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

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

The Oak Leaf
In Gotham Knights as Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl and Red Hood each with their own distinct play style.

Gotham Knights: Great ideas but poor execution

Javi Rosas, Reporter
October 31, 2022
Idris Elba (top) and Tilda Swinton share a touching relationship in the film “Three Thousand Years of Longing,” which is a story about stories.

Three Thousand Years of Longing Review: A gentle love story spanning millennia

Erina Corl, Reporter
October 29, 2022
A group of SRJC students and members of the community showcase their traditional attire, some even dress as catrinas, an elegantly dressed skeleton.

SRJC Intercultural Center celebrates el Día de los Muertos

Michael Combs and Bryan Fructuoso
October 26, 2022
There are many video games perfect for Halloween that range from mature horror to family-friendly action/adventure games. Luigis Mansion 3 falls into the latter with its lighthearted content coupled with a spooky setting.

10 Video Games to Play for Halloween

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza and Javi Rosas
October 26, 2022
The God of War Series is known for its epic boss battles, from Kratos battling Greek Gods such as Ares and Zeus, to now Norse Gods such as Thor and possible others in his way.

Opinion: God of War: Ragnarök Boss Predictions

Cristian Garcia, Reporter
October 26, 2022
SRJC students grow all the produce sold at the Fall Festival.

Fall Festival showcases Shone Farm beauty and bounty

Serena Blue Tudela, Reporter
October 14, 2022
The gundam RX-78, along with many other mechs, are beautifully rendered down to the smallest details.

“Gundam Evolution”: A fast paced hero shooter perfect for mech fans

Erina Corl, Reporter
October 11, 2022
Stadia, Googles game streaming service, has already closed its store, but gamers can still play their already-purchased games until streaming shuts down in January 2023.

The End of Google’s Stadia

Cristian Garcia, Reporter
October 11, 2022
SRJC Theatre Arts presents “Stand and Deliver,” based on the true story of an East LA high school teacher who inspires his drop-out prone students with unconventional teaching methods, premiering Sept. 30 at Luther Burbank Auditorium.

Theatre Arts premiers “Stand and Deliver,” dedicated to local math teacher

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza and Peter Morales Garcia
September 30, 2022
Saints Row provides many ways of combat and transportation in Santo Ileso.

“Saints Row”: An introduction to Santo Ileso

Cristian Garcia, Reporter
September 29, 2022
The cast of Abbott Elementary poses in the back of a school bus.

“Abbott Elementary”: The best show on TV

Bryan Fructuoso, Reporter
September 21, 2022
The Santa Rosa Junior College Latinx Faculty & Staff Association is hosting award-winning artist Simon Silva for public meet and greet 430-6:00 p.m. on Sept. 22 at the Bertolini Student Activities Center.

SRJC Latinx Faculty and Staff Association host reception with artist Simon Silva

Peter Morales, Writer
September 21, 2022
There are many ways to spice up the next playthrough of a Pokémon game, such as only using the Pokémon available before the first gym in Pokémon Black Version.

8 different ways to play a Pokémon game

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Reporter
September 18, 2022
In Super Mash Bros. players duke it out as beloved Nintendo characters to knock each other off the screen in several themed stages.

The 7 best party games for fall

Peter Morales, Reporter
September 17, 2022
The Santa Rosa Junior College Latinx Faculty and Staff Association is presenting the college’s first ever student variety talent show, the Latinx Carpa, which shows Sept. 29 at the Luther Burbank Auditorium.

SRJC Latinx Faculty and Staff Association host student talent show

Peter Morales, Reporter
September 15, 2022
The Theater Arts program is back at the Burbank Theater starting Sept. 30 with fun and thought provoking performances like The Spongebob Musical and Stand and Deliver, appropriate for the whole family.

Theater shows are back this fall 

Stephen Howe, Editor
September 8, 2022
The Petaluma Cinema Series showcases a film every Wednesday and offers unique viewing experiences, such as a silent comedy with live music accompaniment and a Q&A session with one of the films directors.

Petaluma Cinema Series brings an exciting lineup this fall

Bryan Fructuoso and Erina Corl
September 7, 2022
Concertgoers raise their fists in support of Ukraine as the countrys national anthem plays during Pussy Riots set at Outside Lands on Sunday, Aug. 5 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

Outside Lands 2022 weekend recap

James Domizio, Magazine Editor
August 8, 2022
The Oak Leafs magazine editor James Domizio recounts another hot day at Outside Lands Music and Art Festival.

All earth seems to smile: Reflections on Day 2 of Outside Lands

James Domizio, Magazine Editor
August 7, 2022
Magazine editor and recent SRJC graduate James Domizios account of the sunny first day of Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival.

