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
The first Santa Rosa Junior College Academic Senate meeting of the Fall Semester was held on Sept. 4. 

AI in classrooms and waitlist revamps at SRJC

Adair Alvarez Rodriguez, Reporter
September 15, 2024
The Taimalietane Islands of Polynesia (T.I.O.P) dance group perform at the Pacific Islander Festival in Rohnert Park on August 24, 2024.

Annual Festival Brings Kaleidoscopic Design and Mouthwatering Cuisine to Rohnert Park

Yna Bollock and Ash Gatmaitan
September 15, 2024
Each participant of the "Magic: The Gathering" tournament was given a playmat for participating in the tournament at Sonoma Con in Santa Rosa on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

First-of-its-kind gaming convention in Santa Rosa succeeds in bringing local hobbyists and collectors together at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building

Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Reporter
September 15, 2024
SGA approved funding for a campus-wide healthy snack initiative, and a basketball hoop. They also heard comments from SRJC President Dr. Angélica Garcia and the Sonoma County Chapter of the League of Women Voters at their meeting on Sept. 9.

SGA Approves Funding for Healthy Snack Initiative, Hears Comments from SRJC President Garcia

Reid Carpenter, Reporter
September 14, 2024
Attendees rise to their feet as SRJC President and Superintendent Dr. Angélica Garcia concludes her address in Burbank Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024.

SRJC President Delivers Inaugural Address to Packed House

Marty Lees, Reporter
September 12, 2024
An Elsie Allen High School student was stabbed by a classmate on Friday, August 30, 2024,

Student Stabbed at Elsie Allen High School

Leilany Sosa, Reporter
August 31, 2024
Organizers Rocky (left) and Carla (right) present their case for "Yes on J" to SRJC students in the quad on Thursday, August 22, 2024 in Santa Rosa.

Advocates for Measure J educate students on factory farming

Emelle Raschein, News Editor
August 24, 2024
A sign for Santa Rosa Junior College stands on a green lawn backed by large oak trees and a blue sky.

Infuriated faculty circulate statement demanding change at Santa Rosa Junior College

Amy Moore, Reporter
June 21, 2024
A Siller Aviation Helitanker 35S flies over the Point Fire in Dry Creek Valley on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Cal Fire Incident Management Team 4 activated for the 1,207 acre Point Fire

Hana Seals, Michael Combs, Nick Vides, Oliver Kindt, Emelle Raschein, and Yna Bollock
June 16, 2024
Shone Farm, a 365-acre “outdoor learning laboratory,” is home to SRJC’s agriculture/natural resources department and one of the source’s of food for the college’s cafeteria.

Students blindsided, faculty outraged by news of multiple resignations from Agriculture and Natural Resources Department

Amy Moore, Reporter
June 12, 2024
Graduating students were left in the dark as a power outage struck during the opening remarks at the 11th annual Latinx graduation on May 18, 2024.

The 11th annual Latinx graduation: A triumph despite power outage setback

Bryan Fructuoso, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2024
In 2019, when I moved down the street from Melanie (left), we often found ourselves at Harlem Nights, a bar in Harlem, New York, known for its music and fun crowd.

Memorializing Melanie: From pain to purpose

Leilany Sosa, Reporter
May 17, 2024
SGA approved funds for an end of the year Student leadership banquet and approved a new transportation program that offers students a discounted 31-day pass for the SMART trainSRJC’s at the May 11 SGA meeting.

SGA approves funds for end of the year student leadership banquet and new transportation program that offers students a discounted 31-day pass for the SMART train

Samantha Carter, Reporter
May 14, 2024
SRJC's SGA members talked about bringing back physical student ID’s and changing systems that were adjusted during the pandemic to virtual ID's, at their May 6 meeting.

SGA approves funding for snacks and testing materials during finals, announces final fun day plans and talks about bringing back physical IDs

Samantha Carter, Reporter
May 7, 2024
The Santa Rosa Junior College Middle Eastern and North African Association members organized a protest on campus calling for a ceasefire May 2, 2024.

