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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
Opinion: The Oscars' best picture nominations ranked

Opinion: The Oscars’ best picture nominations ranked

Erina Corl, Reporter
March 12, 2023
Through clear body language, Dean (Trevor Braskamp), Ani (Lizzy Bies) and Kendra (Nina Nguyen) express annoyance resulting from how their ambitions in a stressful work environment have affected them.

“Gloria” review: A fantastic opening for SRJC Theatre Arts’ spring season

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
March 7, 2023
(Left to right) Ben Aldridge, Kristen Cui and Jonathan Groff play a family forced to make an impossible decision at the end of the world.

“Knock at the Cabin”: Shyamalan’s discussion of love

Erina Corl, Reporter
March 6, 2023
The 15th annual Sonoma County Student Film Festival will showcase student short films March 31 in the Carole L. Ellis Auditorium on the SRJC Petaluma campus.

15th Annual Sonoma County Student Film Festival back in Ellis auditorium

Bryan Fructuoso, Editor
March 1, 2023
In "Hogwarts Legacy" players spend time within Hogwarts and also explore other locals such as Hogsmeade or dungeons.

“Hogwarts Legacy”: A magical experience worth the wait.

Javi Rosas, Reporter
February 24, 2023
The Petaluma Cinema Series showcases a film every Wednesday and offers unique viewing experiences, such as a Q&A session with one of the film’s producers.

Cinema Series back for spring with Oscar-nominated films past and present

Bryan Fructuoso, Editor
February 22, 2023
SRJC Multicultural Museum will host the Elsie Allen Pomo Basket Collection and have workshops to teach guests about the culture and tradition of the Pomo people and their relationship with basketweaving on March 3.

New museum exhibit: Learn about Pomo basketweaving

Stephen Howe, Editor
February 20, 2023
"Gloria" is a funny yet dramatic play about ambition and how it causes people to behave.

SRJC Theatre Arts’s spring season opens with “Gloria”

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
February 20, 2023
The historic house turned restaurant near downtown Santa Rosa, Ca’Bianca, is the perfect fit for a romantic evening out this Valentine's Day.

Five unique places to go this Valentine’s Day

Leilany Sosa, Reporter
February 13, 2023
From the psychological horror "Split"(bottom-right) to the crime-conspiracy "Nightcrawler," (center) there’s a wide variety of thriller films to satisfy your need for the Winter season chills.

Top 10 unnerving thriller films to watch this fall

Hana Seals, Reporter
December 8, 2022
In "Pokémon Scarlet and Violet," players will choose either (left to right) Sprigatito, Fuecoco or Quaxly to be the first partner to accompany them on their journey.

“Pokémon Scarlet and Violet” review: Stumbling past the finish line

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Reporter
December 8, 2022
The SRJC Student Art Fundraiser is an excellent, affordable place to purchase ceramics or prints as holiday gifts while directly supporting students and the SRJC.

Buy Your Holiday Gifts and Support SRJC at the Printmaking and Ceramics Student Art Sale

Stephen Howe, Editor
December 7, 2022
SRJC ethnic studies instructor Lori Laiwa Thomas will teach attendees the traditional and modern methods of harvesting and preparing acorns.

SRJC ethnic studies instructor to demonstrate traditional Pomo food

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Reporter
November 13, 2022
The library of sound shows detailed, experimental pieces of all forms of the medium, where the creative process involved is as important at the piece itself.

Agrella Gallery presents Library of Forms through year end

Erina Corl, Reporter
November 10, 2022
Phoebe Pruitt as Sandy Cheeks, Samuel J. Gleason as SpongeBob SquarePants and Aidan Pryor as Patrick Star in SRJC Theater Arts' production of "The SpongeBob Musical."

Bikini Bottom comes to Burbank as SRJC Theatre Arts stages “The SpongeBob Musical”

Max Mwaniki, Reporter
November 3, 2022
Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach are joined by allies old and new as well as an old adversary on an interplanetary adventure. All nine heroes play completely differently, allowing for each character to bring their own unique strengths to battles.

“Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope”: Lightning sparks twice for Mario and the Rabbids

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Reporter
November 2, 2022
In Gotham Knights as Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl and Red Hood each with their own distinct play style.

Gotham Knights: Great ideas but poor execution

Javi Rosas, Reporter
October 31, 2022
Idris Elba (top) and Tilda Swinton share a touching relationship in the film “Three Thousand Years of Longing,” which is a story about stories.

Three Thousand Years of Longing Review: A gentle love story spanning millennia

Erina Corl, Reporter
October 29, 2022
A group of SRJC students and members of the community showcase their traditional attire, some even dress as catrinas, an elegantly dressed skeleton.

