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Zachary Somma

Zachary Somma, Contributor

Zach Somma is junior history major.
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Sommas Soundbites Returns!

Somma’s Soundbites Returns!

Zachary Somma, Contributor October 25, 2021

Somma’s Soundbites is back! After a much too long hiatus, this bi-weekly column will provide short and sweet reviews of new album releases and a roundup of new singles that dropped as well. From the mainstream to the underground, from pop to experimental;...

Pittsburgh-Raised, Independent Artist Caleb LaDuke Aims to Show His Road to Redemption on Upcoming EP

Pittsburgh-Raised, Independent Artist Caleb LaDuke Aims to Show His Road to Redemption on Upcoming EP

Zachary Somma, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 10, 2020

For the most part, our music reviews tend to focus on bigger, more well-known and popular artists. But it is sometimes easy to forget that there are thousands of unknown artists and independent people out there making music to only a small audience. While...

Review: Nectar by Joji

Review: “Nectar” by Joji

Zachary Somma, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 26, 2020
Joji makes a radical style change on his sophomore album, Nectar
Sommas Soundbites (9/18/20)

Somma’s Soundbites (9/18/20)

Zachary Somma September 18, 2020
Featuring (Big Sean, 6ix9ine, Declan McKenna)
Sommas Soundbites: Quarantine Music Recap Part 2!

Somma’s Soundbites: Quarantine Music Recap Part 2!

Zachary Somma September 1, 2020

Welcome once again to another Quarantine/Summer Recap edition of Somma’s Soundbites! This will be the last large-scale recap of music that came out over the past few months, as we will return to the normal bi-weekly format in the coming weeks....

Sommas Soundbites: Quarantine Catch-Up

Somma’s Soundbites: Quarantine Catch-Up

Zachary Somma, Arts and Entertainment Editor June 2, 2020
Featuring albums by The Weeknd, Lil Uzi Vert, Fiona Apple, Drake & many more!
Sommas Soundbites (2/27/20)

Somma’s Soundbites (2/27/20)

Zachary Somma, Copy Editor February 27, 2020
February finishes out with releases from Tame Impala and Justin Bieber, and new tracks from Billie Eilish, Ozzy Osbourne, and Calvin Harris
Sommas Soundbites (2/18/20)

Somma’s Soundbites (2/18/20)

Zachary Somma, Copy Editor February 18, 2020

Welcome to Somma’s Soundbites, a new biweekly column that will talk about new music releases every two weeks. This will examine some new albums that you should listen to, and also great singles or songs released recently. First up, are some new albums...

Photo Credit- Thomas Ognibene

Colonials roll to ninth consecutive victory with win over CCSU

Zachary Somma, Contributor February 1, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris University women's basketball team (14-6, 9-0 NEC) kept their record clean in 2020 with their 80-42 victory over Central Connecticut State University (2-16, 1-7 NEC) this Saturday afternoon. Four Colonials finished with...

Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Preview: RMU looks to keep streak alive against St. Francis Brooklyn

Zachary Somma, Contributor January 27, 2020

BROOKLYN-- Robert Morris University (12-6, 7-0 NEC) takes on St. Francis Brooklyn's Terriers (5-13, 1-6 NEC) on the road Monday, as they aim to continue their current seven-game win streak that has them on top of the NEC. Recapping RMU Conference play...

Review: Mac Millers Circles

Review: Mac Miller’s “Circles”

Zachary Somma, Copy Editor January 24, 2020

"Circles" is the posthumous sixth studio album from Pittsburgh-raised rapper and singer Mac Miller. In 2018, a little over a month after releasing his last project, "Swimming," Miller was found dead in his Los Angeles home after overdosing on a mixture...

Nneka Ezeigbo drives to the basket in the NEC championship game. Moon Township, PA March 17, 2019. (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media)

Preview: Colonials look close out homestand against Sacred Heart

Zachary Somma, Contributor January 20, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris women's basketball team (10-6, 5-0 NEC) will play the final game of their four-game homestand against Sacred Heart (6-9, 3-1 NEC) on Monday, as RMU holds their "Building Bridges Through Basketball" event. Recapping RMU The...

Isabella Posset fires off a shot just before the end of the first quarter. Moon Township, PA March 17, 2019. (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media)

Colonials stay undefeated in NEC

Zachary Somma, Contributor January 18, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The RMU women's basketball team (10-6, 5-0 NEC) kept their record in 2020 clean with a 72-50 victory over the Merrimack Warriors (10-7, 3-3 NEC). It was a full 40-minute effort from Robert Morris University as the Colonials jumped to...