Santa Rosa Junior College community members call for ceasefire in Gaza

Emelle Raschein and Hana Seals
May 7, 2024
About 150 marchers arrive downtown after delivering letters demanding immigration reform and non-collaboration to Sonoma County Sheriff and Board of Supervisors, May 1 in Santa Rosa.

March organizers and participants cite fear of retaliation and disillusionment at May Day workers’ and immigrants’ rights rally and march

Amy Moore
May 7, 2024
Live from the student demonstrations on the Santa Rosa Junior College campus

Live from the student demonstrations on the Santa Rosa Junior College campus

Hana Seals, Emelle Raschein, Peter Morales, Sal Sandoval-Garduno, Sean Shanks, and Evan Nazarov
May 2, 2024
A flyer distributed at UC Berkeley's Free Palestine Encampment.

SRJC students plan protest in support of Palestine

Sal Sandoval-Garduno, Reporter
May 1, 2024
SGA said the campus club day event, called “Graduation,” will have supplies for students who are graduating this semester to decorate their caps with, at their April 29 meeting.

SGA reminds students of “Indigenous Social Gathering” and Club Day events

Samantha Carter, Reporter
April 30, 2024
SRJC's Student Government Assembly meets every Monday of fall and spring semesters from 3-5:00 p.m. on the Santa Rosa campus in the Senate Chambers in Bertolini Student Center.

Santa Rosa Junior College’s Student Government voting opens today

Sal Sandoval-Garduno, Reporter
April 29, 2024
Climate Action Night Attendees fill out postcards to legislators advocating for climate-related bills at the Action Center set up in the center of the atrium on April 25, 2024.

Climate Action Night makes activism accessible to students and community members

Amy Moore, Reporter
April 27, 2024
The SRJC Student Government Assembly reminded students to vote for SGA elections, which will determine who will serve in next year’s positions, via a pop-up menu on the SRJC student portal from April 29 to May 3, at their April 22 meeting.

SGA reminds us student elections are next week, discusses next club day event and other upcoming events

Samantha Carter, Reporter
April 25, 2024
Many services for EMLS students aren't offered in the evening so events like “Moving on Up” are helpful in letting students know what help they can receive at SRJC.

Moving on Up! empowers EMLS learners, showcases pathways to success

Bryan Fructuoso, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2024
Michael Kenneth Beyries sits with his dog, Lily, whose company he will enjoy during his 6-month house arrest.

A chastened Beyries apologizes to the SRJC community

Amy Moore, Reporter
April 22, 2024
Former communications studies professor Michael "Ken" Beyries received his sentence at the Santa Rosa California Superior Court Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Former SRJC communication studies instructor Michael “Ken” Beyries sentenced to house arrest and probation

Amy Moore and Sean Shanks
April 18, 2024
The Financial Aid Office extended the FAFSA deadline to give students more time to fill out the buggy forms (photo courtesy SRJC Financial Aid Office).

FAFSA glitches may prevent many low-income and first-generation students from attending college this fall

Amy Moore, Reporter
April 15, 2024
Anti-abortion group Project Truth displays graphic banners of mutilated fetuses and proselytizes against abortion, drawing a crowd of students on April 2 in Santa Rosa Junior College’s Bertolini Quad.

Project Truth returns to Santa Rosa Junior College, igniting impassioned responses from students

Evan Nazarov and Parker Stagnoli
April 14, 2024
Michael McGinnis and Laura Bacon stand in Analy Hall with the local artist Bruce Johnson's world-renowned sculpture, "A Prayer For The Earth," which awaits restoration.

Acclaimed local artist’s “A Prayer for the Earth” undergoes restoration

John Greenwood, Reporter
April 13, 2024
SRJC astronomy instructor Kieth Waxman used a telescope pointed at the eclipse to project an image of the eclipse onto a white piece of cardboard. Onlookers gaze to the heavens to see the eclipse in progress.

Astronomical Wonder Eclipses SRJC

Rosemary Cromwell, Editor
April 10, 2024
Dana Gioia reads to a rapt audience of SRJC students, faculty and community members on March 28 in the Frank Chong Studio Theater.

