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
“Resistance is more than just fighting back; it is also about creating other avenues to express ourselves,” activist Leroy F. Moore Jr. said in a Zoom presentation Feb. 9 entitled Black Disability in Resistance and Creating.

Krip-Hop Nation: Creating art to resist oppression

Fay Rasmuson and Malcolm Bess
February 23, 2021
SRJC Foundation offers awards ranging from $200 to $4000 from one application.

SRJC Foundation opens scholarship applications for 2020-21

Jessica Johnson, Reporter
February 23, 2021
After receiving her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, Stephanie Stone (left) sets her appointment for her second dose with nurse's assistant Angel Rodgers (right).

Petaluma SRJC campus becomes one of three new vaccination sites

Jonathan Bigall and Hannah Cunha
February 22, 2021
The federally recognized celebration of Black History Month continues with strong support, even during quarantine.

Four ways to celebrate Black History Month at home

Tucker Lang, Editor
February 17, 2021
SRJC Petaluma Our House hosts the Welcome Back Kickback 12–1 p.m. Feb. 18 on Zoom.

SRJC Petaluma Our House hosts Welcome Back Kickback

Ashley Luna, Staff Writer
February 17, 2021
Santa Rosa Junior College opened two vaccination clinics last week. The SRJC clinic is for students only, while the Petaluma clinic is open to the public by appointment.

Board of Trustees announces new vaccination sites and emergency funding for students 

Michael Combs and Jennifer Sawhney
February 17, 2021
The SRJC Student Health Services continues to provide support for those struggling psychologically during remote instruction.

SRJC PEERS Coalition hosts Well-Being Wednesday

Jonathan Bigall, Editor
February 15, 2021
Dr. Abdimalik Buul spoke Feb. 5 over Zoom about the types of racism, how to be an agent of change and how racism affects us all.

Black lives more than matter: Being an agent of change against structural racism

Michael Combs, Editor
February 11, 2021
Prospective and current club members gathered on Zoom Wednesday in the first ICC Club Day of the semester.

SRJC clubs present online in semester’s first Club Day

Ashley Luna, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
The SRJC SGA met to promote upcoming events over Zoom Monday. During the meeting, Student Body President Delashay Carmona Benson was appointed to aid in the hiring process for the school's new Vice President of Human Resources.

SGA prepares for upcoming elections and encourages student participation

Cass Stewart, Editor
February 10, 2021
The SRJC SGA met to fill the vacant Santa Rosa vice president of marketing seat and discuss online-education-induced anxiety over Zoom Monday.

SGA appoints new vice president of marketing and discusses Zoom fears

Cass Stewart, Editor
February 2, 2021
SRJC student Kay Trieseberg is hosting a donation drive collection on Friday, Dec. 5, and a distribution on Friday, Dec. 12.

SRJC student to host winter donation drive Saturday

Emma Molloy, Staff Writer
December 4, 2020
The last food distribution and grocery card giveaway of the semester will take place 9–10 a.m. Dec. 7 on Santa Rosa campus

SJRC to host final food giveaway of the semester Friday

Cass Stewart, Staff Writer
December 1, 2020
The SRJC BSU will host an open Zoom meeting Friday to discuss justice, racism and law enforcement within Sonoma County.

SRJC BSU hosts online “Justice Speaks” event

Lilia Epstein, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
Graphic of candles with text that reads "Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov 20"

SRJC LGBTQ Committee hosts online Transgender Day of Remembrance event

Alex Fuller, Editor
November 19, 2020
Cat Brooks, leader of Black Lives Matter and self-described “radical activist” with a national profile, spoke to more than 100 Santa Rosa Junior College students Nov. 2 about defunding the police and her history fighting racial injustice.

Cat Brooks: What is radical reform?

Priscilla Navas and Michael Combs
November 17, 2020
Stressed about transferring? Here's what you should be doing now.

Transferring? Here’s what you should do right now

Willow Ornellas, Staff Writer
November 7, 2020
Dr. Brenda Flyswithhawks feels that Native American appreciation at SRJC began when ceremonies were performed on campus in response to sacred oak trees being cut down.

Board of Trustees formally recognizes SRJC sits on Pomo land 

Michael Combs, Editor
November 5, 2020
Free produce, plus $50 grocery card for SRJC students

Free produce, plus $50 grocery card for SRJC students

Cass Stewart, Staff Writer
November 1, 2020
Poster for the Buddhist perspective on racism & civil unrest event.

