The Tertangala has a long history of radical and controversial content that has historically pushed the envelope.
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But University of Wollongong management say the latest edition of the student-led publication has gone too far.
In a statement UOW claimed the Tertangala 'debauchery issue' edition was offensive.
Asked to explain what exactly was offensive, a spokesman said "the edition features apparent fictional accounts of sexual activities, including content that trivialises issues of consent, respectful relationships, safe sexual practice, alcohol abuse and illicit drug use."
Tertangala coordinator Alexander Hall was disappointed at UOW's reaction.
"We created the debauchery issue as an homage to the editions of years past that were not scared to publish nudity and explicit content," Hall said.
We created the debauchery issue as an homage to the editions of years past that were not scared to publish nudity and explicit content.
- Alexander Hall
"This issue has been one of the most well received issues in recent years and has been successful in pivoting the image of the Tertangala towards a more contemporary and intimate publication.
"As a team we understood that some of the content being published may be offensive and/or triggering for some people, that is why we made the decision to include a content warning at the beginning of the publication and additionally we followed our own set of guidelines as to what we would publish.
"It was decided that we would not publish anything that was non-consensual or depicted wilful self-harm.
"The last thing the Tertangala wants is to cause distress or harm to our readers and we deeply apologise to anyone who has been offended by the publication, we did not set out to create something that harms."
The Tertangala never set out to offend or cause distress, we simply aim to push the envelope and to give a platform for authentic student stories.
- Alexander Hall
Hall praised the university for the progress it has made trying to end sexual assault and harassment on campus.
UOW said it recognised the value of open and creative expression by students, but expressed its concern to the president of WUSA, that the content may offend some readers and may cause distress to students who have experienced sexual harassment or sexual assault.
This statement surprised Hall.
"My perception of this issue is that the experiences of young people attending university must be shared, a culture of not discussing uncomfortable topics is the same culture that has caused the crisis regarding sexual assault and harassment that we see on campus," Hall said.
"These actions that have been taken to end the crisis have had an effect but the crisis is far from over, every week we get reports that more students have had their drinks spiked in establishments throughout Wollongong.
"Additionally there has been almost no action regarding sexual assault within student accommodation.
"The Tertangala never set out to offend or cause distress, we simply aim to push the envelope and to give a platform for authentic student stories."