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Speaking with McHayle, it's incredibly evident (despite her laissez-faire attitude towards men, naysayers and the industry) just how seriously she takes herself.

If there’s one thing that corporate companies know how to do best, it’s holiday items. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to head down to the store and stock up!

While spring semester began just two weeks ago, so much has happened at Berkeley, and my particular experience has been a mixed bag. But if there’s anything that Berkeley taught me, it’s how to find my own happiness.

I’m all about the pumpkin spice craze–whether it be candles, baked goods or coffee creamers, I want it all. My heart gravitates the most to the “pumpkin spiced” variation of common grocery store items, which I end up spending the whole season obsessing over. Given my passion for health and wellness, I’m always on the hunt for pumpkin-spiced goodies that aren’t overly processed or filled with sugar. Here are my top five pumpkin-spiced fall favorites that won’t lead to an intense sugar crash.

The greatest indication of fall is the commencement of pumpkin spice season. Being the dedicated lover of fall I am, I’m also a self-proclaimed connoisseur of all things pumpkin spice . So without further ado, here are the best pumpkin spice snacks you should try this season. 

Northside is the most populated area of North Berkeley, yet some residents have expressed that its public transportation is inadequate.

Learning to discover what I love to eat and making sure I get what I need nutritionally was the biggest obstacle I’ve faced in college. It’s amazing how small barriers can have such large consequences on an individual’s overall quality of life.

A few days ago I was scrolling through Instagram and stumbled upon a screenshot of a Tumblr post that said, “Wasn’t that the definition of home? Not where you are from, but where you are wanted.”

There are moments when the loud sounds reverberating off of the colorful homes onto the cracked pavements of the lively Berkeley streets can make the quiet in my roommate-free apartment that much quieter. 

Trader Joe’s has an amazingly stocked frozen food aisle to meet your desire for a delicious meal without all the hassle. As a Trader Joe’s fan who grew up in a Chinese household, I set out to try all the frozen Chinese food items offered and power rank them in this list!