The Tallahassee City Commission voted unanimously to rename three streets in honor of notable community figures, with one of the streets paying tribute to Florida A&M University football legend Rudy Hubbard. In a 5-0 vote, the commission approved the renaming of Osceola Street to Rudy Hubbard Street, recognizing the former […]
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Softball suffers tough loss
The Florida A&M softball team is headed back to Tallahassee after a few losses over the weekend. The Rattlers competed in the Mercer classic in Macon, Georgia, where they had a chance to go head-to-head with a few competitors. The Rattler’s played against Austin Peay State University (APSU) in […]
Pam Oliver returns to her alma mater
Florida A&M University School of Journalism and Graphic Communication (SJGC) alumna and FOX Sports sideline reporter Pam Oliver visited campus on Thursday to promote a Black football documentary, “Bridging Troubled Waters: Coach Jessie Heard, Football and Desegregation.” Oliver serves as the narrator for the project and hosted a conversation […]
Baseball falls to North Florida
The Florida A&M baseball team is now 1-4 after a 13-3 loss to North Florida. In a week where the Rattlers play five games in six days, head coach Jamey Shouppe says he wants his guys to remain positive following the loss. “We have to realize it’s early in the […]
Rattlers getting hot at the right time
The win streak for FAMU men’s basketball continues as the Rattlers took down Alcorn State 85-76 on Monday in the Al Lawson Center. The energy in the building matched the team’s confidence and FAMU wasted no time setting the tone early. The Rattlers came out firing, storming to […]
Women lose to Alcorn State
The Florida A&M women’s basketball team suffered a 74-69 loss to Alcorn State at home on Thursday. The Rattlers began the game hot, maintaining a 15-point lead in the first quarter against the Braves. It wasn’t until Alcorn State’s second quarter comeback when the game turned into an intense battle […]
Changing the game for Florida’s student-athletes
In a move that could reshape Florida’s high school athletic landscape, House Bill 151 is stirring up discussions across the state. The bill seeks to expand opportunities for private school students to compete in sports at public schools. HB 151 “Revises criteria private school students must meet to participate in […]
Eagles deny three-peat
On Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles secured their second-ever Lombardi Trophy with a dominant performance at Super Bowl LIX, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 40-22. The victory marks their second Super Bowl title and a defining moment for the franchise. The game, held at the Caesars […]
Rattlers ready for SWAC East round-up
The Lady Rattlers are gearing up for their second trip down the road to D’lberville, Mississippi this year. This is where the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) will host the SWAC East round-up Friday through Sunday. The tournament will feature all eight bowling teams in the conference: FAMU, Alabama State, Alabama […]
FAMU WBB heads to Texas
FAMU’s women’s basketball is back on the road again after their first conference loss at home against Alabama on Saturday. Head coach Bridgette Gordon explained what those last moments felt like leading up to the final buzzer. “We fought really, really hard,” Gordon said. “I can’t say we played smart. […]