As recent grads monitor Wall Street like a lifeline, filmmakers are pumping out Gothic adaptations like they’re fireside chats. We have the lipstick index, nostalgia waves, but what about...
Seemingly frivolous and trivial, fashion trends actually reveal the heavy influence of the economy on our self-expressive choices.
I’m on financial aid, which gives me enough financial stability that I can enjoy my four years of school while getting two degrees. I’m a waitress, which allows me...
Recession pop is back, baby!
After President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day," many worry a recession may be approaching the U.S. But can it be prevented? If not, how do Americans prepare?
During tough economic times, fashion swings between two extremes: glamorous escapism (think sequins, statement pieces, and full glam) and practical minimalism (clean lines, neutrals, and timeless styles). For example,...
Lady Gaga is closely associated with recession pop because her music, especially around the time of her breakthrough album "The Fame" (2008) and "The Fame Monster" (2009), perfectly encapsulates...
Hyper-pop beats. Lyrics that sing your worries and woes away. The music of the early 2000s cherished these values, and more recent music is heading towards the same path.
As a soon-to-be graduating university student, like many of my peers, I’m feeling incredibly anxious about entering the job market with so much uncertainty. According to Resume Builder, it...
Speaking earlier this month, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's announced that the UK has narrowly avoided a recession, seeing zero economic growth towards the end of 2022. The situation remains precarious....