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
Members of The Oak Leaf staff pose with awards won at the 2022 ACP Spring National College Media Convention on March 5 in Long Beach.

The Oak Leaf recognized by professional press with 28 state and national awards

James Domizio, Magazine Editor
May 17, 2022
Former SRJC student Tate Barend created the Lift-Off scholarship to support students with learning disabilities through college and allow them to showcase their unique abilities, which may be hampered by traditional education.

Former SRJC student gives back to disabled community with Lift-Off Scholarship

Michael Combs, Editor
May 15, 2022
A white sculpture depicting a humanoid deer rests near the window of the art gallery.

Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery sees its first student show since 2019

Aryk Copley, Photographer
May 12, 2022
Many people marching in a protest. One person is in the foreground with a white sign that says "Keep abortion safe. Legal. and Accessible!"

Pro-Choice marchers protest in Old Courthouse Square in response to leaked Supreme Court draft overturning Roe v. Wade

Aryk Copley and Ava Domenichelli
May 5, 2022
Painters finishing their design for their "Youth Engagement Model" mural created on Earth Day

A mural of monarchs: Students paint Elliott Avenue for Earth Day

Sam Guzman, Special to The Oak Leaf
April 23, 2022
Levin, who's attended the JC on and off since 2014, wrote and directed the short film as a way to represent epilepsy in cinema.

SRJC alumnus’ short film to screen with panel on disability representation at Monte Rio Theater

Aryk Copley, Photographer
April 19, 2022
Eric J. Adams (left) and director Amitabh Reza Chowdhury’s (third from left) latest film “Rickshaw Girl,” set in Bangladesh, screened at Carole L. Ellis Auditorium on April 6.

From Star Wars to sloths: The Spring Cinema Series returns to Petaluma campus on Wednesdays

Ava Domenichelli, Reporter
April 7, 2022
SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong announced March 16 that students will no longer need to wear masks indoors after May 28, unless they have an exemption.

Indoor mask mandate lifts May 28, some students and faculty unhappy

Stephen Howe and Francisco Vargas
April 7, 2022
Gas prices have skyrocketed over the past few months and continue to be a problem for students.

Inflation: Prices in Sonoma County soar, force lifestyle choices for students

Tony Moeckel, Blair McTaggart, and Bryan Fructuoso
April 6, 2022
Hilleary Zarate smiles at the camera as her lawyer walks behind her in the Sonoma County Superior Court

Suspended SRJC student support manager pleads not guilty to all charges

Aryk Copley and Nick Vides
March 29, 2022
A poster for the "Women and Disability in America" talk at SRJC.

The little known history of the women behind the disability rights movement in America

Michael Combs, Editor
March 19, 2022
Ukraine Consul General Dmytro Kushneruk delivers a vigorous speech to a supportive crowd in front of City Hall in Sonoma, Calif. March 17, 2022.

Hundreds gather in Sonoma to hear Ukraine Consul General speak

Aryk Copley, Nick Vides, and Sean Young
March 17, 2022
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 new hiring committee member for new English department faculty

Aryk Copley, Reporter
March 17, 2022
Three wine glasses filled with tasting portions of red wine. The middle glass is being poured into.

SRJC Student Wine Club hosts in-person tasting event

Sean Young, Reporter
March 17, 2022
Students interested in shaping the future of SRJC should consider running for office for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Applications open for Student Government Assembly

Sean Young, Reporter
March 16, 2022
14 Santa Rosa Junior College choir and chamber singers and there instructor stand on the front steps of Burbank Auditorium in black formal wear.

Help SRJC choir students get to Carnegie Hall

Michael Combs, Editor
March 15, 2022
A poster for the Black Student Union's "What is Black" seminar.

Black Student Union holds “What is Black?” seminar to discuss the African American Community in Sonoma County

Liam Vinueza, Social Media Manager
March 15, 2022
The Guerneville Pedestrian Bridge at dusk with yellow and blue lighting to show support for Ukraine.

Strong community presence at Russian River Rally for Ukraine

Aryk Copley, Photographer
March 12, 2022
SRJC PEERS Coalition's Wellbeing Wednesday encourages students to practice authentic speaking and listening to support mental health.

PEERS Coalition hosted its 6th Wellbeing Wednesday event Feb. 2

Albert Levine, Reporter
March 8, 2022
Eric Atkinson teaches African-American literature at Santa Rosa Junior College.

SRJC African-American literature specialist inspires students to learn through life experience

La Reva Myles, Reporter
March 8, 2022
Construction underway at SRJC includes new

DRD to implement campus “walking tours” before Summer and Fall semesters

Liam Vinueza, Editor
March 3, 2022
A beige and brown sign reads Welcome to Sebastopol and features blue and yellow ribbons next to Chihirin, Ukraine, one of Sebastopol's two sister cities.

