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SJGC students enhancing FAMU athletics

Whether you see them on the field, in front of the camera, or behind the scenes, students at the School of Journalism and Graphic Communications are heavily involved with the communications and social media platforms for FAMU Athletics.  Florida A & M University is home to over a dozen athletic […]

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Is FAMU athletics prepared for high-level injury?

On Jan. 2, 2023, millions gathered around their television screens to watch the Monday Night Football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills when they witnessed the unexpected. Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during the first quarter of the game after completing a tackle.  Hamlin, only 24 years […]

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FAMU MBB defeats Mississippi Valley State

FAMU’s men’s basketball team snagged their first SWAC victory in a 60-59 win over Mississippi Valley State at home Monday. Guard, Dimingus Stevens, was at the top of the scoring list bringing in a career-high 24 points and four rebounds. Jordan Tillmon rallied 12 points, while Jaylen Bates scored 11 […]

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Track team takes over the Big Apple

The Rattlers’ track and field team took on New York City for their indoor season opener at the HBCU Showcase. The FAMU women’s team placed third overall with 67.5 points, while the men took fourth place with 58.5 points. North Carolina A&T’s teams dominated the meet, winning first place with […]

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FAMU topples Tuskegee in OT

Florida A&M University’s women’s basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak Monday by defeating Tuskegee in overtime at the Lawson Center. Ivet Subirats hit the game-winning layup with about five seconds left to go in overtime.  Paulla Weekes led the team in scoring with a career-high 21 points, snagging ten […]

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Is it time for a FAMU-FSU football game?

Home to two schools that are members of Florida’s State University System, a battle for city bragging rights in Tallahassee seems inevitable at some point. Although the universities have never met each other on the football field, they have faced off in softball, volleyball and basketball. According to the Orlando […]

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FAMU deserved a playoff berth

Despite a 9-2 record and a 9-game winning streak, FCS No. 20 ranked Florida A&M University did not receive an invitation to the 24-team  FCS playoffs. After closing out the season with a 41-20 win against Bethune-Cookman, FAMU had its eyes set on the playoffs. Unfortunately, the Rattlers were left […]

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Rattlers blow by B-CU in season finale

The Florida A&M University football team once again proved this past weekend why they are the superior team in this rivalry that dates back over two decades. The Rattlers defeated the Bethune Cookman Wildcats in style 41-20.  This was the Rattlers’ ninth win in a row and their third straight […]