Author: Kayla Lawson | Opinions Editor

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FAMU returns to roots of urban agriculture

On Friday, Nov. 17, The Hub officially opened its doors to FAMU and the community. The Hub is the new outside garden located near the recreational center and The Marching 100’s practice field. The garden is now open to students and non-students Monday 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. and Friday […]

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NFT offers semi-pro alternative for Tallahassee

The North Florida Tigers is not your average football team. On Nov. 10, the North Florida Tigers, a Tallahassee national prep football team entered their division playoffs, falling short of the win by five points. This first year program took on Alabama’s very own, Golf Coast Sharks, leaving the gridiron […]

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FAMU softball, coach Wiggins train to keep streak alive

Florida A&M University’s Lady Rattlers Softball team completed their  season of exhibition fall ball Friday Morning with a special practice from coach Wiggins. The Lady Rattlers competed against Schools such as Valdosta State, Tallahassee Community College and Florida Gulf Coast. Coach Wiggins has expanded from an HBCU legend, to […]

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Why fans are excited about college basketball this year

NCAA logo. Photo credit: ncaa.com   After an exciting finale to the college basketball season this past spring, students and fans all around are excited about what the upcoming season has in store.   Opening night for college basketball is set for Nov. 6, as many teams have lofty expectations […]

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The new faces of FAMU football

Ricky Henrilus(left) and Chad Hunter (right). Photo credit: Sydne Vilgille Anyone paying attention to Florida A&M University’s football team has heard two names frequently for the past three weeks: Ricky Henrilus and Chad Hunter. Those names belong to two redshirt freshmen football players that have been setting the football […]

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Lady Rattlers volleyball catching fire late in the season

FAMU Volleyball is now 9-11overall and 6-1 in Mid-Eastern-Athletic Conference play, with only four conference matches left before the MEAC Volleyball Tournament.  After falling short of a MEAC Championship for the last six years, the Lady Rattlers are determined to take back their now long ago, undisputed title and […]