''Arna'', commonly styled as ''ARNA'', is an annual literary journal published by the
University of Sydney
The University of Sydney (USYD), also known as Sydney University, or informally Sydney Uni, is a public research university located in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and is one of the country's si ...
Arts Students Society. Originally named ''The Arts Journal of the University of Sydney'', it was published regularly between 1918 and 1974 under the auspices of the Faculty of Arts and in 1938 the journal was renamed ''The ARNA: The Journal of the Arts Society''. Publishing of the journal ceased unexpectedly in 1974.
After a hiatus of 34 years, publication recommenced in 2008 with the revival of the Sydney Arts Students' Society. Former distinguished editors and contributors include
Samuel Beckett,
Robert Hughes,
Clive James,
Lex Banning
Arthur Alexander Banning (1921–1965) was an Australian lyric poet.
Disabled from birth by cerebral palsy, he was unable to speak clearly or to write with a pen. "Yet he overcame his handicap to produce poems which were often hauntingly beauti ...
,
Harold Stewart
Harold Frederick Stewart (14 December 19167 August 1995) was an Australian poet and oriental scholar. He is chiefly remembered alongside fellow poet James McAuley as a co-creator of the Ern Malley literary hoax.
Stewart's work has been asso ...
,
Geoffrey Lehmann and
Les Murray.
ARNA 2008. The Journal of the University of Sydney Arts Students Society
at Sydney University Press The editors-in-chief
An editor-in-chief (EIC), also known as lead editor or chief editor, is a publication's editorial leader who has final responsibility for its operations and policies.
The highest-ranking editor of a publication may also be titled editor, managing ...
for 2020 are Kate Scott and Jenna Lorge.
Content
The journal includes predominantly prose fiction, poetry, and visual art. Since 2008, more varied forms have appeared in the journal including radio scripts, photography, and academic essays.
Editorship
The editors-in-chief of ''Arna'' hold dual roles, also performing duties as Publications Officer in the Sydney Arts Students Society and are elected to the role in the Annual General Meeting held at the conclusion of the academic year alongside the other positions on the society's executive. This has attracted controversy in the past as elected editors are chosen in a popular election rather than for experience with the journal.
Past editors
* 2021: Jenna Lorge and Thomas Israel
* 2020: Kate Scott and Jenna Lorge
* 2019: Nikole Evans and Doris Prodanovic
*2018: Alisha Brown and Robin Eames
* 2017: Izabella Antoniou and Jack Gibson
* 2016: Eden Caceda and Lamya Rahman
* 2015: Whitney Duan and Tahlia Pajaczkowska-Russell
* 2014: Nick Fahy and Madeleine Konstantinidis
* 2013: Lane Sainty and Alberta McKenzie
* 2012: Alex McKinnon and Eleanor Gordon-Smith
* 2011: Anne Widjaja and Richard Withers
* 2010: Paul Ellis and Julian Larnach
* 2009: Callie Henderson and Nancy Lee
* 2008: Rebecca Santos and Khym Scott
References
Further reading
* Barcan, A
Student activists at Sydney University 1960-1967
' Australian and New Zealand History of Education Society (ANZHES), January 2007. The retired education professor Alan Barcan published his personal view of activism at Sydney University during the 1960s, including references to the student publications ''Honi Soit
''Honi Soit'' is the student newspaper of the University of Sydney. First published in 1929, the newspaper is produced by an elected editorial team and a select group of reporters sourced from the university's populace. The name is an abbrevi ...
'', ''Hermes
Hermes (; grc-gre, wikt:Ἑρμῆς, Ἑρμῆς) is an Olympian deity in ancient Greek religion and Greek mythology, mythology. Hermes is considered the herald of the gods. He is also considered the protector of human heralds, travelle ...
'' and ''Arna''
External links
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Annual magazines published in Australia
Literary magazines published in Australia
Magazines established in 1918
Magazines published in Sydney
University of Sydney
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