Dancing in the sunlight: Reflections on Day 1 of Outside Lands

James Domizio, Magazine Editor
August 6, 2022
Bob Tasca III celebrates his victory at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals on Sunday, July 24, 2022 in Sonoma, Calif.

Tasca III topples Hight, John Force in finals; Brittany Force nabs first Sonoma win

Nick Vides, Photographer
July 25, 2022
Funny Car Driver Robert Hight qualifies for first in his category at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals on Saturday July 23, 2022.

Hight spoils near-historic all-female qualifying sweep at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Nick Vides, Photographer
July 23, 2022
Green text on a black background reading OUTSIDE LANDS, August 5 through 7 and San Francisco, CA.

Preview: Outside Lands returns for its lucky 13th iteration

James Domizio, Magazine Editor
July 10, 2022
SRJC filmmaking students said award-winning director Fabio Frey provided the right mix of professional criticism and learning space during the making of student film “You Don’t See Me, which will air as an unofficial selection of the 14th Petaluma Film Fest.

Award-winning director Fabio Frey shows SRJC filmmaking students how it’s done

Michael Combs, Editor
April 29, 2022
Everything Everywhere All at Once takes the viewer on a journey into the multiverse, where the mundane and the weird infinitely intersect.

“Everything Everywhere All At Once”: Finding meaning in a world where each moment is weirder than the last

Aryk Copley, Photographer
April 17, 2022
Elden Ring features a wide variety of gorgeous and memorably fantasy environments that continue to one-up each other as you progress in the game.

“Elden Ring”: A masterpiece of subtlety to be remembered

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
April 7, 2022
A standing man talks to a boy who is sat at a table during the SRJC Theatre Arts performance of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime.

It was a “curious incident” to watch a live show again 

Ava Domenichelli, Reporter
March 17, 2022
A silhouetted photo of Batman from The Batman.

“The Batman”: Vengeance delivered

Sean Young, Reporter
March 17, 2022
SRJCs theater department will host its first in-person production in more than two years with “Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime” at Burbank Theater March 4-13.

A curious incident occurs on stage with SRJC Theater Department’s first in person performance since the pandemic

Ava Domenichelli, Reporter
March 3, 2022
A silver PS5 sits on top of a white table with four PS5 games leaning against a white wall behind it. A primarily white controller with black accents sits in front of the PS5.

One year later, is the PS5 worth it?

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
February 24, 2022
The inside of JANE Dispensary is clean, spacious, well-lit and surrounded by glass display cases stocked with various local and big brand cannabis products.

JANE Dispensary staff aims to “shed the stigma around cannabis”

Alex Fuller, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2022
House of Gucci does not live up to the expectations teased in the exciting trailer, but instead delivers a slow, vapid and falsified rendition of the Gucci family story.

Despite intriguing story and legendary cast, “House of Gucci” fails to entertain

Jenna McGovern, Reporter
December 20, 2021

Salt Point State Park: Pygmy forest, coastal prairie and mushrooms

Michael Combs, Editor
December 8, 2021
The Haunting of Hype House directed by former Santa Rosa Junior College student Brandon Douglas and Matthew Farren is set to begin filming Jan. 15. It features former SRJC student Mahlon Zach Tracy.

Former SRJC students to star, direct in upcoming feature-length film: “The Haunting of Hype House”

Nick Vides, Photographer
December 8, 2021
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is a more than worthy addition to the ever-growing pool of platform fighters inspired by Super Smash Bros.

“Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl”: a fast paced, highly competitive “Smash Bros.” alternative

Stephen Howe, Reporter
November 23, 2021
“Midnight Mass expertly unveils twist after twist through an unnerving atmosphere while still managing to add plenty of well-deserved depth to the show’s interesting characters.

“Midnight Mass”: A high-tension thriller backed by profound, memorable religious commentary

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
November 16, 2021
The SRJCs Symphonic Band and Orchestra performance, Lift Off! captured a theme of space and flight at their fall concert streamed on YouTube Oct. 23.

SRJC Orchestra and Symphonic Band wows with their “Lift Off!” fall performance

Jenna McGovern, Reporter
November 14, 2021
Villenueve’s vision of “Dune” respected the original material in a way that perhaps only he could execute and calmed fans’ fears that the novel would never be properly adapted.

“Dune”: A spectacular achievement in sci-fi storytelling

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
November 9, 2021
Eric J. Adams (left) and Director Amitabh Reza Chowdhury’s (third from left) latest film Rickshaw Girl, set in Bangladesh, earned the Audience Favorite award at the Mill Valley Film Festival.

