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

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SRJC student support manager Hilleary Zarate, 44, was arrested Jan. 10 on charges of possession for sale of methamphetamine, according to authorities. She has been placed on leave until further notice, according to Erin Bricker, SRJC director of district and community relations.
SRJC student support manager Hilleary Zarate arrested for possession of methamphetamine for sale
James Domizio, Managing Editor • January 10, 2022

Santa Rosa Junior College Student Support Manager Hilleary Zarate was arrested Monday on drug trafficking charges with her son and a man suspected to be her boyfriend, according to a Santa Rosa police press release. At 2 p.m. on Monday, the Santa Rosa...

Santa Rosa freshman Gael Cervera (right) helps up distraught freshman teammate Billy Rodriguez (left) after the final whistle in a 1-0 loss vs. Consumes River on Nov. 23 at Sunrise Park in Rohnert Park.
SRJC men's soccer team's season comes to an end
Christian Vieyra, Reporter • December 22, 2021

The sixth-seeded Santa Rosa Junior College men's soccer team's playoff journey ended on a controversial call resulting in a 1-0 loss to 14th seeded Cosumnes River College on Nov. 23 at Sunrise Park in Rohnert Park. The Hawks’ lone score came from...

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
Santa Rosa Junior College’s Student Government Assembly discussed plans to rename Thanksgiving break and worked on creating representative positions for each of SRJC’s five campuses at its Dec. 6 meeting.
SGA discusses Fall Break proposition and more campus representation
Jenna McGovern, Reporter • December 17, 2021
SGA asked representatives from 15 Santa Rosa Junior College student groups how supportive campus administration and culture was for them over Zoom Dec. 6.
SGA asks SRJC student groups if the campus is student-ready
Michael Combs, Editor • December 11, 2021
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Stump Beach on the Sonoma Coast serves as the trailhead for hikes along the coastal bluffs or inland through redwoods, a coastal prairie and pygmy forest.
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.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is a more than worthy addition to the ever-growing pool of platform fighters inspired by Super Smash Bros.
“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.
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SRJC student support manager Hilleary Zarate, 44, was arrested Jan. 10 on charges of possession for sale of methamphetamine, according to authorities. She has been placed on leave until further notice, according to Erin Bricker, SRJC director of district and community relations.
SRJC student support manager Hilleary Zarate arrested for possession of methamphetamine for sale
James Domizio, Managing Editor • January 10, 2022

Santa Rosa Junior College Student Support Manager Hilleary Zarate was arrested Monday on drug trafficking charges with her son and a man suspected...

SGA discusses Fall Break proposition and more campus representation
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SGA asks SRJC student groups if the campus is student-ready
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PEERS Coalition and “You Are Not Alone”: The troubles of distance learning and mental health
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SGA promotes upcoming events, announces vacancy
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Jorgen Sarganis making a catch during practice on Bailey Field. His death is the third the colleges football team has experienced in the past 17 months.
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Sergio Santana-Peralta (pictured left) towering over his mother Alberta Peralta (pictured right).
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Santa Rosa freshman Gael Cervera (right) helps up distraught freshman teammate Billy Rodriguez (left) after the final whistle in a 1-0 loss vs. Consumes River on Nov. 23 at Sunrise Park in Rohnert Park.
Bear Cubs defensive coordinator Dante DePaola celebrates with a selfie of his defensive unit after Santa Rosa Junior Colleges football team beat the Sierra College Wolverines 24-21 on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.
The SRJC womens soccer team huddles together for a cheer at the end of its Thursday practice. Head Coach Crystal Chaidez addressed the team and gave advice to help them prepare for the upcoming playoff match against Diablo Valley College Nov. 5.
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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.

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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.
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Abby Selby is a fourth-year SRJC student.
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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.
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For his inciting role in yesterdays incident at Capitol Hill, the President must be removed from office.
While the Golden State is well-loved for its temperate weather, living in California is akin to playing with fire.
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