Here at the Midpeninsula Post, we work towards the belief that every voice matters. In every story we tell, we make it a commitment to uphold this fundamental tenet in journalism. 

However, with the abundance of articles posted on our page, we realize that it’s easy for articles and pitches to get lost in the mix. As for articles that cover persistent issues that deserve the attention of local high schoolers, it’s important that these articles have visibility. In particular, for a publication catered toward high schoolers, we feel that the next generation of journalists and readers have the right to the full spectrum of unbiased media. 

Inspired by one of our reporter’s articles about a foster care organization and subsequent interactions with the group, The Post is excited to introduce our first subsection: The Aleph, derived from Jorge Luis Borges’ definition of the point where all perspectives converge. Through this subsection, we want our articles to stand the test of time and receive the front-page feature they deserve. In The Aleph, we intend to build a centralized platform for the entire spectrum of voices to be shared. In line with the highest levels of journalistic integrity, we’re making it a goal to bring to light the communities often underrepresented and underserved in the professional journalism community. As we take our first steps in combating inequitable representation, we hope the stories we share can inspire action, thought, a dose of compassion, or even just highlight a new story from a group you haven’t heard from before.