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 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
A picture of a group of Pomo dancers performing under a read canopy.

Unity Through Community: SRJC clubs share support and solidarity

Emma Molloy and Michael Combs
May 20, 2021
A photo of Black Panther Legacy Keepers cofounder Amin Cooley.

Black Panther Legacy Keepers co-founder Amin Cooley on starting anew while building on the old

Michael Combs, Editor
May 19, 2021
A photograph of a wooden boat at sea, carrying dozens of Vietnamese refugees.

“Finding the Virgo” screening and Q&A with Barre Fong and Lauren Vuong

Emily Hewitt, Reporter
May 19, 2021
A flyer for a hapa event at Santa Rosa Junior College.

SRJC Asian Pacific Islander Staff Association hosts panel for hapa students and faculty

Emma Molloy, Editor
May 19, 2021
The logo of Santa Rosa Junior College's Student Government Assembly.

SGA officers express gratitude at last Spring meeting

Audrey Fry, Reporter
May 19, 2021
A photo of poet

SRJC hosts native and diaspora poetry reading

Sophia Serrano, Reporter
May 19, 2021
The logo for SRJC HackJam 2021.

“AI Spy” wins first place at SRJC HackJam 2021

Blair McTaggart, Reporter
May 19, 2021
A photo of the Santa Rosa Junior College front-lawn sign depicting the school's name.

Board of Trustees schedules listening session in response to BLAC’s protest against listening sessions

Michael Combs, Editor
May 16, 2021
Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly's logo.

SGA discusses campus reopening logistics and concerns

Audrey Fry, Reporter
May 12, 2021

Photo gallery: BlackOut

Nick Vides, Michael Combs, and Audrey Fry
May 6, 2021
A photo of former SRJC theatre arts employee Ari Eden Poppers that he used as his Facebook profile picture before he deleted his account.

Ari Poppers resigns from SRJC theatre arts department, SRPD investigation wraps up

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2021
A photo of musician and filmmaker Boots Riley.

Boots Riley illustrates students’ power in numbers

Malcolm Bess, Reporter
May 4, 2021
A photo of the front gates of Santa Rosa Junior College.

Dr. Chong says some on-campus classes will return Fall 2021, follow CDC guidelines

Jonathan Bigall, Editor
May 4, 2021
A photo of a person carrying a sign that says "Defund the police." Behind them is a group of people holding up a "Black Lives Matter" flag.

BLAC, BSU and Black students and faculty to stage “BlackOut” walkout May 5

Michael Combs, Editor
May 4, 2021
SRJC Student Government Assembly logo.

More calls for racial justice on campus at SGA meeting

Audrey Fry, Reporter
May 4, 2021
A photo of Santa Rosa Junior College.

Mondays with Mary: How SRJC is taking care of students’ mental and physical health during remote learning

Blair McTaggart, Reporter
May 4, 2021
Climate Action Night drew a crowd of almost 200 April 29 to hear 12 presentations on as many ordinances and bills working their way through California’s legislative process

Climate Action Night spurs students to push for political change

Lauren A. Spates, Editor
May 4, 2021
The Alexander Valley Film Society logo.

Three SRJC students’ films to play at Alexander Valley Film Festival Student Film Competition

Liam Vinueza, Editor
May 1, 2021
SGA logo

SGA approves May 15 Unity Walk and discusses campus reopening

Audrey Fry, Reporter
April 29, 2021
A close up of someone cutting nopales (cactus pads).

Healing through remembrance: Herbalism in Chicanx culture

Audrey Fry, Reporter
April 27, 2021
A photo of a grey-haired middle-aged man smirking, that was sent to a person he believed to be a 16-year-old girl.

Nearly a dozen current and former SRJC students accuse Ari Poppers of lewd behavior, harassment over 10-year period

Alex Fuller and James Domizio
April 23, 2021
A photo of Gavin Newsom taken in 2019.

Newsom makes official Sonoma County drought

Zach Jaffe, Special to The Oak Leaf
April 23, 2021
Climate activists hang banners on Highway 101 overpasses to call attention to the climate crisis.

Activists hang banners across Sonoma County in the “fight for a livable future”

Jennifer Sawhney, Reporter
April 23, 2021
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly logo.

SGA student election results are in

Audrey Fry, Reporter
April 22, 2021
The SRJC museum surrounded by trees.

Board of Trustees renames on-campus museum and supports climate change policies

Jennifer Sawhney, Reporter
April 20, 2021
A photo of use-of-force expert Barry Brodd, who spoke in defense of Derek Chauvin's murder trial.

SRJC distances itself from Chauvin trial use-of-force defense expert

Nick Vides, Editor
April 19, 2021
An image of SRJC's theatre, the Luther Burbank Auditorium.

