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
SRJC Academic Senate members discussed their concerns with the college’s strategic action plan at their meeting on April 16.

SRJC Academic Senate members voice concerns over strategic action plan

Destiny Quiroz-Lindauer, Reporter
April 25, 2025
Santa Rosa Junior College will host its 7th annual Climate Action Night Thursday, April 24 in the Bertolini Student Center.

SRJC’s Climate Action Night introduces a new crop of climate activists

Amy Moore, Reporter
April 24, 2025
Santa Rosa Junior College's Students for Recovery club will showcase the film, "The Wisdom of Trauma," in Newman Auditorium at Emeritus Hall on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Students for Recovery showcase “The Wisdom of Trauma”

Ellie Kohtz, Reporter
April 8, 2025
Mobile game developer TapBlaze recently released its second restaurant simulator, "Good Coffee, Great Coffee," which offers fun play...with some hiccups.

“Good Coffee, Great Coffee”: Is it that sweet? I’d say so!

Natalie Emanuele, Reporter
March 31, 2025
Kylee Bauman walks back to the dugout after coming home in the bottom of the sixth in the second game against Hartnell at home on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.

SRJC softball team conquers Hartnell in preseason home opener

Yna Bollock, Editor
January 29, 2025
Santa Rosa’s guard/forward Ivy Gonzalez bursts past the defense to set up a layup against Butte at Haehl Pavilion on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024

Gonzalez pours in 31 in close SRJC women’s basketball win over Butte

Arlo Connally Stewart, Reporter
December 18, 2024

Oak Leaf Gaming Podcast Episode 11: Spoiler Alert

Jesus Lopez Cruz, Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, and Natalie Emanuele
October 17, 2024

Magic and Dating

Jessica, Journalism 5 Student
October 4, 2024

Meals on Wheels Funding in Jeoparody

Debbie Van Dyke, Journalism 5 Student
October 4, 2024

Petaluma Punks

Liam Molina, Journalism 5 Student
October 4, 2024

The Life of a Nurse

Dax De La Montanya, Journalism 5 Student
October 4, 2024

Cars… Petaluma… American Graffiti

Dylan Damian, Journalism 5 Student
October 4, 2024
Santa Rosa’s midfielder Issac Castillo pauses during a break in play against American River on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024

SRJC Men’s Soccer Comes Out on Top Against American River

Jaime Jauregui, Reporter
October 3, 2024
SRJC's Johnny Ando ran a 16:23.1 in the Men's 5k run in the Kyle Robinson Invitational at home on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.

SRJC men’s and women’s cross country teams battle in home invitational races

Arlo Connally Stewart, Reporter
October 3, 2024
The Bear Cubs are elated after an impressive performance against Folsom Lake on Friday, September 27, 2024

SRJC Volleyball Team Sweeps Folsom Lake in Dominant Performance

Nathan Kaito Morris, Reporter
September 30, 2024
Santa Rosa’s forward Taylor Gandy embracing her teammates after netting the equalizer against Hartnell on Sept. 24, 2024

SRJC women’s soccer scores late goal to secure draw against Hartnell College

Jaime Jauregui, Reporter
September 26, 2024
Kiana Walker left, Lily Comma center, and Katie Brenninger right, celebrate together after a hard fought point against Cosumnes River on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024

SRJC Volleyball team emerges victorious in conference opener against Cosumnes River

Nathan Kaito Morris, Reporter
September 19, 2024
NHRA Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta breaks the track ET record of 3.649 seconds at 336.40 mph at the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals on Friday, July 26, 2024 in Sonoma.

Kalitta Captures Track Record; Van Sant shocks again while Tasca III and Hartford lead in their NHRA categories.

Michael Combs, Yna Bollock, and Nick Vides
July 26, 2024
Graduating students were left in the dark as a power outage struck during the opening remarks at the 11th annual Latinx graduation on May 18, 2024.

The 11th annual Latinx graduation: A triumph despite power outage setback

Bryan Fructuoso, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 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
Three Aesthetics You've Seen on Tik Tok (And Three You Haven't)

Three Aesthetics You’ve Seen on Tik Tok (And Three You Haven’t)

Natalie Emanuele, Reporter
May 11, 2024
The best part of diamond painting is watching the final piece come together. Sure it's a time consuming wrist injury waiting to happen, but at least its shiny.

Chronicles of a Compulsive Crafter

Natalie Emanuele, Reporter
May 11, 2024
The exterior of the SRJC planetarium dome with Maggini Hall and the soccer fields in the background. The planetarium entered service in 1980 and closed in 2018.

(please) Save the Planetarium

Rosemary Cromwell, Reporter
May 9, 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

The Well Episode 2: An Interview with John Munn

Jesus Lopez Cruz, Reporter
April 21, 2024

Oak Leaf Gaming Podcast Episode 7: When the Devs Speak

Jesus Lopez Cruz, Sam Guzman, Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, and Natalie Emanuele
April 15, 2024
Anti-abortion group Project Truth displays graphic banners of mutilated fetuses and proselytizes against abortion, drawing a crowd of students on April 2 in Santa Rosa Junior College’s Bertolini Quad.

