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
SRJC media studies instructor Dr. Tony Kashani shares his vision on how cinematic experiences affect people’s lives through social transformation.

SRJC media instructor Dr. Tony Kashani speaks about the importance of cinema art

Courtney Paige, Web Editor and Assistant A&E Editor
March 8, 2016
Donald Trump’s radical views have alienated many students at SRJC.

Trump spoils politics: SRJC students disappointed with outlandish candidate

William Murphy, Contributing Writer
March 8, 2016
Hillary Clinton needs support from female voters but recent statements from noted feminists may have hurt her campaign.

Clinton’s campaign sparks feminist debate

Lanae Florence, Contributing Writer
March 8, 2016
Feminists United and PEERS members foster a safe environment for Take Back the Night II.

Take Back the Night II: SRJC Feminists United and PEERS discuss rape culture and slut shaming

Jynessa Lazzaroni, Assistant News Editor
March 8, 2016
Students watch “That’s Not Love: Escalation,” a documentary depicting an abusive college relationship.

SRJC screens ‘That’s Not Love: Escalation’ to raise awareness about abusive relationships

Genesis Napel, Co-News Editor
March 8, 2016
SRJC students congregate on Bertolini quad for Take Back the Night in fall 2015.

Sexual assault resolution: SGA and Feminists United members strive to protect students

Jynessa Lazzaroni, Staff Writer
February 23, 2016
Students buzz about and connect during “Coffee with a Cop” on the Petaluma campus.

May the force be with you: SRJC and Petaluma police officers speak with students over coffee

Courtney Paige, Web Editor and Assistant A&E Editor
February 23, 2016
SRJC student navigates high textbook prices at the SRJC bookstore.

Textbook reform: Student trustee Scott Rossi aims to eliminate educational barriers

Laura Buel, Staff Writer
February 23, 2016
Santa Rosa community members gather downtown for a One Billion Rising walk for justice to the SRJC campus.

Santa Rosa marches for justice in a One Billion Rising protest

Jynessa Lazzaroni, Staff Writer
February 23, 2016
Redwood Empire Chinese Association members preform a lion dance in Bertolini quad.

SRJC students and community celebrate Chinese New Year

Genesis Napel, Staff Writer
February 12, 2016
Courtesy of SRJC The SGA started the fall 2015 semester with a full staff, but now have empty seats.

SGA turnover: SRJC student senate pushes to fill positions

Treven Bulluck, Staff Writer
February 8, 2016
An SRJC student walks through a busy Mendocino Avenue crosswalk.

Investigation ongoing in SRJC hit and run case

Courtney Paige, Staff Writer
February 8, 2016
The ad team, Gage Stephens, Sarah Clark and Joe Gray, revel in their success.

SRJC ad team wins $25,000 grand prize

Jynessa Lazzaroni, Staff Writer
February 8, 2016
Undocumented Student Union members provide helpful tips on immigrant rights.

Know your rights: Undocumented Student Union members explain immigration laws

Laura Buel, Staff Writer
February 8, 2016

Trains, planes and automobiles vs. sustainability

Genesis Napel, Staff Writer
February 8, 2016
The SRJC debate team preps for a debate at the Chabot Gladiator Invitational Jan. 29.

SRJC debate team ranked No. 2 in the nation

Daniel Medina, Staff Writer
February 8, 2016
Peter Coyote speaks to students.

E.T. actor Peter Coyote speaks to SRJC humanities students

Candler Weinberg, Staff Writer
December 17, 2015
Student trustee steps down amidst controversy

Student trustee steps down amidst controversy

Alex T. Randolph, Copy Editor
December 8, 2015
County renews free bus program

County renews free bus program

Amy Reynolds, Staff Writer
December 7, 2015
PEERS members present study tips along with sleep and relaxation information to help students deal with the stress of finals.

