
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
90 episodes
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 13
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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 12
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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 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
