By: Micayla Matias | November 1, 2025 Love can teach us a lot. Whether it's about what we want, what we’ll tolerate, and what we should never settle for. After heartbreak, it’s easy to take whatever “crumbs” of attention come our way just to feel something again. But real love? That’s the five-course meal — the kind that nourishes your soul, not just your ego. As a young adult in today’s dating world (and someone who’s been on plenty of dates) I’ve learned a lot about not on

By: Micayla Matias | July 11, 2025 Not too long ago, for my graduation ceremony, my family and I drove down to Irvine, California, a place I missed very much. Ever since finishing the school year early and moving back home to the Bay, I’ve realized how much I loved and missed living in Irvine and Orange County. What’s ironic is that before attending UCI and even visiting the area, I was adamant about not wanting to move to SoCal. I wanted to stay in the Bay. But with change a