October 2015 – Page 3 – Capital Outlook

Three Agencies Team Up for Fire Prevention

October 21, 2015

By Janelle Floyd Senior Outlook Writer The Tallahassee Fire Department, State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Capital Area Chapter of the Red Cross are reminding residents how to stay safe in a fire emergency. Throughout the week, the three agencies hosted family-friendly events at different locations around the city. Renee

A Night filled with Sweet Poetry

October 21, 2015

By Mahoganie Reckley Outlook Writer There was standing room only as poetry took center stage at Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communications gallery on Oct. 7, where FAMU’s Younger Poets Series 2015 was held. Members of the community filled in every possible space to get the chance

Tallahassee Museum Hosted Tallahassee Songwriters Festival

October 21, 2015

By Lavonte Dukes Outlook Writer The Tallahassee Museum hosted the Tallahassee Songwriters Concert on Sunday Oct. 11. It included four songwriters, who are well-known in the Tallahassee area; Steve Leslie, John Kurzweg, David Lareau and Maurice Mangum. Each of the musicians performed different musical styles

Late Field Goal Win by Eagles Extends Rattlers’ Losing Streak to Six

October 21, 2015

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook Staff Writer Coach Alex Wood couldn’t have put it any better after his Florida A&M football team dropped its second straight game at home for its sixth consecutive loss without a win. “It was terrible,” Wood said, following FAMU’s 27-24

Franks Relishes Double Duty for Wakulla as Kicker, Quarterback

October 21, 2015

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook Staff Writer None of what has transpired after the day that Feleipe Franks kicked a 50-yard field goal was supposed to happen. All the Wakulla High School senior quarterback wanted to do three years ago was get his teammates out of practice

Wood Not Totally Committed to a Two-Quarterback System

October 21, 2015

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook Staff Writer From day one, coach Alex Wood insisted that Carson Royal is his starting quarterback for the FAMU football team. That hasn’t changed. Wood doesn’t intend to do so either, although back-up Kenny Coleman has played in

Have healthier you for the Holidays

October 19, 2015

By Mahoganie Reckley Outlook Writer This holiday season a healthy you is a present that doesn’t need wrapping paper or a Christmas tree but it does need a commitment and hard work from you. On Oct. 15 at 6:00 p.m certified wellness coach Heather

Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown Held Fitness Fundraiser to Help “Clean the World”

October 15, 2015

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Wednesday, October 14, the employees at Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown showed just how committed they are to sustainability by participating in a nationwide fitness fundraiser. The fundraiser, “Road to Awareness” is an event organized by Starwood Hotels & Resorts as

Former Trojan Powell Makes Big Impression in TCC’s Basketball Jamboree

October 15, 2015

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook Staff Writer The action between Tallahassee Community College and State College of Florida seemed to slow down a bit, when Jahvaughn Powell pulled up with the ball along the baseline. Powell took a few steps and found himself face-to-face with two defenders at

FAMU Fans Standing by Their Team in Spite of Defeat

October 15, 2015

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook Staff Writer It was still early in the first quarter Saturday night, when FAMU football fans started reacting to what turned out to be yet another defeat for the Rattlers. Social media was the platform. Facebook, Twittter and Instagram all lit