FalconCast is a YouTube show, where Caillou Pettis and Nicholas Favel talk about crazy stories that occured to them, sing songs, get YouTuber special guests on, and more!
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Perseverantia features sounds and stories of the Fitchburg State community in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Visit us at www.fitchburgstate.edu/podcasts for more information.
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FALCONCAST (Bonus): Vincent Colavita (GAME '24) is LEAVING THE NEST
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In this bonus episode of FalconCast, "Leaving the Nest, " Nikki Mctoggart (COMM '24) speaks to graduating Fitchburg State University seniors. Nikki and her guest explore what it feels like to take that next step, their hopes and their regrets (if they have any). They look back on their time at Fitchburg State University and reflect on who they are …
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FALCONCAST: Captain Cookie & Life on the Men's Ice Hockey Team at Fitchburg State
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In the Season 2 finale of FalconCast, Jeremy Allik (COMM '25) talked to Oliver "Cookie" Cookson (BSAD '25), a captain of Fitchburg State University's Men's Ice Hockey team. Cookie discusses his journey as a student-athlete, the appeal of the daily grind of the hockey season -- while looking ahead to next season's team and hopes for success. Says Co…
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FALCONCAST: Improv(atron) at Fitchburg State
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In this episode of FalconCast, Fredo Robinson (COMM '26) sat down with the past, present and future presidents of Improvatron (Fitchburg State's Improv Club): Nick Castillo (COMM '25) and Anna Gauvin (Engineering Technology '25). Nick and Anna highlight the welcoming nature of improv and offer advice for potential members, showcasing how leadership…
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FALCONCAST: Student Veterans and the Veterans’s Center at Fitchburg State
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In this episode of FalconCast, Dave Gambone (COMM '25) sat down with Shanna Sallah in April 2024 to explore her work supporting student veterans on Fitchburg State's campus. Shanna, who oversees the Veterans Center alongside her role at the Office of Student Affairs, discusses the veteran's work-study program and the personal connection that makes …
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FALCONCAST: Life as a Soccer Player at Fitchburg State
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Join us on FalconCast as Jeremy Allik (COMM '25) chats with Zoe Christostomides (BSAD, minor Journalism '26), the rising junior captain of the Fitchburg State University women's soccer team, editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, The Point, and aspiring broadcast journalist. Zoe's story takes us on a journey from her high school soccer days, whe…
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Welcome to Season 2 of FalconCast, produced by the Spring 2024 Podcasting class in the Communications Media department at Fitchburg State University. Over the next week, your hosts, Jeremy Allik, Fredo Robinson, and Dave Gambone will dive into the extracurriculars and campus involvement that Fitchburg State University offers by talking to the stude…
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FIVE WITH A FALCON: Derek Tirrell, Film/Video Production (COMM '25)
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In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Derek Tirrell ('25) talks with fellow Communications Media major McKenzie Calvao ('25) about finding his passion within the film/video production program, and the sense of place and community he’s nurtured while working on campus as a student tour guide and Student Orientation leader. Derek also plugs an upcom…
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MAKING HISTORY TODAY: Media and U.S. Politics - Brian Rosenwald on Talk Radio's America
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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 the authors, which are then posed in these episodes. The first series of conversations emerges from Prof. Kather…
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MAKING HISTORY TODAY: Media and U.S. Politics - Matthew Delmont on Why Busing Failed
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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 the authors, which are then posed in these episodes. The first series of conversations emerges from Prof. Kather…
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MAKING HISTORY TODAY: Media and U.S. Politics - Matthew Pressman on the Liberal Values that Shaped the News
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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 the authors, which are then posed in these episodes. The first series of conversations emerges from Prof. Kather…
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MAKING HISTORY TODAY: Media and U.S. Politics - Heather Hendershot on When the News Broke
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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 the authors, which are then posed in these episodes. The first series of conversations emerges from Prof. Kather…
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MAKING HISTORY TODAY: Media and U.S. Politics - Allison Perlman on Public Interests