SRJC Intercultural Center celebrates el Día de los Muertos

Michael Combs and Bryan Fructuoso
October 26, 2022
There are many video games perfect for Halloween that range from mature horror to family-friendly action/adventure games. "Luigi's Mansion 3" falls into the latter with its lighthearted content coupled with a spooky setting.

10 Video Games to Play for Halloween

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza and Javi Rosas
October 26, 2022
The God of War Series is known for its epic boss battles, from Kratos battling Greek Gods such as Ares and Zeus, to now Norse Gods such as Thor and possible others in his way.

Opinion: God of War: Ragnarök Boss Predictions

Cristian Garcia, Reporter
October 26, 2022
SRJC students grow all the produce sold at the Fall Festival.

Fall Festival showcases Shone Farm beauty and bounty

Serena Blue Tudela, Reporter
October 14, 2022
The gundam RX-78, along with many other mechs, are beautifully rendered down to the smallest details.

“Gundam Evolution”: A fast paced hero shooter perfect for mech fans

Erina Corl, Reporter
October 11, 2022
Stadia, Google's game streaming service, has already closed its store, but gamers can still play their already-purchased games until streaming shuts down in January 2023.

The End of Google’s Stadia

Cristian Garcia, Reporter
October 11, 2022
SRJC Theatre Arts presents “Stand and Deliver,” based on the true story of an East LA high school teacher who inspires his drop-out prone students with unconventional teaching methods, premiering Sept. 30 at Luther Burbank Auditorium.

Theatre Arts premiers “Stand and Deliver,” dedicated to local math teacher

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza and Peter Morales Garcia
September 30, 2022
Saints Row provides many ways of combat and transportation in Santo Ileso.

“Saints Row”: An introduction to Santo Ileso

Cristian Garcia, Reporter
September 29, 2022
The cast of "Abbott Elementary" poses in the back of a school bus.

“Abbott Elementary”: The best show on TV

Bryan Fructuoso, Reporter
September 21, 2022
The Santa Rosa Junior College Latinx Faculty & Staff Association is hosting award-winning artist Simon Silva for public meet and greet 430-6:00 p.m. on Sept. 22 at the Bertolini Student Activities Center.

SRJC Latinx Faculty and Staff Association host reception with artist Simon Silva

Peter Morales, Writer
September 21, 2022
There are many ways to spice up the next playthrough of a Pokémon game, such as only using the Pokémon available before the first gym in "Pokémon Black Version."

8 different ways to play a Pokémon game

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Reporter
September 18, 2022
In Super Mash Bros. players duke it out as beloved Nintendo characters to knock each other off the screen in several themed stages.

The 7 best party games for fall

Peter Morales, Reporter
September 17, 2022
The Santa Rosa Junior College Latinx Faculty and Staff Association is presenting the college’s first ever student variety talent show, the Latinx Carpa, which shows Sept. 29 at the Luther Burbank Auditorium.

SRJC Latinx Faculty and Staff Association host student talent show

Peter Morales, Reporter
September 15, 2022
The Theater Arts program is back at the Burbank Theater starting Sept. 30 with fun and thought provoking performances like "The Spongebob Musical" and "Stand and Deliver," appropriate for the whole family.

Theater shows are back this fall 

Stephen Howe, Editor
September 8, 2022
The Petaluma Cinema Series showcases a film every Wednesday and offers unique viewing experiences, such as a silent comedy with live music accompaniment and a Q&A session with one of the film's directors.

Petaluma Cinema Series brings an exciting lineup this fall

Bryan Fructuoso and Erina Corl
September 7, 2022
Concertgoers raise their fists in support of Ukraine as the country's national anthem plays during Pussy Riot's set at Outside Lands on Sunday, Aug. 5 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

Outside Lands 2022 weekend recap

James Domizio, Magazine Editor
August 8, 2022
The Oak Leaf's magazine editor James Domizio recounts another hot day at Outside Lands Music and Art Festival.

All earth seems to smile: Reflections on Day 2 of Outside Lands

James Domizio, Magazine Editor
August 7, 2022
Magazine editor and recent SRJC graduate James Domizio's account of the sunny first day of Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival.

Dancing in the sunlight: Reflections on Day 1 of Outside Lands

James Domizio, Magazine Editor
August 6, 2022
Bob Tasca III celebrates his victory at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals on Sunday, July 24, 2022 in Sonoma, Calif.

Tasca III topples Hight, John Force in finals; Brittany Force nabs first Sonoma win

Nick Vides, Photographer
July 25, 2022
Funny Car Driver Robert Hight qualifies for first in his category at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals on Saturday July 23, 2022.

