Semper Floreat is the University of Queensland Union's free & independent student newspaper.
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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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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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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For readers who’d like to see more of Tristan’s wildlife photography, check out @ zoologicalmarvels on Instagram. Towards the end of the first semester, I began feeling rather fatigued. Reeling from the unending responsibilities of being a university student; exams, assignments, deadlines, not to mention various social responsibilities lest I become a hermit, my mind […]
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They blame the immigrant law and sparking a cultural war Funny how the white immigrants called ‘We stand by Australian values and its core’ When the land was stolen, they have said nothing at all I guess they still think white man land is what Australia stands for Education is key but they have made it far from free Not […]
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In the decade since the 2015 refugee crisis, Europe has undergone a political and cultural transformation. What began as a humanitarian emergency has triggered a continent-wide identity reckoning, increasingly shaped by the revival of Romantic nationalism. More than one million asylum seekers fleeing war and persecution from countries like Syria, Afghanistan, and Sudan arrived in […]
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Conservative, cautious and committed – three words that summarise John Howard’s political style. Electorally popular in his day, controversial amongst progressives and leaving behind a debated policy legacy, some argue that John Howard is one of, if not Australia’s best prime ministers, whilst others contend that his legacy is one of intergenerational wealth inequality. Having […]
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On May 20 this year, Sweden expanded its infamous Nordic Model of prostitution into the digital realm, effectively banning the purchase of live and tailored sex content from platforms like OnlyFans. Under the new law, buyers could face up to one year in prison and sellers a whopping four. Welcome to the digital age of […]
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Grace Beattie is a UQ student in her final year of a Bachelor of Law/Arts majoring in Psychology with a minor in Political Science. She is the president of the UQ Justice and Law Society. Next year she plans to commence her Masters of Environmental Law. So, what makes her an environmental hero today? Grace – alongside […]
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My friend bought something new today. She is excited to show me. Covered in fur, peering at me with big, bright eyes, a strange doll sits in her hands. “A Labubu!” she tells me. I don’t really know what to say. What the fuck is a Labubu? Originally introduced to the world in 2015, Labubu […]
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