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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 the authors, which are then posed in these episodes. The first series of conversations emerges from Prof. Kather…
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MAKING HISTORY TODAY: Media and U.S. Politics - Kathryn Cramer Brownell on Showbiz Politics
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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 the authors, which are then posed in these episodes. The first series of conversations emerges from Prof. Kather…
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CLASSROOM STORIES: Heart of Europe Study Abroad Reflections (2023)
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In this episode of Classroom Stories, students from Professor Josh Spero's Spring 2023 study abroad class, The Heart of Europe reflect on their experiences traveling from Amsterdam to Poland, encountering historical sites, German university students, visiting Auschwitz, and seeing European residents confront the realities of the Russian war in Ukra…
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GETTING TO THE POINT: Honors Students Explore Afro/Africanfuturism at Library Literature Fair
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The Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library hosted poster presentations of Honors student work on November 29, 2023 at a literature fair entitled "A Journey into What's Possible: An Exploration of Afro/Africanfuturism." The event and reception was the culmination of a semester long student exploration of Afro/Africanfuturism in Dr. Kisha Tracy's Honors Se…
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GETTING TO THE POINT: Prof. Laura Garofoli Awarded Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service
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Dr. Laura Garofoli of the Psychological Science department received the 2023 Manuel Carballo Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service at a State House ceremony on November 8, 2023. A few weeks ago, she sat in studio with host Zoe Chrisostomides ('26) to talk about the prospect of meeting Governor Healey, the work she and her colleagues hav…
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GETTING TO THE POINT: Shellee Brevard (COMM '26), from DC to Fitchburg
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Shellee Brevard (COMM '26), a sophomore screenwriter, joins host Zoe Chrisostomides ('26) on GTTP to talk about Shellee's experiences as a first-year student at Fitchburg State University. Hailing from Washington DC, Shellee offers her advice on navigating campus life, the benefits of an awesome college Math professor, discovering her love for film…
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GETTING TO THE POINT: Stephen Wells (ENGL '24), a Nontraditional Student with an Inspirational Story
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Stephen Wells will graduate from Fitchburg State University in December 2024, with a degree in English Studies and a concentration in Professional Writing. He's just like any other soon-to-be graduate, except that he has eight grandkids and started on his journey towards his degree 52 years ago. Being a "non-traditional" student has its challenges …
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GETTING TO THE POINT: Darcy Lally (COMM '24) and Stargaze Studios
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Joining host Zoe Chrisostomides ('26) on GTTP is Darcy Lally (COMM '24), a senior filmmaker who recently started a film production company -- Stargaze Studios -- with her friends and collaborators in the film/video concentration within the Communications Media department. Darcy's 2022 film Subtle Signs screened at Visions 2023, while the Stargaze t…
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GETTING TO THE POINT: (Pilot): Student Athletes Mental Health
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This is the pilot episode of Getting to the Point, an affiliate podcast of The Point, the Fitchburg State student newspaper. You may think that competing on a college level is exciting -- and it most definitely is. But what are the consequences to competing at this level? What happens to the athletes on the road to competition? What are their chall…
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GETTING TO THE POINT: (Teaser): Introducing a new Podcast Series
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Welcome to Getting to the Point, the college newspaper’s news podcast, where we dive deep into the stories that matter most to our campus community. And give you a behind the scenes look into the pieces that make it into your campus newspaper, The Point. From campus events and student achievements to critical topics like social justice, sustainabil…
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CATCHING UP WITH ...Mike Grasela (‘13), Communications Media, Film/Video Production
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CATCHING UP WITH … is an ongoing series where Fitchburg State students talk to Fitchburg State alumni, reflecting on their time here on campus, celebrating their accomplishments and discussing how they got from here to where they are now. In today's inaugural episode of this series, Adam Fournier, a current Communications Media major, focusing on f…
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FIVE WITH A FALCON: Jessica Garcia, IDIS Major
