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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.

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An Ex-Stoner's Guide
Wandering a dispensary for your first time can feel more disorienting than the Bermuda Triangle, but this guide will lead you through the treacherous fog.
An Ex-Stoner’s Guide to Navigating Dispensaries
Zoë Steiner, Reporter • April 19, 2025
While it’s fun to clear every bong and house every joint, it’s important to pace yourself so you don’t end your night with an anxiety attack and your head in the toilet.
An Ex-Stoner’s Guide to Greening Out
Zoë Steiner, Reporter • April 17, 2025
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SRJC Baseball 2025
The Santa Rosa Junior College baseball team huddle together in preparation of game two against Sierra in the 3C2A Regional Finals on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
SRJC baseball season ends in crushing regional finals loss
Oliver Kindt and Taylor Amador • May 21, 2025
Santa Rosa Junior College's pitcher Luke Schat confidently celebrates after seeing off Folsom Lake in game four of the 3C2A Super Regionals on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
SRJC baseball takes down Folsom Lake to advance to regional finals
Oliver Kindt and Taylor Amador • May 10, 2025
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Arts & Entertainment
Signs above the shelves at OP Comics and Games show the three most popular card games.
Which trading card game is right for you?
Max Underdown, Reporter • May 16, 2025
“Deep Fried Friendz” by Willow McMinn. Each piece in her collection is inspired by the model wearing the outfit, reflecting their personality. McMinn follows her models and collection on the runway at the “Wild Metropolis” fashion show on May 1, at the Clocktower Plaza on the Petaluma campus.
SRJC Fashion Studies’ show “Wild Metropolis” speaks to the natural world
Debbie Van Dyke, Reporter • May 16, 2025
Graphical layout from The Oak Leaf Magazine designed by Nathan Kaito Morris and Rosemary Cromwell using photos from Cromwell and co-author Zoe Steiner.
5 Things to Know Before Studying Abroad
Rosemary Cromwell and Zoë Steiner • May 14, 2025
(Bottom) Unedited photos from Ellie Kohtz's iPhone 15. (Top) Kohtz's photos made using iPhone editing tools.
Shot on iPhone
Ellie Kohtz, Reporter • May 14, 2025
Occupanology is the study and taxonomic classification of plastic bread clips, a niche and silly hobby that has been adopted by thousands of people.
I studied bread clip science to keep my spirit from going stale
Natalie Emanuele, Reporter • May 14, 2025
Come find your next joint at one of the many dispensaries highlighted on Kevin's smoke safari tour.
Smoke Safari: Where to Pick Up Your Next Joint
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Podcast Editor • May 13, 2025
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Students walk in front of Bussman Hall Annex, which is home to SRJC's Information Technology Department, on May 5.

SRJC community has mixed reactions to IT employee arrest • 880 Views

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Masking autistic traits to fit into the neurotypical world can be taxing, creating more anxiety and stress in autistic individuals. Lindsey Goodrich, Augmentative and Alternative Communication specialist, helps Oak Leaf reporter, Noah McSweeney, through a tense moment in Doyle Library.

OPINION: Behind Autism's mask is a unique person longing to feel included • 535 Views

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Henry Fliflet's boat docks along a beach on Tomales Bay as the sun sets on a long day.

“The Wind Always Picks Up in the After-noon” Sailing Across the San Andreas Fault • 481 Views

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Santa Rosa Junior College's pitcher Luke Schat confidently celebrates after seeing off Folsom Lake in game four of the 3C2A Super Regionals on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

SRJC baseball takes down Folsom Lake to advance to regional finals • 303 Views

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J-hope of BTS speaking to the fans during a sold out show at Oakland Arena on March 31, 2025. K-pop idols work hard to embrace their fans and provide a meaningful experience for their community.

OPINION: KPOP is more than just music, it’s community • 239 Views

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Mallory Field records a short video of Poliento Ico during a Women and Gender Studies club meeting which is located at 3118 Stevenson at Sonoma State University on April 3, 2025. The video is part of a series of interviews for the WGS club’s instagram about why students think spaces like WGS are important.

