Tiffany Greene, a proud FAMU alumna and the first African American woman play by play commentator for a national TV network, delivers a simple message. “Know your sports, know your stuff, because there will always be [men] trying to tell you, you don’t know what you’re talking about,” Greene said […]
Author: Marissa Stubbs | Staff writer
Hendricks inspires during her return to The Hill
Howard University wasn’t the only team to visit Florida A&M University last weekend. CNN and HLN also made a stop and brought along FAMU alumna Denise Hendricks. Hendricks paid a visit to her alma mater over the weekend to assist in live shots done by CNN sports reporter Coy Wire. […]
FAMU falls to B-CU in home finale
The Florida A&M University Rattlers volleyball team took on their Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) rivals Bethune Cookman University on Friday evening but fell short to the Wildcats in four sets (26-24, 25-23, 20-25, 26-24). Not only did the Rattlers play their rivals on Friday night, but they also hosted their […]
Rattlers defeat Alabama State 3-0
The FAMU volleyball team enjoyed a night of revenge on Tuesday when it blanked Alabama State 3-0 (25-8, 25-23, 25-21) at the Lawson Center. In late August, the Rattlers lost to Alabama State 3-1 on the Hornets’ home floor in the season opening MEAC/SWAC Challenge. The Rattlers brought intensity early […]
Rattlers aim to continue winning streak Saturday
In Sunday’s game between Florida A&M and North Carolina A&T, the Rattler football team defeated the Aggies for the second time in two years, 34-31 in overtime. With this win FAMU was able to clinch the 20th spot in the STATS FCS Top 25, getting ranked for the first time […]
FAMU vs. FSU: Students explain their choices
Railroad tracks aren’t the only thing dividing the students at Florida State University and Florida A&M University. Many students from both universities believe there are numerous ways in which the two schools are divided, including the atmosphere, culture and education at each institution. FAMU and FSU are both public universities […]
Rattlers refuse to get overconfident heading into key game
This time last year Rattler nation was unified by the football team’s success after they went on the road and beat the defending black national champions, North Carolina A&T, 22-21. Many fans thought Rattler football was back and on the road to advancing in the MEAC — with a Celebration […]
Taste buds satisfied at Taste of a Rattler
Students, professors, staff and alumni gathered on The Set Wednesday to enjoy FAMU’S annual Taste of a Rattler event. Taste of a Rattler consists of various food vendors not usually found on campus. With all the choices to choose from, participants spent most of their time deciding which vendor to […]
SGA urges students to know their rights
Florida A&M’s Student Government Association hosted a “Know Your Rights” event Thursday in the Senate chambers. The event was designed to help students understand what resources are available to them. Titilayo Okuwa, the SGA Associate Chief Justice, exclaimed how important it is for students to attend these events. She went […]
Time management crucial for student-athletes
Playing a sport in college is a common goal for most athletes in high school. However many students realize that playing a sport at the collegiate level and going to school full-time is a challenge many are unable to conquer. Even with all the talent in the world, student-athletes are […]