Advice for First Years
By Moran A new year has dawned and with it on the breeze have come a new batch of first-years, fresh to the halls of this glorious institution and unknowing of its associated traditions. In order to assist these young’uns on their journey, I have noted down some key advice to clear the path for them. Click […]
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Jess Stone: Leading Youth Advocate
Rudolf interviewed Jess Stone for our February Issue to ask her about her experience as a youth advocate. You can keep up with her work on Instagram at @occa.youth. RUDOLF – What do you do and what organisations are you a part of? JESS – Well, I do quite a bit, so it’s always quite […]
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Why Palestine is Still the Issue
Student submission by Emma McCarthy, member of Students for Palestine and Socialist Alternative Since the Bondi terrorist attack in December last year, the right has taken it as an opportunity to overload the media with smears and derisions against the Palestine solidarity movement. Antisemitism Envoy Jilian Segal, for example, has told Sky News that there […]
Continue ReadingFebruary Issue 2026
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Continue ReadingClubs and Societies Executive Insights: Hear from 2025 Faculty Club of the Year Award Winners
Every year, the UQ Union hosts the Clubbies Awards. This is a special night dedicated to the over 220 clubs and societies at UQ, and all of their achievements throughout the year. The awards recognise excellence not only for the clubs themselves, but also for their events and executive team members. For the clubs and societies article in the 2026 February Edition of Semper, we reached out to […]
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What kind of union do we need?
The world that confronts students today is fucked. Whether it’s the looming threat of climate catastrophe as the Labor Party continues to approve more fossil fuel projects. Or rising cost of living and rental prices that means it’s harder to be a student than ever before. Or the ongoing genocide being committed in Gaza which […]
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The Two Faces of YouTube
YouTube. We all know what it is. Now If you’re like me, the way you get on to YouTube is by searching ‘YouTube’ or a variation thereof on Google. Now, the first hit is YouTube proper, but the second or third hit is YouTube’s X account with a preview of the most recent posts. I […]
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SHORT STORY: Don’t Sleep at Night
Don’t sleep at night! You’ll never know what might happen if you close your eyes. “Mr.Hugo has disappeared!” Screamed someone. Yes you could lose anything upon waking. Food stolen by rats, your partner taken by someone else. This isn’t quite the same. This is about Hugo, the one worshipped by his people. Many would cry, […]
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Lit Corner: Strange Fiction
I am best friends with the bizarre. My favourite books are often the ones with a uniquely bonkers story, often complemented by an equally bonkers formatting style. I’ll be honest, I had no clue what to do for this edition’s Lit Corner, so I thought I’d make some short and sweet recommendations for some of […]
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