Author: Michael Trim Jr | Staff Writer

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Grambling knocks off FAMU, 65-52

Searching for their first SWAC victory of the season, the Florida A&M Rattlers took on the Grambling State Tigers. The Rattlers fell to the Tigers, 65-52. “We just have to come out and fight, we’re fighting adversity right now. Everybody has to buy in because we are all playing sluggish […]

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FAMU women fall in home opener

The game started with California’s Leilani McIntosh finding Michelle Onyiah on a fastbreak lay-up. The Rattlers got things started with Olivia Delancy’s low post jumper on the left block. California’s press would force the Rattlers into a couple of turnovers, as the Golden Bears would then go on a 5-0 […]

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Rattlers conclude road trip

The Florida A&M women’s basketball team ended its first three games of the season 0-3, with losses to the University of Tennessee, Middle Tennessee State University, and the University of Florida. In the season opener the Rattlers fell to Tennessee, Coach Gordon’s alma mater, 93-64. Starting guard Ahriahna Grizzle led […]

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Basketball season tips off with Rattler Mania

The women’s and men’s basketball teams gave an insight to the upcoming season by hosting ‘Rattler Mania’ in the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center. Rattler Mania started off with Coach Gordon introducing her players and giving fans something to look forward to. Following the girls’ introductions, Coach McCullum gave an […]

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Another Grads are Back concludes

Another Grads Are Back event is in the rear-view mirror for students at Florida A&M’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communications. The two-day event gave journalism, public relations and graphic design students opportunities and advice from industry professionals needed to progress successfully in college and beyond in their respective careers. […]

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Aspiring student athletes ghosted by coaches

Walk-on tryouts give opportunities to those who may not have had the best luck with recruiting in high school. It gives the athletes an opportunity to showcase their passion and dedication to the game and to prove themselves. Many hopefuls dream of playing collegiate sports and wearing their university’s jersey […]

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Men’s basketball looks to change the narrative

The past few seasons have been very underwhelming from the Florida A&M University men’s basketball team. Though FAMU is deemed a “football school,” basketball players are trying to change the narrative and even the playing field. True freshmen Colin McAllister spoke about the mindset of the Rattlers going into this […]

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Rattlers extend home win streak to 17

The Florida A&M Rattlers extended their home win streak with a 23-10 victory over the Alabama State Hornets. Unlike last week the Rattlers got off to a quick start, scoring first at the seven-minute mark in the first quarter. Following the Rattler touchdown, the defense came out swarming, forcing the […]

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FAMU dominates in home opener

Florida A&M started the game on the defensive side of the ball, but after giving up two early penalties, the University of West Florida began to establish its run game with a two-yard run from CJ Wilson, a six-yard run from Peewee Jarrett and a four yard from CJ Wilson. […]