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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Oklahoma
By Michael Barthelemy
Dive headfirst into cowboy culture when you attend this tiny Oklahoma community's massive outdoor rodeo. Get your lasso ready — you're in for an adventure.
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Air Travel
By Michael Barthelemy
Airplane toilets — they're tiny, gross, and most people would rather not think about them for too long. But have you ever wondered how they work? Find out here.
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Colorado
By Michael Barthelemy
Colorado's hidden escape at Orchard Mesa awaits you with its fresh fruits, ripe vineyards, gorgeous high-desert oases, and even an annual Wild West county fair.
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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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