Karly Graham, Author at Spartan Newsroom

Karly Graham

Karly Graham is a journalism student at Michigan State University expecting to graduate in 2022. Along with a BA in journalism, she is earning a minor in Public Relations and a minor in Leadership and Integrated Learning through MSU's Bailey Scholars Program. She has worked as the academics reporter, administration reporter, city general assignment reporter and staff reporter for Michigan State University's independent newspaper The State News. She has also served as a marketing intern for Amerisure Insurance and as a creative writing intern for Piximotion Digital Marketing company.

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‘Local government is where the rubber hits the road:’ how local governments are responding to COVID-19

By Karly Graham | April 25, 2020

In Michigan, all eyes are on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to see how she responds to the COVID-19 outbreak. But when it comes to searching for an end to the pandemic, it’s local governments that are on the front lines, said Mason Mayor Russell Whipple.

“This problem will not be solved by the federal government, or the state government, or even the county government,” he said. “It’s going to be solved by local governments, because local governments are going to be the ones that have to actually deal with the day-to-day. We take directions from the state and county health departments. But we’re the ones that make it happen.”

Coronavirus

Golf association shuts courses in response to order

By Karly Graham | March 30, 2020

Following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “Stay home, stay safe,” order, some golf courses throughout the state allowed people onto their course, citing physical wellness as their reasoning. Then, on March 27 her office determined that it was not critical infrastructure.

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Using social media to bridge social distancing

By Karly Graham | March 24, 2020

As COVID-19 sweeps the globe, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and governments, have recommended that everyone practice social distancing if they are able. Through FaceTime and other social media, people have been able to stay in touch with friends and family while quarantined.

Arts & Entertainment

Celebrities deliver political acceptance speeches

By Karly Graham | February 17, 2020

During the Oscars Feb. 9, the discussion and discourse was not about the nominees or which actors or directors took home statues, but rather the political comments.

When Brad Pitt delivered his acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” he said. “They told me I only have 45 seconds up here, which is 45 seconds more than the Senate gave John Bolton this week” He was referring to the Senate’s vote against allowing witnesses during President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. “I’m thinking maybe Quentin (Tarantino) does a movie about it. In the end, the adults do the right thing.”

Award shows give artists an audience larger than their fan bases.

“I think it’s great,” said Elle Brickles, MSU sophomore studying microbiology.

Elections & Politics

Iowa Caucus: Its importance and its downfall

By Karly Graham | February 11, 2020

Marking the true beginning of the 2020 election season, the Iowa caucus took place Monday, Feb. 3, though results were still coming in Tuesday night.

The Iowa Caucus has a long-standing tradition of being one of the first organized gatherings of individuals to vote for who they believe should lead their party.