Sleep your way to success: PEERS connects sleep, stress and student success

Kelsi Sibert, Staff Writer
December 7, 2015
“I want to create an atmosphere and environment where students feel connected to the college and cared for, said Joshua Pinaula, student body president and SGA chair

Student body president fights for student rights

Brendan Dorsey, Staff Writer
December 7, 2015
New lights illuminate the Barnett Hall area where a rape occurred in the bathroom in August.

Safety stroll presents some concerns

Gideon Halpin, Staff Writer
December 7, 2015
Student body president Joshua Pinaula presents a resolution repairing Pioneer fountain in Canevari’s name.

SGA remembers past administrator

Kelsi Sibert, Staff Writer
December 7, 2015
Tori Sheber, former assembly member of student rights, talks about the bill of rights during a Student Government Assembly summit she coordinated to review and revise the bill. “I want this to be an open process; it’s not an SGA resolution. This is a movement for students. This is a bill of rights for students,” Sheber said.

SGA members revise a student bill of rights

Luke Heslip and Brendan Dorsey
December 7, 2015
Rubble and ash was all that was left of homes in Middletown after the sweeping flames of the Valley Fire.

Coping with loss: Valley Fire impacts victims’ school success

Mitchell Garcia-Buckley, Staff Writer
December 7, 2015
SGA members met on Nov. 23 for a hearing regarding three members’ alleged alcohol consumption.

Alcohol scandal disrupts SGA

Luke Heslip, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2015
The SGA has placed three of its members on administrative leave and froze their accounts for alcohol-related misconduct on a school-sponsored trip.

Student government suspends members and freezes pay amid alcohol scandal

Luke Heslip and Gideon Halpin
November 27, 2015
France is still reeling from the terrorist attacks.

Texting during terror: French SRJC student live-texts friend at center of terrorist attacks

Anne-Elisabeth Cavarec, Staff Writer
November 24, 2015
The SGA has placed three of its members on administrative leave and froze their accounts for alcohol-related misconduct on a school-sponsored trip.

Student Representatives under investigation for alleged alcohol possession on school trip

Luke Heslip, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2015
Health organizations reach out to college and high school students.

Healthcare symposium educates students

Kelsi Sibert, Staff Writer
November 16, 2015
The Oak Leaf staff wins general excellence for their dedication to fine journalism.

Oak Leaf’s sweet 16: Student newspaper wins 16 JACC awards

Luke Heslip, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2015
Student employees to receive wage hike in December

Student employees to receive wage hike in December

Brendan Dorsey, Staff Writer
November 16, 2015
SRJC student Margarita Garcia, recipient of the Student Champion Award, is dedicated to helping others. Garcia plans to go back to her hometown of San Jose, Zaragoza in Mexico to teach English and math as well as preschool and kindergarten.

HEP student wins national award: SRJC student Margarita Garcia pursues her passion to learn and become a teacher

Gideon Halpin, Staff Writer
November 16, 2015
Leslie Mancillas compiles an anthology of body maps with local ESL students.

Crossing Cultures: SRJC museum features exhibit on students’ immigration stories

Amy Reynolds, Staff Writer
November 16, 2015
Redwood Empire Food Bank is now accepting fall donations

Redwood Empire Food Bank is now accepting fall donations

Luke Heslip, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2015
Chicken Soup for the Soul wants college student stories

Chicken Soup for the Soul wants college student stories

Mitchell Garcia-Buckley, Staff Writer
November 16, 2015
Daphne suffered fractures, skin infection and dermatitis to its leg before veterinarians amputated it.

SRJC students help identify animal abuser

Maci Martell, News and Managing Editor
November 16, 2015
More than 5,400 cannabis plants had to be eradicated from the premises of SRJC’s Shone Farm, costing the college over $47,000.

Officials eradicate cannabis crops

JoshuOne Barnes, Senior Staff Writer
November 16, 2015
Veterinarians and foster parents cared for Darla the Chihuahua during her last few weeks of life.

Beloved Chihuahua dies

Maci Martell, News and Managing Editor
November 10, 2015
Students and faculty flooded the Bertolini dining commons for SRJCs third annual Wellness Fair Oct. 29.

