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 Oak Leaf's 2022 March Madness bracket

The Oak Leaf’s 2022 March Madness bracket

Tony Moeckel, Christian Vieyra, and Sean Young
March 16, 2022
Bear Cubs coach assistant coach Tom Francois hypes up the team before its March 15 game against Folsom Lake in Santa Rosa.

Baseball team’s strong start due to heavy offensive power and winning mindset

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
March 16, 2022
SRJC softball beat Sierra College 7-6 in a walk-off RBI win.

One twin’s walk-off RBI brings in sister to score winning run

Jordan Atallah, Reporter
March 9, 2022
Bear Cubs infielder Noah Rabin celebrates his three-run homerun in the bottom of the 1st against the Sierra College Wolverines at Cook Sypher Field in Santa Rosa, Calif., March 8, 2022.

SRJC baseball routs Sierra College 10-4

Tony Moeckel, Reporter
March 8, 2022
Bear Cubs outfielder Jared Sundstrom makes it to first base after Diego Moran walked him.

Bear Cubs lose due to poor offense and dominant opposing pitching

Jordan Atallah, Reporter
March 4, 2022
Edward Turner (33) dunks to give the momentum to the Bear Cubs in their win against Diablo Valley on Feb. 11.

Bear Cubs get back-to-back wins in men’s basketball

Christian Vieyra, Reporter
February 22, 2022
An SRJC player stands on base, guarded by a Cañada College player.

Bear Cubs win on Bennett’s two home runs, strong defense

Jordan Atallah, Reporter
February 22, 2022
A SRJC women's basketball player shoots a hoop.

SRJC women’s basketball team cruises to a 65-41 win against Diablo Valley

Tony Moeckel, Editor
February 22, 2022
A Santa Rosa Junior College player in mid-swing.

SRJC baseball pummels Contra Costa 10-0

Christian Vieyra, Reporter
February 22, 2022
Bear Cubs infielder Max Handron tags out a Marin Mariner during a pickle in the top of the first at Cook Sypher field in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Feb. 15, 2022.

Three home runs seal the win for SRJC baseball

Tony Moeckel, Editor
February 20, 2022
SRJC Swim and Dive teams compete in Saturday's NorCal Relays inside the Quinn Swim Center.

SRJC hosts the first NorCal Relay since Pre-pandemic

Richard Tucker, Reporter
February 12, 2022
Santa Rosa Junior College's Polar Bears ice hockey team convene at the bench during a 3-1 loss to the UC Davis Aggies Feb. 4 at Snoopy's Home Ice.

SRJC Polar Bears lose brutal 3-1 game to UC Davis

Sean Young, Reporter
February 8, 2022
Freshman first baseman Connor Charpiot tags a Mission runner early in the Bear Cubs' loss to Mission College.

SRJC baseball team loses first game of the season to the Mission Saints 9-3

Tony Moeckel, Reporter
February 4, 2022
Santa Rosa Junior College Polar Bears captain Angus Brodeur takes to the ice during a 7-1 win against the Cal Lutheran Kingsmen Jan. 21 at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa.

Polar Bears beat Cal Lutheran 7-1 in restricted attendance game

Sean Young, Reporter
January 28, 2022
Santa Rosa freshman Gael Cervera (right) helps up distraught freshman teammate Billy Rodriguez (left) after the final whistle in a 1-0 loss vs. Consumes River on Nov. 23 at Sunrise Park in Rohnert Park.

SRJC men’s soccer team’s season comes to an end

Christian Vieyra, Reporter
December 22, 2021
Bear Cubs defensive coordinator Dante DePaola celebrates with a selfie of his defensive unit after Santa Rosa Junior College's football team beat the Sierra College Wolverines 24-21 on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

SRJC Bear Cubs finish season strong with a 24-21 comeback win against Sierra

Tony Moeckel, Reporter
November 29, 2021
The SRJC women's soccer team huddles together for a cheer at the end of its Thursday practice. Head Coach Crystal Chaidez addressed the team and gave advice to help them prepare for the upcoming playoff match against Diablo Valley College Nov. 5.

SRJC women’s soccer team prepares for conference playoffs Friday, reflects on their successful season

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
November 4, 2021
The Bear Cubs' Logan Myers turns up field while Falcons defenders set off in pursuit during SRJC's matchup with Folsom Lake College Nov. 2 at Sunrise Park in Rohnert Park.

Bear Cubs men’s soccer ties 1-1 with Folsom Lake

Christian Vieyra, Reporter
November 3, 2021
After battling the Butte Roadrunners in their last home game, the SRJC Bear Cubs were prepared to host the Siskiyous Eagles Nov. 30, however the game has been cancelled due to a Covid-19 outbreak on the Eagles' team.