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In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Jessica Garcia discusses being a “non-traditional” student at Fitchburg State, balancing her educational goals, work, and dedication to working with youth in her community with her ministry. Her story of finding her purpose in education, working with Dr. Jessica Robey, has led her to pursue an Interdisciplinar…
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FIVE WITH A FALCON: Karla Taveras Guerra ('23), Graphic Design and International Studies
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In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Karla Taveras Guerra ('23) joins us a day and a half before her graduation to talk about what she's learned about herself while studying Graphic Design and International Studies, how her personality differs when speaking English and Spanish, and how she found a sense of belonging while at Fitchburg State Unive…
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CLASSROOM STORIES: School Counselors Reflect
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In this episode of Classroom Stories, students from Professor Megan Krell’s graduate class, Practicum in School Counseling, in Spring 2023 reflect on what they learned about being a school counselor. Plus, Professor Krell provides some insight into the evolution of the term and the role these educational professionals play. Find out more about Fitc…
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In THE EMPTY CAMPUS, students in the Spring 2022 Honors Seminar in History gathered thirty-six oral histories about the Fitchburg State community’s experience of the Covid 19 pandemic. They turned their research into this podcast to begin the process of reflecting on these events. Episode 5: Back to Campus is the final installment in this series. I…
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FIVE WITH A FALCON: Jin Oakes ('24), History Major with a Professional Writing & Political Science Minor
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In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Jin Oakes ('24), a transfer student, shares the journey that took them to a Fitchburg State major in History with a double minor in Professional Writing & Political Science), how the campus library provides a sense of belonging and community among the stacks, and how their studies have inspired a passion for r…
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In THE EMPTY CAMPUS, students in the Spring 2022 Honors Seminar in History gathered thirty-six oral histories about the Fitchburg State community’s experience of the Covid 19 pandemic. They turned their research into this podcast to begin the process of reflecting on these events. Episode 4: Extracurriculars is the next installment in this series. …
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FIVE WITH A FALCON: Tim Lwanga ('23, Psychology)
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In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Tim Lwanga, a 2023 Fitchburg State University graduate hailing from Medford, MA, talks about the transformative experience of the last four years and how he has come to value what's most important in life -- helping others. A major in Psychological Science, Tim is currently on the path to graduate school and b…
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In THE EMPTY CAMPUS, students in the spring 2022 Honors Seminar in History gathered thirty-six oral histories about the Fitchburg State community’s experience of the Covid 19 pandemic. They turned their research into this podcast to begin the process of reflecting on these events. Episode 3: The Essentials is the next installment in this series. Wh…
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THE EMPTY CAMPUS: 2. College from Your Living Room
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In THE EMPTY CAMPUS, students in the spring 2022 Honors Seminar in History gathered thirty-six oral histories about the Fitchburg State community’s experience of the Covid 19 pandemic. They turned their research into this podcast to begin the process of reflecting on these events. Episode 2: College from Your Living Room explores how members of the…
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In THE EMPTY CAMPUS, students in the spring 2022 Honors Seminar in History gathered thirty-six oral histories about the Fitchburg State community’s experience of the Covid 19 pandemic. They turned their research into this podcast to begin the process of reflecting on these events. Episode 1: Spring Break explores the moment when members of the Fitc…
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FITCHBURG SPEAKS: Stories About What Made Us Who We Are (Community Read, Part 2 of 2)
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Recorded in front of a live audience at Fitchburg State University on April 6th, 2023, Fitchburg Speaks: Stories about What Made Us Who We Are showcases stories from members of the greater Fitchburg community. If you haven't checked out the first five storytellers from this episode, go back to your feed and listen (Perspectives, Ep 7, released June…
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FITCHBURG SPEAKS: Stories About What Made Us Who We Are (Community Read, Part 1 of 2)
