Established in 2010, On The Record aims to deliver a combination of traditional news reporting with engaging print and multimedia content to UniSA students and the wider South Australian community.
On The Record is an online publication wholly run by the University of South Australia’s journalism students, focusing on topics and issues that appeal to and impact students and the wider community.
Each year, On The Record’s editorial team work to grow the publication using their fresh perspectives and academic specialisations.
Publication in On The Record furthers the professional development of our student journalists and allows for unique student voices to be heard to inform and interest readers.
The 2024 Editorial Team:
Alana Pahor – Editor
Alana is in her third year of a Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing, Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing and Literature). She is passionate about promoting local arts, culture and small businesses through her journalism, and aims to make news engaging and easy to understand. She is an avid reader and enjoys book blogging in her spare time, along with exploring the streets of Adelaide.
Jade Woollacott – Sub-Editor
Jade is in her fourth and final year of a Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing and Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing and Literature), sub-majoring in Social Media. She enjoys helping stories reach their full potential through editing and has a particular interest in exploring stories in the live music space.
Sophia Lattas – Arts and Culture & Social Media Editor
Sophia is in her final year of a Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing and Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing and Literature), sub-majoring in Social Media. She has a passion for local designers, sustainable fashion, and making news accessible and engaging for everyone. Outside of study, Sophia can be found with her nose in a book while Paramore blasts in the background.
Robert Hicks – Political Editor
Robert is in his final year of a Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing and Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing and Literature), and sub-majors in History and Global Politics. Occasionally described as a political tragic and a writer of Homeric proportions, he has a passion for local, national, and international political news and making politics relevant to disengaged Australians.
Prisha Mercy – Sub-Editor
Prisha is in her final year of a Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing, sub-majoring in Communication and Media. A voracious reader and K-drama/crime documentary enthusiast, she has a deep passion for uncovering the untold and making a meaningful impact through her craft. Enthralled by music and diverse perspectives, she finds inspiration in people’s stories, weaving them into her craft to amplify voices from all walks of life.
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