May 2015 – Capital Outlook

Bowlers Raise $42,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend

May 28, 2015

By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer Let the good times roll as the annual Bowling for Kids’ Sake took place Saturday, May 16 at Florida State University’s Crenshaw Lanes. The Bowling for Kids’ Sake is an annual fundraiser event sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of

FSU softball team advances to Super Regionals

May 28, 2015

By Chris Bony Outlook writer UPDATE The Seminoles were knocked out of super regionals on Friday after losing to the hosting Tennessee Lady Vols in a crucial game 3, 2-1. Florida State lost to the Vols in game 1 on Thursday and then came roaring back to take

Tallahassee Welcomes First Filipino Restaurant

May 26, 2015

By Courtney Harris Outlook writer Opening a restaurant is never easy, and if you are making history while doing it it is even harder. As what is believed to be the first Filipino restaurant in Tallahassee, Real Sarap: Filipino Home-style Cooking is now in the spotlight as

FAMU Changes Inter-Room Visitation Policy

May 26, 2015

By LaDarius Calhoun Outlook Writer For the first time, Florida A&M University will allow inter-room visitation for students starting this upcoming fall semester. Many argue the new visitation policy is long overdue and said the university is now operating in the 21st century. The university’s housing department said the

Moore Brings Winning Ways to FAMU Track and Field

May 26, 2015

By Andrew J. Mitchell Jr. Outlook Writer [paragraph] [dropcaps]Darlene Moore, the women’s track and field coach at Florida A&M University, sure knows how to win.[/dropcaps] Just two week ago, she added the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference outdoor track and field championship to her ever growing list of major

Postseason Hopes End in Regional for FAMU Softball

May 26, 2015

By James Celeste Outlook Writer Despite beginning the season with 12 straight losses, the Florida A&M softball team advanced to NCAA postseason play. The Rattlers beat archrival Bethune-Cookman 2-0 to win their second consecutive and 11th overall Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship. “We kept persevering,” FAMU assistant

Emotionally Charged Rattlers Savor MEAC Baseball Title Victory

May 26, 2015

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Outfielder Marlon Gibbs wasn’t just jubilant because of the history that Florida A&M University made when it beat Bethune-Cookman University to secure the Rattlers’ first trip to the NCAA regional tournament last Saturday. He was celebrating his grandmother, whose funeral he

Bethel’s History Told in Story Form at Special Event

May 26, 2015

By Christal Searcy Outlook Writer The Bethel Archives Ministry presented a book signing by Bethel’s authors Sunday, May 17, that showcased members’ literary work. Ann Hinson a member of the Bethel Archives Ministry shed insight on the event and its goal. “The authors are members of Bethel,” Hinson said. “We

The Charmettes Honor 10 Women in Tallahassee

May 26, 2015

By Kathryn N. Jones Outlook Writer The Leon County Chapter of the Charmettes honored 10 distinguished women on May 16 at the Inaugural Dr. Eva C. Wanton Recognition Luncheon. “This luncheon was the vision of Dr. Wanton, before she passed she prayed for this very special event,” said Dr.

Tallahassee Pays Tribute to Korean War Veterans

May 26, 2015

By Janelle Floyd Outlook writer Operation Thank You invited the community to celebrate Armed Forces Day and honor more than 1,700 Korean War veterans who call Leon County home. The fourth annual event was hosted, for the first time, at the Korean War Memorial in Cascades