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
José González, founder of Latino Outdoors, speaks during the DeDe and David Del Monte Lecture Series at Santa Rosa Junior College on April 14, 2025.

José González calls for radical reconnections at SRJC Del Monte Lecture

Samantha Arnott, Reporter
April 22, 2025
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
Filmmaker Zaya Benazzo, co-director of The Wisdom of Trauma, answers a question from the audience during a Q&A session April 9 at Santa Rosa Junior College. Benazzo, originally from Bulgaria, shared her experiences working with Dr. Gabor Maté and emphasized the importance of reframing trauma as disconnection from the self.

SRJC Students for Recovery Club host film screening to spread awareness of addiction and trauma

Ellie Kohtz, Reporter
April 17, 2025
Santa Rosa Junior College’s Second Chance Club supports formerly incarcerated students by offering a judgment-free space where all are welcomed and valued.

SRJC Second Chance Club holds second annual art show

Jesus Lopez Cruz, Reporter
April 17, 2025
Every college student’s dream night: good friends, good weed and a good story to tell the next day. But what exactly does creating these memories entail — other than getting so high you barely remember them?

An Ex-Stoner’s Guide to a Blunt Rotation: Your Introduction to the World of Weed Etiquette

Zoë Steiner, Reporter
April 16, 2025
Santa Rosa Junior College's World Languages Department hosts the sixth annual world languages fair near Emeritus and Plover Hall on Thursday, April, 17, 2025.

World Languages Department to Host Intercultural Celebration

Samantha Arnott, Reporter
April 15, 2025
Santa Rosa Junior College's Students for Recovery club will showcase the film, "The Wisdom of Trauma," in Newman Auditorium at Emeritus Hall on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Students for Recovery showcase “The Wisdom of Trauma”

Ellie Kohtz, Reporter
April 8, 2025
Mobile game developer TapBlaze recently released its second restaurant simulator, "Good Coffee, Great Coffee," which offers fun play...with some hiccups.

“Good Coffee, Great Coffee”: Is it that sweet? I’d say so!

Natalie Emanuele, Reporter
March 31, 2025
"The current political moment is extremely troubling but none of us are powerless. Ultimately, power caves to power from the masses of people who have been mobilized," Fairey said via a spokesperson while working this year in Thailand. A photo of guns filled with roses is one of Fairey's more iconic works and is displayed at the Herold Mahoney Library for Spring 2025 in Petaluma.

International street artist and activist Shepard Fairey is “On the Wall” in Petaluma

Debbie Van Dyke, Reporter
March 27, 2025
Sushi Koshō is one of numerous restaurants providing a plethora of cuisine in The Barlow in Sebastopol, joining the likes of Acre Pizza and Fern Bar along the main thoroughfare — McKinley Street.

Sushi Kosho: Instagrammable but Inconsistent

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
March 27, 2025
Showgoers hang out outside of Taqueria Mila between sets at a show on March 8, 2024.

Taqueria Mila: Santa Rosa’s most unconventional music venue

Ziggy Leon Carrillo, Reporter
March 25, 2025
Lee Stumbaugh filters through records while searching for a gem at The Last Record Store on Mendocino Boulevard on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Three stores for physical media surrounding SRJC

Atticus Hendrickson, Reporter
March 25, 2025
The entrance to the patio at Rocker Oysterfeller's overlooks the bay and fishing dock. On Friday Feb 28

Rocker Oysterfeller’s at Lucas Wharf: A must-try stop in Bodega Bay

Ellie Kohtz, Reporter
March 6, 2025
Cock Robin in Sebastopol has patio tables and bench chairs that offer community-friendly seating inside and outside of the restaurant. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

Cock Robin: Bringing a taste of the Midwest to West County

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
March 6, 2025
Lizzy Bies as Vice Principal Panch (center) cracks a joke as the Spelling Bee is about to begin.

SRJC’s “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: Hilarious but a tad messy with the music

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor-In-Chief
March 4, 2025
Entries for the 17th Annual Sonoma County Student Film Festival are open until March 3. The accepted entries are to be announced March 14.

SRJC to host 17th annual student film festival

Debbie Van Dyke, Reporter
March 1, 2025
Christopher West's untitled pieces adorn the entry to the SRJC Faculty Art Show from Feb. 18 to April 4 at the Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery.

