Platt College San Diego Newsletter November/December 2015
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World War Rockwell
A Hershey’s for Our Heroes
By Nicole Lewis, Platt College San Diego
Editor in Chief
By Al Medro, Platt College San Diego Vice President
In Honor of Veteran’s day, the librarian staff at Platt College
San Diego created art exhibitions to display around our school.
“World War Rockwell: Norman Rockwell Graphics” is one of our
current exhibitions in the library that highlights the graphics
of Norman Rockwell themed around World War II. One of
the pieces is the acclaimed Rosie the Riveter icon that signified
women’s participation in World War II. It is one on the most
renowned images in American History.
The Rosie the Riveter campaign was geared towards recruiting
women to join the workforce and fill in for the men who were
drafted or enlisted in World War II. In 1943, swing band leader
Kay Kyser popularized the song, “Rosie the Riveter” written
by Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb which inspired Norman
Rockwell to paint a woman riveter on her lunch break for
an upcoming advertisement for the Saturday Evening Post.
“In 1943 the Saturday Evening Post
published a cover image by the
artist Norman Rockwell, portraying
Rosie with a flag in the background
and a copy of Adolf Hitler’s racist
tract “Mein Kampf ” under her feet.
Though Rockwell’s image may be the
most commonly known version of
Rosie the Riveter, her prototype was
actually created in 1942 and featured
on a poster for the Westinghouse
power company under the headline
We Can Do It!” -www.history.com
Between 1940 and 1945 there
was a significant increase of
female workers in the United States workforce. The once 28 percent of
female workers escalated to 37 percent by 1945. The images and roles
of many women were changed momentarily during World War II.
Rosie the Riveter symbolized the millions of women who worked
in munitions factories and performed jobs that were once
considered jobs only fit for men. At the start of the propaganda
campaign, minority women and women from lower classes
responded to the call of duty but they were already in the
workforce. As the war persisted, it became evident that more women
were needed and the ‘new’ image of the working class woman shifted and
consisted of women from ALL classes, ages, races, and marital statuses.
After the war ended, women lost their jobs to the men who
returned from war, and they were encouraged to go back to
being ‘housewives’ but their sacrifices and courage were never
forgotten. The Rosie the Riveter is a modern day symbol of
female power and continues to inspired women all over.
“We Can Do It!”
For the past two or three years my mother, who is almost
ninety-three years old, has enjoyed honoring the veterans of our
college on Veteran’s Day. On several occasions, she packaged red,
white and blue jelly beans and tied them with red, white and blue
ribbons so that I could give them to our veterans on Veteran’s
Day. My mother also describes the gist of what she wanted me
to say as I presented the jelly beans to each veteran. Although
her precise words change slightly every year, her message to
our veterans is that this gift is a small token of great respect.
This year (Veteran’s Day 2015), my mother wanted to do
something different. She explained that she wanted to give
the veterans Hershey’s bars instead of red, white and blue jelly
beans. Her reason was clear. She explained that red, white and
blue jelly beans only have the color of the American flag to make
them an appropriate token for our veterans. She explained that
HERSHEY’S MILK CHOCOLATE bars are more appropriate. They
are truly American and they have history with the United States
Military because they were part of the rations in World War II.
My mother also suggested that we wrap the bar with red, white
and blue paper so that all but the first two letters of the word
HERSHEY’s were covered. Chocolate bars wrapped this way
would have the letters “HE” showing and these should be given
to our male veterans. Others should be wrapped so that all but
the first three letters were covered. The letters “HER” would
be showing and these should be given to our female veterans.
We at Platt College San Diego very much enjoyed being with
our veterans on Veteran’s Day. I very much enjoyed expressing
our appreciation for their service on behalf of our college.
I was delighted to present them with HERSHEY’S MILK
CHOCOLATE bars and to share my mother’s explanation for
why they are a more appropriate token of great respect. We
all savored the grilled hot dogs and cherished the courtyard
activities we had in honor of our veterans on Veteran’s Day.
Greetings......
The Platt College-San Diego Library is dedicated to promoting
an inspiring atmosphere that meets our student’s informational
needs and promotes cultural awareness. The library contains
appropriate learning and research materials, as well as books
and magazines on many subjects and interests. We engage
our community with art shows at local libraries and art
spaces; monthly-themed exhibitions around campus; and our
newsletter as your muse and your news!
By Nicole Lewis, Platt College San Diego,
Editor in Chief | Head Librarian | Instructor
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Editor in Chief: Nicole Lewis
Editors: Tyrone Nagai
Contributing Writers: Al Medro, Kimberly Leiker, Bianca Reyes,
Fernando Serrano
Graphic Design: Bianca Reyes
Social Media Coordinator: Natasha Englehardt
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Platt in the Community
Community News
Inspiration in the Industry
Modernistic Volumes:
Andrzej Kuziola
A Contemporary Book
Art Exhibition
Drawn from a compendium of
Graphic Design/Multimedia
book cover projects generated by
Platt College San Diego students,
“Modernistic Volumes” showcases
a selection of innovative and
experimental cover redesign case
studies using Vector Graphics.
