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
Two documented incidents of anti-trans graffiti occurred on the Santa Rosa Junior College campus this semester as transphobia rises across the country. Since North Carolina's passage of HB2 in 2016, followed by a quick repeal in 2017, bathrooms have become a hot button for some, but a battleground for others.

OPINION: You shouldn’t feel threatened by trans women

Lauren Kelleher, Reporter/Photographer
May 20, 2025
Dating apps have gamified what should be a fun, spontaneous and exciting way to meet people. They also only show part of someone’s personality and likeness.

OPINION: Dating apps are dead, bring on the meet cute!

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
May 16, 2025
Bumi has cost his owner $450 this year when he developed severe skin allergies, a condition he showed no sign of when his owner adopted him.

OPINION: The true cost of pet ownership

Max Underdown, Reporter
May 16, 2025
The weary eye of a gambler shines through a five of diamonds in the never-ending quest to get-rich-quick - or at least cover college tuition.

OPINION: The truth about gambling addiction (Part 2)

Oliver Kindt, Editor
May 16, 2025
Artwork created on Canva by Nathan Kaito Morris.

OPINION: Nervous system regulation for resilience

Samantha Arnott, Reporter
May 16, 2025
Language used surrounding mental illness may be intended to be fun or helpful, but in reality it comes across uneducated and just as harmful as an insult.

OPINION: Language surrounding mental health is lacking

Michael Combs, Intern
May 15, 2025
The more than 5,000 protesters who marched from Santa Rosa's Juilliard Park to Courthouse Square on April 19 showed they won’t let President Trump’s oppressive regime run over them without a fight.

The people united will never be divided: The power of protest

Geneviève Duboscq, Reporter
May 13, 2025
A butterfly bound by red chains beneath the words “Break Every Chain” symbolizes the tension between potential and restraint, evoking themes of liberation, transformation and the struggle to overcome forces—both seen and unseen—that suppress growth and self-expression.

OPINION: The Quietest Oppressor — How We Marginalize Ourselves

Samantha Arnott, Reporter
May 13, 2025
Tourists and hikers wait to watch the sun sink into the Atlantic ocean together on June 25, 2023.

OPINION: The American Tourist is a Friend of Mine

Henry Fliflet, Reporter
May 10, 2025
Masking autistic traits to fit into the neurotypical world can be taxing, creating more anxiety and stress in autistic individuals. Lindsey Goodrich, Augmentative and Alternative Communication specialist, helps Oak Leaf reporter, Noah McSweeney, through a tense moment in Doyle Library.

OPINION: Behind Autism’s mask is a unique person longing to feel included

Noah McSweeney, Reporter
April 25, 2025
J-hope of BTS speaking to the fans during a sold out show at Oakland Arena on March 31, 2025. K-pop idols work hard to embrace their fans and provide a meaningful experience for their community.

OPINION: KPOP is more than just music, it’s community

Debbie Van Dyke, Reporter
April 22, 2025
The Las Vegas Sphere, adorned with an F1 helmet, peers down onto the Strip at the Grand Prix qualifying event on Nov. 28.

OPINION: Why aren’t you watching Formula 1?

Taylor Amador, Reporter
April 15, 2025
"Synesthesia is how I experience the world," says SRJC student Noah McSweeney, 23. A blending of senses creates sensory overload. "Your control panel is a mess of tangled wires and the system is on the fritz."

OPINION: Sensory Salvation

Noah McSweeney, Reporter
March 13, 2025
The first women's march was held in Washington D.C. after president-elect Donald Trump's first inauguration on January 21, 2017.

OPINION: Preparing for Uncertainty

Leilany Sosa, Social Media Editor
December 18, 2024
The negative rhetoric surrounding the field of journalism is discouraging. Journalists work so hard to uphold ethical values and being blanketly labeled a “liar” or “fraud” is truly upsetting.

OPINION: I’m a Journalist, Please Trust Me

Hana Seals, Editor
December 18, 2024
Like most forms of abuse, those who have been ghosted tend to perpetuate it. Hence, it's become normalized, despite the widespread awareness of its toxicity.

OPINION: Ghosting needs to be exorcised

Michael Combs, Reporter
December 13, 2024
Oak Leaf Reporter Adair Rodriguez poses with a grilled-cheese plush in his 1995 Mazda Miata in the Quinn parking lot on Nov. 19, 2024.

OPINION: An Ode to My Miata, the Highlight of my Driveway

Adair Alvarez Rodriguez, Reporter
December 12, 2024
Sisters Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto (left) and Kathryn Molinelli-Ruberto (right) at Yellowstone National Park on Aug. 6, 2024.

Opinion: Women of America, now is the time to change your birth control plan

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
November 22, 2024
The American flag flown on the Santa Rosa campus in October 2024

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board Endorsements 2024

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
November 1, 2024
This chart has nothing to do with the shooting talent of these NBA superstars and everything to do with modern shot selection.

