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About Chorel Centers
Chorel Centers graduated from Mills College, where she received a BA in English with an emphasis in creative writing. She served as managing editor of The Campanil, Mills’ student news organization. Chorel also studied at The New School in New York as well as San Francisco City College. Her interests include women’s and social issues, the environment, sports and music writing, and literature. She plans to pursue a career in editing.
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