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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
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
“Kirby and the Forgotten Land is one of the many great games you can find on console sales for the 2023 Thanksgiving week specials.
6 great digital game deals this Thanksgiving weekend
Lucas Cadigan-Carranza and Sam Guzman • November 23, 2023

Thanksgiving weekend is upon us, and with it opportunities to save money on various purchases. This includes video games, where great deals can be had directly through your console. Here are six games on either the Nintendo eShop or the PlayStation Store...

The SRJC women’s soccer team wins their first round of the 2023 playoffs in their game against Las Positas College, which lets them advance to the next round.
SRJC Women’s soccer team advances to round two of playoffs after beating Las Positas College
Jaime Jauregui, Reporter • November 22, 2023

The Santa Rosa Junior College women’s soccer team beat Las Positas at home 1-0 in the first round of playoffs Saturday.  The SRJC Bear Cubs took their first chance at scoring in the 7th minute when forward Taylor Gandy shot the ball that would have...

In SRJC Theatre Arts musical spin on “A Christmas Carol,” Alanna Weatherby, who plays the Ghost of Christmas Past, sings with a phenomenal voice and carries an impeccable British accent throughout the play.
SRJC's “A Christmas Carol”: Fantastic, with a few hiccups
Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor • November 21, 2023
SRJC District Police arrested Communication Studies associate instructor Michael Kenneth Beyries for possession of a concealed firearm on campus and booked him at the Sonoma County Jail before he attended class at Garcia Hall Nov. 20.
SRJC Instructor Arrested for Possession of a Firearm on Campus
Hana Seals and Max Millan • November 20, 2023
The Last American Outlaws Podcast Episode #2: George "Babyface" Nelson
Oscar DeJung, Reporter • November 16, 2023
Arts & Entertainment
“Kirby and the Forgotten Land is one of the many great games you can find on console sales for the 2023 Thanksgiving week specials.
In SRJC Theatre Arts musical spin on “A Christmas Carol,” Alanna Weatherby, who plays the Ghost of Christmas Past, sings with a phenomenal voice and carries an impeccable British accent throughout the play.
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake is an emotional miniseries that will delight old fans with it’s more mature subject matter, but confuse newcomers.
Shone Farms gold-winning chardonnay in the 2023 Sonoma County Harvest Fair Grand Tasting stands with its roots back at the farm. If youre going to make a good meal, you got to start with good ingredients, Pat Henderson said.
The crowd erupted in cheers and excitement for students, colleagues and community members who showcased their skills at Santa Rosa Junior Colleges Latinx Carpa on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.
Party Animals is a physics brawler where players can work together or alone in a series of changing arenas and sport inspired game modes.
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SRJC District Police arrested Communication Studies associate instructor Michael Kenneth Beyries for possession of a concealed firearm on campus and booked him at the Sonoma County Jail before he attended class at Garcia Hall Nov. 20.

SRJC Instructor Arrested for Possession of a Firearm on Campus • 1761 Views

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Thorton “Thor” McKay is grateful to be alive after attempting suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge on Dec. 27, 2022. He urges students to have a reliable support system when they feel hopeless.

SRJC student survives jump off Golden Gate Bridge and is thankful at second chance • 459 Views

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SRJC cheer team raise concerns about not being provided a safe practice space from administration and facilitators, shown here on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Cheerleaders express concerns about practice space at Oct. 10 Board of Trustees meeting • 290 Views

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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 • 255 Views

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A graphic of the characters Shrek and Donkey edited to have their faces swapped.

From movie to meme: “Shrek” turns 20 • 136 Views

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Santa Rosa Junior College Student Body President Delashay Carmona Benson speaking at a BlackOut walkout May 5.

SRJC Student Body President Delashay Carmona Benson wants you to “turn on your human” • 112 Views

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In SRJC Theatre Arts musical spin on “A Christmas Carol,” Alanna Weatherby, who plays the Ghost of Christmas Past, sings with a phenomenal voice and carries an impeccable British accent throughout the play.

SRJC's “A Christmas Carol”: Fantastic, with a few hiccups • 109 Views

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Hard to follow plotlines while failing to appeal to a younger crowd, both The Selfie Man and Friend Request scare viewers for all the wrong reasons.

