Articles by Maria Victoria Sponar
Lights, Camera, Conspiracy: The “Sound of Freedom” and Its Controversies
This past summer was certainly a memorable time for films. As we finally become free from all of the “Barbenheimer ” memes that riddled our social media for months, one summer film remains to circle […]
In Pursuit of Perfect: The Dark Side of Plastic Surgery
In a society that is well-known for its deeply-set patriarchal undertones and norms, it is a pervasive and nearly inescapable experience for young girls to grow up with a desire to change some aspects of […]
Walking the Talk: How Walkable Cities & Public Transport Trump EVs for Sustainability
As more and more Americans become increasingly aware of the effects of climate change, there is a rising urgency to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. This is especially true in the area of transportation, given […]
From advocates to apologists: Kunis & Kutcher downfall
In May of this year, famous actor and former Scientology member Danny Masterson was convicted of two counts of rape. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo sentenced Masterson to serve two consecutive counts […]
Life in Plastic…Not So Fantastic
We’ve all seen it: whether you were scrolling on Social Media or taking a walk down a busy street, the Barbie marketing team has done a remarkable job at assuring that everyone knows there was […]
Leave Hawaii Alone
On August 8th, the town of Lahaina in Maui, Hawai’i, suffered its deadliest wildfire in over a century. The grievous effects of this natural disaster took miles of lush land and the lives of an […]