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Rattlers Escape Loss to Colonels in Tennis Bout

A sluggish start in doubles play almost afforded the Rattlers tennis team a loss against Nicholls State, but it regrouped late in the match to pull off a noteworthy win. “The team’s performance was okay,” junior Salif Kante said. “It wasn’t our best, but we did what we needed to […]

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Men’s Track Looks To Impress At Tiger Paw Invite

The Florida A&M men’s track team, which has displayed strong performances all season, looks to continue its success in Clemson, S.C. during Friday’s Tiger Paw International. Garnering success in Clemson would provide a solid base to build on as the Mid-Eastern Conference Indoor Championship nears on Feb. 16. FAMU has […]

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Women’s Tennis Seeks First Win against Stetson

After losing its first two matches of the season, the Lady Rattlers tennis team (0-2) hopes to improve its record against the Stetson Hatters in Deland, Fla., Saturday at noon.   The team was shut out during both matches, losing 6-0 to Central Florida on Jan. 22, and 7-0 to […]

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Men’s Tennis Seeks Redemption in Nicholls State Showdown

Looking to redeem itself after a 4-0 loss to South Alabama on Sunday, the Florida A&M men’s tennis team is rebuilding its focus as its match against Nicholls State nears. The coaches and players said they are rebuilding their focus as their match against Nicholls State on Saturday nears. FAMU […]

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Lady Rattlers Softball Goes to Clermont for Season Opener

The Lady Rattler Softball team will have a chance to improve its away-game performance right away, as it will play its season-opener on the road. The Florida A&M softball team will begin the 2012 season during the Dot Richardson Tournament against the University of Tennessee Chattanooga Friday in Clermont, Fla. […]

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Lady Rattlers Get to Win Number-14

Offensive spark by Kimberly Sparkman was all the Lady Rattlers needed, as her 19 points paved the way to their 14th straight victory. The women’s basketball team (17-5, 10-0 MEAC) skated past the North Carolina A&T Aggies (10-13, 5-5 MEAC) 68-63 Monday night in the Al Lawson Center. The Aggies’ […]

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Lady Rattlers destroy Eagles 102-66

As the basketball team sat on 98 points, Rattler fans waited anxiously for the next score. Guard Keturah Martin then passed the ball to Patrice Collie, and the rest was history. The Lady Rattlers (16-5, 9-0 MEAC) reached a school record set in 1995 for points scored as they thrashed […]

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Rattlers basketball falls to North Carolina Central 78-61

Offensive woes were more than the Rattlers basketball team (6-17, 4-5 MEAC) could overcome, as it fell 78-61 to conference-rival North Carolina Central (11-11, 5-4 MEAC) Saturday night in the Al Lawson Center. FAMU entered play looking to build off its notable 68-62 victory against Bethune-Cookman last weekend. But it did […]

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Men’s Tennis Overthrows Tulane 5-2

The Florida A&M men’s tennis team (3-3) had a rough start on the season but is slowly creating team chemistry. With a winning mindset, the Rattlers left nothing but net against the Tulane University Green Wave Friday (2-3), earning a 5-2 victory. This feat marked FAMU’s third consecutive victory, as […]

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Raymond Bellamy: A Trailblazer for Equality on the Gridiron

Raymond Bellamy is simply a Florida A&M academic adviser to many people. But to those whose drive and soul has ever been tested by discrimination, he is much more – he is a pioneer. As the first African-American to sign a football scholarship with the University of Miami, as well […]