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New Sparks to the Flame

March 3, 2015

By LaDray B. Gilbert Special to the Outlook In a style befitting the fraternity in which they are modeled after, the Omega Lamplighters Club of Tallahassee welcomed in its fall 2014 class of inductees with precision and showmanship. On Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Tookes Health Center on

Actor Lamman Rucker Kicked-off FAMU’s Presidential Lecture Series

March 3, 2015

By Christal Searcy Outlook Writer The stage was set on Feb. 23 at Florida A & M University in the Ronald O. Davis Studio as FAMU President Elmira Mangum launched her presidential lecture series with a master class for theatre students and other majors. The master class featured

North Florida Fair Grounds Goes to the Dogs

March 3, 2015

By Keytron Hill Outlook Writer The Tallahassee North Florida Fair Grounds opened its doors to dogs of all sizes shapes and breeds. Despite being cute and cuddly, man’s best friend still has a standard. The

FAMU Welcomed Hundreds of Students and Families

March 3, 2015

By Vasty Paul Outlook Writer Florida A&M University (FAMU) hosted nearly 2,000 prospective students and parents during Spring Preview – the annual spring event where families are invited to visit the campus with the possibility in mind that their respective students will attend. Students in high schools and community

New Structure Approved for FAMU-FSU College

March 3, 2015

By Brandon Larrabee News Service of Florida Following an agreement between Florida State University (FSU) and Florida A&M University (FAMU), the state Board of Governors on Feb. 19 approved a new structure for the Tallahassee schools’ joint College of Engineering and seemingly put to rest a months-long battle over

Baby Rattlers Take Home The 2015 2A State Championship

March 3, 2015

By Eric M. Winkfield Special to the Outlook FAMU DRS Lady Rattlers brought home the state championship for the third time in the last five years. On Feb. 19, the FAMU DRS ladies’ basketball team took on the Grandview Prep Basketball team in Lakeland, FL. With their heads held high

Tallahassee Celebrates ArtiGras

March 3, 2015

By Vasty Paul Outlook Writer Just because Mardi Gras is in New Orleans does not mean you have to miss out on the enjoyment of the event. The 6th Annual ArtiGras Festival was held in Railroad Square Art Park. Railroad Square, Tallahassee’s former industrial center turned art park located

Criser to Recommend Keeping Joint Engineering College

February 24, 2015

By Angeline J. Taylor and Keytron Hill Today, the Chancellor of Florida’s State University System will end months of speculation regarding the joint engineering college shared by Florida A&M and Florida State universities in Tallahassee. Chancellor Marshall Criser III is expected to recommend to the Board of Governors (BOG) that

Bullard Issues a Challenge to all FAMU Stakeholders

February 24, 2015

By Devin Powell Outlook Writer The Florida A&M University community filled Gaither gymnasium on Feb.11 as Dwight Bullard headlined the school’s annual Black History Convocation. The annual convocation featured FAMU’S Concert Chorale who sang the Black National Anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and FAMU’s Wind

Wright Named Outlook’s Pastor of the Year

February 24, 2015

By Christal Searcy Outlook Writer There aren’t many people who can move and inspire others with their words but Reverend Joseph Wright of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church has the gift. Capital Outlook and Live Communications recognized Rev. Joseph Wrights’ gifts by naming him the pastor of the year. Wright