Mind, body and soul: Students explore their health at the third annual Wellness Fair

Kelsi Sibert, Amoura Deering, and Cris Tamayo
November 4, 2015
Saved from cruelty

Saved from cruelty

Anne-Elisabeth Cavarec, Staff Writer
November 3, 2015
Dr. Frank Chong implores the community to take action against violence.

Safe campus concerns: Town Hall meeting talks preventive measures

Gideon Halpin, Staff Writer
October 26, 2015
The planned 43-space parking lot on the corner of Mendocino and Carr avenues will ultimately cost SRJC nearly $1.7 million.

Pricy parking lot under construction

JoshuOne Barnes, Senior Staff Writer
October 26, 2015
The Forensics Team continues its win streak this semester after winning 10 awards.

Forensics team wins major debates

Rebecca Dominguez, Web Editor
October 26, 2015
Dr. Pohl takes students on trips to learn from other countries.

Archeology rocks: An experienced archeologist shares stories of his intriguing exhibitions

Kelsi Sibert, Staff Writer
October 26, 2015
Eugene Canevari spent his tenure facilitating campus life and student activities, including Bear Facts.

SGA honors veteran administrator

Luke Heslip, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2015
In this anonymous digital age, it’s easier than ever to bully strangers online, and SRJC wants to make a change.

Cyberbullying: Dicussing the dangers of online anonymity

Mitchell Garcia-Buckley, Staff Writer
October 26, 2015
Joshua Lanakila Mangauil performs a Hawaiian chant at a shrine near Mauna Kea. (Photo originally on Nature Publishing Group.)

Lanakila over science: Preserving culture and the environment

Cris Tamayo, Contributing Writer
October 18, 2015
SRJC Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day

SRJC Celebrates Indigenous People’s Day

Courtney Paige, Contributing Writer
October 13, 2015
A myth and fact sheet on common misconceptions of substance use.

PEERS Coalition discusses students and substance use

Rebecca Dominguez, Web Editor
October 12, 2015
D.C. awaits students: SRJC students can study in our nation’s capital

D.C. awaits students: SRJC students can study in our nation’s capital

JoshuOne Barnes, Senior Staff Writer
October 12, 2015
Aida Dargahi answers questions after her talk, “Women of Iran,” at the Newman Auditorium. Dargahi is an Iranian filmmaker who frequently films in Iran.

Women of Iran: Beyond the stereotypes and into the reality

Kelsi Sibert, Staff Writer
October 12, 2015
Students study abroad across the globe

Students study abroad across the globe

Mitchell Garcia-Buckley, Staff Writer
October 12, 2015
Student bikes stand idly in a bike rack outside of Plover Hall.

Campus bike thefts

Gideon Halpin, Staff Writer
October 12, 2015
Rep. Mike Thompson supports background checks for all commercial gun sales.

Gun regulation: Sonoma County congressman pushes for background check reform

Luke Heslip, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2015
Interim Police Chief Brownlee and students support victims of shooting on quad.

Prepare for the worst: How to prepare for an active shooter

Brendan Dorsey, Staff Writer
October 12, 2015
Students assemble on the quad to honor the victims of Umpqua Community College’s mass shooting.

Students reflect on Oregon mass shooting

Faith Gates, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2015
Lark Hall, the site where the suspect exposed his penis to a female student.

Harassment: Unidentified man exposes genitals and masturbates on campus

Luke Heslip, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2015
Connections HSI launches program to serve Latino community

“Connections” HSI launches program to serve Latino community

Mitchell Garcia-Buckley, Staff Writer
September 29, 2015
Forsyth Hall, where instructors wait on a list to teach in the one mediated room.

Building inequity: Instructors await mediated rooms

Kelsi Sibert, Staff Writer
September 29, 2015
  1. Pages:
  3. 1
  4. ...
  5. 9
  6. 10
  7. 11
  8. 12
  9. 13
  10. 14
  11. 15
  12. ...
  13. 21
The Oak Leaf
Garcia Hall, Room 106
1501 Mendocino Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA, 95401
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
© 2024 • Advertise • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in