A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

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

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

The Oak Leaf
Second Spring
Second Spring – SRJC’s Second Chance Club voices – Episode 4: Moses
Rolf Sandmeyer, Reporter • June 30, 2025
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By the Fireside
By the Fireside Episode 2: Themes and Motifs
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, and Mark Fernquest • December 14, 2024
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Oak Leaf Archives – Covering Controversy With Care
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Rhea Bath, and Holden Sigala • September 30, 2025
The Bordercast: Crossing the border (Spanish Version)
Jesus Lopez Cruz, Podcaster • June 30, 2025
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Arts & Entertainment
Event coordinator Joseph Sapp proudly stands in front of the Sonoma Con banner Oct. 4, at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.
Sonoma Con returns for its second year
Dylan Cooper, Reporter • October 16, 2025
skate. is available for free on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
“skate.”: It should be Skate 4
Ziggy Leon Carrillo, Reporter • October 14, 2025
The Castro Theatre is an icon of the Castro District, one of the first gay neighborhoods established in the United States. It was recognized as San Francisco Historic Landmark #100 in 1976 after more than five decades of contribution to the vitality of the surrounding community. (Edited by Nathan Kaito Morris)
Thousands celebrate queer resilience at 51st annual Castro Street Fair
Zoë Steiner, Editor • October 13, 2025
Members of the furry community pose for a group photo during the afterparty of Sonoma County's fourth furry car meet on Oct. 4.
Furries and car enthusiasts gather to celebrate community
Archibald Henderson and Jesse Saal • October 11, 2025
SRJC's LumaFest will celebrate Día de Muertos with live performances, food, art and educational activities 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Petaluma campus.
LumaFest brings culture, community and color to SRJC’s Petaluma campus
Rhea Bath, Reporter • October 11, 2025
Students pick out fabrics and threads to create their own mending kits at the Green Living Fair in the Bertolini Quad on the Santa Rosa campus on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.
SRJC brings the community together with its fourth annual Green Living Fair
Kinda Hamami, Reporter • October 7, 2025
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House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11) holds a broken crown to show solidarity with protestors at a No Kings protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 on Market Street in San Francisco, Calif.

Thousands gather all across North Bay for second day of No Kings protests • 1581 Views

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Supporters of the transgender athlete smile and make a heart gesture toward Beth Bourne, chair of Yolo County's chapter of Moms for Liberty, in response to her recording them at SRJC women’s volleyball game Wednesday, Oct. 8 in Haehl Pavilion.

Protesters gather to support, oppose trans athlete at SRJC volleyball match • 479 Views

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Protestors line up at the parking lot outside of the Robert Call Center, on Sept. 3, 2025.

SRJC dance coordinator absent from classes while critics and supporters continue to speak out • 474 Views

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Sonoma County influencer Johnny Oliver visits Taco Bell on Sept 18, 2025 during their bi-weekly meet-and-greet at Santa Rosa Junior College.

Taco Bell’s Decades Y2K Menu rehashes old items with modern prices • 252 Views

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Members of the furry community pose for a group photo during the afterparty of Sonoma County's fourth furry car meet on Oct. 4.

Furries and car enthusiasts gather to celebrate community • 184 Views

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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 • 170 Views

News
Gov. Gavin Newsom takes part in a Gubernatorial debate at KQED headquarters on Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo Courtesy of Aryk Copley for KQED)
The Oak Leaf endorses Proposition 50
The Oak Leaf Editorial Board • October 21, 2025
SGA discussed the Ralph M. Brown Act during Oct. 13 meeting.
SGA reviews Ralph M. Brown Act, approves flexible attendance resolution
Wilson Ganzler, Reporter • October 19, 2025
House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11) holds a broken crown to show solidarity with protestors at a No Kings protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 on Market Street in San Francisco, Calif.
Thousands gather all across North Bay for second day of No Kings protests
Oak Leaf Staff • October 18, 2025
A woman with her child walking from the You Pick Pumpkin Patch to other areas of the farm Saturday, Oct. 12 at Shone Farm.
Shone Farm’s Fall Fest brings the crowds
Pacific Jeremy, Reporter • October 16, 2025
Supporters of the transgender athlete smile and make a heart gesture toward Beth Bourne, chair of Yolo County's chapter of Moms for Liberty, in response to her recording them at SRJC women’s volleyball game Wednesday, Oct. 8 in Haehl Pavilion.
Protesters gather to support, oppose trans athlete at SRJC volleyball match
Emelle Raschein, Holden Sigala, Lauren Kelleher, and Pacific Jeremy • October 8, 2025
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during the 2025 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) in New York City, U.S., September 24, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
Proposition 50 raises both support and concerns from Californians
Emelle Raschein, Editor-in-Chief • October 6, 2025
Protestors line up at the parking lot outside of the Robert Call Center, on Sept. 3, 2025.
SRJC dance coordinator absent from classes while critics and supporters continue to speak out
Oliver Kindt, Editor-in-Chief • October 2, 2025
Disinformation becomes easier to find and harder to identify as generative AI and social media platforms continue to advance without moderation.
SRJC librarian helps students identify disinformation among the rise of AI
Kinda Hamami, Reporter • September 22, 2025
Alpha-lit marquee letters spelling 'SRJC' decorate the front of Burbank Auditorium for the President's Address on Thursday, Sept. 18 in Santa Rosa.
SRJC president prepares for bright future as enrollment, student success rebound post-pandemic, while facing union backlash
Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Kinda Hamami, and Ava Dockins-Kline • September 21, 2025
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
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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
SRJC central midfielder Dominic Sanchez fends off San Joaquin defender while being surrounded at home Tuesday, Oct. 14.
The Santa Rosa Junior College Polar Bears huddle up before their match against UC Santa Cruz Saturday, Oct. 11, at Snoopy's Home Ice.
SRJC midfielder Kleber Maldonado pushes the corner against Folsom Lake College at home Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
A Polar Bears' player prepares for a face-off against Santa Clara University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at Snoopy's Home Ice.
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Sports Opinion
The Las Vegas Sphere, adorned with an F1 helmet, peers down onto the Strip at the Grand Prix qualifying event on Nov. 28.
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
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Oak Leaf Magazine - Spring 2025