Horrible Horror: Awful internet-themed horror movies I’ve watched so you don’t have to • 93 Views

News
SRJC District Police arrested Communication Studies associate instructor Michael Kenneth Beyries for possession of a concealed firearm on campus and booked him at the Sonoma County Jail before he attended class at Garcia Hall Nov. 20.
SRJC Instructor Arrested for Possession of a Firearm on Campus
Hana Seals and Max Millan • November 20, 2023

Santa Rosa Junior College District Police arrested a Communication Studies associate instructor for possession of a concealed and loaded firearm...

SRJC Theatre Arts brings classic tale, "A Christmas Carol," to its main stage
November 9, 2023
Shone Farm’s 2023 Fall Festival brings harvest time to the SRJC community: A photo gallery
November 8, 2023
SRJC Cheerleaders express concerns about practice space at Oct. 10 Board of Trustees meeting
November 2, 2023
SRJC’s study abroad program sends students to Florence, Italy for the Spring semester
October 31, 2023
Students, faculty, community members stun at SRJC's Latinx Carpa
October 27, 2023
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Features
Sonoma County Youth Pomo Dancers form a large circle at SRJC Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 in Santa Rosa.
Mary Kennedy, the skills lab coordinator for SRJCs health sciences department will retire after almost 12 years at the college.
Jay Luis (left) competes in the 100m race after returning from a long time off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SRJC’s Shone Farm is a 365-acre outdoor learning laboratory where students can learn crop production, ecological preservation, viticulture, animal and equine science, forestry and wildfire prevention.
Long distance relationships requires effort from both partners, but how do these relationships thrive when couples are pulled miles apart?
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Sports
The SRJC women’s soccer team wins their first round of the 2023 playoffs in their game against Las Positas College, which lets them advance to the next round.
Aaron Rodgers injured his Achilles tendon in his debut game with the New York Jets on September 11, 2023. He shouldnt rush to heal.
Wide receiver Cody Davidson catches a touchdown pass
Bear Cubs defender Manuel Albor boots it long on a free kick.
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Photojournalist documents local homeless couple’s journey
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  • Erik Castro, photojournalist and presenter, answers questions about his 14-month project, “Broken,” noon Feb. 12 in the Newman Auditorium, with his photo of Steve and Michelle going for a late night ride in the background.

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  • In a rare rejoicing moment, Steve and Michelle embrace in their new home off the streets, The Palms Inn on Santa Rosa Avenue, with their dog, Missy, on April 2 2018.

    Photo by: Erik Castro

  • Steve and Michelle at Santa Rosa Memorial hospital on May 19 2017, supporting a friend who is deathly ill with cancer. “It just seemed so clear to me. She really was willing to deal with this emotional pain to give this guy some comfort,” Castro said, reflecting on the giving nature of Michelle.

    Photo by: Erik Castro

  • Michelle holds Missy, her new pit-bull puppy who provides stress relief to her difficult life on the streets, according to Steve, on June 20, 2017 on the streets of Santa Rosa.

    Photo by: Erik Castro

  • Steve gets a reprieve from life on the streets during a holiday visit in late December 2017 with his son Chad, daughter-in-law Alli and his grandson Brett.

    Photo by: Erik Castro
Pandemic Stories
Opinion: What I gained from two coronavirus outbreaks
I help out many essential workers like Heinrich, who works at the Manazana apple sauce plant in Rohnert Park. Essential workers are often patient and understand the stress I am going through as an essential worker myself.
Unearthed
Abby Selby is a fourth-year SRJC student.
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Editorial
Angélica Garcia prioritizes connection with students and attention to underrepresented communities at SRJC.
Californians will return to the ballot box on Nov. 8 to vote on numerous propositions that include womens rights, online gambling and the banning of flavored cigarettes.
A Santa Rosa Junior College Student Health Services sign pointing to where students can receive COVID vaccines.
A photo edit that combines an image of California Gov. Gavin Newsom with a photo of conservative radio host and candidate to replace Newsom, Larry Elder.
A person sits at a desk taking notes and watching a lecture on their computer screen.
What we learned from 2020
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