Students for World Peace hold “enlightening” Buddhist event on racism and civil unrest

Cass Stewart, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
Local artist and SRJC alum Amanda Ayala will “Altars and Ancestors” from 2:30-4 p.m. Oct. 29. Ayala encourages people from all backgrounds to participate even if you have limited experience or knowledge of the Día de los Muertos traditions.

“Altars and Ancestors”: Free, digital Día de los Muertos altar-building workshop

Peyton Krzyzek, Staff Writer
October 28, 2020
Smoke and haze over the Skyhawk neighborhood.

Fires force SRJC students to evacuate mid-semester for the third consecutive year

Cass Stewart, Staff Writer
October 13, 2020
Protestors march on Washington Street carrying signs for the BLM movement.

“No good cops in a racist system”: Protestors march for Breonna Taylor in Petaluma

Jonathan Bigall, Editor
October 12, 2020
The Oak Leaf interviews Rep. Jared Huffman

The Oak Leaf interviews Rep. Jared Huffman

Oak Leaf Staff
October 8, 2020
SRJC logo and "Santa Rosa junior college" on a white background

SRJC awarded $3 million HSI grant for Latinx and low-income students

Michael Combs, Editor
October 7, 2020
A section of Westwood Estate Wines’ pinot noir grapes sit burnt along Highway 12.

Glass Fire Incident photo gallery

Nick Vides, Aryk Copley, Michael Combs, Peyton Krzyzek, Priscilla Navas, Willow Ornellas, Emma Molloy, and Jonathan Bigall
September 29, 2020
Debris of a house that once stood on the 5800 block of Mountain Hawk Road in Santa Rosa.

Glass Incident Fire forces SRJC closure through Friday

Oak Leaf Staff
September 28, 2020
Dakota McGranahan, recently ousted student body president, has alleged impropriety in the college's decision to remove them and replace them with runner-up Delashay Carmona Benson.

Former SGA President Dakota McGranahan alleges “illegal” conduct by SRJC

Alex Fuller and James Domizio
September 26, 2020
Welcome to Zoom University: Student and staff reaction

Welcome to Zoom University: Student and staff reaction

Willow Ornellas, Staff Writer
September 23, 2020
Q&A with West Below, president of SRJC’S Young Americans For Liberty chapter

Q&A with West Below, president of SRJC’S Young Americans For Liberty chapter

Priscilla Terry, Staff Writer
September 21, 2020
Young Americans for Liberty President West Below introduces speakers Antony Davies, James R. Harrigan and Alex Tokarev at the group's Lockdowns vs. Liberty Q&A session that questioned the benefits of shutting down the economy.

“More lives could have been saved elsewhere”: Young Americans for Liberty Q&A and forum

Priscilla Terry and Jonathan Bigall
September 17, 2020
Store important survival supplies and low-tech entertainment in a stout backpack you can grab at a moment’s notice.

Evacuation preparation: What you need when it’s time to leave

Priscilla Navas
September 17, 2020
SRJC staff were shocked Tuesday when an English instructor's email invitation to an online diversity seminar was met with a hateful email from a former SRJC adult education instructor.

Faculty and staff furious at menacing response to diversity, inclusion workgroup

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2020
SRJC extends online-only classes through Spring 2021

SRJC extends online-only classes through Spring 2021

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2020
A fire burns Tuesday night as part of the LNU Lightning Complex, a series of wildfires raging in Sonoma and Napa counties.

Shone Farm closed due to Walbridge Fire evacuations

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2020
SRJC records first COVID-19 case on campus

SRJC records first COVID-19 case on campus

Lauren A. Spates, Managing Editor
June 11, 2020
At 2 p.m. nearly every day, cardiac nurse Maddison Jones* leaves home for the unknown to a Sonoma County hospital. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jones focuses on self-care, so she can continue to take the best care of her patients at work. "I am staying healthy so they can stay healthy by extension," she says.

The new normal: Three front-line workers describe their lives during the coronavirus emergency

Luke Morrow, News Editor
June 2, 2020
SRJC is offering three virtual graduation ceremonies due to the coronavirus pandemic, rather than an in-person event on the quad.

SRJC graduates walk — at home

Alden Nichols, Staff Writer
May 21, 2020
SRJC's Summer Repertory Theater program is postponed until 2021.

