Semper Floreat
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Semper Floreat is the student newspaper
of the University of Queensland
, in Brisbane
, Australia
. It has been published continuously by the University of Queensland Union
since 1932, when it began as a fortnightly newsletter of only a few pages, produced by one editor. In 2009, Semper has become a 32-page, bi-monthly magazine full-glossy magazine, a full-time editor and 6 part-time editors The editors are elected annually by the student body.
'Semper' occupied an important position in Brisbane's cultural and radical history, and has been closely connected with such cultural icons such as 'Time Off' . Semper editor, Alan Knight
(1973), was a founding Director of 4ZZZ FM
(1975).
A number of important Australian writers, critics, historians and social commentators have been associated with the newspaper including John Birmingham
and Humphrey McQueen
.
The University of Queensland Library holds the most complete collection of the newspaper and archival issues are available through UQ eSpace; copies are also held in the State Library of Queensland
, the Queensland Parliamentary Library, and the National Library of Australia
in Canberra. Archival issues are also available from UQ eSpace
, its La Trobe University
counterpart, entitled The Art of Shoplifting – one of seven student newspapers to do so. Although the Rabelais editors responsible for the original article were prosecuted for ignoring a ban on publication issued by the state's Chief Censor; the editors of the other seven newspapers were not targeted by the authorities. Charges against the Rabelais editors were later dropped.
Student newspaper
A student newspaper is a newspaper run by students of a university, high school, middle school, or other school. These papers traditionally cover local and, primarily, school or university news....
of the University of Queensland
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland, also known as UQ, is a public university located in state of Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1909, it is the oldest and largest university in Queensland and the fifth oldest in the nation...
, in Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. It has been published continuously by the University of Queensland Union
UQ Union
The University of Queensland Union is a student organisation established to provide service, support and representation to the students of the University of Queensland.-Aims:The specific aims of the Union as defined by the UQ Union Constitution are:...
since 1932, when it began as a fortnightly newsletter of only a few pages, produced by one editor. In 2009, Semper has become a 32-page, bi-monthly magazine full-glossy magazine, a full-time editor and 6 part-time editors The editors are elected annually by the student body.
'Semper' occupied an important position in Brisbane's cultural and radical history, and has been closely connected with such cultural icons such as 'Time Off' . Semper editor, Alan Knight
Alan Knight
Alan Knight is the name of:*Alan Knight , Australian academic and professor of journalism and media studies*Alan Knight , English footballer, played a record number of games as goalkeeper for Portsmouth FC...
(1973), was a founding Director of 4ZZZ FM
4ZZZ
4ZZZ is an independent community radio station operating in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, at the frequency 102.1 FM. As a community radio station, 4ZZZ is a member of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia...
(1975).
A number of important Australian writers, critics, historians and social commentators have been associated with the newspaper including John Birmingham
John Birmingham
John Birmingham is an Australian author. Birmingham was born in Liverpool, England and migrated to Australia with his parents in 1970.-Early life and career:...
and Humphrey McQueen
Humphrey McQueen
Humphrey McQueen is an Australian author, historian, and cultural commentator. He has written many books on a wide range of subjects covering history, the media, politics and the visual arts...
.
The University of Queensland Library holds the most complete collection of the newspaper and archival issues are available through UQ eSpace; copies are also held in the State Library of Queensland
State Library of Queensland
The State Library of Queensland is a large public library provided to the people of the State of Queensland, Australia, by the state government. Its legislative basis is provided by the Queensland Libraries Act 1988...
, the Queensland Parliamentary Library, and the National Library of Australia
National Library of Australia
The National Library of Australia is the largest reference library of Australia, responsible under the terms of the National Library Act for "maintaining and developing a national collection of library material, including a comprehensive collection of library material relating to Australia and the...
in Canberra. Archival issues are also available from UQ eSpace
Art of Shoplifting controversy
In 1995, Semper reprinted a controversial article from Rabelais Student MediaRabelais Student Media
Rabelais Student Media is a student newspaper at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia, named for French Renaissance writer François Rabelais....
, its La Trobe University
La Trobe University
La Trobe University is a multi-campus university in Victoria, Australia. It was established in 1964 by an Act of Parliament to become the third oldest university in the state of Victoria. The main campus of La Trobe is located in the Melbourne suburb of Bundoora; two other major campuses are...
counterpart, entitled The Art of Shoplifting – one of seven student newspapers to do so. Although the Rabelais editors responsible for the original article were prosecuted for ignoring a ban on publication issued by the state's Chief Censor; the editors of the other seven newspapers were not targeted by the authorities. Charges against the Rabelais editors were later dropped.