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Transit Riders Dump the Gas Pump for a Day

June 30, 2015

By Christopher Bony Outlook Writer The idea of giving up on the gas pump for a day and riding the public transit instead suited Arthur Blake just fine. “I have no problem catching the bus to work,” said Blake, 39. “It’s good for me because I don’t use up my

Refuge House, Sheriff Join Forces to Help Domestic Violence Victims

June 30, 2015

By Giulia Marsico Outlook Writer The Refuge House is in collaboration with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office to implement a new program in Tallahassee they hope will drastically reduce domestic violence cases. The program, Intimate Violence Enhanced Service Team, or InVEST, is a collaboration between law enforcement and domestic violence

Local Group Provides Help for Prenatal Depression

June 30, 2015

By Diamond Hunt-Coleman Outlook Writer A woman finds out she is pregnant. She is expected to be the happiest person in the world. But then comes the mood swings. Worse, she may not be able to get out of them sometimes. She might be a part of the 10-30 percent

Sirius XM Radio’s HBCU Channel Adds FAMU

June 30, 2015

By Christal Searcy Outlook Writer The Florida A&M School of Journalism and Graphic Communications hosted a launch event for its new partnership with HBCU 142, a channel on Sirius XM, and its new radio show, “FAMU Now!” on June 17. The HBCU Channel on Sirius channel 142 delivers a wide

Tallahassee Gets All-America City Status – Again

June 30, 2015

By LaDarius Calhoun Outlook Writer Tallahassee gained the All-America City designation for the second time. Mayor Andrew Gillum believes that the designation is a sign that the city is doing a lot of the right things. Gillum called the distinction presented by the National Civic League “good validation for the

Tallahassee Rally Over Haitian Deportation

June 30, 2015

By James Celeste Outlook Writer From Palestine to Baltimore to Santo Domingo, black lives matter. The statement and twitter hashtag was shouted repeatedly Friday afternoon during an organized rally at the old capitol building. Organizations and community members gathered on Monroe Street in front of the old capitol to express

Tallahassee Reacts To Charleston Church Shooting

June 30, 2015

By Christal Searcy Outlook Writer An influential group of Tallahassee leaders expressed a mix of emotions over the recent mass shooting during bible study at a Charleston S.C. church. Sue Dick, President of the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, was seemingly devastated by news of the tragedy. “First

Study Abroad in the Dominican Republic

June 25, 2015

Special to the Outlook The Director of the International Nursing Education Consortium, Dr. Mildred D. Fennal, has just returned from a successful study abroad experience in the Dominican Republic. Assistant Professor Marty Hucks and six nursing students from Francis Marion University in Florence South Carolina and one Public Health

Undrafted Status Doesn’t Deter Former FAMU Football Players

June 23, 2015

By Chris Bony Outlook Writer Playing on a conference championship team is no guarantee of a future in the NFL. There’s not even a safe bet for anyone who had anything to do with winning a national college football title. Getting in the NFL –the league that most kids dream

Former Rickards OL standout Williams Makes FAMU’s HOF

June 22, 2015

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook Staff Writer Ken Riley just wanted to be sure. As former FAMU football coach, he recruited offensive lineman Wally Williams out of Rickards High School, where he had a reputation of being big and agile. Riley projected the freshman to be a