SRJC Theater Arts presents Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express”
Michael Combs, Staff Writer
October 22, 2020
SRJC Theatre Arts is performing “Murder On The Orient Express,” a play based on Agatha Christie’s 1936 novel, and streaming live on YouTube at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 and 24. Laura Downing-Lee directs the murder mystery featuring an eccentric cast of international travelers on The Orient Express, a ...
Fleet Foxes surprises with the feathery musings of “Shore”
Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
October 4, 2020
Fleet Foxes come through with a shimmering collection of tracks on “Shore,” showcasing what makes them a special folk force, along with a unique and catchy flair. Robin Pecknold, the creative force behind Fleet Foxes, has been on a personal journey of finding his purpose and place in the wor...
COVID-19 is delaying our most anticipated releases
Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
September 20, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has affected all of us in many ways, as well as some of the things we love. The virus has postponed or canceled new music, movies and television, but creators and audiences everywhere hope to see their most anticipated releases soon. Weezer’s year-long wait The legendary pop rock band...
“I’m Thinking of Ending Things” is an existential knockout
James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2020
With “I’m Thinking of Ending Things,” Charlie Kaufman has crafted one of film’s most confounding documents in the form of a tense, existential drama whose rules are constantly bending. Kaufman is the writer behind some of the best screenplays of the turn of century, including “Being Joh...
XCOM: Chimera Squad review
Arthur Gonzalez-Martin, Staff Writer
June 2, 2020
“XCOM: Chimera Squad is an interesting entry in the XCOM series, to say the least. It’s advertised as a story-focused spin-off to a game series known more for its focus on gameplay than anything else. This game sparked outrage when it was revealed that players would be working with the aliens tha...
Creative “Cuarentena” Part II: Netflix’s Top 10 Spanish shows to binge in quarantine
Marilyn Santos, Staff Writer
May 21, 2020
If the last list left you wanting more Spanish shows to binge watch, look no further. Here are the last five of 10 suggestions for Spanish shows streaming on Netflix to satisfy your binge-watching needs. “Gran Hotel” (Grand Hotel) “Gran Hotel” is recommended if you want mystery and rom...
“Are You Experienced”: A classic album turns … 53
James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2020
“Are You Experienced” is the critically acclaimed debut album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience and one of the albums that invented hard rock. The album was released on this day… 53 years ago. Yes, 53 doesn’t quite have the luster of 50 or 55. But if you’re somehow unaware, there’s a pandemic...
“Final Fantasy VII Remake”: A reinvention, not a rehash
James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2020
“Final Fantasy VII Remake” is an ambitious and stylish piece of video-game art that, while occasionally tedious, is well worth more than five years of waiting. Publisher Square Enix, which released “FF7 Remake” on April 10, was relatively silent on the project between the game’s announce...
Creative “Cuarentena” Part I: Netflix’s Top 10 Spanish shows to binge in quarantine
Marilyn Santos, Staff Writer
April 13, 2020
If you're finding yourself bored at home, why not stream TV in Spanish to either experience a different culture and learn a new language, or to practice what you already know while being entertained. Here are the first five of 10 suggestions for Spanish shows streaming on Netflix. “Casa de Pape...
Sonoma County Student Film Festival: A socially distanced showcase of student talent
Edgar Soria Garcia and Nick Vides
April 9, 2020
The show went on for the annual Sonoma County Student Film Festival, which presented student-made productions virtually, at 7 p.m April 3 via a Zoom videoconference. Despite Santa Rosa Junior College cancelling in-person events through May 23 due to current COVID-19 shelter-in-place regulations, t...
No need for social distancing; Three video games to keep you connected during shelter-in-place
Stephen Howe, Staff Writer
April 9, 2020
It’s been a month since quarantine started, you haven’t seen your friends in forever and you're probably bored right out of your mind. So what kind of games would be good to play in a time like this? Here are three recommendations to keep you virtually occupied and social. Sea of Thieves Ever dream of being a ...
Five Netflix shows to watch while you’re cooped up
Jonathan Bigall, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
With shelter-in-place orders extended through April, here’s a list of five must-watch new and old shows on Netflix that will make your home quarantine more enjoyable. “Altered Carbon” With elements taken from “Black Mirror,” “Ghost in the Shell” and “Blade Runner,” there is a beauti...
Maritza Camacho, Staff Writer
October 26, 2020
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October 22, 2020
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October 22, 2020
Prop 18: Voting rights for 17-year-old Californians
October 22, 2020
The Oak Leaf endorses Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman for Congress
October 17, 2020
The Oak Leaf endorses Caroline Bañuelos and Mariana Martinez for Board of Trustees
October 16, 2020
Fires force SRJC students to evacuate mid-semester for the third consecutive year
October 13, 2020
“No good cops in a racist system”: Protestors march for Breonna Taylor in Petaluma
October 12, 2020