The Student News Site of Fitchburg State University

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The Student News Site of Fitchburg State University

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The Student News Site of Fitchburg State University

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Beyond Massachusetts: Fitchburg State’s Study Abroad Program Hosts an Informational Fair
Zoe Chrisostomides, Staff • March 13, 2023

Change of scenery is a phrase often used when your surroundings become repetitive and do not feel the same as they used to. Oftentimes when this feeling is aroused, people may take a day trip...

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The Dangers of Binge Drinking During March Madness
Nick Hayes, Student Submission • March 28, 2023

The annual NCAA basketball tournament, March Madness, produces some of the nation's best up-and-coming basketball talents. Yet, outside the court,...

Former Fitchburg State coach Scott Sperone during a September practice last year, photo via the Telegram & Gazette
Fitchburg State’s Scott Sperone Stepping Down from Head Coach Position amidst Verbal Abuse Allegations
Nicholas Valdez and Jorge Merino November 15, 2022

Update - Feb. 6, 2023 - This piece has been updated for clarification and the addition of an official statement from the University regarding...

Athlete Spotlight: Lena Kassel
Athlete Spotlight: Lena Kassel
Jorge Merino, Staff Writer, Sports Editor • October 11, 2022

Please say your name, age and where you are from. My name is Lena I am 23 years old and I am from Stuttgart Germany   Tell me about your...

Falcons Thumped by West Conn; Prepare for Senior Day
Falcons Thumped by West Conn; Prepare for Senior Day
Noah Connors, Athletics Editor • November 15, 2021

The Fitchburg State Football team lost to Western Connecticut by a score of 48-13 on Saturday, Nov. 6, leaving the Falcons with only one game...

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Movie Review: “A Man Named Otto”
Skip McDonald, Staff Writer • March 28, 2023

Tom Hanks produced and stars in "A Man Called Otto," an ultimately life-affirming dramedy that deals with suicidal ideation. Adapted from Fredrik...

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The Implications of a Buy-Out Option
The Implications of a Buy-Out Option
February 10, 2021

Peter Canova- At the end of the fall semester Nick Dickerson, a senior at Fitchburg State, attempted to end his housing agreement for the...

Movie Review: “A Man Named Otto”
Skip McDonald, Staff Writer • March 28, 2023

Tom Hanks produced and stars in "A Man Called Otto," an ultimately life-affirming dramedy that deals with suicidal ideation. Adapted from Fredrik...