The assignment challenged the
students to re-create or re-design the front covers of existing books
from any genre or target audience, yet solely amassing vector
elements—without incorporating photographic references.
Andrew Kuziola is a 3D artist and
Illustrator. His creations are very stylized
and uses a very realistic style. From
children books illustrations to dark art,
Andrew’s work takes us to a dream we
never want to wake up from.
You can check out more of his work at
www.kuziola.com
By Bianca Reyes, Platt College San Diego
Nutritional Tips
Spinach
Alkalizes the body
High in iron
Rich source of omega
Lowers blood pressure
Contains vitamins B6, B1,
Riboflavin, Foliate, and Niacin
Our current student art exhibition, Modernistic Volumes is
currently on display at the Mission Valley Library.
Health & Wellness
Splurge on Holistic Holiday Choices
It’s that time of the year when friends and family come together
to feast on holiday meals. It is also the time when calorie counting
and making wise healthy choices goes out the door. This holiday
season, why not indulge in healthy choices and holistic eating? You
are what you eat, so be mindful of what you put in your temple.
Treat your body well and it will return the favor!
“Farmer’s Harvest Salad”
Recipe submitted by The Nutritionists’ Corner
Written and edited by Nicole Lewis
Prep Time: 15-20 min
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
t 4 cups of organic baby spinach or 1 6oz bag of organic baby
spinach
t 2 cups of rinsed and sliced organic strawberries (12oz)
t ¼ cup of crumbled goat cheese
t ½ cup of pumpkin seeds (roasted or unroasted)
t One can of rinsed organic chickpeas/garbanzo beans (organic,
BPA free-lined if possible)
t Optional: 1/3 cup of dried cranberries ( High in sugar : choose
low sugar dried and freeze dried to maintain their nutritional
value)
Directions: Place all the ingredients in a salad bowl or arrange
the ingredients like a Cobb salad.
For the Dressing: Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing
t 1 cup of chopped strawberries
t 2 tbsp. of honey (raw, organic if possible)
t 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
t 2 tablespoons of olive oil
t A pinch of black pepper
t A pink of Mediterranean sea salt or a pink of ground Himalayan
sea salt
Directions: Blend the strawberries in a blender or food processor, in
a bowl mix up the honey, apple cider vinegar or balsamic, olive oil,
salt and pepper, add the blended strawberries and mix fast with a
fork. Pour into a glass jar with a cork or small Mason jar with a lid
and chill for a few minutes. Serve over the salad. Buon Appetito!
www.platt.edu
Chickpeas
Rich in both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber
Good source of protein
High in iron
Stabilizers blood sugar levels
Lowers the risk of heart attacks
Excellent for weight loss
Strawberries
Boosts immune system
Regulates blood pressure
Defends against cancer cells
Anti-viral, Anti-Bacterial,
Anti-Inflammatory
Excellent source of antioxidant-promoting
vitamin C and manganese
Pumpkin Seeds
High in zinc
Alkaline forming
Prevents kidney stone formation
Good for prostate
Reduces inflammation related to arthritis
Refashion Holiday Recipes
Healthy eating is in fashion. Here are ways to modify holiday sweets.
Oil, butter and eggs are very high in fat, calories and cholesterol.
When baking, try adding applesauce as a substitute for one or all
three of these ingredients!
For Gluten Free Options, Try these brands:
t William and Sonoma Gluten Free Spiced Pecan Pumpkin Quick
Bread Mix ( Be mindful of people with nut allergies)
t Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Baking Mix
The Nutritionists’ Corner is comprised of the dynamic trio of Kimberly
Leiker, Daniel Richardson and Daiylin Harwell.
Kimberly Leiker attended UCLA, UCSD, USD, and studied Child
Development and Nutrition at UC-Santa Barbara. She works at a local
preschool as a Wellness Advocate. Her goal is to encourage healthy
options, portion control, and to emphasis the importance of healthy
living.
Daniel Richardson is a chef and wellness coach who met Kimberly
while they were both studying under Dr. Bortz. He is a superb cook
that focuses on culinary nutrition.
Daiylin Harwell has worked with Kimberly and Daniel for years. She
is a huge advocate of healthy eating and diligent assistant to Kimberly.
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Arts and Literature
What is the Pulitzer Prize?
The Pulitzer Prize was created by Hungarian-born Joseph Pulitzer.
In 1864, Pulitzer immigrated to America to become one of the most
notable journalists in the nation and revolutionized the modern
newspaper. The Pulitzer Prizes are regarded as awards of excellence
in journalism, literature, music, and drama. The first Pulitzer prizes
were established and awarded in 1917 by Columbia University. The
Pulitzer is awarded annually every April for the amount of $10, 000
to the recipients in each category.
Here are a few of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize winners:
Poetry-Awarded to Gregory Pardlo for his poetry book “Digest.”
Fiction- Awarded to Anthony Doer for his novel “All the Light We
Cannot See.”
Drama- Awarded to Stephen Adly Guirgis for his play “Between
Riverside and Crazy.”
