November 2015 – Page 2 – Capital Outlook

Study: Success of HBCU alumni surpasses other grads

November 25, 2015

By Zenitha Prince Trice Edney News Wire Despite their ongoing struggles, HBCU’s are doing a better job than other institutions of producing Black alumni who are thriving, particularly in their financial well-being and career purpose, according to recent results of an ongoing Gallup study. That is “positive news”

How are America’s students let off the hook?

November 25, 2015

By Ronald Holmes Vice President/ Education Editor When the Arizona Cardinals lost a 20 point lead in the fourth quarter to the Chicago Bears, Coach Dennis Green angrily erupted toward the media saying, “They are who we thought they were, and we let them off the hook.” At the end

Parade honors, recognizes Vets for service

November 25, 2015

By Chaninn Ragland Outlook Writer Families were dressed in red, white, and blue, children’s eyes gazed at parade floats, and vets waved American flags as thousands of people gathered in downtown Tallahassee to honor the men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces at the city’s

Spring time in the Fall

November 25, 2015

By Bre-Shara McCall Outlook Writer Cascades Park was filled with numerous local vendors offering a variety of handmade arts, crafts, soap, face painting, food, wine tasting and performances from local bands, The New 76ers and Houston Deese. Hundreds of attendees roamed the multicolored tents, as they poked

Bethel Missionary Baptist Church turns 145 and celebrates Pastor R.B. Holmes’ 29th Anniversary

November 25, 2015

By Linda T. Fortenberry, Ph.D. Special to the Outlook The members of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, along with community leaders, family and friends, joyfully celebrated Bethel’s 145th church anniversary and the Reverend . R. B. Holmes 29th Pastorals anniversary. “This was not just a celebration of

Bethel’s 2015 Retirees Recognized at Annual Retiree Luncheon

November 25, 2015

By Linda Fortenberry, Ph.D. Special to the Outlook The Annual Retiree Luncheon of the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church was held Tuesday, Nov. 10, as the culminating event for Bethel’s 145th Church Anniversary and the Pastor, Dr. R.B. Holmes’ 29th Anniversary celebration. This year,

Rattlers show flashes of being an improved team with impressive win over Suns

November 25, 2015

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook Staff Writer Craig Wilsman, coach of the Johnson University men’s basketball team, was still cheering on his players even when it was certainly hopeless. They had no chance. Not against this FAMU team that showed all kinds of potential. All night long.

FSU shuts out Evansville in first round of NCAA tourney

November 25, 2015

Special to the Outlook Opening this postseason much like it ended last season, Florida State recorded a 3-0 shutout over Evansville this past Friday night at the Seminole Soccer Complex in the first round of the 2015 NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. It is the seventh consecutive shutout

FAMU gets last chance for second win against Wildcats in annual Florida Classic

November 25, 2015

By Morgan Culler Special to the Outlook Baltimore, Md. – Florida A&M is down to one last chance to end the season with at least two victories, after fall 21-7 to Morgan State University at Hughes Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Rattlers will get their last

Domestic violence is not a spectator sport

November 25, 2015

By Christopher Lampley Outlook Writer The lives of professional athletes are put on display on a daily basis. From what they eat in the morning, to what they do before they go to sleep is broadcasted heavily to the public. As fans and critics, people have praised and judged