COVID-19 outbreak causes canceled home game for SRJC

Tony Moeckel, Reporter
October 30, 2021
Polar Bears assistant captain and forward Jonah Petrus (82) celebrates his younger brother Toby Petrus' first period goal in SRJC's 5-4 overtime win against San Jose State University on Oct. 22 at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Polar Bears beat San Jose State 5-4, Toby Petrus scores two including OT winner

Sean Young, Special to The Oak Leaf
October 27, 2021
SRJC midfielder Abria Brooker (4) fights for possession with Modesto defenseman Mia Basi (14) during the second half of the Bear Cubs' 5-1 win over Modesto Oct. 22.

SRJC women’s soccer team dominates Modesto 5-1, Monroy scores two goals

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
October 24, 2021
Santa Rosa Junior College Polar Bears rookie defenseman receives a pass from a teammate in the second period of the Polar Bears 3-3 overtime tie against the San Jose State University Spartans Oct. 22 at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa,

SRJC Polar Bears tie San Jose State 3-3 in electric home opener

James Domizio, Managing Editor
October 23, 2021
SRJC Bear Cubs wide receiver Micah Fontenot (6) catches a pass by quarterback Jake Simmons (3) in the Bear Cubs' second drive of the game and gets a first down to continue the drive at Bailey Field in SRJC's 29-21 2OT loss to Butte College Oct. 16.

SRJC Bear Cubs lose first conference-play football game of the year in 2OT

Tony Moeckel, Reporter
October 18, 2021
SRJC midfielder Abria Brooker changes direction against Sierra defender Paulina Caja Duran to try to continue momentum towards the goal during the second half of the game in SRJC's loss to Sierra College Oct. 15.

SRJC women’s soccer team loses 4-1 against Sierra College

Liam Vinueza, Social Media Manager
October 15, 2021
Defender Robel Negash (21) is challenged by American River’s Dominic Verdi (13) in the Bear Cubs’ 6-0 victory over the Beavers on Friday.

SRJC men’s soccer team defeats American River 6-0

Christian Vieyra, Reporter
October 15, 2021
Santa Rosa Junior College football players huddled together wearing white uniforms/

SRJC athletes gear up for first fall season since 2019

Jordan Atallah, Garrett Ashton, Tony Moeckel, and Christian Vieyra
October 8, 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
The highly anticipated 10-part documentary “The Last Dance” aired its first episode April 19, and 20 years after the Bulls’ dynasty, it seems like they never left.

The Last Dance: Episodes 1 and 2

Kayla Beaton, Sports Writer
April 30, 2020
Truist Park home of the Atlanta Braves is one of the many stadiums across the country that sit empty thanks to fallout from the novel coronavirus.

“Tired of rewatching old games”: Life without sports

Kayla Beaton, Sports Writer
April 22, 2020
SRJC baseball players and coaches feel the pressure of an altered recruiting cycle thanks to COVID-19's cancelling the 2020 spring season.

The Lost Season: SRJC baseball and NCAA recruiting

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
April 13, 2020
If the article's 10 workout ideas don't seem challenging enough, invite your dog to participate.

Easy at-home workouts; (Add dog for difficulty)

Kayla Beaton, Sports Writer
April 8, 2020
Opinion: Postponing the Tokyo Olympics is a reasonable — and perhaps beneficial — choice

Opinion: Postponing the Tokyo Olympics is a reasonable — and perhaps beneficial — choice

Kayla Beaton, Sports Writer
March 30, 2020
Spring sports cancelled indefinitely; Athletes given another season of eligibility

Spring sports cancelled indefinitely; Athletes given another season of eligibility

Kayla Beaton, Sports Writer
March 19, 2020
Bear Cubs left-handed slapper Anna Zoia-Buescher hits the ball to left field for a base hit in a 17-0 home victory Feb. 25 at Santa Rosa Junior College.

Bear Cubs women’s softball puts on a hitting clinic in a decisive victory

Kayla Beaton, Sports Editor
February 27, 2020
The San Francisco 49ers' Katie Sowers is the first female to coach in the Super Bowl, taking the field against the Kansas City Chiefs as an offensive assistant.

Opinion: Why female coaches matter in male professional leagues

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
Sophomores power Bear Cubs to win over American River

Sophomores power Bear Cubs to win over American River

Ian MacGregor, Sports Editor
February 20, 2020
Noah Rennard delivers a pitch to a Laney College batter in the sixth inning of the Bear Cubs' 4-0 win Thursday at SRJC. Rennard was masterful, pitching into the eighth inning without allowing a hit.

Bear Cubs baseball shuts out Laney College

Kayla Beaton, Sports Editor
February 11, 2020
Student on the street: Super Bowl Edition

Student on the street: Super Bowl Edition

Marilyn Santos and Luke Morrow
January 30, 2020
Baseball players at all levels are hitting more home runs than ever before, leading players, coaches and managers to ask why.