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Recorded in front of a live audience at Fitchburg State University on April 6th, 2023, Fitchburg Speaks: Stories about What Made Us Who We Are showcases true stories from the complex and rich lives led by members of the greater Fitchburg community. Sixteen storytellers took to the mic to generously share their stories about what made them who they …
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On today’s final episode of season 1 of FalconCast, our host Nikki interviews three Fitchburg State University film production students to gain a better understanding of the Communications Media film/video production concentration and their capstone Advanced Cinema Production class. Director / Writer Sean-Michael Hibbert, Director of Photography Jo…
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In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Paulina Torres, a class of 2023 graduate with a major in Geographic Science and Technology, talks about how her time spinning records on WXPL campus radio has helped her connect with fellow students and to her Mexican heritage, what it's been like to navigate college as a first generation student, and how her …
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On today’s episode of FalconCast, Ryan Gallagher hands the mic over to his non-biological brother and fellow Class of 2023 graduate, Armando Libier. Studying Technical Theater in the Communications Media department, Armando has been an active member of the Fitchburg State University community – serving as treasurer forthe Sigma Pi fraternity, build…
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What is the deal with the network name? How exactly do you pronounce it? This episode explores the persnickety pronunciation of the network name -- which is also Fitchburg State University's motto. Episode transcript available here. Click here to learn more about Perseverantia . Join us for programming updates on Instagram. Or reach out with ideas …
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On today’s episode of the FalconCast, our hosts Alexander Maggio and Logan Corrado interview Fitchburg State University student Dylan Mercier (he/him) and find out how to make college life easier by participating in the multitude of clubs and organizations offered on the Fitchburg State campus. Dyan gives us a look into what made him interested in …
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On today’s episode of FalconCast, our host Egan Wolford speaks with three Fitchburg State University student-athletes who share their unique journey through sports, academics, and life to becoming a Falcon at Fitchburg State. Matt, Cole, and Julia offer insights into how they deal with "the pressure" of their sport, what it's like to chase their dr…
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On today’s episode of FalconCast, our hosts Max Eisenhaure and Matthew Baier interview Fitchburg State University student Marcus Phan and find out about the Building Manager job at FSU. From his daily duties to kicking people out, and improving himself, Marcus gives us a look into what it means to be a Building Manager. Marcus Phan (He/Him) is a ju…
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Matt Baier and Nikki McToggart introduce the inaugural season of FalconCast, a podcast that picks the brains of students at Fitchburg State University to explore their advice, adventures, and anxieties. FalconCast was created, developed & produced during the spring semester 2023 by students in the Podcasting class at Fitchburg State University. It …
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On today’s episode of FalconCast, our hosts Nick Castillo and McKenzie Calvao interview Fitchburg State University student and Resident Assistant (RA), Caitlin Moriarty, and find out what it means to work as a undergraduate RA. From difficulties with always being on the clock to the unique connections between the RA’s, Caitlin gives us a look into …
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In the fourth episode of FalconCast, Caillou and Nick record in their new room/set for the first time. Lots of crazy stories are told like the time when they saw a man in their backyard shed. Caillou and Nick also play a game of MadLibs and other stuff!Nick's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0bx8DyKSlhEhw_04Ys4P6wTobuscus' channel: https:…
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In the third episode of the ongoing podcast FalconCast, Nick returns and things get a little crazy! Also, our first special guest Kyle (Bunhy) joins the show for The Kyle Song as well as The TwistedFalcon Fan Song.Kyle's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAjv...YelpLibs: http://www.thebolditalic.com/articles...Nick's Channel: https://www.yo…
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On the second episode of FalconCast, Caillou is joined by Dawson (FalconNoxious). In the episode, Dawson and I prank call people and get some funny reactions. Also, I made a website for FalconCast! Dawson and I also play a game called YelpLibs. Comment on this video if you would like to win a free movie shipped to your mailbox! Dawson's Channel: ht…
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In the first episode of FalconCast, me and my friend Nick talk to the fans, introduce ourselves, make songs and play some Mad Libs. All in all, a pretty fun podcast! FalconCast will be uploaded to my channel and on Justin.tv every Friday or sometimes Saturday.2014 XxTwistedFalconXxBy FalconCast
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