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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
That Time I Got Sniffed By A Bear
Join Arlo Connally Stewart for this podcast about the time he went on an ill-fated, all-day hike that ended in the most surprising way. Backcountry encounters like this you’ve only heard about in fairytales or drunken campfire stories. Original music by Jesse Fichman, David Thiessen and Christine Wilhoyte (a.k.a. Vortex Willie).
Arts & Entertainment
The Toyota AE86 sits in the shade at Santa Rosa Cars & Coffee in the Coddingtown Shopping Center parking-lot on June 9, 2024.
Cars and Coffee Draws an Eclectic Crowd to Coddingtown Mall
Henry Fliflet, Reporter • December 1, 2024
Mexican Chilli and Lime is our our fan-favorite in the hot flavor category. England is infamous for its tolerance to spice.
Study Abroad Students Rank U.K. Pringles
Diego Cruz, London Reporter • November 19, 2024
The Demorriors stall at Camden Market in London is overrun with soft one-eyed creatures.
Top Five Camden Market Hidden Gems
Kate Owen Dildine, London Reporter • November 12, 2024
Plane wing photo en route to Barcelona. Despite being a budget option the bag fees with easyJet can get stratospheric which is why picking a good bag is essential (see below).
Tips And Tricks To Travel Europe
Joseph Tugwell, London Reporter • November 12, 2024
Jellied eels is served alongside toast and salted vinegar in London and across the U.K.
Review: The Top 3 Worst Foods in UK
Corrina Elias-Berg, London Reporter • November 12, 2024
Alex Delzell as "Dr. Frank-N-Furter" in SRJC's Fall 2024 production of The Rocky Horror Show
SRJC’s “The Rocky Horror Show”: Don’t Dream It. See it!
Marty Lees, Reporter • November 3, 2024
Deborah Virgen leads the procession through Emeritus Hall for the Dia De Muertos event on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.
Santa Rosa Junior College hosts Día de Muertos event on Oct. 23
Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto and Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes • November 3, 2024
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The Toyota AE86 sits in the shade at Santa Rosa Cars & Coffee in the Coddingtown Shopping Center parking-lot on June 9, 2024.

Cars and Coffee Draws an Eclectic Crowd to Coddingtown Mall • 608 Views

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Celebrating the Huipil at Santa Rosa Junior College

Celebrating the Huipil at Santa Rosa Junior College • 184 Views

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The ergonomics of the Canon Elan Ile are superb.

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8 different ways to play a Pokémon game • 172 Views

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I Went Searching for Bigfoot and Found Myself • 159 Views

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From movie to meme: “Shrek” turns 20 • 133 Views

News
How California keeps transgender student athletes on the court as bans unfold across the country
How California keeps transgender student athletes on the court as bans unfold across the country
Amy Moore and Desmond Meagley (CalMatters Reporter) • November 21, 2024
Library assistants Isabella Tickner (left) Luke Cox (center) and Zachary Hammond (right) are all smiles near Frank P. Doyle Library on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024.
Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees approves student employee pay raise
Amy Moore, Reporter • November 21, 2024
Sonoma County Sheriff deputies, Petaluma Police, Petaluma Fire and EMTs surrounding the suspect in the middle of the Petaluma River near Lakeville Highway on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Man arrested after fleeing traffic stop and driving into Petaluma River
Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter • November 6, 2024
Study Abroad student Sam Violich said she is more at ease with the decrease in gun violence and the increased CCTV surveillance while living in London this fall semester.
Study Abroad Students Offer Unique View on Gun Control Issue
Tara Thompson and Kathryn Mauck • November 5, 2024
Canva illustration by Sam Violich
UK College Women Prefer Harris, Worry About Abortion Rights
Aya Arrowsmith and Sam Violich • November 4, 2024
Danza Azteca Grupo Xantotl leads the attendees in a friendship dance during the Indigenous Peoples' Celebration on the Santa Rosa campus on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.
Power Outage at Santa Rosa Junior College Doesn’t Stop the Celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 14
Jordan Garcia, Reporter • November 2, 2024
State Senator Mike McGuire is cordial as he begins his Town Hall Meeting in Windsor at the Sonoma County Fire District Station No. 3 on Oct. 17, 2024.
Sen. Mike McGuire Addresses Education, Climate, and Community Concerns at Packed Windsor Town Hall
Marty Lees, Reporter • October 30, 2024
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Sports Features
The Santa Rosa Junior College women's soccer team held their annual alumni game on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024.
(Left to Right) Sophomores of the 2023-2024 baseball team that are moving on: Gabe Henschel, Aidan Lombardi, Quinn Medin, Zane Bennett, Jake McCoy, Michael O'Daniel, Keenan Morris, Alex Leopard, Jacob Greiner, Tony Suarez, Eli Yamanaka and Hekili Robello, shown here on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Santa Rosa.

Oliver Kindt, Sports Reporter

May 15, 2024

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Santa Rosa’s forward Shae Dougherty runs to celebrate after opening the scoring against Skyline College at home on Nov. 23, 2024
The SRJC Bear Cubs huddle up before the start of the match ahead of the game against Solano at Haehl Pavilion on Tuesday Nov. 26, 2024.
The traveling Bear Cub’s support holds up a sign reading, “Let’s Go Bear Cubs” with photos from throughout the season against American River at the American River gym on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Bear Cubs’ outside hitter Katie Brenninger rises high for a kill against the College of the Sequoias at Haehl Pavilion on Nov. 23rd, 2024.
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Sports Opinion
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.
Pitchers at all levels of baseball are being pushed beyond their limits to the point of injury, such as with SRJC pitcher Tony Suarez, who underwent Tommy John surgery and had to miss the second half of the 2024 baseball season.
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Podcasts
By the Fireside Episode 1: How to Begin a Story
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes and Lucas Cadigan-Carranza • October 19, 2024

Two aspiring SRJC creatives, Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes and Lucas Cadigan-Carranza welcome you to join in on their inaugural episode about storytelling...

Oak Leaf Gaming Podcast Episode 11: Spoiler Alert
Jesus Lopez Cruz, Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, and Natalie Emanuele • October 17, 2024

Ever play a game with an ending you love? A game with an ending you can't help but find lackluster? Well, we have! Natalie returns to the podcast...

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Features
A Senegalese farmers’ market purveyor molds balls of batter and dips them into a bubbling tub of oil to form delicious pumpkin caribbean fritters. These accras reflect the high quality of food found throughout the local French market.

Joe Tourk, London Reporter

October 30, 2024

AIFS students bike along a path in Amsterdam, September 20, 2024

Sabina Barrolaza, London Reporter

October 30, 2024

The BFI IMAX theater in London offers the largest screen in the United Kingdom.

Mason Zunino, London Reporter

October 29, 2024

The Royal Opera House is lit up before an evening performance of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," a co-production of The Royal Ballet and The National Ballet of Canada.
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Oak Leaf Magazine - Spring 2024