My Journalism & PR Portfolio

In the Press

The first section of this page features interviews and columns I've published through various positions, including ASMSU the undergraduate student government. The second section is interviews I've done as a spokesperson, most for the College Republicans at the campus and statewide level.

Interviews & columns

Jewish@edu: What I Learned Being on the Ground in Israel — Detroit Jewish NewsMichigan State University student Jack Harrison writes about his recent trip to Israel.

First spring semester ASMSU GA meeting returns virtually In total nine bills were introduced with six bills passed, Bill 58-39 rescinded, Bill 58-49 was tabled for the next GA meeting and Bill 58-55 did not pass.

Bipartisan brothers: The Harrisons reflect on their relationship in divisive timesPolarized politics. The us versus them mentality. Even with the current political landscape, senior Will Harrison and his brother, a Michigan State University student, Jack Harrison, learned to cope with the stark party divisions in their own household. That’s because Jack has been a conservative leader, and is currently serving on The Michigan Federation of...

ASMSU discusses fall semester, passes 3 bills in final summer meetingThough Michigan State transitioned to virtual learning with few exceptions Tuesday, many ASMSU services will remain available for students during the fall semester.

Venetian Festival Returns to "Full Force" For the First Time Since Pandemic - 9 & 10 NewsAfter limited attractions last year, the Venetian festival and all it’s festivities are back for the first time since the pandemic. “I think it’s just a really special time for the community. There’s so much going on. Yes, there’s vacationers, but also for the city of Charlevoix too,” One festival goer says. Organizers say although they held the festival last...

Student responds to panic at IM East night of shooting - The State NewsJack Harrison's first instinct was to get into a car and get as far from campus as possible.

How the coronavirus changed the campaign for ASMSU candidatesThe ASMSU election starts next week. The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique, but not overwhelming, setbacks for candidates. 

What I Learned Being on the Ground in Israel - Martin WaymireI recently went to Israel on a trip organized by MSU Hillel called Fact Finders where students of different backgrounds and identities traveled to Israel and the West Bank. The purpose was to increase our knowledge of the country, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and different perspectives among residents there. I went with an open mind to […]

ASMSU passes bill to reform colleges credit requirements This bill came as a result of General Assembly Rep. for the College of Communication Arts and Sciences Jack Harrison's discovery of the drastic difference in credits needed for each college. 

Secretary Benson announces 25 students in Collegiate Student Advisory Task ForceMichigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has announced the 25 students who were selected to be on the Michigan Department of State’s Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force.

Provost Teresa Woodruff answers student questions at ASMSU“I do think that under these environments some things seem like more busywork,” Provost Teresa Woodruff said. “I would urge everyone to take from every learning experience more than what is offered. Take from every opportunity the ability to learn something different.”

Student view: What it means to be ASMSU Chief of StaffJack Harrison is a senior from Ann Arbor, Michigan, studying political theory and constitutional democracy in James Madison College, and journalism and public relations in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences. Harrison currently serves as chief of staff for the Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU, the MSU undergraduate student government.

Interviews as a spokesperson

MSU students talk feelings, nerves surrounding Election DayFor many college students, this is the first presidential election that they can vote in. Tensions are running high and as they prepare to cast their vote, these students can't help but feel the weight it carries.

Michigan State students weigh in on the upcoming presidential election In a survey from The State News, Michigan State student respondents expressed their overwhelming support for former Vice President Joe Biden over President Donald Trump in the upcoming election.

Candidates find new ways to campaign during pandemicThe November election is quickly approaching and candidates on the ballot are campaigning as much as possible, but not in the ways they normally do because of COVID-19.

Campus Coronavirus Shutdowns May Hurt Dems in Swing StatesCollege campuses that once reliably boosted Democratic candidates in key swing states have seen voter registration rates plunge amid coronavirus shutdowns, public data show.

Michigan State students react to Joe Biden's inaugurationMichigan State students react to President Joe Biden being sworn into office and the Trump administration coming to an end.

MSU College Republicans Support Foster and MengeMSU College Republicans Endorse Foster & Menge for Trustee “These past two years have demonstrated more than ever why we need conservative leaders on the Board of Trustees at Michigan State University

'The Netflix for news': ASMSU brings readership program to a mobile app - The State NewsOver 200 news publications are now free for MSU students through ASMSU's partnership with the news app, Spotlight.

Flowers left in memory of MSU shooting victims to be preserved for generations to comeObjects other than flowers left at memorial sites will be preserved by the MSU Archives and the MSU Museum.

Michigan State buildings require key card entry, have new hours as security measures take effectNew security measures take effect Monday on Michigan State University’s campus in an effort to help the community feel safer one month after three students were killed and five were hurt in a mass shooting.

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