Yes, poetry matters: former California Poet Laureate Dana Gioia responds to a question he posed 33 years earlier

Amy Moore
April 3, 2024
The United Nations General Assembly chose April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day in 2007 to bring attention to the growing need for communities and organizations to support Autistic individuals.

World Autism Awareness Day: Embrace neurodivergence

Michael Combs, Editor
April 2, 2024
Internationally-renowned poet and former California poet laureate, Dana Gioia, will be the guest speaker in a free event from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at the Frank Chong Studio Theater where he will speak and recite a couple of his poems.

The Poet comes to town: Sonoma County poet will be guest speaker in free SRJC event

Max Millan, Reporter
March 25, 2024
Katharine Corcoran waits to speak about the relationship between a free press and democracy at the "Truth and Democracy" community conversation March 13 at SRJC Frank Chong Studio Theater.

Former AP bureau chief Katherine Corcoran shows why local news outlets are essential

Amy Moore, Reporter
March 20, 2024
A trio of bull elk bugle on a ridge near a supplemental water reservoir at Tomales Point.

In our own backyard: The Tule Elk of Point Reyes

Rosemary Cromwell, Editor
March 20, 2024
SRJC District Police arrested Communication Studies associate instructor Michael Kenneth Beyries for possession of a concealed firearm on campus and booked him at the Sonoma County Jail before he attended class at Garcia Hall Nov. 20.

Michael “Ken” Beyries enters plea deal in felony case for having a loaded gun on campus

Amy Moore and Sean Shanks
March 15, 2024
A pile of plaques and certificates earned by the staff of the Oak Leaf during the Associated College Press' 2024 Spring Convention Saturday, March 9, 2024.

SRJC students impress at annual journalism convention

Sean Shanks, Reporter
March 15, 2024
SGA appointed an English major to a hiring committee, discussed the continued development of the ethnic studies department, and allotted $7500 to send JC SGA representatives to a state student government conference.

SGA approves funds for the “Partner With Us” campaign, announces next club day event and encourages students to use Student Health Services to reach out for Narcan

Samantha Carter, Reporter
March 12, 2024
Greg Sarris, writer and chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, said we won’t survive the oncoming impact of climate change without the indigenous knowledge of Native American elders at SRJC’s Doyle Library March 4, 2024.

Writer Greg Sarris brings back the beauty of the moment

Michael Combs, Editor
March 12, 2024
Engdahl possesses a progressive vision for the future of the 4th Congressional District on other hot-topic issues, including supporting the federal decriminalization of cannabis, the Equal Rights Amendment, codification of Roe v. Wade, the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and a ceasefire in Gaza.

The Oak Leaf endorses Andrew Engdahl for California’s 4th House District

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
March 4, 2024
Voters can cast their primary ballots in person at their nearest polling place or by mail through March 5, 2024.

A snapshot into California’s 2024 senate race

Parker Stagnoli, Jesus Lopez Cruz, and Sal Sandoval-Garduno
February 29, 2024
London's Tower Bridge is one of many landmarks students may visit as they immerse themselves in London's culture.

SRJC’s study abroad program sends students to London, England for the Fall 2024 semester

Evan Nazarov, Reporter
February 29, 2024
With one show cancelled, the Student Production Club is holding its own production to give another opportunity to students who aren't part of the production of "Orlando."

Students take initiative upon cancellation of SRJC Theatre Arts show

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
February 27, 2024
Students from all over the county, including The Athenian School in Contra Costa County, sign in at the Feb. 23 M.E.Ch.A. Conference on Santa Rosa Junior College.

M.E.Ch.A. conference welcomes local high schoolers to SRJC

Amy Moore, Reporter
February 26, 2024
Jeane Erlenborn, Health Promotion Specialist, was recognized as Employee of The Month at the Fed. 13 Board of Trustees Meeting.

Trans student support, Canvas updates, and student wages discussed at Fed. 13 Board of Trustees Meeting

Sal Sandoval-Garduno
February 22, 2024
An additional four to six-week delay faces students who have already submitted their FAFSA for 2024-2025 academic year.