Photo credit: David Auth

Warriors win close battle with Colonials

Zachary Somma, Contributor January 18, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris men's basketball team (8-10, 4-1 NEC) lost their first NEC game against Merrimack (10-8, 4-1 NEC) on Saturday, 53-49. The game was close throughout, with the biggest lead being only seven points for RMU in the first...

Nina Augustin holds the ball on the court against the La Salle Explorers.

Rough first half leads to Delaware victory of RMU

Zachary Somma, Contributor December 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris women's basketball team (4-4) failed to sweep their three-game home-stand after losing to the Delaware Blue Hens (3-5) 73-62. This was the Colonials’ final home game for over a month, as they begin a five-game road...

2020 Grammy Awards predictions

2020 Grammy Awards predictions

Zachary Somma, Contributor December 6, 2019

The 2020 Grammy Awards are only a month away, with the Recording Academy recently releasing the list of nominees for every category. While the nominations are never perfect, and always start a discussion about who was snubbed or left off, it is always...

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Weekend Preview: 12/6-12/8

Zachary Somma, Contributor December 6, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- This weekend in Colonials’ sports, the men’s and women’s hockey teams take on some conference rivals, the men’s basketball team travels to Florida, while women’s basketball plays their last home game before beginning a long road...

Natalie Villaflor sends over the pass during her career day in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Louisville, KY March 22, 2019. (Samuel Anthony/RMU Sentry Media)

Women’s basketball rides huge 1st half to win over Xavier

Zachary Somma, Contributor December 1, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The RMU women's basketball team (4-3) led all but 21 seconds during their 71-57 win over the Xavier Musketeers (1-5) on Sunday. It was a dominant first-half performance from the Colonials, as they held the Musketeers to just 17 points...

PHILADELPHIA - Josh Williams drives to the hoop against Drexel on 12/01/18. (Photo Credit: David Auth/RMU Sentry Media) Photo credit: David Auth

Weekend Preview: 11/29-12/1

Zachary Somma, Contributor November 29, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- This weekend in Colonials’ sports features action from the men’s and women’s basketball and hockey teams as we get closer to the heart of their seasons. Men’s hockey takes on Mercyhurst The Colonials (7-5-1, 7-2-1 AHA) will take...

Nneka Ezeigbo drives to the basket in the NEC championship game. Moon Township, PA March 17, 2019. (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media)

Preview: Colonials look to stuff Pitt-Johnstown

Zachary Somma, Contributor November 27, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The RMU women's basketball team (2-3) returns to the UPMC Events Center on Wednesday to begin a three-game homestand that begins with a matchup against the Pitt-Johnstown Mountain Cats (6-1, 2-0 PSAC). Recapping RMU The Colonials are...

Weekend Preview: 11/22-11/24

Weekend Preview: 11/22-11/24

Zachary Somma, Contributor November 22, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Despite Thanksgiving break beginning this weekend, the Robert Morris sports teams are not slowing down. This weekend features volleyball’s run at the NEC Championships, the final game of the season for the football team, as well as action...

Ezeigbo leads Colonials against Youngstown State

Ezeigbo leads Colonials against Youngstown State

Zachary Somma, Contributor November 13, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Robert Morris (2-1) won their first game at the new UPMC Events Center with a convincing win over Youngstown State (1-2), 58-43. Senior Nneka Ezeigbo posted her second straight double-double as she led the Colonials in points (17), rebounds...

Jordan Redinger at the 2018 Creepy Conference.

RMU Sigma Tau Delta chapter hosts the Creepy Conference

Zachary Somma, Contributor November 5, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The 12th annual Creepy Conference was held Tuesday, October 29. The event transformed the usually bright Wheatley Atrium into a house of horrors. The conference featured many speakers who spoke on a variety of spooky topics, with guests...

Men’s soccer drops key matchup versus LIU

Men’s soccer drops key matchup versus LIU

Zachary Somma, Contributor November 1, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The RMU men’s soccer team (4-10-2, 3-4-1 NEC) did not help their chances of making the NEC Tournament with their 3-0 loss to LIU (8-6-1, 5-1-1 NEC) on Friday. The last home game of the season for the Colonials was marred with frustration...

Photo credit: Logan Carney

Women’s soccer closes out 2019 season in style

Zachary Somma, Contributor November 1, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The RMU women’s soccer team (5-10-2, 4-5-1 NEC) played the last game of their season on Friday, as they rolled to a 4-0 victory over St. Francis Brooklyn (0-16-0, 0-9-0 NEC). Though the afternoon was quite windy and cold, both sides...

Album art for Kanye Wests Jesus is King.