Uprooted but Unbroken: The Fight to Save WGS at Sonoma State • 204 Views

News
The SRJC interculutural center, located across the quad from the library, is an excellent resource for international students, undocumented or otherwise.
False information amid immigration concerns makes matters worse
Max Underdown, Reporter • May 16, 2025
Rotary Club of Santa Rosa officials pose with recipients of RCSRF scholarships. (Left to right) Paul Hamilton, Ruben Garcia, Steve Olsen, Anya Agnon, James Schott, Katrina Gong, Daniel Rodriguez Orejon, Tiffany Nguyen, Nicholas Bartolomei, Fernanda Ramirez, Ashton Peterson, Tom Kim, Charles Were. Picture courtesy of Richard Rossi, RCSRF's photographer.
Rotary Club awards scholarships to SRJC students at luncheon
Marty Lees, Reporter • May 15, 2025
Analy Hall sits in the heart of Santa Rosa Junior College’s Campus and is now home to the newest anti-trans graffiti found on campus on April 22.
Hate speech continues on SRJC campus with anti-trans graffiti found in multiple restrooms
Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter • May 10, 2025
Students walk in front of Bussman Hall Annex, which is home to SRJC's Information Technology Department, on May 5.
SRJC community has mixed reactions to IT employee arrest
Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter • May 8, 2025
Advocates for non-credit instructors point to California community colleges that already offer pay equity for CDCP courses.
EMLS instructors advocate for pay equity
Amy Moore, Reporter • May 1, 2025
High school teacher and event founder Sunny Galbraith briefs participating students on their role before Bertolini Hall's doors open for Climate Action Night on April 24.
SRJC hosts seventh annual Climate Action Night
Marty Lees, Reporter • May 1, 2025
The 24 students of EP22, the first group of Swedish Exchange Students hosted by Santa Rosa Junior College since COVID-19 gather at Shone Farm on April 4, 2025.
Return of the Swedes: SRJC revives Swedish exchange program
Lauren Kelleher, Reporter/Photographer • April 26, 2025
SGA discussed the future of the Student Investment Program during its meeting on April 21.
SGA provides update on Student Investment Program, hears faculty complaint
Henry Fliflet, Reporter • April 25, 2025
SRJC Academic Senate members discussed their concerns with the college’s strategic action plan at their meeting on April 16.
SRJC Academic Senate members voice concerns over strategic action plan
Destiny Quiroz-Lindauer, Reporter • April 25, 2025
Santa Rosa Junior College will host its 7th annual Climate Action Night Thursday, April 24 in the Bertolini Student Center.
SRJC’s Climate Action Night introduces a new crop of climate activists
Amy Moore, Reporter • April 24, 2025
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Sports Features
Bear Cubs' guard Ivy Gonzalez leans on a basketball hoop outside of outside of Polly O’Meara Doyle Hall on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.
The SRJC men's wrestling team conclude their season in the 3C2A Wrestling State Championships in the Golden Eagle Arena at Lemoore College on Dec. 14, 2024.
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Sports News
The Santa Rosa Junior College baseball team huddle together in preparation of game two against Sierra in the 3C2A Regional Finals on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
Santa Rosa Junior College student Teralyn Pomerinke takes home the gold medal in the breast stroke in the Summer Special Olympics games.
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 Opinion
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
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.
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Podcasts
Zero to Hero – Episode 1
Max Underdown, Podcaster • April 8, 2025
By the Fireside Episode 2: Themes and Motifs
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, and Mark Fernquest • December 14, 2024
That time I got sniffed by a bear
Arlo Connally Stewart, Podcaster • December 5, 2024
By the Fireside Episode 1: How to Begin a Story
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes and Lucas Cadigan-Carranza • October 19, 2024
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London Branch
Bottles filled with poems line the shelves of the Poetry Pharmacy in London. Each bottle offers aid of the literary kind - poems rolled into capsules. Prescriptions are available for dozens of needs, including exhaustion, empty nest syndrome, insomnia, mindfulness and more.
Dry ice cascades over an impressive three tiered treats stand during afternoon tea service at the Ivy, Chelsea Garden in London.
Shoppers and passersby inspect Mick's wares which include several kinds of tropical fruit and bulk quantities of berries.
Study Abroad Instructor Gregory Beyrer's takes students in his U.S. history class on a field trip to see Cornwell Gardens, a private key garden in London's Kensington neighborhood on Sept. 24, 2024.
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Oak Leaf Magazine - Spring 2025