FAFSA Updates Result in More Delays

Amy Moore, Reporter
February 14, 2024
Students for Recovery club member, Dan Lionett, emphasized the importance of having access to Narcan at SRJC's SGA March 11 meeting.

SGA approves funds for SSCCC General Assembly, CubCard Premium promotional video, discusses upcoming events

Samantha Carter, Editor
February 8, 2024
SRJC PD arrests an unauthorized person at the Frank P. Doyle Library on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 in Santa Rosa

Unauthorized man arrested at Frank P. Doyle Library

Hana Seals, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2024
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden lands at the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport for a Biden Victory Fund campaign stop on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 in Santa Rosa.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visits Sonoma County

Emelle Raschein and Hana Seals
January 18, 2024
Lourdes Jimenez wears a cap that reads Hogar de la Educacion y la Personalidad, Sabiduria, Respeto, Jubilo, Corazon, which translates to Home of Education and Personality, Wisdom, Respect, Rejoice, Heart.

HEP HEP Hooray!

Bryan Fructuoso
December 15, 2023
Delashay Carmona Benson exuded immense passion and an unwavering drive to become a prominent figure at Santa Rosa Junior College. "SRJC should remember her most importantly as a change agent," said Brijit Alemán, an SRJC bilingual therapist and mental health technician.

Delashay Carmona Benson, beloved SRJC leader, remembered as a “change agent”

Bryan Fructuoso
December 12, 2023
SRJC District Police arrested Communication Studies associate instructor Michael Kenneth Beyries for possession of a concealed firearm on campus and booked him at the Sonoma County Jail before he attended class at Garcia Hall Nov. 20.

SRJC Instructor arrested for possession of firearm on campus

Hana Seals and Max Millan
November 20, 2023
Dr. Garcia receives a blessing ceremony from Danza Xántotl at her investiture ceremony on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 in Santa Rosa Junior College.

A new era: the investiture of Dr. Angélica Garcia

Bryan Fructuoso, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2023
SRJC Theatre Arts Department Chair James Newman has always wanted to produce "A Christmas Carol," and is excited to present this classic story in musical form.

SRJC Theatre Arts brings classic tale, “A Christmas Carol,” to its main stage

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
November 9, 2023
Shone Farm's Fall Festival hosts many harvest season activities, including "u-pick" produce, wine tasting, and farm stands on Oct. 14, 2023.

Shone Farm’s 2023 Fall Festival brings harvest time to the SRJC community: A photo gallery

Evan Nazarov, Reporter
November 8, 2023
SRJC cheer team raise concerns about not being provided a safe practice space from administration and facilitators, shown here on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Cheerleaders express concerns about practice space at Oct. 10 Board of Trustees meeting

Hana Seals, Co Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2023
The destination for SRJC’s study abroad program for Spring 2024 semester is Florence Italy, where Italian faculty will teach students about local food, politics and architecture in addition to regular coursework.

SRJC’s study abroad program sends students to Florence, Italy for the Spring semester

Oscar DeJung, Reporter
October 31, 2023
The crowd erupted in cheers and excitement for students, colleagues and community members who showcased their skills at Santa Rosa Junior College's Latinx Carpa on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.

Students, faculty, community members stun at SRJC’s Latinx Carpa

Bryan Fructuoso and Rosemary Cromwell
October 27, 2023
Guest speaker Kamil Oshundara will delve into their experiences with transitioning, spirituality and healing from noon to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Our House Center in Jacobs Hall, room 116 on the Petaluma campus.

Guest speaker to discuss importance of self-healing, spirituality and trans empowerment

Max Millan, Reporter
October 21, 2023
Hemp flower looks identical to marijuana; the only difference is that hemp is bred to contain less than 0.3% THC, while some marijuana plants contain as much as 30% THC.

Hemp plants stolen from Shone Farm

Chelsea Kurnick, Reporter
October 15, 2023
Sonoma County Youth Pomo Dancers form a large circle at SRJC Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

Hundreds celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Santa Rosa Junior College

Cameron Romanik, Editor
October 12, 2023
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