Review: Kanye West’s “Jesus Is King”

Zachary Somma, Contributor November 1, 2019

Kanye West is a man who needs little introduction. A storied musician, rapper, producer, and celebrity figure with loads of controversy, opinions, turmoil and success behind him. After 2018 saw him support then candidate Donald Trump publicly, reveal...

Photo credit: Logan Carney

Women’s soccer closes the door on 2019 against winless St. Francis Brooklyn

Zachary Somma, Contributor November 1, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris women's soccer team (5-10-2, 3-5-1 NEC) hopes to finish strong on Friday when they take on the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (0-15-0, 0-8-0 NEC) at the North Athletic Complex in their last game of the season. Recapping...

Review: Rex Orange Countys Pony

Review: Rex Orange County’s “Pony”

Zachary Somma, Contributor October 29, 2019

Indie pop singer Rex Orange County has returned with the release of his 3rd full-length album “Pony." Rex’s popularity has grown steadily since the Soundcloud release of his first album, “bcos u will never b free." He released it when he was 17...

Colonials cruise to victory thanks to big second half

Colonials cruise to victory thanks to big second half

Zachary Somma, Contributor October 26, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The RMU men’s soccer team (4-9-2, 3-3-1 NEC) got back on the winning track in dominant fashion with a 5-1 blowout win over the Sacred Heart Pioneers (2-9-2, 1-3-2 NEC). Despite the one-sided score, the game started off slow for the...

Photo credit: Logan Carney

Preview: Women’s soccer opens road trip against Saint Francis

Zachary Somma, Contributor October 18, 2019

LORETTO, PA-- After a 0-1-1 homestand, the Robert Morris women's soccer team (4-8-2, 2-3-1 NEC) looks to improve in the Northeast Conference standings as they travel to Loretto, Pennsylvania, to take on in-state rivals Saint Francis (4-8-1, 3-3 NEC). Recapping...

Photo credit: Logan Carney

Women’s soccer comes inches away from knocking off Fairleigh Dickinson

Zachary Somma, Contributor October 14, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The RMU women’s soccer team (4-8-2, 2-3-1) drew 0-0 against NEC-leading Fairleigh Dickinson University (6-5-4, 5-0-1) on Sunday. The Colonials showed up against the Knights and played a tight and stout defensive game throughout. Coach...

Photo Credit: David Auth

Preview: Women’s soccer takes aim at Sacred Heart

Zachary Somma, Contributor October 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris women's soccer team (4-7-1, 2-2-0 NEC) returns to the North Athletic Complex after their first NEC road trip when they take on their Keystone State rivals in the Sacred Heart Pioneers (5-5-2, 2-1-1 NEC) on Friday. Recapping...

Photo credit: David Auth

Preview: Colonials look to turn the tide in second NEC road match

Zachary Somma, Contributor October 6, 2019

NEW BRITAIN, CT-- Robert Morris (2-7-2, 1-1-1) continues their first NEC road trip when they travel to Connecticut to take on the Central Connecticut Blue Devils (0-7-1, 0-2-0). Recapping RMU The Colonials look to get back on the right track in conference...

Penalty Kicks: Womens soccer strong in NEC

Penalty Kicks: Women’s soccer strong in NEC

Zachary Somma and Samuel Goldberg October 5, 2019

  In this week's episode of Penalty Kicks Samuel Goldberg and Zachary Somma go over both Men's and Women's soccer's hot starts in NEC play.

Review: DaBabys KIRK

Review: DaBaby’s “KIRK”

Zachary Somma, Contributor September 30, 2019

Rapper DaBaby delivers a mixed bag of tracks on his newest studio album, “KIRK." This is the second album that he has dropped this year after releasing his first studio album: “Baby On Baby." His rapping profile has risen exponentially over the...

Photo credit: David Auth

Men’s soccer draws against Fairleigh Dickinson in a battle of attrition

Zachary Somma, Contributor September 29, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The RMU men’s soccer team (2-6-2, 1-0-1) played 110 minutes of action against Fairleigh Dickinson (4-3-1, 0-0-1) on Sunday, but both teams failed to produce a goal; leading to a 0-0 draw. Though the Colonials stay undefeated in NEC play...

Photo credit: David Auth

Women’s Soccer falls to Bryant 1-0 off an own goal

Zachary Somma, Contributor September 29, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The RMU women’s soccer team (3-6-1, 1-1) dropped their second NEC game of the season on Sunday by a final score of 1-0 against the Bryant Bulldogs (5-3-2, 3-0-1). Though the Colonials led the game in shots, they struggled to keep possession...

