Mike Connolly
University of Notre Dame
mtcnd2002@hotmail.com

ABOUT MIKE
STORIES

Mike Connolly graduated from the University of Notre Dame in May majoring in American Studies. He aspires to be a sports writer and hopes that one day he will get paid to watch the Superbowl. He has interned with The Beacon News in Aurora, Ill. He also served as editor in chief of The Observer, the student newspaper at Notre Dame from 2000-2002. During his time at Poynter he wants to learn how to be a better writer and get along with his four roommates in the "Real World"-like apartment.

A Husband's Healing Hands
Luke Brule steps into a new role as his wife’s caregiver.

Culinary Connection
The three children of Spiro Karakoudas work together to keep the family business alive after their father’s death.

Winning Wines
A South Pasadena winery has created medal winners from a variety of fruit wines.

Faces of the Fourth: Dog Daze
Karen Hughart spends July Fourth tending to the special guests at her motel.

Coastal Security
Years of false alarms and close calls have made many Pinellas County residents complacent about preparing for a hurricane. Experts say that attitude is dangerous.

Grade Expectations
Gov. Bush reaffirms his support for the state school accountability plan.

Keeping the Peace
The events that fill the days and nights of those watching over South Pasadena.

 

 

 
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