Robert F. Agrella Gallery in Doyle Library displays faculty art show

Max Underdown, Reporter
February 27, 2025
Despite being released in 2023, Jake Bittle's "The Great Displacement: Climate Change and The Next American Migration" is as timely as ever.

“The Great Displacement”: An older but timely book everyone should read

Debbie Van Dyke, Reporter
February 24, 2025
Restaurant Week provides the community an opportunity to explore the best food and wine Sonoma County has to offer from Monday, Feb. 24 to Sunday, March 2.

More than 80 restaurants to participate in the 16th annual Sonoma County Restaurant Week

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
February 20, 2025
Dr. Eric Atkinson shares his collection of comic books featuring people of color and their representation across modern history at the SRJC Multicultural Museum.

SRJC Multicultural Museum features Black comic book character history exhibit

Max Underdown, Reporter
February 20, 2025
The Santa Rosa Junior College Theatre Arts department will feature "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" in the Burbank Auditorium Main Theater from February 28 - March 9, 2025.

SRJC Theatre Arts to host “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

Ellie Kohtz, Reporter
February 15, 2025
Five perfect films to cure the pain of being alone on Valentine’s Day.

Fading into film: Five movies to distract you during Valentine’s Day celebrations

Hana Seals, Editor
February 14, 2025
“Howl’s Moving Castle” is a magical voyage through a war-torn world packed with gorgeous scenery and a soundtrack that will instantly transport you to a windswept field of wildflowers, making it a perfect Valentine's Day adventure.

Ghibli movies to watch on Valentines Day

Natalie Emanuele, Reporter
February 14, 2025
The great TikTok block was quite the surprise to everyone opening the app for their content fix. The sudden loss of the beloved app left U.S. users scrambling for an alternative.

Clock runs out: The night TikTok went dark

Natalie Emanuele, Reporter
February 13, 2025
Slow Co. Pizza, Cotati's latest pizzeria is located downtown near La Plaza Park and is open Tuesday through Saturday.

Slow Co. Pizza: A one-stop shop for your pizza needs in Cotati

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
February 13, 2025
ClusterFunk Studios co-founders Brittany Lee and Tyler Ann Shahan will host “Master Peace & Mocktails” from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 12 in Bertolini Hall.

SRJC to host “Master Peace & Mocktails” art and music event for Black History Month

Destiny Quiroz-Lindauer, Reporter
February 10, 2025
Grossman’s Noshery and Bar offers a multitude of deli-inspired options for lunch in Historic Railroad Square, Santa Rosa.

Grossman’s Noshery and Bar: A Jewish deli-inspired hotspot for almost any craving

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
February 4, 2025
Two audition opportunities will take place to accommodate the differing schedules and availability of the SRJC community and high school students.

SRJC Dance program to hold auditions for spring 2025 performance

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor-In-Chief
January 22, 2025
An art piece by Takashi Murakami used as poster art for his "Unfamiliar People - Swelling of ?Monsterized Human Ego" 2023 San Francisco exhibit.

The most interesting classes for your spring semester

Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Journalist
January 9, 2025

Student on the Street: Winter Break

Bryan Fructuoso and Samantha Carter
December 21, 2024
Dry ice cascades over an impressive three tiered treats stand during afternoon tea service at the Ivy, Chelsea Garden in London.

Trendy, Touristy, and Traditional: 3 High Teas to Try in London

Ellie Hokerson-Brun, London Reporter
December 19, 2024
Participants gather in the Burbank Auditorium lobby to take photos and celebrate a night of talent and community at La Carpa on Nov. 22, 2024.

La Carpa celebrates talent, culture and heritage

Bryan Fructuoso
December 13, 2024
A board among a holiday spread with locally sourced cheeses, salami, blackberries, and rosemary. The produce is sourced from the Marin French Cheese Company and Oliver's Market in Cotati, CA on Dec. 25, 2023.

Cristan’s Christmas Culinary Classics

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
December 9, 2024
Kebab Koobideh takes center stage at Berenjak. Persian restaurants aren’t very common in the world due to the amount of time and energy that most Persian dishes take to cook, and the expensive spices like saffron that most dishes require. Fesenjan (pomegranate chicken) and Gormeh Sabzi (lamb, herb, and saffron stew), two classic Iranian stews each take several hours to cook and prepare.

A Taste of Comfort: Berenjak in Soho, London

Nauder Maghsoodnia, London Reporter
December 8, 2024
An advertisement at Lambeth North Underground Station. The Lion King musical has ran an ad campaign on the tube for the last month and a half.