Advances in qualitative analysis are driving the proliferation of scoring in the NBA

Sean Shanks, Reporter
June 5, 2024
So many items, so little time. Who knows what treasures may be had with a little time spent sifting through at the Santa Rosa Veterans Flea Market.

The Veterans Memorial Building Flea Market is back

John Greenwood, Reporter
May 21, 2024
Kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, Harrison Butker during his 20 minute commencement address May 11. Quarterback for the team, Patrick Mahomes, once said in an interview that he never talks to Butker.

Shut up and kick: A message to the smallest man who ever lived

Leilany Sosa, Reporter
May 21, 2024
Pitchers at all levels of baseball are being pushed beyond their limits to the point of injury, such as with SRJC pitcher Tony Suarez, who underwent Tommy John surgery and had to miss the second half of the 2024 baseball season.

Opinion: Baseball’s Arms Race is Killing the Sport

Oliver Kindt, Reporter
May 16, 2024
Big Wheel riders without brakes careen down Vermont Street on March 31, 2024 at San Francisco's annual Bring Your Own Big Wheel event. The inevitable collisions created scenes of total chaos.

Opinion: Big Wheels keep on turning: I found my thrill on Potrero Hill

John Greenwood, Reporter
April 22, 2024
Ulyssescfm, a local rock band performs at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma April 14, 2023. The ever-growing prices of concert tickets have been slowly killing music scenes of all kinds. Buying tickets through your venue is often times a cheaper alternative than buying from Ticketmaster.

Opinion: The tyrannical rule of Ticketmaster

Emelle Raschein, Reporter
March 20, 2024
Engdahl possesses a progressive vision for the future of the 4th Congressional District on other hot-topic issues, including supporting the federal decriminalization of cannabis, the Equal Rights Amendment, codification of Roe v. Wade, the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and a ceasefire in Gaza.

The Oak Leaf endorses Andrew Engdahl for California’s 4th House District

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
March 4, 2024
Take it from a bitter ex, this article will teach you how to instill the toxicity that is needed to create a cozy co-dependency to last a lifetime.

Opinion: Bad Dating Advice from a Bitter Newly Single Woman

Emelle Raschein, Reporter
February 8, 2024
Much like the colors on the American flag, modern politics seems to force you into either the red or blue parties of Republican and Democrat.

Opinion: The False Dichotomy of American Democracy

Rosemary Cromwell, Editor
January 28, 2024
My journalistic ethics to photograph raw brutality was on trial when I took this photo of a bull, which was a part of “La Corrida,” an ancient tradition of Spain that ended with a matador killing it.

Opinion: A photographer’s responsibility is to shoot everything, no matter how ugly

Sam Guzman, Editor
December 14, 2023
A signle SMART train car travels through the rural crossing between Cotati and Petaluma. My return journey on the train was filled with riders, including two boy scouts who sat across from me while I worked at one of the tables on the train. They got on the train in Marin and left at the downtown Petaluma stop. This area of the route seemed to have the most riders entering and exiting.

Getting wise about SMART

Rosemary Cromwell, Reporter
December 14, 2023
"Xenoblade Chronicles 2" has four difficulty modes, one of which allows for players to customize what makes the game easier or harder.

Opinion: More video games should allow players to customize the difficulty level

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
December 7, 2023
Max Millan’s abuelito, Gonzalo, a native of Toluca, holds him up as a toddler as they look towards an early 2000s Mexico City sky. Along with his wife, Millan’s abuelita Teresa, Gonzalo remains a fixture in his grandson's memories. From suffering from the vices of alcoholism to evolving into a faithful Christian, Gonzalo's life has inspired Millan, even more so now that he’s become his last living grandparent.

Dreaming in Limbo

Max Millan, Reporter
November 30, 2023
Aaron Rodgers injured his Achilles tendon in his debut game with the New York Jets on September 11, 2023. He shouldn't rush to heal.

Opinion: Aaron Rodgers should cancel plans for playoff comeback

Juan Botello-Martinez, Reporter
October 24, 2023
Oscar DeJung catches his breath after a long night of sparring.

Opinion: Getting punched in the face is my therapy, and it beats taking meds

Oscar DeJung, Reporter
October 3, 2023
The American Flag on the field of Levi Stadium. Fans disagreed over which player would be the better starting quarterback for the team, with Lance fans arguing he had more raw potential while Purdy fans claimed he was the more stable option for the team in its current state as they are in pursuit of a Super Bowl victory.

Opinion: The 49ers did wrong by Trey Lance, and that’s OK

Rosemary Cromwell, Reporter
September 10, 2023
SRJC student Noah McSweeney writes by using a letterboard with letters that he can point at to spell words his communication partner can write down. Using this format in his SRJC writing classes, McSweeney has learned to write long, in-depth essays and now collaborates with other “spellers” to write songs and poetry.

