Riya Sundaram (riya-sundaram)

Riya Sundaram (‘25) is a writer for the Spectator Opinions department. She likes researching and writing about psychology, housing, philosophy, and inequality. Outside of school she enjoys pursuing art, watching tv, and reading.

What’s Your Traumatic Backstory?

Riya Sundaram 

Authors don’t take trauma seriously enough.

Issue 8, Volume 113

A Lesser Known Evil of Climate Change

Riya Sundaram 

Climate change will largely increase the spread of vector-borne diseases throughout formerly unafflicted environments, and we need to be ready.

Issue 1, Volume 113

A Modern-Day Ideal American

Riya Sundaram 

The “ideal American,” promoted by old movements like Americanization, still affects us now and ostracizes immigrants.

Issue 14, Volume 112

The Hidden Debt of New York’s Transit

Riya Sundaram 

The MTA is a vital component of our city, so its debt is debilitating to us all.

Issue 7, Volume 112

All Social Media Is Becoming the Same

Riya Sundaram 

Social media apps’ attempts to appeal to wider audiences have led to an abandoning of their identity as they sacrifice viewers and creators alike.

Issue 2, Volume 112

Eating Shouldn’t Be Expensive

Riya Sundaram 

Being celiac is significantly more expensive than it should be.

Issue 13, Volume 113