SRJC instructor and film producer hopes to inspire with his latest film “Rickshaw Girl”

Jenna McGovern, Reporter
November 4, 2021
Metroid Dread features some of the best elements from the franchises past while introducing many welcome new additions, creating an experience that rivals any of the greatest games within the metroidvania genre, and is sure to please newcoming and veteran fans alike.

“Metroid Dread”: A long-awaited return to form for one of gaming’s greatest franchises

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
November 1, 2021

Willow Creek Road Trail: Let summer hiking begin

Michael Combs, Editor
May 20, 2021
Travelling doesnt have to take you hundreds or thousands of miles from home; there are all sorts of summer vacation experiences just an hour or two away.

Five staycation ideas that will mentally transport you to another country

Emily Hewitt, Reporter
May 19, 2021
The cover of No Visible Bruises, a book about domestic violence.

“No Visible Bruises”: Snyder’s latest answers complex questions

Jessica Johnson, Reporter
May 19, 2021
Crooks Coffee has a very Poe-esque vibe to their cafe- and their coffee.

Five local coffee shops to support instead of going back to Starbucks

Aryk Copley, Assistant Editor
May 18, 2021
The cover of Greta Van Fleets 2021 album The Battle At Gardens Gate.

“The Battle at Garden’s Gate”: Greta Van Fleet continue to be today’s least essential rock band

Tucker Lang, Editor
May 16, 2021
The band Empire of the Sun wearing original second-hand pink costumes with pointy pink hats made by designer Svetlana Shigroff.

Trashion Fashion: A sustainable fashion show

Emily Hewitt, Reporter
May 12, 2021
Amanda Seyfried wearing a tight fitting red tulle gown with a long flowing mermaid style skirt.

Top 5 trends at the 93rd annual Academy Awards

Emily Hewitt, Reporter
May 4, 2021
A sky image that has text that reads SoCo Local Theater Round-Up

Sonoma County local theater roundup: May 2021

Jessica Johnson, Reporter
April 30, 2021
On the left is a poster for the movie Greyhound starring Tom Hanks. On the right is a photo of a greyhound cocktail.

For your consideration: An Oscars-themed dinner

Emily Hewitt, Reporter
April 22, 2021
COVID-19 halted film production around the globe but Sonoma County student filmmakers found innovative ways to continue telling stories while social distancing.

Sonoma County Student Film Festival: A virtual showcase of student talent

Liam Vinueza, Editor
April 22, 2021
A graphic of the characters Shrek and Donkey edited to have their faces swapped.

From movie to meme: “Shrek” turns 20

Tucker Lang, Editor
April 22, 2021
A graphic of movie theater seats in front of a movie screen that has a marijuana leaf on display.

Eight movies you should totally watch on 4/20, man

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2021
A photo illustration reading SoCo Local Theater Roundup, April 2021.

Sonoma County local theater roundup: April 4–May 1

Jessica Johnson, Reporter
April 4, 2021
High schoolers sit in a makeshift auditorium after their high schools town was burnt down by the 2018 Camp Fire.

“Last Days at Paradise High”: Wildfire trauma meets high school drama

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2021
The album cover of Anuel AA and Ozunas Los Dioses, featuring the men standing in a smoky room wearing dark clothing.

“Los Dioses”: Anuel AA & Ozuna live up to the hype

Jennifer Sawhney, Reporter
March 18, 2021
SRJC Band and Orchestra, led by Jerome Fleg, presented a 35-minute virtual set March 13 on YouTube.

SRJC Band and Orchestra premieres first spring concert “Groovin’ High”

Harvey Rouleau IV, Reporter
March 18, 2021
The ergonomics of the Canon Elan Ile are superb.

The Canon Elan IIe: Everything you’d ever need in a 35mm SLR

Aryk Copley, Assistant Editor
March 18, 2021
The cover of a biography of Hannibal, one of the most feared and cunning army generals of his time, written by Dr. Patrick Hunt.

Hannibal’s secret weapon: A lecture by Dr. Patrick Hunt

Jennifer Do and Sophia Ginsberg
March 15, 2021
A poster for SRJC Theatre Arts performance of She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms featuring a silhouette of a person with a sword.

SRJC Theatre Arts presents an homage to the supremely nerdy with “She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms”

Tucker Lang, Editor
March 12, 2021
A still from Judas and the Black Messiah featuring Daniel Kaluuya as Fred Hampton.

The good, the bad and the contradictions of “Judas and the Black Messiah”

Liam Vinueza, Editor
March 9, 2021
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