Michelle Menchaca


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The Duke Chronicle
OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Crying in public and other life lessons

I loved writing, but had zero experience in journalism. It didn’t matter, they said. I was welcome anyways. That was—and is—the beautiful thing about The Chronicle. I didn’t have to be great, I didn’t even have to be good. All I had to do was show up, determined to write, and I would have the opportunity to do so.


The Duke Chronicle
OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Six weeks of spring

I recently became engulfed in a minor existential crisis. It crept up on me slowly enough—January rolled around and I transitioned out of some leadership positions so others could take over.


The Duke Chronicle
OPINION  |  COLUMNS

It must have been love

I like to consider myself a connoisseur of exceptional and eclectic playlists. Every so often, I become engrossed in certain genres, spending days and even weeks exploring the depths of Spotify for hidden gems and long-time favorites.


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