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A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
Arts & Entertainment
The Petaluma Cinema series will screen a variety of films, starting with American horror “Sinners” and fantasy drama “The Life of Chuck.” The lineup, curated by SRJC instructor Mike Traina, will show every Wednesday evening between Sept. 17 to Dec. 3 on the Petaluma campus.
Petaluma Cinema Series offers a one-of-a-kind experience this fall
Jesse Saal, Reporter • September 17, 2025
Oak Leaf reporter Archibald Henderson sits on top of their Camry, White Castle burger in hand while recounting a wild White Castle experience this past summer on Thursday, Sept. 11 in the SRJC parking garage.
White Castle Signature Slider: 600 miles for the first fast-food burger
Archibald Henderson, Reporter • September 16, 2025
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SRJC Baseball 2025
The Santa Rosa Junior College baseball team huddle together in preparation of game two against Sierra in the 3C2A Regional Finals on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
SRJC baseball season ends in crushing regional finals loss
Oliver Kindt and Taylor Amador • May 21, 2025
Santa Rosa Junior College's pitcher Luke Schat confidently celebrates after seeing off Folsom Lake in game four of the 3C2A Super Regionals on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
SRJC baseball takes down Folsom Lake to advance to regional finals
Oliver Kindt and Taylor Amador • May 10, 2025
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Arts & Entertainment
The Petaluma Cinema series will screen a variety of films, starting with American horror “Sinners” and fantasy drama “The Life of Chuck.” The lineup, curated by SRJC instructor Mike Traina, will show every Wednesday evening between Sept. 17 to Dec. 3 on the Petaluma campus.
Petaluma Cinema Series offers a one-of-a-kind experience this fall
Jesse Saal, Reporter • September 17, 2025
Oak Leaf reporter Archibald Henderson sits on top of their Camry, White Castle burger in hand while recounting a wild White Castle experience this past summer on Thursday, Sept. 11 in the SRJC parking garage.
White Castle Signature Slider: 600 miles for the first fast-food burger
Archibald Henderson, Reporter • September 16, 2025
Benson Boone performs, "Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else," on the JaM Cellars Stage at BottleRock Napa Valley on Saturday, May 24, 2025 in Napa.
Views from BottleRock 2025
Nathan Kaito Morris, Rosemary Cromwell, and Nick Vides • May 26, 2025
The Waterhawk offers Americana food with a lakeside twist. While its menu is not the most unique in Sonoma County, it does feature some classic options such as the Waterhawk Burger.
Waterhawk Lake Club: Potential paradise off the freeway
Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Editor • August 29, 2025
La Onda brings Latin heat to the North Bay
La Onda brings Latin heat to the North Bay
Bryan Fructuoso-Zurita, Reporter & Photographer • June 2, 2025
Noah Kahan duets at the JaM Cellars Stage at BottleRock Napa Valley on Sunday, May 25, 2025 in Napa.
Khruangbin and Noah Kahan electrify BottleRock Day 3
Emelle Raschein and Rosemary Cromwell • May 26, 2025
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Protestors line up outside of the dance studio in Analy Village at Santa Rosa Junior College on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.

Dance students and faculty protest instructor accused of abuse, misconduct and retaliation • 1376 Views

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Jordan Mead, right, and his attorney, Ibrahim Agil, appear in court to request a mutually-agreed continuance for his alleged felony stalking case at the Superior Court of Sonoma on July 14, 2025. He will be arraigned on domestic violence charges on Sept. 9 after Santa Rosa Police arrested him Aug. 30.

SRPD arrests Jordan Mead on domestic violence felonies • 837 Views

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Jordan Mead, right, and his attorney, Ibrahim Agil, appear in court to request a mutually-agreed continuance for his alleged felony stalking case at the Superior Court of Sonoma on July 14, 2025. He will be arraigned on domestic violence charges on Sept. 9 after Santa Rosa Police arrested him Aug. 30.

Former SRJC employee held without bail on two new felony counts • 806 Views

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The Pickett Fire as seen from Washington Street in Calistoga at 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.

Pickett Fire reaches 90% containment • 616 Views

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The game ball sits on the referee stand before the start of the SRJC women's volleyball game in Haehl Pavilion on Nov. 1, 2024.

SRJC, women’s volleyball coach and 3C2A under fire for alleged Title IX violations • 462 Views

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Jordan Mead, right, and his attorney, Ibrahim Agil, appear in court to request a mutually-agreed continuance for his alleged felony stalking case at the Superior Court of Sonoma on July 14, 2025. He will be arraigned on domestic violence charges on Sept. 9 after Santa Rosa Police arrested him Aug. 30.

