Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast Network

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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. 

  1. Sep 11

    AROUND THE BURG: A Look Into Student Government with Mike Lovoi (COMM '26) and Lily Hallahan (COMM '28)

    Welcome to AROUND THE BURG where -- whether it's FSU, me or you, or the places too -- we talk about all things Fitchburg.   Today we are talking about the student government with newly elected Student Government Association (SGA) Treasurer Lily Hallahan (COMM '28).   Lily joins host Mike Lovoi (COMM '26) to discuss her role as an advocate for the Fitchburg State student body. Lily explains how she manages student activity fees, advocates for new programs and initiatives, oversees club budgets to ensure responsible spending, while providing platforms for the voices of students.  Curious about joining SGA?  Their weekly meetings are Tuesdays at 6:30pm in G19 located in the Hammond Campus Center.  Their office is located in Hammond G21.  This episode was produced and edited by Michael Lovoi with Gwen Connors and Felipe Agostinho.   *** Episode transcript here. *** This series and episode was developed & produced by the students in COMM 2015 Podcasting during Spring 2026.  This episode was recorded in May 2026. 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.

    AROUND THE BURG: A Look Into Student Government with Mike Lovoi (COMM '26) and Lily Hallahan (COMM '28)

  2. May 18

    FIVE WITH A FALCON: Darrian Fearon (COMM '28) and Jacob Stevens (GAME '28) Talk Shop

    Want a chance to listen in on the next future millionaire game designer?   In this episode of Five With A Falcon, Darrian Fearon (COMM '28) is joined by student and aspiring game designer, Jacob Stevens (GAME '28), to talk about his future goals in the game industry and what’s led him to where he is today. This episode was produced, hosted, and edited by Darrian Fearon.  Darrian is a Communications Media major with a concentration in film/video production and a particular career interest in post-production editing. *** Episode transcript here. *** This episode was produced in COMM 2015 Podcasting during Spring 2026. 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.

    FIVE WITH A FALCON: Darrian Fearon (COMM '28) and Jacob Stevens (GAME '28) Talk Shop

  3. May 1

    FIVE WITH A FALCON: Philosophy Prof. Brad Bannon from Athens to Assassin's Creed

    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 teaching courses in the Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Sustainability Studies.   This episode was produced, hosted, and edited by Jacob Tawa.  Jacob is a Communications Media major with a concentration in film/video production; he is also a member of the improv club. *** Episode transcript here. *** This episode was produced in COMM 2015 Podcasting during Spring 2026. 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.

    FIVE WITH A FALCON: Philosophy Prof. Brad Bannon from Athens to Assassin's Creed

  4. Apr 28

    FIVE WITH A FALCON: Game Design Prof. Andres Gonzalez, from Game Industry to the Classroom

    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. Produced by Cyrus Mullen and Filipe Agostinho (GAME '26).  Edited and mixed by Filipe. *** Episode transcript here. *** This episode was produced in COMM 2015 Podcasting during Spring 2026. 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.

    FIVE WITH A FALCON: Game Design Prof. Andres Gonzalez, from Game Industry to the Classroom

  5. Apr 15

    FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Trailblazing Women of Fitchburg State (and the Buildings that Remember Them)

    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. Additional material for all three individuals was drawn from the student newspaper collection, the Saxifrage yearbooks, and the student and faculty card files available in the University Archives.   Episode citations and additional resources can be found at the series citations page, linked here. *** Episode transcript here. *** Episode produced by Renee Fratantonio in collaboration with Perseverantia; research by Asher Jackson and Olivia Rossetti.  Episode edited by Sabrina Lewis (COMM '28), a film and video production student and Perseverantia staff member.  Sound Design and mix by the Perseverantia team.   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.

  6. Feb 25

    SPECIAL EPISODE: A Journey into the Time Capsule with Rugg Ruggiero (COMM '27)

    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’t looking for anything in particular, The Time Capsule has a way of making sure you don’t leave empty handed.   Special thanks to the owners and customers who made this project possible!  ,   Rugg is a film/video production student and Communications Media major at Fitchburg State University.  He produced, recorded, and edited this episode. *** Episode Transcript can be found here. 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.

  7. Jan 31

    CATCHING UP WITH ... Prof. J Flynn Talks Shop with Internationally Renowned Photographer Atom Moore (COMM '05)

    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 -- and the crucial role pursuing his interests with his camera and lens led to his professional success.   In a New York Times profile about Atom's work, Tadashi Shibuya, the vice president of the Casio USA Timepiece Division, lauded Atom's artistry: “In the realm of watch photography, Atom’s lens goes beyond mere documentation....transforming timepieces into art through his innovative, unique and creative perspective.”  Atom Moore's macro photography has been featured in several critically acclaimed gallery exhibitions -- including Second Nature, which was part of the Alumni Artist series in the Sanders Gallery on the Fitchburg State campus in 2025. Follow Atom on Instagram and check out his work at www.atommoore.com. The Gallery exhibition and campus visits were made possible by the generous support of The Clementi Family Lecture Fund -- and the organizational support and enthusiasm of Tanya Hoos Crowley (MS '21) of the Alumni office. *** This conversation was recorded in April 2025, before a live audience in the Hammond Lounge.  The discussion has been edited for brevity.  *** Episode transcript can be found here. *** This episode was produced by Adam Fournier (COMM '25).   Adam is the creator of the CATCHING UP WITH... series and a newly minted graduate of the Film/Video Production program in the Communications Media Department.  We thank Adam for his hard work and dedication to the mission of the Perseverantia podcast network.  Best wishes, Adam! We will miss you but you have a wonderful road ahead! 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.

    CATCHING UP WITH ... Prof. J Flynn Talks Shop with Internationally Renowned Photographer Atom Moore (COMM '05)

  8. 12/03/2025

    SPECIAL EPISODE: Stories from Greece (Adventures from Study Abroad in Athens)

    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 Lucky -- as well as revisiting inside jokes and other moments of silliness and connection that international travel brings.   Episode transcript can be found here. *** About the Trip:  Students from across Fitchburg State traveled to Athens in June 2024 as students in Dr. JJ Sylvia’s course Rhetoric in Greece and Professor Kevin McCarthy’s course, Through the Lens: Athens, a travelogue filmmaking course.  Guided by an incredible itinerary curated by the Office of International Education and Prof. Sylvia, the students traveled to Athens and the island of Rhodes, took in the Acropolis and Plato's Academy, museums, restaurants, and even the home of the Oracle at Delphi.   All the while receiving on-site lectures by Dr. Sylvia about the origins of rhetoric in Ancient Greece and creating documentary travelogues.  Professor Sylvia and Professor McCarthy will be leading another trip to Athens in Summer 2026, and enrollment to this and other faculty led trips is currently open.  For more information about study abroad at Fitchburg State: https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/undergraduate-academics/study-abroad/faculty-led-study-abroad-programs Links to the travelogue films they created following the trip: Skye's: https://tinyurl.com/4c2za4eb Annie's: https://tinyurl.com/2kr9nyx2 Cassie's: https://tinyurl.com/yzspzdcj *** This episode was recorded in March 2025.  Skye Goba produced and edited the episode.  Skye is a staff producer for Perseverantia.  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.

    SPECIAL EPISODE: Stories from Greece (Adventures from Study Abroad in Athens)
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