Lion King on Stage Roars Into Action at Lyceum Theatre

Joseph Tugwell, London Reporter
December 5, 2024
Toconoco's play den pulses with creativity and imagination, filling the space with spirited energy. The London-based cafe in Hackney is a safe haven for families to enjoy a nourishing meal.

Sanctuary: Toconoco Is A Cozy Retreat From The Chaos of London

Joe Tourk, London Reporter
December 5, 2024
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 in the Burbank Auditorium on Oct. 30, 2024.

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

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto and Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes
November 3, 2024
Rosco’s Grill is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.in the Bertolini Student Center on the Santa Rosa campus in October 2024.

Pacific Dining impresses early on the Santa Rosa campus with new dining options, but students see room for improvement.

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
October 31, 2024
Mended fabrics are displayed by the Fashion Studies booth at the Green Living Fair in the Bertolini Quad on the Santa Rosa campus on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

SRJC Hosts Third Annual Green Living Festival

Marty Lees and Ash Gatmaitan
October 31, 2024
Los asistentes al evento se turnan para escoger pañuelos para teñir en el Santa Rosa Junior College el 19 de septiembre de 2024.

Las formas antiguas de teñido y sus vínculos con las comunidades mayas

Jordan Garcia, Reportera
October 29, 2024
Los participantes del evento se reunieron alrededor de un árbol afuera, comenzando cada uno sus respectivos telares en el Santa Rosa Junior College el 20 de septiembre de 2024.

Tejido de cintura y sus intrincadas historias

Jordan Garcia, Reportera
October 29, 2024
“The Rocky Horror Show'' will run from Oct. 31 to Nov. 17, with a 2 p.m. matinee showing on Sunday, Nov. 17 and a first-ever midnight show on Friday, Nov. 8.

“Stay for the Night” at SRJC Theatre Arts’s production of “The Rocky Horror Show”

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza and Marty Lees
October 28, 2024
Drip's Pumpkin iced coffee in a to-go cup on a sunny fall afternoon at the Lindley Center for STEM Education on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

If It’s Not Pumpkin Flavored, I Don’t Want It

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
October 20, 2024
Firecracker popcorn chicken is topped with spices and accompanied by sweet and sour sauce from Rasa Sayang on Sept. 22, 2024.

Review: Rasa Sayang

Kayla Matsuura, London Reporter
October 17, 2024
Event attendees take turns picking out bandanas to dye at Santa Rosa Junior College on Sept. 19, 2024.

Ancient forms of dyeing and its ties to Mayan communities

Jordan Garcia, Reporter
October 13, 2024
"Astro Bot" features references to dozens of brands associated with PlayStation, creating a problem where PlayStation’s overall brand identity feels like the only identity the game truly has.

“Astro Bot”: The best commercial ever made

Erina Corl, Reporter
October 9, 2024
Maya Tuchband as Betty (right), and AJ Correia as Bill (left) in "Sure Thing"

SRJC’s “All in the Timing”: A hilarious bout of existentialism

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2024
The Shadowfax rocks with the current in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on Aug. 13, 2024.

The One Boat Crew To Rule Them All

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
October 5, 2024
Event participants gathered around a tree outside beginning their own respective looms at Santa Rosa Junior College 20 Sept. 2024

Backstrap weaving and its intricate stories

Jordan Garcia, Reporter
October 3, 2024
In "The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom," encounter a colorful cast of characters while playing as the titular Princess Zelda for the very first time.

“The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom”: A perfect marriage between the series’ past and present

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2024
Director Leslie McCauley hopes audiences who come to see "All in the Timing" take away a renewed fascination of language and words.

SRJC Theatre Arts opens its Fall 2024 season with “All in the Timing”

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza and Ash Gatmaitan
September 27, 2024
The 2024-2025 Santa Rosa Junior College Theatre Arts season begins with "All in the Timing," a set of one-act comedies written by David Ives and directed by Leslie McCauley

SRJC Theatre Arts brings a collection of comedies to the stage for its 2024-2025 season

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2024
The Santa Rosa Junior College Intercultural Center, located in Pioneer Hall, will host two workshops on September 19 and 20 in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month on the Santa Rosa campus.

Reconnecting to the roots of textile with fiber artisan Sari Monroy at the Santa Rosa Junior College Intercultural Center.

Jordan Garcia, Reporter
September 18, 2024
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