Students and instructors react in wake of Russia’s unprovoked attack

Ava Domenichelli, Reporter
March 3, 2022
In-person graduation ceremonies will finally be returning for SRJC graduates this May.

SRJC will hold in-person commencement ceremony for first time since 2019

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
February 23, 2022
A Black History Month flyer detailing the various BHM events happening at SRJC.

SRJC Sawubona Black Support Center presents “Black Yoga Series” for Black History Month

Michael Combs, Editor
February 15, 2022
The frame of the new SRJC dorm building with a white sky nearing sunset in the background.

State funding could drop new student housing rent as low as $700

Aryk Copley, Photographer
February 10, 2022
A photo of a sign that says "Santa Rosa Junior College."

The Oak Leaf Guide to SRJC, Spring 2022: Online and Santa Rosa campus edition

The Oak Leaf Staff
February 9, 2022
Former SRJC Student Support Manager Hilleary Zarate's smiling headshot on a dark grey background.

SRJC community caught off-guard by Hilleary Zarate’s arrest for possession of meth for sale

Alex Fuller and James Domizio
February 9, 2022
Santa Rosa Junior College in-person services will remain online until Feb. 14 at least, with the exception of the SRJC Bookstore and Student Health Services, due to the severity of Omicron infections in Sonoma County.

Santa Rosa Junior College in-person services remain closed through Feb. 14

Michael Combs, Editor
February 1, 2022
SRJC student support manager Hilleary Zarate, 44, was arrested Jan. 10 on charges of possession for sale of methamphetamine, according to authorities. She has been placed on leave "until further notice," according to Erin Bricker, SRJC director of district and community relations.

SRJC student support manager Hilleary Zarate arrested for possession of methamphetamine for sale

James Domizio, Managing Editor
January 11, 2022
Santa Rosa Junior College’s Student Government Assembly discussed plans to rename Thanksgiving break and worked on creating representative positions for each of SRJC’s five campuses at its Dec. 6 meeting.

SGA discusses Fall Break proposition and more campus representation

Jenna McGovern, Reporter
December 17, 2021
SGA asked representatives from 15 Santa Rosa Junior College student groups how supportive campus administration and culture was for them over Zoom Dec. 6.

SGA asks SRJC student groups if the campus is student-ready

Michael Combs, Editor
December 11, 2021
Students attend SRJC PEERS Coalition's "You are Not Alone: Reflecting Together on Well-Being During Distance Learning."

PEERS Coalition and “You Are Not Alone”: The troubles of distance learning and mental health

Stephen Howe, Reporter
December 9, 2021
Student Government Assembly logo

SGA promotes upcoming events, announces vacancy

Cass Stewart, Editor
December 1, 2021
SGA officers unanimously appointed Zavier Rodrigues Santa Rosa vice president of clubs and discussed new B-CARE response team at their Nov. 15 Zoom meeting.

SGA appoints a new vice president of clubs and discusses B-CARE response team

Cass Stewart, Editor
November 22, 2021
The Oak Leaf staff, pictured here with Santa Rosa Junior College President Dr. Frank Chong (center, blue sweater), won two on-the-spot awards and 12 publication awards at the 2021 JACC Virtual Fall Conference Nov. 5–7.

The Oak Leaf brings home 14 JACC awards

James Domizio, Managing Editor
November 18, 2021
The logo for Santa Rosa Junior College's Student Government Assembly.

SGA approves $1,000 for giveaways at upcoming Sleep Out event

Aryk Copley, Photographer
November 14, 2021
The SRJC Foundation and professional artist Maria De Los Angelos want to represent SRJC community values for the new mural at 707 Elliot Ave.

SRJC Foundation seeks student and faculty input for new on-campus mural

Michael Combs, Editor
November 8, 2021
For the first time since 2020, students can use the study spaces located on every SRJC campus, including the tutorial center at Doyle Library.

SRJC opens three on-campus study spaces for first time since 2020

Aryk Copley, Reporter
November 8, 2021
Director of SRJC's Early Childhood Education department's Children's Centers Maleese Warner presents at the 2021 Indigenous People's Day celebration.

Native American Center Coordinator position announced at Indigenous Peoples’ Day Gathering

La Reva Myles, Reporter
November 2, 2021
A woman sits behind a safety monitor check-in station in a white tent

Check-in checkup: SRJC students and staff react to first weeks of vaccine mandate

James Domizio, Alex Fuller, and The Oak Leaf Staff
November 1, 2021
A man in a suit, Jordan Burns, sits at a desk and speaks into a small microphone.

Former SRJC trustee Jordan Burns accused of child sex abuse

James Domizio, Managing Editor
November 1, 2021
Six people standing with shovels during the groundbreaking ceremony for new on-campus housing.

