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Rattlers struggle against ranked Sooners

  The Florida A&M Rattler football lost against the Oklahoma Sooners in a Saturday night showdown. FAMU lost 69-13 after giving up 662 total yard to the Sooners and trailing the entire game. The Rattlers had 235 total yards of their own but failed to find any consistency offensively or […]

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Elliott makes it to the NFL

  Former Florida A&M University wide receiver Kevin Elliott played his first NFL regular season game Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. He’s come a long way. Elliott was once your average two-sport athlete, and now he’s chasing his dream as a wide receiver in the NFL. But his journey is […]

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Recreation and You

  The Hansel E. Tookes, Sr. Student Recreation Center is a great resource for students, offering a plethora of services to fit the needs of students. “It’s always a great day at the campus rec,” said Robert Carroll, Jr., director of campus recreation. “Students come to relieve stress, make friends […]

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New plans for halftime

  As the first home game approaches, many students have mixed feelings regarding not only their attendance, but also the turnout of Florida A&M University’s student body.              Most concerns stem from the Marching “100” not performing during halftime.  Many students believe without the band at football games, the stands […]

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The rattlers take on OU, missing four players

  Florida A&M University’s football team is looking to right the ship versus the University of Oklahoma. The Rattlers are want to rebound from their loss to the Tennessee State University Tigers in the season opener.          Playing the 4th ranked team in the nation, the Oklahoma Sooners, the question […]

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Pro Football Player Takes on New Roles as Coach, Role Model

Football season arrived a few months early for residents in a local community. The sight was familiar to Ernie Sims, as he saw football players on the field, cheerleaders on the sidelines, and proud parents in the stands. However, instead of playing like he does on Sundays in the fall, […]

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At Last, LeBron James Gets NBA Title

MIAMI (AP) – LeBron James looked at the crowd, knowing he had just a few moments left on the court for the season. He waved his arms to them. They roared back. Moments later, he was atop the stage at center court, wearing a champions’ hat and T-shirt, and waving […]

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Heat Pin Down Thunder 104-98 for 3-1 Lead in NBA Finals

MIAMI (AP) – Oklahoma City was more than OK at the start. At the end, not so much. The Thunder got an epic performance from Russell Westbrook. They ran out to a huge early lead. They watched LeBron James get carried off the court in the fourth quarter, and took […]

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This Thursday, Coach to Host Celebrity Golf Tournament to Support FAMU Basketball

NBA championship winner and FAMU men’s basketball head coach Clemon Johnson is inviting all golfers to participate in the Inaugural Clemon Johnson Celebrity Golf Tournament. The event is scheduled for this Thursday at the Southwood Golf Club.  All proceeds will be distributed by the FAMU Foundation to benefit the men’s […]