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ABOUT US

Aletheia is a student outreach publication that provides a platform for students to anonymously share their stories with their peers and community. 

Inspired by Los Gatos High's Reality Check and Monta Vista's Verdadera, Aletheia was created in 2011 to facilitate communication and overcome stigmas concerning prevalent and/or taboo issues within the Lynbrook community. 

Each issue of the publication comprises of firsthand experiences submitted anonymously by Lynbrook students and alumni, professional articles relating to that month's theme, an interview with an on-campus teacher, and resources compiled by the student staff. Finalized newsletters are published and distributed to the school. Past issues may be found on this website, under Archives.  

The content in Aletheia is composed by the students at Lynbrook High School in San Jose, California. Ideas and thoughts expressed within the publication are not necessarily reflected by the school administration or staff.  

FAQS

Why are there so many grammatical errors and spelling mistakes in the submissions? 

We prioritize maintaining the integrity of submissions in order to preserve the authenticity of students' voices. As such, we publish submissions as submitted by students without any edits.

Why was my submission not included? 

Submissions are not included if they do not follow all guidelines. Visit the submit page to view our complete guidelines. Submissions are screened by all staff members and are only removed if majority of us consider the submission not adhering to the guidelines. 

How and why do you find professionals to write the article? 

We contact local professionals who specialize in a field appropriate to the month's topic. These professionals are invited to write an article directed to students and their parents alike to help address any lingering issues and provide valuable resources. The professional attends Aletheia's read-aloud meetings in order to ensure that their article pertains to the submissions.  

What does the staff do? 

The role of the Aletheia staff is to ensure that published submissions meet the guidelines, coordinate the process with a professional, maintain the website, and format the layout of the submissions. In addition, we encourage peers to submit their thoughts to Aletheia. 

Does the staff know who wrote the submissions? 

No, the staff does not know the identity of the submission's author unless their email was provided in the submission. Emails gathered in the submission are only seen by our two advisors and only used when they need to contact an author regarding submission content that is either potentially revealing or does not adhere to the guidelines, but we do not store information regarding the identity of the submission's author once the issue is published. Please do not ask staff members for the identities behind each submission, as we are unauthorized to provide that information. 

How can I be a part of staff? 

The application process to join the staff of Aletheia will take place at the start of each school year. All students are highly encouraged to apply once the process begins. Please stay tuned for announcements regarding applications. Read our application page for more information. 

Does the staff submit as well? 

The staff can submit stories as well if they choose to, but, as with all other submitters, they must remain anonymous.