Bragg Memorial Stadium, home of Florida A&M University’s football team, is starting to look more like normal, as the players and coaches are finally back practicing together as a team since their 2020 season was postponed. College football is slowly creeping back up across the country and Willie Simmons, head […]
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Nationally ranked Vivert ready for action
Florida A&M’s nationally ranked wrestling team began practicing this week under strict guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This means that Jaden Vilvert, a third-year sociology major at FAMU, is ready to get back on the mat. Vivert has been wrestling since the age of 14. […]
Leon County resumes youth sports
Children in Leon County are ecstatic as fall sports safely resumed under CDC guidelines. Leon County made this plan effective on Sept. 29. Recreational centers and parks all across the county are now open for sports activities. However, these facilities are required to follow strict protocols. Leigh Davis, director of […]
COVID-19 stopped everything but the women’s basketball team
The Florida A&M women’s basketball team is preparing for an unimaginable season. Athletes all over the world are adapting to a new “normal” that has captivated and commanded everyone’s attention. Every athlete’s bitter-sweet relationship with thisupcoming season has now become an uncertain situation. The 2020-2021 basketball season is currently in […]
Despite challenges, FAMU athletics presents balanced budget
Florida A&M University’s Athletic Department delivered a balanced budget to the Board of Governors on Sept. 16, earning praise from the body that oversees the state’s 12 public universities. AT that meeting held at the University of South Florida, FAMU Board of Trustees Chair Kelvin Lawson talked to the BOG […]
FSU seeks redemption against in-state rival
After losing their season opener for the fourth straight year, the Florida State Seminoles will attempt to beat their rivals this week — the Miami Hurricanes. Head coach Mike Norvell will miss the game, because is still in quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus. Leading into Saturdays game, Norvell […]
Intramural sports to commence despite COVID-19
With all of the unforeseen changes that have taken place due to the vicious hit of the coronavirus, what would usually be regular extracurricular activities for Rattlers during the school year, are now uncertain. Activities students would normally not think twice about indulging in; like enjoying a week full of […]
New field, new era of coaching
Despite the ongoing pandemic the Rattlers will start a new chapter in their book, this upcoming 2021 season. The Florida A & M Softball field has been remodeled and built. Not only will the Rattlers be entering this season with a new field but also a new coach. Former Head […]
FAMU receives $10 million to upgrade Bragg
Florida A&M University last week received $10 million in funding for renovations and upgrades to Bragg Memorial Stadium. Bragg was first constructed in 1957 and since then has been home to the FAMU’ football team. The stadium was last renovated in 1982, nearly four decades ago. According to a press […]
FSU’s Norvell tests positive, will miss Miami game
After testing negative twice during the past two weeks, Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell announced Saturday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and he is not expected to be with the team at Miami next Saturday. In a statement, the first-year head coach said that despite testing positive […]