Turning Up the Color with Tomaso

Turning Up the Color with Tomaso:

The Beginning of the New and Improved WSJ

By: Chacoryia Burns

ORLANDO, Fla – Imagine coming into your home in to a room that had white bare walls before, but burgundy red walls after. Seems like quite a change right? Well the Wall Street Journal readers experienced a type of change with the new color and layout design by Mr. Tomaso Capuano.

Although Capuano has held degrees in English and Psychology and held a job position as a musician, his passion for design shows as being an Art and Creative Director for five different papers throughout his career receiving numerous awards for his work.

As the past Creative Director of six years for the Times Newspaper, Capuano came to the Journal to improve the paper design and give it a new twist that wouldn’t be so overwhelming and confusing to the readers, but noticeable at the same time.

Before Capuano came to the Journal, there was an average twenty-four pages of color for the paper. Now the number of pages is doubled with a minimum of forty-two, depending on what day and region it is.  

The job was not easy for Capuano due to the effects the changes were going to make on the Wall Street Journal. “We started to begin planning about three years ago, myself I spent about four to six months on the project” said Capuano.

It was only twenty-three print sites that were located in the US that Capuano had to work with. He went through installing new presses, reinforced the floors and much more in order for the Wall Street Journal to branch out.

Such changes that were also made to the journal such as the font change to the paper, different banners, and of course color that was added to pages that was never seen with color. “We reckon by the end of the year we should be able to have full color everyday” said by Capuano.

Slowly but surely Capuano is bringing colorful life into the Wall Street Journal. With more color and more excitement for the readers, Tomaso is surely turning up the color in the paper.

The City of SkeleBones: A 7,000 Year Old Civilization Brought To Life

            As Dr. Rachel Wentz began her education in Anthropology for her Master’s at FSU, she was introduced to the world of Windover. Although she was almost 20 years late to participate in the exhibition of Windover, she presented the fascinating skeletons with preserved brains and “funky looking” teeth.

           

Dr. Wentz was able to present her findings and background of the book to our local Central Florida Anthropological Society meeting on June 14^th at Leu Gardens. Members and visitors found the spark of interest in archeology. “This helps me appreciate what type of archeology we have in Florida”, said Heather Zimmerman .

Discovered in 1982 by Jim Swam, he brought the land where the bones were discovered for Windover Farm Homes, a complex construction site. As he and his partner Steve Vanderjat demuck ponds, they began to find large rocks which were actually human skulls.

Mr. Swam then had this site checked out and had people to observe how old these skeletons really were, coming to the conclusion that they were over 7,000 years old. Instead of a home site this became an archeology site where they began to research the skeletons.

They discovered various things such as how they were laid to rest in their grave site, how long the individual’s usual lifespan would be, and many more. However researchers could not find out what was their culture. “All we know is that they were Native Americans and originated in Asia”, said Dr. Wentz.  

The Windover researcher’s team put the site to good use, creating it into a museum of some sort on Saturdays to have the public come and see the skeleton’s site. They also created a program called ‘Have Lunch with an Archeologist’ where public school students come and learn about the site.  

As an archeologist, Dr. Wentz uses her passion as an archeologist to talk to groups such as Central Florida Anthropological Society about archeology, teach them about it, and share the interest and love of skeletons.

The audience even finds her presentations fun, even for the kids. “I love Dr. Rachel. I been to many of her presentations including one with a skeleton lecture and she came in wearing a skeleton suit.” , said Terry Hooker. 

Even as an anthropology student or not, learning about the study of skeleton bones can be interesting. Even as a Valencia student you can learn more by taking an Into to Archeology class at any Valencia College campus. You never know, you can be the next to dig up a bone in your backyard.   

A Distinguised American: The Life and Death of Joe Voss

A Distinguished American: The Life and Death of Joe Voss

By: Chacoryia Burns

            BISMARCK, S.D. – Former North Dakota Governor Joe Voss died this Tuesday in a hospital near his home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Voss recently suffered from cerebral bleeding and collapsed before a public appearance in June at Beaverton, Michigan.

Voss was born April 17, 1915 on a farm east of Wogansport, North Dakota. Through his childhood, he had the love of planes flying when he watched pilots fly over his family’s home. “I thought, ‘Someday I’m gonna trade these horses for an airplane’” he said.

Surely Voss traded his horse for a plane and served as a colonel in the Air Force in the Korean War. He became one of the most prominent World War II heroes shooting down 26 enemy planes.

Voss was presented various honorable awards for his accomplishments during World War II. This included the Congressional “Medal of Honor” and Distinguished Flying Cross as a Marine pilot during World War II.

After serving for our country through the military, Voss then served for our country as the state Legislature for five years before becoming the Governor of South Dakota in 1955. He also became the host of the TV show “The Great Outdoorsman” on ABC.

Voss was loved dearly by the American people and served through our country is different ways. Whether on TV or in politics, Voss was there and showed America he cared.

Fun Food 'Cooking for the Family'

By: Chacoryia Burns

ORLANDO , Fla. – LuAnn Duncan has a passion for keeping strong communication in families. What’s a better way to start a start a family conversation than making a home cooked meal together?

“We’re trying to get people to be cooking back in their own homes, to keep it more nutritional and save money; and save family relationships. We talked here about family relationships, but couples who cook together are more likely to be happy together”, said LuAnn Duncan.

Duncan who is a County Extension Agent for University of Florida and Orlando’s Orange County, likes to help make fun ways for families to enjoy home cooking and eating at the family table.

As an occupation and passion she holds workshops for families called ‘Family Fun in the Kitchen’ where mothers, fathers, and kids create simple and fun meals where all ages can help in the kitchen.

In the workshop held at the Orange County Public Library North Orange Branch, easy family food such as the ‘Pig in a Blanket’, Grilled Pineapple Kabob (parental help needed), and a Dreamcicle Drink was made.

These easy to make meals were not only fun to make but delicious to the audience too. “I enjoyed the Dreamcicle drink, and I liked serving straws” said audience member Christy Tuttle and her daughter.

“I liked the Grilled Pineapple Kabob the most because it was cold and regular at first but grilled it gave more flavor to it” said Hannia Barbosa.

Whether it’s a finger food or a hot meal on a stove, theirs is a place for every family member in the kitchen to cook for a regular family meal.