Your weekly news from around the MEAC! Sydne Vigille | The Famuan History was made this past weekend on the track as South Carolina State’s Tyrell Richard set the world record in the 400 meter dash. Richard, the reigning indoor champion, burned the competition in the 400 meters with a […]
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The foundation of Robert McCullum
FAMU head men's basketball coach Robert McCullum. Photo submitted by Nikyya Smith. Most people don’t find their calling until they stumble through different jobs and careers, but Robert McCullum found his calling, or it more so found him at the age of 12. McCullum is the head men’s basketball coach […]
FAMU shows promise during 2019 Orange and Green game
Sophomore wide receiver Xavier Smith on the sidelines during the Orange and Green game on March 31st. Photo Submitted by Ahmon Lott. With a packed house at Bragg stadium of 7,304 fans in attendance, the Florida A&M football team gave fans and coaches something to be excited about heading into the […]
Why March Madness is the greatest sporting spectacle
March Madness is worth the hype. Photo courtesy of March Madness Drew 1.285B in Ad Revenue: Kantar Media. As millions of college basketball fans fill out their 68-team bracket every year, many hope to create that elusive and highly improbable “perfect” bracket for March Madness. March Madness serves as the […]
FAMU track and field director resigns
Courtesy of FAMU Athletics Former FAMU track and field coach Darlene Moore, doing a walk-through before FAMU Relays Saturday. FAMU Athletics confirmed Sunday morning that cross country and track and field head coach Darlene Moore has resigned from her position effective immediately. Coach Moore tendered her resignation letter […]
Rattler women eliminated from MEAC Tournament by Howard, 59-53
Junior forward: Dy'Manee Royal led the Lady Rattlers with a double-double 16 points/13 rebounds against the Howard Bison on Mar.11 Photo Courtesy of FAMU Athletics The Florida A&M University (FAMU) women’s basketball team’s tumultuous season has officially come to an end, as the Lady Rattlers lost in the opening round of the Mid-Eastern […]
Notable Rattlers awarded with All-MEAC honors
FAMU freshman guard MJ Randolph running a fast break against B-CU on Feb. 23 Sydne Vigille | The Famuan With Florida A&M’s 2018-19 basketball season officially in the books, there were some notable Rattlers who were awarded Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) team honors this past Friday. Senior guard Justin Ravenel was […]
A look into FAMU’s rookie of the year
M.J. Randolph sets up the FAMU offense. Photo Courtesy of Sydne Vigille We’ve all heard the iconic saying that hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard. But what if you have an intense work ethic as well as undeniable talent? M.J. Randolph is a prime example of […]
FAMU’s Emmax Kiplagat secures the title for the women’s 5K meter run at the MEAC Indoor Track & Field Championships
Photo Courtesy of FAMU Athletics. With a time of 17:40.63 in the women’s portion of the 5,000-meter race, Florida A&M student Emmax Kiplagat received the gold medal for her performance at the MEAC Indoor Track & Field Championships that took place the final weekend of February. Also, at the MEAC […]
Jones turns to his faith when times get tough
Louisiana native Darian DeAndre Jones is a towering presence on FAMU's campus. Photo Submitted by Sa'Vanna D. Smith. Standing at a towering 6-feet, 9-inches, Darian DeAndre Jones is a force to be reckoned with on the basketball court. Jones, better known as “DJ,” has a total of 35 blocks, 115 rebounds, […]