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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

BTN Stakeholders Announce Station’s Progression

February 24, 2015

By Vasty Paul Outlook Writer On Feb. 10, Black Television News held a community meeting, in which representatives from the future station explained how they will be providing great opportunities for the Big Bend and Florida A&M University students. Chairmen of Black Television News, J.C Watts, educated

Matinee of the Arts Attracts a Thousand

February 24, 2015

By Vasty Paul Outlook writer It was a great turnout for the Tallahassee Museum’s Feb. 15 Matinee of the Arts. The museum held a day of music, history and dance, from local and regional performers. Demonstrators and different cultural organizations showed up for this year’s Valentine’s Day theme “For

Kids and Adults Enjoy Leon County’s Seed Program

February 24, 2015

By Te’Andrea Hood Outlook Writer In the program room at the Leon County Main Library, names and pictures of different fruits and vegetables hung from the ceiling on manila envelopes. On each table, there were planting buckets filled with fertilizer and small cup plants so that each person in