BOG appoints Reed, Dortch for two FAMU

BOG appoints Reed, Dortch for two FAMU

February 10, 2016

By Kiaira Nixon Outlook Writer Thomas Dortch Jr. and Craig Reed are expected to join the Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees, following the Board of Governors’ recommended appointment. Both candidates were selected unanimously. FAMU still has a vacant chairman position. Trustee Cleve Warren is the current interim chairman. He

Fixing the Southside

Fixing the Southside

February 10, 2016

[subtitle] City Commissioners want clarity on boundaries, after latest update [/subtitle] By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer After watching more than an hour-long presentation of statistics, including boundaries, healthcare and other concerns related to Tallahassee’s Southside, some city commission members told their staff last week that they’d need more

Trojans look for strong finish in postseason

Trojans look for strong finish in postseason

February 10, 2016

By Travis Milton Outlook Writer Just being in the state basketball playoff conversation last season wasn’t good enough for Coach Dimitric Salters, after his Lincoln basketball team made it to the Elite Eight. “The expectations are the same,” Salters said. “To be state champs; that’s the main goal.” Last season

Senators seek safety for drinking water and wildlife in the Sunshine State

February 10, 2016

By Travis Milton Outlook Writer As the 2016 legislative session is right around the corner in the capital city of the sunshine state, Democratic Senators Darren Soto and Dwight Bullard have created a bill that could help residents in more ways than none. Senate Bill 166, entitled the “Oil and

Local students speak out against racial inequality

Local students speak out against racial inequality

February 3, 2016

By Danyelle Johnson Outlook Writer Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) bring awareness to problems affecting all minorities. The Florida State University Chapter is one of many chapters across the nation. Currently it’s about two dozen chapters across the U.S including, but not limited to Arizona, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, New

Reaves’ leadership makes him a cut above the rest

Reaves’ leadership makes him a cut above the rest

February 3, 2016

By MarKeith Cromartie Outlook writer Number 88 left his all on the field as a Wide Receiver taking hits and making big plays. Anthony Reaves Jr, continues to make big plays off the field and scoring when it matters, in life, with his positive attitude and unmatched optimism he caught

From engineering to law; Akbar finds his niche in his hometown

From engineering to law; Akbar finds his niche in his hometown

February 3, 2016

By Danyelle Johnson Outlook writer Having a successful law firm wasn’t the way that Tallahassee native Mutaqee Akbar envisioned his life. It wasn’t until his junior year of study at Morehouse College when he realized that law would be more to his liking. Up to that point, his dream was

McDonald’s benevolence goes beyond the pulpit

McDonald’s benevolence goes beyond the pulpit

February 3, 2016

By Marquavia Smith Outlook Writer Frank McDonald lives by the word he preaches, and like most pastors believe that nothing is possible without the intervention of a higher power. “I try not to encourage people only spiritually,” McDonald said, “but I try to encourage them physically as well.” He’s been

Bethel AME continues to stand strong 150 years later

Bethel AME continues to stand strong 150 years later

February 3, 2016

By Kiaira Nixon Outlook Writer Members of Bethel AME are standing on the shoulders of their founder – 150 years later. Several years after the Civil War, a group of former slaves left St. George Methodist Church in Philadelphia after being mistreated. They went on to form what is now

Credit unions rooted deep in Tallahassee community

February 3, 2016

By Stephanie Chioma Davis Outlook writer Two businesses founded on the same principle – serving the education community — by providing literacy on education and finances. That has been the mission of Envision Credit Union and Florida State University Credit Union for more than 60 years. From sponsoring various Title