February 2015 – Page 2 – Capital Outlook

How are School Sports Activities Impacted by Court Cases and Legislation?

February 24, 2015

By Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D. Vice President/ Education Editor Superintendents are confronted with challenges to effectively manage their schools districts. Some of these challenges include the operating budget, academic curriculum and student performance. While there are best practices and resources school districts can employ to address these concerns, the

Kids and Adults Enjoy Leon County’s Seed Program

February 24, 2015

By Te’Andrea Hood Outlook Writer In the program room at the Leon County Main Library, names and pictures of different fruits and vegetables hung from the ceiling on manila envelopes. On each table, there were planting buckets filled with fertilizer and small cup plants so that each person in

Tallahassee Historical Society Shares Black History

February 24, 2015

By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer On Feb. 11, Big Bend residents were offered a trip to the Tallahassee of the 1800s back to the the Civil Rights Movement that has been labeled “forgotten.” The one-hour event presented by the Tallahassee Historical Society took place at the Governor

University System Takes Aim at Guns on Campus

February 24, 2015

By Jim Turner The News Service of Florida Florida’s university system wants state lawmakers to holster the idea of allowing guns on campus. A joint statement from the university system’s Board of Governors, university police chiefs and the 12 public universities expresses opposition to a legislative proposal (SB 176 and

Outlook Writer Selected as NNPA Intern

February 24, 2015

By Jayla Wilson Outlook Writer A Capital Outlook writer has been selected to write on a national stage. Florida A&M University senior Dominique King has been selected to participate in the inaugural internship class of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) – an organization for all African-American owned newspapers

Cascades Holds Groundbreaking for The Edison

February 17, 2015

By Te’Andrea Hood Outlook Writer A groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of renovations to the historic electric building known as The Edison was held on Feb. 5 with residents, city and county commissioners attending. Attendees were given guided tours of the building’s interior before construction crews begin renovations.

Rosa Parks’ Archive Opens to Public at Library of Congress

February 17, 2015

By Brett Zongker Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus, reflected later on how it felt to be treated less than equal and once feistily wrote of how tired she was of being “pushed around” — parts of her

Income Inequality Rises in all 50 States

February 17, 2015

By Freddie Allen NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Income inequality is rising and it affects workers in every state, according to a new report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). Researchers from EPI, a nonpartisan think tank focused on low- and middle-income workers, analyzed Internal Revenue Service data

Again, Let it Go. Please

February 17, 2015

By James Washington Special to the Outlook from NNPA I am trying again to internalize that today is the day the Lord has made. Don’t complicate it. The more complicated the world seems, the simpler it is to understand, God’s Word. I’m reminded every day and sometimes get caught

FAMU Opens Recycling Center

February 17, 2015

By Christal Searcy Outlook Writer A new chapter has begun at Florida A&M University with the unveiling of a new center. FAMU celebrated the grand opening of a recycling center Thursday, taking a major step in making the school a “no waste” campus. The opening of the Recycling Center