September 2015 – Page 2 – Capital Outlook

Godby Dismantles Leon With Strong Show on Offense, Tough Defense

September 30, 2015

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook Staff Writer After losing by two touchdowns a week earlier at Niceville, Godby High School came into Gene Cox Stadium with a bit of a chip on its shoulder. The Cougars’ opponent, Leon High School, came in search of a

Fans Eager to See Rattlers’ First Home Game at Bragg Stadium

September 30, 2015

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook Staff Writer Finally the road woes will end Saturday for the FAMU football team, which dropped its first three games and have given up more than 100 points in the process. But not even a losing record and the

School Choice: Faith Leaders Support Scholarships

September 30, 2015

By Linda T. Fortenberry, Ph.D. Special to the Outlook Faith and community leaders in Tallahassee came together Sept. 15, at Blue Collar Restaurant for a Faith Leaders Roundtable Luncheon to rally support for Florida’s tax credit scholarship program. The scholarship program is administered by nonprofits such

Mangum’s Message: No Time Like Now!

September 29, 2015

By Christopher Lampley Outlook Writer President Elmira Mangum delivered a stern message to a crowd filled with students, faculty and staff during the President’s Convocation Sept. 15. Gaither gymnasium was filled to capacity as some people sat, while others stood and listened to Mangum address the

Tallahassee’s ReptiDay Brings Out Local Reptile & Exotic Animal Lovers

September 29, 2015

By Travis Milton Outlook Writer It was a slithering setting on Sept. 19 as Repticon held its annual Reptile and Exotic Animal Show, better known as “ReptiDay,” at the North Florida Fairgrounds. “Repticon is a reptile and exotic animal convention where guests can see and learn

Bethel AME Church Hosted the 150th Session of the Florida Annual Conference

September 29, 2015

By Christal Searcy and Bre-Shara McCall Senior Staff Writer and Outlook Writer Early in the morning on Sept. 15 hundreds gathered in a small barricaded area on West Orange and Wanish Way to celebrate the start of the 150th Session of the Florida Annual Conference at Bethel

FAMU Student Government President Fights Impeachment

September 29, 2015

By Margie Menzel The News Service of Florida Florida A&M University student-body president Tonnette Graham — who sits on the boards that govern FAMU and the state university system — is fighting an impeachment effort that threatens her tenure in office. The potential impeachment adds to

Richardson Announces Her Candidacy for County Judge Seat 2

September 29, 2015

By Diamond Hunt-Coleman Senior Outlook Writer On a warm September day in Tallahassee, attorney Monique Richardson decided that there was an announcement to be made. From the time she made her decision, Richardson knew that the road ahead of her would not be an easy one nor would

Fun in the Sun at Pista Sa Nayon Town Fiesta

September 29, 2015

By Mahoganie Reckley Outlook Writer As soon as festival goers stepped off the elevator in Kleman plaza on Sept.19, they were transported into a mecca of Philippine culture at Pista Sa Nayon Town Fiesta. Clouds of smoke signified where people could go to try delicious authentic

Gas Prices Are Dropping Once Again

September 29, 2015

By Lavonte Dukes Outlook Writer Florida gas prices have stumbled down 6 more cents per gallon. Average gas prices nationally fall between $2.29-$2.60 per gallon throughout the country. Three states have gas prices below $2 per gallon: South Carolina, Mississippi and Alabama. According to American Automobile Association (AAA)