School
Northwestern University
Expertise
Sub-Saharan Africa, The Midwest, Global History
- Michael worked as an international crime reporter for the South African publication, The Daily Maverick.
- He won the Best Profile Story from the AEJMC 2022 Student Magazine Contest.
- Michael provided coverage for the 2022 Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland.
Experience
Michael is a well-rounded journalist with experience reporting on travel, international affairs, crime, and sports. Before joining Islands as a news writer, Michael wrote for the South African publication, Daily Maverick, with a specialization in international crime. In his college years, he wrote for the publication Inside NU and provided coverage on Northwestern University Athletics. In 2022, he served as the lead reporter for the professional baseball organization the Chicago Dogs.
Education
Michael has a Bachelor of Science from the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism.
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Outdoor Adventure
By Michael Barthelemy
If bushwhacking, fly fishing for trout, birdwatching, and exploring uncharted landscapes is your type of adventure, visit this low-key wilderness area in Iowa.
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