First Issue 1938

A turbulent history, including bannings and suspensions for various good and bad reasons since the first issue in 1938, has largely seen a fulfilment of these aims. Ever since 1938, true to name. Salient has held outspoken views on academic liberty, student rights and duties and has given intelligent, if not always unbiased, commentary on issues affecting Victoria.

"The spirit of the times demands that any suggestion of Olympian grandeur or academic isolation from the affairs of the world should be dropped"—said the first issue.