an interview with the
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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3:10

FIVE WITH A FALCON: Julia Grace Ducharme, English Studies and Secondary Education (ENGL '26)
In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Julia Grace Ducharme (ENGL '26), talks about majoring in English secondary education, deali...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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3:51

MAKING 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...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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36:01

THE WEEKLY ROUND-UP (Homecoming Weekend 2024 Edition) for October 14 through October 20
HOMECOMING WEEKEND EDITION:This week's round-up, hosted by Nick Castillo, features student-led an...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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2:30

CATCHING 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 t...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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25:48

THE WEEKLY ROUND-UP for October 6 through October 12
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! This week's round-up (our pilot episode, hosted by Nick Castillo) f...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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2:21

CATCHING 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 t...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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26:08

FIVE 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<...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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7:34