SRJC celebrates new student housing project with groundbreaking ceremony

Michael Combs, Editor
October 25, 2021
A sign for Santa Rosa Junior College stands on a green lawn backed by large oak trees and a blue sky.

Shone Farm closed due to weather conditions, food distribution postponed

Stephen Howe, Reporter
October 24, 2021
The Oak Leaf adds national syndication to its list of accomplishments after the work of current and former Oak Leafers Lauren Spates, Maritza Camacho, Nick Vides and Rebecca Bell was recognized by NPR.

The Oak Leaf’s “Chronic Catastrophe” podcast picked up by NPR

Cass Stewart, Editor
October 24, 2021
SGA approved two hiring committee positions for advisor of student affairs accounting and marketing positions and one supervisor for COVID safety hiring committee position at their meeting Oct. 18.

SGA approves three new hiring committee positions 

Michael Combs, Editor
October 19, 2021
A photo of Santa Rosa Junior College's front lawn and sign displaying the school's name.

SRJC students attend Academic Senate meeting to support student involvement in faculty hiring committees

Michael Combs, Editor
October 16, 2021
Students attend SRJC PEERS coalition's Well-Being Wednesday where they talk about positivity and mental health. Clockwise rom top left is Abby Miranda, Stephen Howe, Jeane Erlenborn, Quinn and Matti.

SRJC PEERS’ Well-Being Wednesday kicks-off for Fall semester

Stephen Howe, Reporter
October 14, 2021
This Oak Leaf explainer will catch you up on SRJC's new vaccine mandate, how to get a CLEARED4 access pass and changes in campus attendance coming this October.

Everything you need to know about SRJC’s vaccine mandate and CLEARED4 access passes

James Domizio, Managing Editor
October 11, 2021
Michael Kemp took his winning photo of Bodega Head on a Canon 5DSR with a 35mm lens.

First SoCo Clicks photo competition brings Sonoma photographers together

Aryk Copley, Assistant Editor
October 5, 2021
Santa Rosa medical professionals assured SRJC students and faculty that development of the COVID-19 vaccine followed the same testing and approval processes as the other 14 vaccines used in the U.S.

SRJC hosts Q&A to share COVID vaccine information and dispel misinformation

Michael Combs, Editor
October 4, 2021
Dr. Michael Valdovinos sits for a professional portrait in a black V-neck sweater

Board of Trustees selects Latinx psychologist, JC alumnus to fill board vacancy

Lauren A. Spates, PALS
October 4, 2021
The logo for Santa Rosa Junior College's Student Government Assembly.

SGA approves resolution supporting student participation in faculty hiring committees

James Domizio, Managing Editor
September 30, 2021
The entrance to SRJC's Petaluma campus is quiet thanks to COVID-19 protocols and reduced enrollment.

The Oak Leaf Guide to SRJC, Fall 2021: Petaluma campus edition

Stephen Howe, Reporter
September 30, 2021
A photo of a graphic titled "On-Campus Employees/Volunteers - Vaccination verification & Covid 19 Testing Process. Step 1: Vaccination verification submitted online or in-person. Step 2: Vaccination record verified by HR and recorded in Escape Portal. OR Test Weekly with SRJC (Positive tests will be reported to COVID Response Team. Step 3: Weekly report on employees allowed on campus.

SRJC Board of Trustees approves on-campus vaccine mandate

Michael Combs and Liam Vinueza
September 16, 2021
Jill Ravitch defeats her recall efforts with over 80% of the votes being "no."

With a resounding “no,” both Newsom and Sonoma County DA Jill Ravitch defeat their recalls

Nick Vides and Lauren A. Spates
September 14, 2021
The logo of Santa Rosa Junior College's Student Government Assembly.

SGA supports on-campus vaccine mandate

Audrey Fry, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2021
SRJC’s Plan for a Safe Return to Campus outlines COVID-19 protocols such as indoor mask mandates, building check-ins and symptom self-checks in accordance with CDC, state, county and Cal/OSHA requirements according to SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong.

The Oak Leaf Guide to SRJC, Fall 2021: Online and Santa Rosa campus edition

The Oak Leaf Staff
September 3, 2021
A picture of a dark skyline of trees with the orange glow of the Caldor Fire coming from behind the trees.

Photo gallery: Caldor Fire

Nick Vides and Aryk Copley
September 1, 2021
"Chronic Catastrophe": A California Humanities + The Oak Leaf production

“Chronic Catastrophe”: A California Humanities + The Oak Leaf production

Lauren A. Spates, Maritza Camacho, Nick Vides, and Rebecca Bell
September 1, 2021
Sign on the lawn of the SRJC that says "SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE."

More than 800 Fall 2021 SRJC classes will be in-person

Audrey Fry, Editor-in-Chief
August 12, 2021
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