Mens soccer opens NEC slate with 1-0 win

Men’s soccer opens NEC slate with 1-0 win

Zachary Somma, Contributor September 27, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The RMU men’s soccer team (2-6-1, 1-0) successfully won their first NEC conference match of the season against Mount St. Mary’s (3-4-0, 0-1) in a 1-0 victory. The Colonials came into today looking to get their first victory since September...

Tyler, The Creator brings IGOR to life at Stage AE

Tyler, The Creator brings “IGOR” to life at Stage AE

Zachary Somma, Contributor September 27, 2019
Rapper, singer, and celebrity personality Tyler, The Creator performed at Stage AE for his "IGOR" tour.
Penalty Kicks- Season 2 Pilot

Penalty Kicks- Season 2 Pilot

Zachary Somma and Samuel Goldberg September 21, 2019

In the first episode of season two of Penalty Kicks freshmen Zachary Somma and Samuel Goldberg recap and preview both women's and men's RMU Soccer.

Preview: Riverhounds take on Nashville SC in an important Eastern Conference matchup

Preview: Riverhounds take on Nashville SC in an important Eastern Conference matchup

Zachary Somma, Contributor September 21, 2019

NASHVILLE-- The Pittsburgh Riverhounds (14-4-9) travel down to Tennessee to take on Nashville SC (16-7-6) in a battle between two top Eastern Conference teams. Recapping the Hounds The Riverhounds enter this matchup sitting in fifth place in the Eastern...

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Preview: RMU women’s soccer searches for consistency as they take on Akron

Zachary Somma, Contributor September 19, 2019

AKRON, Oh.-- The Robert Morris women's soccer team (2-4-1) is aiming to rebound after a tough loss to Yale (4-2-0) when they travel to take on the Akron Zips (2-5-0) out of the MAC, in their last game before the beginning of NEC conference play. Recapping...

RMU fails to capitalize on chances against Duquesne

RMU fails to capitalize on chances against Duquesne

Zachary Somma, Contributor September 19, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- RMU men's soccer (1-6-0) continued their non-conference struggles with a 2-0 loss against rival Duquesne (5-0-1) on Wednesday. This marks the third loss for RMU against the Dukes in the last four matches between the two squads. The...

Tyson Gibson goes first overall in NLL Entry Draft, one of three former Colonials drafted

Tyson Gibson goes first overall in NLL Entry Draft, one of three former Colonials drafted

Zachary Somma, Contributor September 17, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Tyson Gibson has been drafted first overall by the New York Riptide in the 2019 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft. Originally from Ontario, Canada, Gibson was named the 2019 NEC Player of the Year and has been named to the All-NEC First...

RMU looks for back-to-back wins as they take on Longwood

RMU looks for back-to-back wins as they take on Longwood

Zachary Somma, Contributor September 15, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Robert Morris (1-4) looks to carry the momentum from their victory over California Baptist (1-3-1) into Sunday when they take on the Longwood Lancers (2-1) out of the Big South Conference. Recapping RMU The Colonials picked up their...

Volleyball looks to continue strong start against Steel City rivals Duquesne

Volleyball looks to continue strong start against Steel City rivals Duquesne

Zachary Somma, Contributor September 10, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris volleyball team (6-0) looks to continue their dominant start to the season against their rival, the Duquesne Dukes (2-4) when they visit the UPMC Events Center on Tuesday. Recapping RMU The Colonials come home after...

Photo Credit: David Auth

Preview: Men’s soccer hopes to right the ship against La Salle

Zachary Somma, Contributor September 7, 2019

PHILADELPHIA-- The Robert Morris men's soccer team (0-3) looks to right the ship after a rough start to their season on Saturday, when they visit Philadelphia to take on the La Salle Explorers (1-1) out of the Atlantic 10 Conference. Recapping RMU The...

Review: BROCKHAMPTONs GINGER

Review: BROCKHAMPTON’s “GINGER”

Zachary Somma, Contributor September 3, 2019
Rap collective and boy band BROCKHAMPTON has returned after a 10-month hiatus with their new album, "GINGER."
Photo Credit: Katey Ladika

Colonials struggle to find back of the net, drop first two games

Sam Goldberg and Zachary Somma September 1, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- RMU opened the tournament against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (1-1) out of the Horizon League. Unfortunately for the Colonials, what high hopes they had for the start of this season were quickly dashed after Oakland jumped on them early...

Photo Credit: David Auth

Preview: Men’s soccer looks to start the season off right in the RMU/Duquesne tournament

Zachary Somma, Contributor August 30, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris men’s soccer team begins their season with the RMU/Duquesne tournament, where they will play the Oakland Golden Grizzlies out of the Horizon League on Friday at 4 p.m. They will then face off against the Bowling Green...

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