Autism action comes to you: Guest column by Noah McSweeney

Noah McSweeney, Special to The Oak Leaf
April 18, 2023
Angélica Garcia prioritizes connection with students and attention to underrepresented communities at SRJC.

The Oak Leaf endorses Dr. Angélica Garcia to be SRJC’s 6th president

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
March 30, 2023
Californians will return to the ballot box on Nov. 8 to vote on numerous propositions that include womens rights, online gambling and the banning of flavored cigarettes.

The 2022 Oak Leaf Editorial Board Proposition Recommendations

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
October 24, 2022
Noah McSweeney, 21, is an unreliably speaking autistic student at Santa Rosa Junior College who uses a letterboard to spell his thoughts.

Be an autism ally: Guest column by Noah McSweeney

Noah McSweeney, Special to The Oak Leaf
April 28, 2022
a screenshot of the battle pass screen in the game "Halo: Infinite" highlighting the helmet and other paid items alongside a couple free items.

Opinion: Battle passes need to go

Stephen Howe, Reporter
April 14, 2022
a photo after sunset of the Guardians of the Galaxy tower ride behind a futuristic railway at Disneyland's California Adventure.

Disney Genie Plus: Theme park timesaver

Tony Moeckel, Reporter
April 7, 2022
A shot of the BottleRock main stage during the day as Jimmy Eat World plays to a packed audience.

Opinion: Live music fans, check your venue’s COVID protocols before chasing that long-awaited concert high

La Reva Myles, Reporter
October 11, 2021
A Santa Rosa Junior College Student Health Services sign pointing to where students can receive COVID vaccines.

SRJC’s vaccine mandate was implemented too late

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
October 8, 2021
A photo edit that combines an image of California Gov. Gavin Newsom with a photo of conservative radio host and candidate to replace Newsom, Larry Elder.

The Oak Leaf advises students vote no on Newsom recall

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
September 10, 2021
Opinion: Pay the players

Opinion: Pay the players

Harvey Rouleau IV, Reporter
May 18, 2021
A person sits at a desk taking notes and watching a lecture on their computer screen.

SRJC should embrace a hybrid digital-and-in-person learning model — in perpetuity

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
March 11, 2021
All U.S. citizens should be able to pass the naturalization test that is required for immigrants to obtain citizenship.

Opinion: I don’t want ignorant people making decisions that affect my life

Michael Combs, Editor
February 9, 2021
Biden did his part, let’s do ours: How to kick Trumpism to the curb

Biden did his part, let’s do ours: How to kick Trumpism to the curb

Lauren A. Spates, Staff Writer
January 20, 2021
What we learned from 2020

What we learned from 2020

Oak Leaf Editorial Board
January 16, 2021
For his inciting role in yesterday's incident at Capitol Hill, the President must be removed from office.

The President incited a terrorist attack yesterday

Oak Leaf Editorial Board
January 7, 2021
Opinion: Alex Smith deserves the 2020 NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year Award

Opinion: Alex Smith deserves the 2020 NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year Award

Nick Vides, Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2021
Elementary school students are struggling to stay engaged in online Zoom classes.

Opinion: Why online learning is more difficult for elementary school students than college students

Maritza Camacho, Staff Writer
December 10, 2020
Despite tone-deaf decisions made by the Recording Academy this year, they remain a relevant cultural force in the music industry.

Opinion: The Grammys are (unfortunately) still relevant

Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
December 10, 2020
Left-handed people make up 10% of the world's population, but the world doesn't make enough accommodations for lefties.

Opinion: The world needs to be more left-handed

Willow Ornellas, Staff Writer
December 10, 2020
With election results yet to be finalized, Trump fights for a fair and honest election.

Opinion: Trump will concede the election — if results are fair

Priscilla Terry, Staff Writer
November 4, 2020

Opinion: Rep. Huffman ignites fear of fascism at the hands of President Trump

Priscilla Terry, Staff Writer
October 30, 2020
When your vote doesn't directly decide the winner of the Presidential election, does your vote still matter?

Opinion: “Your vote doesn’t matter” — A response

Priscilla Terry, Staff Writer
October 7, 2020
Students, faculty and citizens gather outside the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office June 6, just a week after the killing of George Floyd.

Do more: SRJC’s Black community speaks out

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2020
Opinion: A love letter to pre-corona America

Opinion: A love letter to pre-corona America

Jonathan Bigall, Staff Writer
September 5, 2020
While the Golden State is well-loved for its temperate weather, living in California is akin to playing with fire.

California: Waiting in heaven for hell to arrive

Oak Leaf Editorial Board
September 1, 2020
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