The Observer's General Board unanimously re-elected Mike Connolly as the editor in chief for the 2001-2002 publishing year Monday night.

Connolly is the second editor in chief to lead The Observer for two consecutive terms. Connolly was originally elected to the position in February of 2000, and began his term as editor in March 2000.

"I'm honored that my general board thought I did a good enough job to elect me again this year," Connolly said. "I hope that I can continue that high standard of achievement this year."

Connolly began working at The Observer in fall of 1999 as a sports writer, and was promoted to associate sports editor. He also worked as an intern at The Beacon News in Aurora, Ill. during the summer of 2000.

A Sparta, N.J. native, Connolly aims to pursue a career in sports journalism as a college football reporter. Since joining The Observer in the fall of his freshman year, Connolly has covered Notre Dame football, interhall football, women's soccer, men's lacrosse and men's and women's fencing.

Connolly is eager to continue his term as editor.

"I hope that the high quality of reporting that is characterized The Observer for the last 34 years will continue into the 35th and well beyond," Connolly said.

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