May 2017 – Page 2 – Capital Outlook

FAMU upsets SCSU for MEAC title

May 2, 2017

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer FAMU was so dominant in singles play that its men’s tennis team captured the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament championship, while No. 1 Courage Okungbowa was still on the court finishing up what would have been another singles victory. Nevertheless, he held

Steve Beasley and Noble Sissle joint 75th birthday party

May 2, 2017

Special to the Outlook Celebrating together for the 55th time, Steve Beasley and Noble Sissle threw themselves a combination picnic and clubhouse party hosted by the FAMU Employees Club Friday, April 7. In 1962 as FAMU students, their first party was held at Steve’s parents’ home when they realized

Bethel to hold special recognition for nurses Sunday, April 30 at 11:00 a.m.

May 2, 2017

By Teresa Mc Milan Special to the Outlook In our society, medical care involves a team of medical professionals who provide extraordinary healthcare. The team includes physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists (respiratory, occupational, speech, and physical), surgical technicians, administrators, nursing and patient care assistants, environmental professionals, and others. Nurses are essential

On the brink?

May 2, 2017

By Dr. E. Faye Williams Trice Edney News Wire Among other non-academic activities in our contemporary society, all public school children are introduced to vital, emergency life saving drills. Fire drills, lock-down drills, shelter-in-place drills and tornado drills are all common to our students and welcomed by parents and

Lessons from Fox and O’Reilly

May 2, 2017

By Julianne Malveaux Trice Edney News Wire Former Fox News anchor Bill O’Reilly, the man whose lofty ratings were responsible for the growth of the network, is no longer on the air. Revelations that $13 million had been paid, either by O’Reilly or the network, to women who said they

Senator steps down after demands for his resignation

May 2, 2017

By Dorothy Inman-Johnson Special to the Outlook By now everyone is aware of Senator Artiles’ sexist, racist, and downright disrespectful comments and behavior toward some of his colleagues in the Florida Senate during an out of control rant at the Governors Club in downtown Tallahassee. He angrily referred to

LeMoyne Chain of Parks Art Festival showcases minority artists

May 2, 2017

By Ashley E. Smith Special to the Outlook On Saturday, thousands of attendees gathered at the Bloxham and Lewis Parks located in the Downtown Chain of Parks to view over 100 artists during the LeMoyne Chain of Parks Art Festival this past Easter weekend. His second time

Residents along FAMU Way brace for neighborhood changes

May 2, 2017

By Ashia Glover Outlook Writer While heavy construction equipment have been plowing through a path for the next phase of extending FAMU Way, some residents in the area are a little anxious over whether they’ll be displaced. But there is no need for the handful of

Neighborhood connections create possibilities

May 2, 2017

By Lizzy Kelley Special to the Outlook Building a strong community begins with engaged neighborhoods. From block parties to beautification projects, what has your neighborhood accomplished during the past year to improve the lives of residents? Big or small, everything has an impact. Share your success stories by nominating your

Steelband veteran leads FSU’s Mas N’ Steel in rousing performance

May 2, 2017

By Samantha Joseph Outlook writer Not long after being introduced to the steel pan as a member of Leon High School’s steelband in 2004, Shawn Fasig developed a liking to the indigenous Caribbean instrument. His amazement by the symphonic sound that comes out of a steel oil drum