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Clothes and makeup on a vanity. Art by Dasha Allyn. As the number of U.S. states effectively in a recession increases, more comments online jokingly discuss recession indicators. Though the United States is not officially in a recession , fears are increasing towards the possibility of there being one soon, based on the flippant spending of the current administration and other concerns. In terms of more tangible recession indicators, women’s fashion trends have proven to be

The members of Uranium’s St. Cassian’s chamber choir take their last ride on the show’s titular Cyclone. Top to bottom, from left: Brayden Fanthorp (‘28), Otis Perrone (’27), Kiele Jarnagin (’27), Tabi Momeyer (’27) and Nick Zimmerman (’27). Photo courtesy of KJ Photography, taken on Oct. 30, 2025 This fall, Willamette University Theatre took on “Ride the Cyclone,” written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell and directed by Willamette University music department’s Hannah Pen

A shopper examines some shirts. Art by Basil Allen. In 2023, as many as 150 billion pieces of new clothing were produced in the year, demonstrating a potential doubling of production since 2000. As the fast fashion industry continues to fuel overconsumption culture, it can feel like the individual buyer is helpless to stop it. Consumers need not feel helpless, however: purchasing used clothing items — particularly at thrift stores — is a fun and affordable way to stay fashio