Journalism (Feature Writing)- Awarded to Diana Marcum for
her pieces written the Los Angeles Times.
Journalism (International Reporting)- Awarded to The New
York Times staff
Music- Awarded to Julia Wolfe for her musical composition
“Anthracite Fields.”
Humanities & Culture
Poet
of the
Month
www.platt.edu
Yosef Komunyakaa was born and
raised in 1947 as James Willie
Brown in rural Bogalusa, Louisiana.
Later on in life, he adopted the
name of his great grand-parents who were stowaway slaves
from Trinidad who immigrated to Louisiana. Komunyakaa was
heavily influenced by the cultural and geographical landscapes
of his childhood. In a video interview with City of Asylum,
Komunyakaa recalls the racism and violence of his childhood.
He states, “Growing up in Bogalusa Louisana, violence was
always there. The history of violence is woven throughout the
national psyche.” Like many poets, his childhood had a profound
influence on his writing. In the 1960s, Komunyakaa joined the
army during the Vietnam War not only a soldier, but a journalist
as well. His accounts as a soldier and reporter in Vietnam shaped
his poetry correspondingly with his childhood experiences of
growing up in the South. Komunyakaa is professor, scholar and
award winning poet. In 1994, he won the Pulitzer Prize and
Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award for his book Neon Vernacular: New
and Selected Poems.
Chair Gallows
Beating wind with a stick
Riding herd on the human spirit.
It’s how a man slips his head into a noose
& watching the weight of gods pull down
on his legs. I hope this is just another lie,
just another typo in the newspaper headline.
But I know war criminals
live longer than most men lost between railroad tracks
& crossroad blues, with twelve strings
two days of hock.
I’ve seen in women’s eyes
men who swallow themselves in mirrors.
Student Poem of the Month
For the Innocence
By JTP II
Pink
By Quinne Tolentino
Who fights for the innocent?
While the world wages war
Pointing fingers of guilt
Exclaiming,
“THE FAULT IS YOURS!!”
Who fights for the officer?
The one who won’t beat you
Or chase you down with a dog
Who fights for the “un-guilty”?
Lewd lawyers spin lies
Creating an exquisite
Extravagant disguise
Allowing the truly guilty
A bit more time
For another place to hide
Those who truly die
For their sister
Or brother
For your friends
And for your lover
Who fights for trying people?
Who fights for that one politician
who cares
Who fights for the preacher?
Whose life “is” truly devoted to God
Student Poem of the Month
Who fights for the soldier?
Who fights for the innocents caught
in the fray
When the other soldiers just “Do
Their Job?”
Who really fights for the innocent?
Do You?
With him
everything is pink
Pink is tasting
rain in your morning coffee
It’s the ripples in a Monet painting
The moment
you turn in your bed
and find the most comfortable
sleeping position
It’s an old library burning
yankee candles at night that
A lovers whisper that fails to
cover it’s laughter inside.
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The Arts
www.platt.edu
Art in the City
San Diego History Center
North Park and
Surrounding Areas
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
San Diego Museum of Man
San Diego Natural History Museum
The San Diego Museum of Art
Barrio Logan Art District
Timken Museum of Art
Balboa Park Museums
Centro Cultural de la Raza
Veterans Museum at Balboa Park
World Beat Center
Bread & Salt Factory and Not an
Exit Gallery
Chicano Park
Marston House
Chicano Art Gallery
Mingei International Museum
Glashaus
Museum of Photographic Arts
Low Gallery
Reuben H Fleet Science Center
La Bodega Gallery
San Diego Air & Space Museum
Nebular Incubator
San Diego Art Institute (SDAI)
Union Barrio Logan
Art Produce Gallery
Expressive Arts Studio
Protea Gallery
The Studio Door
San Diego Automotive Museum
San Diego Hall of Champions
Click on the locations to be redirected to their websites!
NOVEMBER 2015
Our current student art exhibition “Modernistic Volumes” is
currently on display at the Mission Valley Library.
The show runs from October 3rd-December 1st.
Curated by Nicole Lewis and Julio Frizzo
Correspondingly, Platt College also presents “InterPLATTic” a
Star Wars art exhibition comprised of Star Wars themed graphics
designed by our talented students. It is currently on display at the
Mission Valley Library children’s session in the display case. The
show runs from October 3rd-December 1st.
Curated by Nicole Lewis
For more information on local libraries please click on the link
below:
www.sandiego.gov/public-library/
DECEMBER 2015
Balboa Park Explorer has an annual pass rate for students (about the
price of an annual subscription to Netflix).
http://www.balboapark.org/explorer
Not exactly an activity, but good info for those interested in visiting 17
museums over the course of a year.
Art After Hours at SDMA! Every Friday night we have extended hours
w/ $5 admission from 5 - 8 p.m. Great for students who can’t visit during
normal Museum hours.
La Jolla Music Society presents Chamber Orchestra | San Diego Youth
Symphony - $5 tickets for students - http://www.sdys.org/.../ljmssdyschamber-orchestra-concert