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A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
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A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
Session
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
After two years of planning, SRJC's Ethnic Studies Department is live with five new full-time faculty and courses that fulfill California public universities' graduation requirements. (Clockwise, from top left: ethnic studies instructors Jordan Bell, Moises Santos, Jason Seals, Lori Laiwa Thomas and Stephanie Chang)

Santa Rosa Junior College Ethnic Studies Departments opens with new courses and faculty

Michael Combs, Editor-In-Chief
October 11, 2022
"I'm going to be working till the job is done and it's time to turn the lights out," says Dr. Frank Chong during his report to the Board of Trustees Oct. 11.

SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong to retire summer 2023

Tony Moeckel, Sean Young, and Nick Vides
October 11, 2022
Three SGA members and an advisor will attend the CCCSAA, a conference to enhance student leadership skills, Oct. 21-22 in San Diego.

SGA approves funding to attend leadership conference, discusses on-campus housing

Dharma Niles, Reporter
October 7, 2022
Shone Farm will host its annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday.

Shone Farm’s Fall Festival returns for the first time since COVID-19

Dharma Niles, Reporter
October 6, 2022
Tagging and graffiti on the SRJC campus has increased since classes started with at least five known cases at the Zumwalt parking garage since Aug. 1.

Campus Police investigate vandalism of SRJC parking garage

Hana Seals, Reporter
October 6, 2022
The Zumwalt Parking Garage's lower levels are now blocked off due to catalytic converter thefts.

Thieves take catalytic converters from parking garage

Hana Seals, Reporter
October 6, 2022
SGA elected Indi Pelzl as vice president of student life for the Petaluma campus and Dori Elder as Dean of the Hiring Committee for the Petaluma campus at its Sept. 26 meeting.

SGA discusses systemic inequalities, plans to improve student life, welcomes new members

Sam Guzman, Reporter
September 30, 2022
Many graduates of the Police Cadet Program go on to be police, probation and correctional officers. They train cadets to be fully ready for the workforce.

SRJC clubs meet hoping to recruit new members

Dharma Niles and Sam Guzman
September 29, 2022
Stress from assignments and exams can lead to burnout. Try implementing new study tips into your routine, and make a difference in your school performance.

Nine tips for effective studying

Jessica Camberos, Writer
September 21, 2022
Vice President of Clubs Santa Rosa Dori Elder was appointed to the Language Arts and Academic Foundations Hiring Committee during SGA's meeting Sept. 12.

SGA plans suicide awareness event, appoints new hiring committee member, increases funding for spirit week

Dharma Niles, Reporter
September 15, 2022
Director of Student Health Services Rebecca-Maria Norwick DNP spoke to SGA about services the department provides, such as the monkeypox vaccine and new non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at their meeting August 29.

SGA appoints new Curriculum Review Committee member and provides updates on the Monkeypox and COVID-19 vaccines

Michael Combs, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2022
Maya Iribarren and Mitzi Rivas emotionally embrace for a moment after intense chanting during a protest against the overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, in San Francisco.

Photo Gallery: Pro-choice advocates protest overturning of Roe v. Wade

July 2, 2022
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad members exit Santa Rosa Junior College's Bailey Hall after performing a sweep of the building on June 29, 2022 in Santa Rosa, California.

Hoax bomb threat prompts evacuations, bomb squad at SRJC’s Bailey Hall

Aryk Copley, Staff Photographer
June 29, 2022
The rainbow-shaped stump of a fallen oak tree smolders among other dead and living oaks on the hilly Napa countryside

Gallery: Old Fire burns 570 acres in Napa, within Atlas Fire burn scar

Nick Vides and Aryk Copley
May 31, 2022
Sam Gomes in his wheelchair wearing a bright red SRJC baseball jacket, sunglasses and a blue SRJC hat, next to his wife, also wearing a bright red SRJC baseball shirt, sunglasses, and a red SRJC hat. They are in front of the bullpen wall, which says "SAM GOMES BULLPEN' on a red sign with white letters.

Sam Gomes, beloved long-time SRJC baseball coach, dies at 60 of ALS

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
May 30, 2022
SRJC graduates listen to Mayor Jackie Elward's commencement ceremony speech on May 28, 2022 at Bailey Field.

Commencement 2022: SRJC’s first in-person ceremony in 3 years — Photo Gallery

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
May 28, 2022
There are many ways to get involved with community organizing, from donations to volunteer work.

How to get involved with community organizing

Albert Levine, Reporter
May 26, 2022
SGA President Delashay Carmona Benson (left) and SGA Vice President of Diversity Athena Weathers (right) formed the SRJC Disabled Student Union to support disabled students who feel excluded from campus life.

SGA leaders start Disabled Student Union to support SRJC’s disabled community

Michael Combs, Editor
May 18, 2022
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
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