Former SRJC employee's alleged stalking case delayed until October • 404 Views

News
The Santa Rosa Junior College women's volleyball team lines up for the national anthem before their game against Hartnell College on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.
SRJC community rallies in support of trans volleyball player
Rhea Bath, Reporter • September 14, 2025
The game ball sits on the referee stand before the start of the SRJC women's volleyball game in Haehl Pavilion on Nov. 1, 2024.
SRJC, women’s volleyball coach and 3C2A under fire for alleged Title IX violations
Yna Bollock, Editor • September 10, 2025
Jordan Mead, left, pleads not guilty to felony false imprisonment and misdemeanor bodily injury on a spouse, with his attorney, Ibrahim Agil, right, at his arraignment at the Superior Court of Sonoma on Sept. 9, 2025.
Jordan Mead pleads not guilty to domestic violence and false imprisonment charges
Emelle Raschein, Editor-in-Chief • September 9, 2025
Dan Lionett, Students for Recovery president, demonstrated how to administer Narcan to a person who is experiencing opioid overdose with Kenny Hotchkiss, Students for Recovery treasurer, to Save the Youth attendees on the lawn outside SRJC’s Burbank Auditorium Aug 26.
Save the Youth event reveals the resilience in recovery
Ellie Kohtz, Reporter • September 9, 2025
Protestors line up outside of the dance studio in Analy Village at Santa Rosa Junior College on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.
Dance students and faculty protest instructor accused of abuse, misconduct and retaliation
Oliver Kindt, Editor-in-Chief • September 7, 2025
Jordan Mead, right, and his attorney, Ibrahim Agil, appear in court to request a mutually-agreed continuance for his alleged felony stalking case at the Superior Court of Sonoma on July 14, 2025. He will be arraigned on domestic violence charges on Sept. 9 after Santa Rosa Police arrested him Aug. 30.
Former SRJC employee held without bail on two new felony counts
Emelle Raschein, Lauren Kelleher • September 3, 2025
Jordan Mead, right, and his attorney, Ibrahim Agil, appear in court to request a mutually-agreed continuance for his alleged felony stalking case at the Superior Court of Sonoma on July 14, 2025. He will be arraigned on domestic violence charges on Sept. 9 after Santa Rosa Police arrested him Aug. 30.
SRPD arrests Jordan Mead on domestic violence felonies
Emelle Raschein and Lauren Kelleher • September 2, 2025
The Pickett Fire as seen from Washington Street in Calistoga at 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.
Pickett Fire reaches 90% containment
Emelle Raschein, Nick Vides, Adair Alvarez Rodriguez, Yna Bollock, Lauren Kelleher, Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Oliver Kindt, and Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes • August 21, 2025
Jordan Mead, right, and his attorney, Ibrahim Agil, appear in court to request a mutually-agreed continuance for his alleged felony stalking case at the Superior Court of Sonoma on July 14, 2025. He will be arraigned on domestic violence charges on Sept. 9 after Santa Rosa Police arrested him Aug. 30.
Former SRJC employee’s alleged stalking case delayed until October
Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter • August 21, 2025
In the wake of multiple student deaths due to fentanyl overdoses in Sonoma County, Santa Rosa Junior College Student Health Services and Students For Recovery Club will host “Save The Youth” to honor the memories of those who died and spread harm awareness at 6 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Bertolini Quad.
SRJC “Save the Youth” event to foster drug awareness and harm prevention
Michael Combs, Reporter • August 20, 2025
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Sports Features
Santa Rosa Junior College third baseman Gabby Schenone gazes through the fence along the Magnolia Park softball field on January 28, 2025 in Rohnert Park, California.
Lacey Campbell looks on from the baseline as her team faces The College of the Redwoods in the first round of 3C2A NorCal playoffs on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 at Haehl Pavilion.
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Sports News
From left to right, sophomore defensive specialists Amber Smart and Jasmine Forster meet Hartnell College at the net prior to the matches in Haehl Pavilion on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
SRJC running back Zion Williams is swarmed by the Modesto defense in the first quarter against Modesto Junior College on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
From left to right, Pro Stock Motorcycle winner Richard Gadson, Top Fuel winner Doug Kalitta, Exec. VP of Sonoma Raceway Brian Flynn, Funny Car winner Austin Prock and Pro Stock winner Greg Stansfield celebrate at the winner's circle on the final day of the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals on Sunday, July 27, 2025 in Sonoma.
Pro Stock Motorcycle driver Matt Smith inspects the track conditions before his first GETTRK All Star Pro Stock Motorcycle Callout challenge at the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals on Saturday, July 26, 2025 in Sonoma.
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Sports Opinion
A game used ice hockey puck signed by Oak Leaf reporters, Adair Alvarez Rodriguez, Nathan Kaito Morris, and Yna Bollock serves as a sweet souvenir from the Polar Bears' games against Fresno at Snoopy's Home Ice on Jan. 31, and Feb. 1, 2025
A raucous crowd at Emirates Stadium cheers on the Arsenal Women's team, singing the fight song "North London Forever." The game ended in a tie with Manchester City, who came in second place in the Women's Super League (WSL) last year. Arsenal came in third place.
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Podcasts
2nd Chance Club – SRJC’s Second Chance Club voices – Episode 4: Moses
Rolf Sandmeyer, Reporter • June 30, 2025
2nd Chance Club – SRJC’s Second Chance Club voices – Episode 3: Tim
Rolf Sandmeyer, Reporter • June 30, 2025
2nd Chance Club – SRJC’s Second Chance Club voices – Episode 2: Jason Reid
Rolf Sandmeyer, Reporter • June 30, 2025
2nd Chance Club – SRJC’s Second Chance Club voices – Episode 1: Gina Stahl-Haven
Rolf Sandmeyer, Reporter • June 30, 2025
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London Branch
Graphical layout from The Oak Leaf Magazine designed by Nathan Kaito Morris and Rosemary Cromwell using photos from Cromwell and co-author Zoe Steiner.
Bottles filled with poems line the shelves of the Poetry Pharmacy in London. Each bottle offers aid of the literary kind - poems rolled into capsules. Prescriptions are available for dozens of needs, including exhaustion, empty nest syndrome, insomnia, mindfulness and more.
Dry ice cascades over an impressive three tiered treats stand during afternoon tea service at the Ivy, Chelsea Garden in London.
Shoppers and passersby inspect Mick's wares which include several kinds of tropical fruit and bulk quantities of berries.
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