SRPD investigates SRJC theatre arts employee Ari Poppers

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2021
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly logo.

SGA highlights mental health

Audrey Fry, Reporter
April 15, 2021
A black and white photo illustration depicting an online conference.

Students and faculty react to SRJC remaining mostly online through 2021

Michael Combs, Editor
April 12, 2021
A poster for Santa Rosa Junior College Our House's We the Future 2021 conference on April 16.

SRJC to host annual We The Future social justice conference April 16

Malcolm Bess, Reporter
April 12, 2021
A photo of Santa Rosa Junior College's logo.

SRJC will remain mostly online for Fall 2021

Jonathan Bigall, Editor
April 8, 2021
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly logo.

SGA debates letter supporting racial minorities, announces upcoming events

Audrey Fry, Reporter
April 8, 2021
A slide from the Journalism Association of Community Colleges 2021 spring awards ceremony in which The Oak Leaf won the Online General Excellence award.

The Oak Leaf wins 16 awards for 2020 work

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2021
For every click on this article, I will take a bite out of my hat!

For every click on this article, I will take a bite out of my hat!

Nick Vides and Tucker Lang
April 1, 2021
A photo of the opening paragraphs from The Declaration of Sentiments.

Religious radicalism and change

Liam Vinueza, Editor
March 31, 2021
A young Black woman raises her fist in this screenshot from Ciani Rey Walker's "Misfits."

Ciani Rey Walker’s “Misfits” invites viewers to understand the Black Panther Party

Emily Hewitt, Reporter
March 31, 2021
A sign for Sonoma County state beach Gleason Beach on the Sonoma coast.

How to celebrate spring break without breaking COVID-19 protocols

Jennifer Sawhney, Reporter
March 21, 2021
A slide about the disadvantages of colorblindness with regard to young children.

Colorblindness is not the goal: Anti-racism in the preschool classroom

Audrey Fry, Reporter
March 18, 2021
A sign reading "Hard hat area" adorns a fence surrounds the remains of the demolished Shuhaw Hall.

Campus construction: What SRJC students have missed since last March

Jonathan Bigall and Hannah Cunha
March 18, 2021
A poster for Stephanie Robillard's "Telling Her Story" event about the importance of diverse literature.

“Telling Her Story”: Stephanie Robillard presents study on multicultural literature

Cass Stewart, Editor
March 18, 2021
A flyer for the event featuring Dr. Jessica Esquivel

Where physics and life collide: Jessica Esquivel, Afro-Latina physicist and activist

Jennifer Sawhney, Reporter
March 17, 2021
Poster for "Legacy of the Blues" panel sponsored by the Black Students Union.

Sage wisdom from a lifetime of blues

Michael Combs and Jessica Johnson
March 17, 2021
Construction underway at SRJC includes new

Board of Trustees approves transition toward in-person athletics, denounces anti-Asian violence and updates land acknowledgement

Jennifer Sawhney, Reporter
March 17, 2021
A banner for Dr. Cecilia Balli's lecture on Latinx voting trends.

Real talk: Understanding Latinx voters, a lecture with Dr. Cecilia Balli

Sophia Ginsberg, Reporter
March 17, 2021
A poster for the three part "Black Lives More Than Matter!" workshop by Dr. Abdimalik Buul.

Black lives more than matter: Viewing the SRJC vision statement through an anti-racist lens

Michael Combs, Editor
March 17, 2021
A bird's eye view of planned student housing.

SRJC postpones affordable student housing project by one year

Emma Molloy, Editor
March 15, 2021
The SRJC Student Government Assembly logo.

SGA creates committee to address virtual learning concerns

Audrey Fry, Reporter
March 14, 2021
An image of SRJC's Luther Burbank Auditorium, home to SRJC's theatre programs.

Summer Repertory Theatre 2021 season canceled

Jessica Johnson, Reporter
March 14, 2021
SRJC now offers CubCards virtually, giving students access to dozens of discounts and promotions.

Santa Rosa Junior College offering virtual CubCards

Malcolm Bess, Reporter
March 10, 2021
Governor Gavin Newsom stands at a podium in Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. A screen behind him shows multiple public officials and an ASL interpreter is shown on the bottom right.

Newsom describes “our brighter future” in State of the State address

Nick Vides, Editor
March 10, 2021
A pile of various pieces of unrecyclable plastic including shopping bags, water bottles and a comb.

“The Story of Plastic” panel rethinks how to reduce, reuse, recycle and rot

Audrey Fry, Reporter
March 9, 2021
Student Government Assembly logo

SGA announces budget, food drive success, election updates and progress on remote learning concerns

Audrey Fry, Reporter
March 6, 2021
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