Summer Rep Theater Postponed

Stephen Howe, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
SRJC opens Petaluma campus for COVID-19 testing

SRJC opens Petaluma campus for COVID-19 testing

Alden Nichols, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
Online-only decision exposes range of faculty emotions

Online-only decision exposes range of faculty emotions

Nick Vides, Staff Writer
April 30, 2020
SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong announced on Thursday afternoon that, “SRJC will continue to operate the instructional program and student services remotely through the end of the Fall 2020 semester.”

Students dismayed by decision to continue classes online through Fall 2020

Rebecca Bell, Staff Writer
April 30, 2020
SRJC will receive $3 million in federal aid from the CARES Act. The money will be distributed to eligible students after they fill out the form that can be found at https://financialaid.santarosa.edu/srjc-student-emergency-grant.

SRJC receives $3 million from CARES Act for students in need

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2020
Treat yourself to a relaxing mindfulness meditation session this weekend and support SRJC students in the process.

Dance and meditate to benefit SRJC students in crisis

Alex Fuller, Staff Writer
April 30, 2020
Santa Rosa Junior College will continue to operate online through the end of the Fall 2020 semester due to the coronavirus pandemic, SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong announced Thursday.

SRJC to stay online through 2020

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2020
Dakota McGranahan, current vice president of student life, was elected as the next student body president with 418 out of the 646 total votes cast.

Student government election results announced

Kayla Beaton, Sports Writer
April 28, 2020
The fall 2019 Oak Leaf staff take a breather from their award-winning newsroom endeavors.

SRJC’s Oak Leaf newspaper wins multiple awards

Oak Leaf Staff
April 27, 2020
One of Guy Tillotson's demonstrations to enlighten students about the total cost of single-use plastic bottles.

Student Senate resolves to ban single-use plastics on campuses statewide

Lauren A. Spates, PALS and Managing Editor
April 23, 2020

Coronavirus Q&A: Student Health Services

Arthur Gonzalez-Martin, Staff Writer
April 22, 2020
The Student Senate voted to include pronoun preference as an input field at registration, meaning students will be able to add their preferred gender pronouns in the same way as they now add their preferred name.

Statewide Student Senate votes to include pronoun preference at registration

Lauren A. Spates, PALS and Managing Editor
April 19, 2020
Santa Rosa Junior College's Board of Trustees held its first ever virtual board meeting where it voted to allow "pass or no pass" grading for up to 12 credits in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

SRJC Board expands ‘pass or no-pass’ grading throughout pandemic

Luke Morrow and Marilyn Santos
April 16, 2020
SRJC students can visit their student portal and click SGA Spring 2020 Election to vote for their representatives.

SRJC student government elections open through midnight April 17

Arthur Gonzalez-Martin, Staff Writer
April 15, 2020
Santa Rosa Junior College's Student Health Services is among the 18 campus groups offering free services online in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

SRJC student health, counseling and other services now available online

Alden Nichols, Staff Writer
April 14, 2020
The California Community Colleges chancellor announced Tuesday that CSUs and UCs will accept for transfer both pass/no pass grading and incomplete credits and that the state will make an additional $300 million in student aid available in light of the hardship students are facing during the coronavirus pandemic.

CSUs and UCs to accept pass/no pass, incomplete credits for transfer

Zane Zinkl, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom details the state's multiphase plan for combatting the projected COVID-19 peak in mid-May when cases requiring acute care will spike.

Newsom details multiphase plan to manage mid-May COVID-19 spike

Mike Combs, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
SRJC and others are providing resources for students to help with online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Loaner laptops and free internet for students

Alden Nichols, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
Students of all ages across the North Bay report Zoomboming, the digital hijacking of their online learning sessions, with varying degrees of severity ranging from irritating mischief to offensive, racist diatribes.

North Bay Zoombombing: From hateful actions to harmless antics

Lauren A. Spates, Staff Writer
April 6, 2020
Long-time SRJC English instructor and "force" on campus remembered for her energy, scholarship, integrity and way with words, Melissa Kort died after a two-year battle with cancer.

Retired English instructor and campus “force” Melissa Kort dies of cancer

Lauren A. Spates, Staff Writer
April 3, 2020
SRJC will remain online through May 23 and has canceled all events through the end of the semester, "and possibly beyond." Alternative options are being considered for major events like graduation.

SRJC cancels remaining spring semester events, in-person classes

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2020
Due to coronavirus, SRJC will continue online for the foreseeable future starting March 30. The decision was made after Gov. Newsom ordered all Californians to stay home.

SRJC to begin remote instruction March 30

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2020
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