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Super Bowl LVII lives up to the hype

The game came down to the wire as both teams gave it their all until the very end. Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts both came to play in the first-ever Super Bowl featuring two Black quarterbacks. Both the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs started hot but shortly cooled […]

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Super Bowl LVII is already making history

Black History Month is among us, and there is already something huge to celebrate. The Super Bowl is less than two weeks away, and it is similar to no other. The two teams remaining to face off for the Lombardi Trophy are the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. […]

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Wrestling enjoys rich history at FAMU

Wrestling is a physical sport between two people who are trying to assert a positional advantage over their opponent. Wrestling involves multiple styles including, but not limited to folk-style, Greco-Roman, and free-style. Florida A&M University offers this sport to students who are interested and willing to learn. Considered a club […]

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NIL deals would expand under House bill

Florida lawmakers earlier this month officially moved to amend state law and enable universities to assist student-athletes with name, image, and likeness (NIL) endorsement deals that are currently generation billions of dollars. HB 99 would repeal a provision in the 2020 Intercollegiate Athlete Compensation bill that prohibits a school “to […]

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Rattlers finish January on a good note

The Rattlers defeated the Hornets with a score of 69-58.   The Rattlers had an abundance of energy at the start of the game and took a solid defensive approach starting the first half.   They forced the Hornets into contested shots, running them off the line and extending their catches. Throughout […]

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FAMU women fall to ASU, 77-68

The Alabama State Hornets came out the gate hot, starting the game with a 7-0 run. The Lady Rattlers were not discouraged and quickly rallied mid-way through the first quarter.  The Lady Rattlers’ 2-3 zone energy picked up, causing the Yellow Jackets’ offense problems. They made it tough for Alabama […]

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FAMU aims to be pipeline to NFL

The traits of a star athlete go far beyond their notable playing skills. It takes a disciplined mindset, strong worth ethic, professionalism and so much more. It may not be every college athlete’s dream to go pro, but for the majority, it is a huge goal. Markquese Bell, a recent […]

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HBCU coaching staffs consistently in headlines

Nearing the end of the 2010s decade, HBCU football had been thrust into the national spotlight.  With Deion Sanders set to lead the Jackson State Jaguars (JSU) for the foreseeable future, it appeared as if HBCU football was gearing up to soar, and credit to Coach Prime, it did, briefly.  […]