Juiced players vs. juiced balls: Experts debate reasons for home run highs

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
SRJC safety Kasey Kikuyama demonstrates a perfect form tackle against Fresno College Sept. 7. Though there is slight helmet to helmet contact, Kikuyama leads with his shoulder and wraps up nicely.

Tackling adversity: Bear Cubs change with the game

Ian MacGregor, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
Bear Cubs men's soccer wins Big 8 title

Bear Cubs men’s soccer wins Big 8 title

Ian MacGregor, Sports Editor
November 20, 2019
Bear Cubs defender Carlos Villanueva kicking the ball away from his own goal.

Bear Cubs defeat Cosumnes River College in shutout match

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Santa Rosa Bear Cubs and San Francisco Rams players emerge from a dogpile during the Rams' 30-24 victory over the Bear Cubs Saturday at Santa Rosa High School.

Bear Cubs lose final home football game of the decade

James Domizio, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
SRJC captain Gizela Carranza attempts to steal the ball from a Cosumnes River player during the Bear Cubs 0-0 draw Friday.

Bear Cubs tie at home against Cosumnes River

Kayla Beaton, Sports Writer
October 23, 2019
SRJC running back Maceo Barbosa evades a Shasta College defender during the Bear Cubs' Sept. 21 game. SRJC suffered a tough 24-17 loss.

Bear Cubs enter fall season midpoint with packed weekend

Ian MacGregor, Co-Sports Editor
October 3, 2019
SRJC Women's soccer team feel the effects of heat on turf in light of increasing climates.

Sweating it out: SRJC Women’s Soccer feels the effects of climate change

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
September 27, 2019
Bear Cubs Men’s Soccer Wins Fourth Straight

Bear Cubs Men’s Soccer Wins Fourth Straight

Tom Miller, Staff Writer
September 26, 2019
Bear Cubs Lose 2-0 Against Folsom Lake

Bear Cubs Lose 2-0 Against Folsom Lake

Kayla Beaton, Sports Staff Writer
September 24, 2019
Santa Rosa running back Maceo Barbosa (5) protects the rock from Shasta College's defense at Santa Rosa High School Sept. 21 in Santa Rosa. [Joseph Barkoff]

Bear Cubs out jousted by the Knights

Joseph Barkoff, special
September 23, 2019
SRJC forward Carlos Lemus attacks on offense during the Bear Cubs game versus Skyline College Sept. 13. The Bear Cubs won 5-2, improving to 4-1 on the season.

Bear Cubs look forward to big weekend

Ian McGregor, Sports Editor
September 19, 2019
SRJC linebacker Dawson Trent prepares for the game during the National Anthem.

SRJC versus Fresno College Photo Gallery

September 19, 2019
SRJC's captain Gizela Carranza passes through two Clovis defenders on Tuesday's game.

Bear Cubs emerge victorious after a tight game against Clovis

Marilyn Santos, Co-Sports Editor
September 12, 2019
SRJC quarterback Will Heckman scores one of his two touchdowns during the Bear Cubs' home opener Saturday. SRJC fell to Fresno College 35-17.

Bear Cubs lose home opener despite Heckman’s two touchdowns

James Domizio, Sports Writer
September 9, 2019
Fresno City wide receiver Michael Gates (3) directs traffic down field after a reception in the 2019 season opener at the Santa Rosa High School football field September 7 in Santa Rosa.

Bear Cubs football 2019 season opener vs. Fresno City College

Joseph Barkoff
September 9, 2019
SRJC defenseman Matias Gomez goes up for a header in the first half of Wednesday’s home opener versus Contra Costa. The Bear Cubs trounced their opponent 12-0.

Bear Cubs dominate against Contra Costa

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
September 5, 2019
Bear Cubs Kick Off Fall Sports Season

Bear Cubs Kick Off Fall Sports Season

Ian MacGregor, Co-Sports Editor
August 28, 2019
After revitalizing the cheer program, coach Dori Elder hosts cheer team tryouts on April 8.

Go! Fight! Win! With Dori Elder

Jose Gonzalez, Multimedia Editor
May 15, 2019
SRJC freshman high-jumper Waisea Jikoiono set the top mark in California with a 6-foot-7.5 inch jump early in March 2019.

Soaring to new heights

Jackson Etienne, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
Excellent pitching not enough to save Bear Cubs' season

Excellent pitching not enough to save Bear Cubs’ season

Grayson Edgemon, Assistant Sports Editor
May 12, 2019
Santa Rosa Junior College's freshman catcher Aidan Morris helps the outfielders warm-up before the Bear Cubs 10-5 loss Thursday.

Defensive blunders cost Bear Cubs game 1

Grayson Edgemon, Assistant Sports Editor
May 10, 2019
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