January 2024 – Page 3 – Capital Outlook

Lamb up for induction into Dillard University Athletics Hall of Fame

January 26, 2024

Eugene Lamb Jr. Special to the Outlook Eugene Lamb Jr., a sports figure in the Big Bend area for more than four decades, will be inducted into Dillard University Athletics Hall of Fame. Lamb us a member of Tallahassee Community College’s Board of Trustees. The Dillard University induction is an

Corhen evolving into a great shooter for FSU

January 26, 2024

Cam Corhen hits seven of seven field goal attempts while scoring 16 points against the Hurricanes.Photo by FSU athletics By Chuck WalshSeminoles.com Just after daybreak on a recent morning, sophomore Cam Corhen briskly walked with confidence into the Florida State basketball training center. Never mind that the Seminoles had been

FSU faculty senate bestows Torch Award on esteemed member of university community

January 26, 2024

Recipients of the Torch Award Bob Howard, left, Ben Crump, Charles Nam, Ruth and Les Akers celebrate the occasion.FSU photo submitted Special to the Outlook Florida State University’s Faculty Senate bestowed five members of the university community with Torch Awards in a ceremony, recognizing their contributions to advancing the university’s

What brings me hope

January 26, 2024

Using science to drink more water By Rosalind TompkinsSpecial to the Outlook By Rosalind TompkinsSpecial to the Outlook Last year I received several emails from a company about a new product called Air Up. I receive emails all the time with press releases attached about new products and I always

A glimpse at the new American economy … If we can seize the moment

January 26, 2024

Ben Jealous What if the answer to undoing the harm wrought by the demise of America’s manufacturing sector was right in front of us? An economic boom waiting to happen, to rebuild communities and revitalize our beaten-down working class. And, this time, without the rampant industrial pollution that fuels climate change

Hate speech has no place on college campuses or anywhere else

January 26, 2024

Marc Morial “Addressing hate speech does not mean limiting or prohibiting freedom of speech. It means keeping hate speech from escalating into something more dangerous, particularly incitement to discrimination, hostility and violence, which is prohibited under international law.” — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Calling for the genocide of Jews,

Against the Grain II

January 26, 2024

Why Dr. J is still my all-time favorite athlete Vaughn Wilson It has been 37 years since Julius Erving donned the No. 6 jersey for the Philadelphia 76ers, but his impact to many is unforgettable. While there were stars before him and after he retired, there was something special about

Panel backs lawsuits over ‘unborn child’ deaths

January 26, 2024

Rep. Ashley Gantt By Dara KamNews Service of Florida Less than a year after passing a measure that would ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, Republican lawmakers are pursuing an effort to allow parents to file civil lawsuits seeking damages for the wrongful death of an “unborn child.” The

Fees proposed in book challenges

January 26, 2024

Since the legislature began a ban on school books, the Florida Education Association held one of its book give away events in Tallahassee.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By Ryan DaileyNews Service of Florida Amid widespread controversy about removing books from school shelves, the Florida House is moving forward with a

DeSantis drops presidential bid

January 26, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped his bid for president, saying he didn’t have a “clear path to victory” and that a majority of Republican voters back former President Donald Trump. DeSantis, who announced the decision Sunday on social media, endorsed Trump