Articles

52 - Jul / Aug 12

Chapman University Economic Forecast Update

In the January/February issue of the Plaza Review, we reported the findings of the 34th annual 2012 Chapman University Economic Forecast Update. The recently-released June 2012 Economic & Business Review covering the U.S., California and Orange County economic forecasts for 2012-13, revealed that for the... Read More →

In the January/February issue of the Plaza Review, we reported the findings of the 34th annual 2012 Chapman University Economic Forecast Update. The recently-released June 2012 Economic & Business Review covering the U.S., California and... Read More →

52 - Jul / Aug 12

Orange Ambassadors

Miss City of Orange As Miss City of Orange 2012, Megan Wisler enjoys dispelling stereotypes. “Many people wonder if I was a toddler in a tiara, but they quickly see that isn’t the case when they talk to me,” she says. “I love it when... Read More →

Miss City of Orange As Miss City of Orange 2012, Megan Wisler enjoys dispelling stereotypes. “Many people wonder if I was a toddler in a tiara, but they quickly see that isn’t the case when... Read More →

51 - May / Jun 12

Chuck & Sheila Walstead

Moderne Family

Homeowners Sheila and Chuck Walstead relax in their front yard on East Palm while daughter Soleil and son Levi peddle by on a classic Schwinn tandem bicycle. One of the few example of Streamline Moderne architecture in Orange County, the residence was built in 1938... Read More →

Homeowners Sheila and Chuck Walstead relax in their front yard on East Palm while daughter Soleil and son Levi peddle by on a classic Schwinn tandem bicycle. One of the few example of Streamline Moderne... Read More →

51 - May / Jun 12

Harveys Seatbelt Bags

When it comes to handbags, women speak of Harveys SeatbeltBags like some men discuss their favorite cars, which isn’t surprising considering the product’s origins. In 1997, while installing seat belts into a vintage 1950 Buick (cars didn’t come with seat belts then), Santa Ana resident Dana Harvey... Read More →

When it comes to handbags, women speak of Harveys SeatbeltBags like some men discuss their favorite cars, which isn’t surprising considering the product’s origins. In 1997, while installing seat belts into a vintage 1950 Buick (cars didn’t... Read More →

51 - May / Jun 12

Escalette Collection

To view a major collection of art you usually have to buy admission to a museum, but Old Towne residents need only visit Chapman University. There on campus is the Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent Collection of Art consisting of more than 700 pieces of contemporary works. “The collection, which... Read More →

To view a major collection of art you usually have to buy admission to a museum, but Old Towne residents need only visit Chapman University. There on campus is the Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent Collection of Art consisting of... Read More →

51 - May / Jun 12

Dr. Daniele Struppa

Chief Academic Officer

Dr. Daniele Struppa At the age of 10, while other boys played at the park, Daniele Struppa had another destination in mind when he thundered down the five flights of stairs in the apartment where he lived in Milano, Italy, raced across the street and... Read More →

Dr. Daniele Struppa At the age of 10, while other boys played at the park, Daniele Struppa had another destination in mind when he thundered down the five flights of stairs in the apartment where... Read More →

51 - May / Jun 12

Katie Wayland

Hometown girl Katie Wayland will compete for the Miss California title. As reigning Miss Orange County, Katie is active in charitable work and is also an accomplished rock vocalist. This year’s reigning Miss Orange County, Katie Wayland, 19, will take her title to the Miss California competition in Fresno... Read More →

Hometown girl Katie Wayland will compete for the Miss California title. As reigning Miss Orange County, Katie is active in charitable work and is also an accomplished rock vocalist. This year’s reigning Miss Orange County, Katie Wayland, 19, will... Read More →

51 - May / Jun 12

Gabriel York

Gabriel York helped lead the Orange Lutheran varsity basketball team to a divisional championship this season. Awarded a full-ride scholarship to the University of Arizona, he hopes to one day be recruited by the NBA. Orange Lutheran basketball star Gabriel York is headed to the University of Arizona on a full-ride... Read More →

Gabriel York helped lead the Orange Lutheran varsity basketball team to a divisional championship this season. Awarded a full-ride scholarship to the University of Arizona, he hopes to one day be recruited by the NBA. Orange Lutheran basketball star Gabriel... Read More →

51 - May / Jun 12

Nikki Vega

El Modena senior Nikki Vega will attend the prestigious school of acting at NYU this fall. She is pictured here with her grandmother Marilyn Rohm (left), mother Jennifer Vega (right) and younger sister Alexis. For as long as she can remember, Nikki Vega has been involved in the performing arts.... Read More →

El Modena senior Nikki Vega will attend the prestigious school of acting at NYU this fall. She is pictured here with her grandmother Marilyn Rohm (left), mother Jennifer Vega (right) and younger sister Alexis. For as long as... Read More →

51 - May / Jun 12

William Deaton

A black belt in Kung Fu, William Deaton achieved academic success at Orange High School, earning a 4.65 grade point average and taking all AP classes. At college, he plans to study business so that he can return to Orange to help with his father’s company. An Eagle Scout and... Read More →

A black belt in Kung Fu, William Deaton achieved academic success at Orange High School, earning a 4.65 grade point average and taking all AP classes. At college, he plans to study business so that he can return... Read More →