Thursday, June 4, was the day that changed everything for FAMU athletics. That was the day the FAMU Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change athletic conferences, moving the program from the MEAC to the SWAC. This came as a shock to many, including myself. Earlier this year North Carolina […]
Author: Vladimir Cadet | Staff writer
FAMU completes sweep of Dayton
FAMU’s John Hancock pitching against Dayton. Photo Courtesy: FAMU Athletics The Florida A&M Rattlers baseball team won their third straight game against the Dayton Flyers by a score of 6-5 Sunday […]
FAMU baseball No. 2 in MEAC preseason poll
Pitcher Chandellor Benton gets ready to throw a pitch against Mercer. Photo Courtesy of FAMU Athletics.com As the season for the Florida A&M Baseball team is underway, they are looking to defend their MEAC championship. However, the reigning champs already face doubt to be able to repeat their successes. […]
Florida Crown Act would protect natural hair
African Americans in Florida who wear natural hair, locks, twists, cornrows and braids, would be protected from discrimination in schools and at work under a bill proposed by state Senator Randolph Bracy, a Democrat from Orlando. Bracy has said he intends to file a bill before the 2020 legislative session […]
Rattlers close out senior night with emotional win
The Florida A&M Rattlers added another win in their book on Saturday, as they defeated their Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference rival Howard University 39-7. Not only did the Rattlers secure the win in their final game at Bragg Memorial Stadium, but it also served as a night in which the seniors […]
Stanley sets TD record as FAMU wins eighth straight
On Saturday afternoon, the 17th ranked Florida A&M Rattlers added another win in the record column, as they defeated their Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) rival Delaware State University 52-30. As the Rattlers continued to light up the scoreboard all afternoon long, FAMU quarterback Ryan Stanley made history yet again […]
My journey is just beginning
Almost a year ago I graduated from Palm Beach State College and had my mind set on attending University of Central Florida. I visited the school and met a few faculty members. I have family in Orlando. My mind was made up until a last-minute phone call that changed my […]
First place on the line for FAMU
Expect a dogfight this Saturday at Bragg Memorial Stadium when the top two teams in the MEAC face off. The Rattlers are looking for their sixth straight win and to extend the series over North Carolina A&T State (45-19-3). FAMU continued its hot streak beating South Carolina State 42-38 on […]
FAMU seeks fifth straight win
This Saturday the Florida A&M Rattlers will go back on the road to face conference opponent South Carolina State. The Rattlers will look to extend their overall series advantage against the Bulldogs (29-25-2). FAMU is riding a four-game winning streak following Saturday’s 28-21 homecoming victory against North Carolina Central. […]
Column: Money games aren’t worth the paycheck
It’s time for FAMU to stop playing UCF and Miami at the start of every football season. Sure, the athletic department needs money, but these games stain the university’s reputation and can damage the morale of the student-athletes. The Rattlers took on the Hurricanes to open the 2016 season and […]