Zach Armstrong

Zach Armstrong is a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University majoring in Mass Communications and minoring in Political Science. Zach aspires to be a journalist because, in the words of Hunter S. Thompson, it “uses the English language as both a musical instrument and a political weapon.” He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and his hobbies include playing guitar and reading.

stories by Zach Armstrong

Surviving Liberty

Surviving Liberty

For some LGBTQ students at Lynchburg's Liberty University, life was tough even before coronavirus came to campus. Eli Germanotta had finished their meal at the Reber-Thomas Dining Hall and started to walk back to their dorm when they began to smell alcohol and spray...

COVID-19: What Virginians Need To Know

COVID-19: What Virginians Need To Know

As the number of cases grows in the Commonwealth, Virginia is taking new precautions to limit the spread. Here are the best resources with live updates on the virus.  As the COVID-19 virus spreads internationally and disrupts daily life, the world has been in a state...

Fighting For Shelter

Fighting For Shelter

At Cathy's Camp, homeless residents of Richmond face opposition from the local government -- but advocates believe the city isn’t doing enough.  Blessing Warriors RVA took action in November to counter Richmond’s homelessness problem themselves. Four months...

Richmond Feels The Bern At The Arthur Ashe Center

Richmond Feels The Bern At The Arthur Ashe Center

Less than a week ahead of Virginia's primary, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders energized a near-capacity crowd at the Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Center on Thursday. “In case you didn’t notice it, there are a lot of people in this room,” said Sen. Bernie...

Leveling The Field

Leveling The Field

Both houses of the Virginia General Assembly have now passed bills allowing undocumented immigrants in Virginia to pay in-state tuition, making college a more realistic option for the Commonwealth's undocumented students. The prospect of receiving in-state-tuition...