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Using the recent internet gossip about Chappell Roan's background, maral-ol dives into why we’re all so obsessed with the "self-made" artist narrative. They point out that the backlash isn't just about celebrity drama—it's actually about a much bigger economic anxiety. Essentially, as the music industry gets more expensive to break into, it feels like independent music is becoming a playground for the wealthy, leaving talented, working-class artists priced out of the game.

The three little pigs of their ambitious sporting endeavours In April 2026, a now-deleted interview quietly confirmed what the sports world had been whispering for months. LIV Golf's own CEO, Scott O'Neil, told a broadcaster that the league was "funded through the season" - and that after that, they'd have to "work like crazy to create a business." The price of this mistake is north of $6bn, with $100 million monthly burn for a period of two years. The launch was textbook, wi

Written by: Raziel Bhandari (UQBA Sub-executive) April 1, 2026 Imagine watching a horse race you cannot afford to lose. You’ve already transferred this month’s groceries budget into your betting account. The field rounds the final bend. For a few suspended seconds, the only thing that exists is the thunder of hooves - and then it’s over. Just like that, the money is gone – and you’re already loading the next race. No one ever believes it will be them. For most, gambling star

The U.S. strikes on Iran have sent shockwaves through the global economy, effectively freezing the Strait of Hormuz, the transit point for 20% of the world’s oil. With shipping at a standstill and insurance costs surging, we’re at a crossroads: Is this a brief disruption or the start of a long-tern regional conflict? In our latest article, we break down what this means for global markets and the threat of energy-driven inflation.