August 2015 – Capital Outlook

FSU-FAMU Partnership Awarded Funding for Corn Research

August 27, 2015

By Andrew J. Mitchell, Jr. Outlook Writer The National Science Foundations’ Plant Genome Research Program has awarded a $2.1 million research maize grant to Florida A&M and Florida State universities’ researchers. Hank Bass and Oghenekome Onokpise have led the partnership between the universities’ research

Champagne Bash Held to Raise Dollars for Big Brothers Big Sisters

August 27, 2015

By Diamond Hunt-Coleman Outlook Writer Volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend have an agreement that comes from an old African proverb: it takes a village to raise a child. That’s why those volunteers have dedicated themselves to be that village for children in Tallahassee by

Local Business Wins Neighborhood Award for the Second Year in a Row

August 26, 2015

By Courtney Harris Outlook Writer Every day we make a choice. No matter how little, these choices impact our lives. Kevius Goodson (KG) made the choice several years ago to achieve greatness, and he believes he is well on his way. Goodson’s Mobile Detailing has

Omega Lamplighter’s Second Annual “500 Miles of Freedom Civil Rights & College Tour”

August 26, 2015

Special to the Outlook On a bus filled with more than 48 people including area high school students, college students and advisors, the Omega Lamplighters voyaged out on their second annual “500 Miles of Freedom Civil Rights & College Tour.” The trip consisted of stops in Memphis,

Campaign Benefits FAMU Students

August 26, 2015

By Janelle Floyd Outlook Writer With students in mind, Florida A&M University faculty and staff were invited to the 26th Annual Endowment Campaign Breakfast. The annual campaign offers faculty and staff the opportunity to impact present and future Rattlers with a charitable gift. The event kicked off

Bond Community Health Center Receives Additional Funding

August 26, 2015

By Giulia Marsico Outlook Writer After hitting a few obstacles, with the firing of a top administrator and the loss of its Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status due to an incomplete application in 2013, Bond Community Health Center (BCHC) has hurdled over its challenges. BCHC received a

Quarterback Royal Ready to Lead Rattlers in Wood’s Scheme

August 26, 2015

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Of all the questions that the Florida A&M football team has to answer this season none stand out like concerns about the Rattlers’ strength at quarterback. Carson Royal, a back-up for the past two seasons, might just be the

Coach Cokely Looking for Big Turnaround by Leon This Season

August 26, 2015

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook Staff Writer Coach Tim Cokely reeled off the list of local Class 7A teams on Leon High School’s football schedule and came to one conclusion: This is going to be a tough season for the Lions. But he refused to back

Back-to-School Event Serves Thousands

August 26, 2015

By Christopher Bony Outlook Writer Grade school students left the North Florida Fairgrounds Saturday morning with filled backpacks, new haircuts, prizes and the memory of a community event that will be difficult to forget. Thousands of people in the community gathered for the Eighth Annual

Baseball Lineage Runs Deep in Tallahassee’s Babe Ruth Team

August 18, 2015

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook Staff Writer Their stories have the same beginning: They tossed baseballs in the backyard with their dads, who often took them to games. That scenario has played out for the head coach and three of his players on the Tallahassee 13-and-under Babe Ruth