Hight spoils near-historic all-female qualifying sweep at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Nick Vides, Photographer
July 23, 2022
Green text on a black background reading "OUTSIDE LANDS," "August 5 through 7" and "San Francisco, CA."

Preview: Outside Lands returns for its lucky 13th iteration

James Domizio, Magazine Editor
July 10, 2022
SRJC filmmaking students said award-winning director Fabio Frey provided the right mix of professional criticism and learning space during the making of student film “You Don’t See Me," which will air as an unofficial selection of the 14th Petaluma Film Fest.

Award-winning director Fabio Frey shows SRJC filmmaking students how it’s done

Michael Combs, Editor
April 29, 2022
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" takes the viewer on a journey into the multiverse, where the mundane and the weird infinitely intersect.

“Everything Everywhere All At Once”: Finding meaning in a world where each moment is weirder than the last

Aryk Copley, Photographer
April 17, 2022
"Elden Ring" features a wide variety of gorgeous and memorably fantasy environments that continue to one-up each other as you progress in the game.

“Elden Ring”: A masterpiece of subtlety to be remembered

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
April 7, 2022
A standing man talks to a boy who is sat at a table during the SRJC Theatre Arts performance of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime."

It was a “curious incident” to watch a live show again 

Ava Domenichelli, Reporter
March 17, 2022
A silhouetted photo of Batman from "The Batman."

“The Batman”: Vengeance delivered

Sean Young, Reporter
March 17, 2022
SRJC's theater department will host its first in-person production in more than two years with “Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime” at Burbank Theater March 4-13.

A curious incident occurs on stage with SRJC Theater Department’s first in person performance since the pandemic

Ava Domenichelli, Reporter
March 3, 2022
A silver PS5 sits on top of a white table with four PS5 games leaning against a white wall behind it. A primarily white controller with black accents sits in front of the PS5.

One year later, is the PS5 worth it?

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
February 24, 2022
The inside of JANE Dispensary is clean, spacious, well-lit and surrounded by glass display cases stocked with various local and big brand cannabis products.

JANE Dispensary staff aims to “shed the stigma around cannabis”

Alex Fuller, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2022
"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

Salt Point State Park: Pygmy forest, coastal prairie and mushrooms

Michael Combs, Editor
December 8, 2021
"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.

Former SRJC students to star, direct in upcoming feature-length film: “The Haunting of Hype House”

Nick Vides, Photographer
December 8, 2021
"Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl" is a more than worthy addition to the ever-growing pool of platform fighters inspired by "Super Smash Bros."

“Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl”: a fast paced, highly competitive “Smash Bros.” alternative

Stephen Howe, Reporter
November 23, 2021
“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.

“Midnight Mass”: A high-tension thriller backed by profound, memorable religious commentary

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
November 16, 2021
The SRJC's Symphonic Band and Orchestra performance, "Lift Off!" captured a theme of space and flight at their fall concert streamed on YouTube Oct. 23.

SRJC Orchestra and Symphonic Band wows with their “Lift Off!” fall performance

Jenna McGovern, Reporter
November 14, 2021
Villenueve’s vision of “Dune” respected the original material in a way that perhaps only he could execute and calmed fans’ fears that the novel would never be properly adapted.

“Dune”: A spectacular achievement in sci-fi storytelling

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
November 9, 2021
Eric J. Adams (left) and Director Amitabh Reza Chowdhury’s (third from left) latest film "Rickshaw Girl," set in Bangladesh, earned the Audience Favorite award at the Mill Valley Film Festival.

SRJC instructor and film producer hopes to inspire with his latest film “Rickshaw Girl”

Jenna McGovern, Reporter
November 4, 2021
"Metroid Dread" features some of the best elements from the franchise's past while introducing many welcome new additions, creating an experience that rivals any of the greatest games within the metroidvania genre, and is sure to please newcoming and veteran fans alike.

“Metroid Dread”: A long-awaited return to form for one of gaming’s greatest franchises

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
November 1, 2021

Willow Creek Road Trail: Let summer hiking begin

Michael Combs, Editor
May 20, 2021
Travelling doesn't have to take you hundreds or thousands of miles from home; there are all sorts of summer vacation experiences just an hour or two away.

Five staycation ideas that will mentally transport you to another country

Emily Hewitt, Reporter
May 19, 2021
The cover of "No Visible Bruises," a book about domestic violence.

“No Visible Bruises”: Snyder’s latest answers complex questions

Jessica Johnson, Reporter
May 19, 2021
Crook's Coffee has a very Poe-esque vibe to their cafe- and their coffee.

Five local coffee shops to support instead of going back to Starbucks

Aryk Copley, Assistant Editor
May 18, 2021
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