Project Truth returns to Santa Rosa Junior College, igniting impassioned responses from students

Evan Nazarov and Parker Stagnoli
April 14, 2024

Disputed: The Oak Leaf Sports Podcast Episode 3

Rosemary Cromwell, Reporter
April 9, 2024
SRJC student Jonny Brouillard observes clay figurines and other Native American artwork on display at the SRJC Multicultural Museum on March 28, 2024. Some of his favorite museum artifacts are located in the Southwest pottery collection.

Everyone agrees the NAGPRA updates are good, but without institutional support repatriations will take a while

Amy Moore, Reporter
April 9, 2024
Inflammatory DEI email causes controversy among SRJC faculty and administration

Inflammatory DEI email causes controversy among SRJC faculty and administration

Hana Seals and Jesus Lopez Cruz
April 4, 2024

Disputed: The Oak Leaf Sports Podcast Episode 2

Rosemary Cromwell and Cameron Romanik
March 30, 2024
Oak Leaf Inaugural Poetry Contest

Oak Leaf Inaugural Poetry Contest

Sean Shanks, Reporter
March 28, 2024

Oak Leaf Gaming Podcast Episode 6: Nostalgic Games

Jesus Lopez Cruz, Sam Guzman, Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, and Natalie Emanuele
March 23, 2024
A trio of bull elk bugle on a ridge near a supplemental water reservoir at Tomales Point.

In our own backyard: The Tule Elk of Point Reyes

Rosemary Cromwell, Editor
March 20, 2024
Olivia Gabriel singles out to right field at the bottom of the fourth inning against Diablo Valley College at Santa Rosa’s Marv Mayes Field, Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

SRJC Softball picks up statement win against Diablo Valley College

Oliver Kindt, Sports Reporter
March 14, 2024

Oak Leaf Gaming Podcast Episode 5: Multiplayer Mishaps

Jesus Lopez Cruz, Sam Guzman, Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, and Natalie Emanuele
March 5, 2024
Students from all over the county, including The Athenian School in Contra Costa County, sign in at the Feb. 23 M.E.Ch.A. Conference on Santa Rosa Junior College.

M.E.Ch.A. conference welcomes local high schoolers to SRJC

Amy Moore, Reporter
February 26, 2024
Garret Hill pitches against Solano college on Feb. 19 2015 at Sypher Field in Santa Rosa.

Checking in on former Bear Cubs in the MLB

Oliver Kindt, Sports Reporter
February 9, 2024
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden lands at the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport for a Biden Victory Fund campaign stop on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 in Santa Rosa.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visits Sonoma County

Emelle Raschein and Hana Seals
January 18, 2024
Fans of Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, Ice Spice and Doja Cat should check out up and coming Atlanta rap artists OsamaSon, Molly Santana and Tylerfuckinjai. Courtesy OsamaSon, Molly Santana, Tylerfuckinjai

Atlanta underground rap rundown

Jordan Atallah, reporter
December 13, 2023
CM Punk returns to the WWE, but was it a good decision?

Sports Commentary: CM Punk returns to the WWE, but will his “Last Dance” sink or swim?

Juan Botello-Martinez, Reporter
December 11, 2023
SRJC student and Resident Advisor for SRJC's Polly O'Meara Doyle dormitory Jayce Kaldunski maximizes space in his room with a couch and study area surrounded by his carnivorous plant collection under a bunk bed.

SRJC’s 30-second commute

Michael Combs, Editor
December 5, 2023
At the Board of Trustees Nov. 14 meeting, the Santa Rosa Junior College Latinx Faculty and Staff association said bilingual employees deserve a 5% bilingual stipend since they are routinely asked to act as translators during work hours.

Latinx students and faculty voice the need for fair bilingual compensation and a livable wage for student employees at Nov. 14 Board of Trustees meeting

Evan Nazarov, Reporter
December 3, 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
The SRJC women’s soccer team wins their first round of the 2023 playoffs in their game against Las Positas College, which lets them advance to the next round.

SRJC Women’s soccer team advances to round two of playoffs after beating Las Positas College

Jaime Jauregui, Reporter
November 22, 2023
SGA members approved $1,000 in funding for a community healing event, which will have fidget toys, therapy dogs and even positive messages for students to pick up, on the week before Fall semester finals.

SGA approves funds for community healing event, chooses next club day event

Samantha Carter, Reporter
November 14, 2023
Children from a local soccer team create a tunnel for the Bear Cubs to run through following their victory Tuesday, Oct. 24 against Diablo Valley. Throughout the game, the children cheered the team on, garnering affectionate "awwws" from both spectators and players.

SRJC women’s soccer beats Diablo Valley College by wide margin

Jaime Jauregui
October 28, 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
Nick Simko’s studio work has been published in the University of Pittsburgh culture journal Contemporaneity, and on Strange Fire Collective.

Nick Simko unveils “Views” gallery exhibit at Doyle library

Rosemary Cromwell, Reporter
October 21, 2023
The 2023 graduating class of the High School Equivalency Program.

HEP celebrates 16th graduation

Bryan Fructuoso
September 28, 2023
SRJC President Angelica Garcia attends her first board of trustees meeting.

Pandemic recovery takes centerstage during first Board of Trustees meeting of the semester

Rosemary Cromwell, Reporter
September 20, 2023
Mary Katherine Oxford scoops ice cream for students at the Ice Cream Social, hoping to get new students more comfortable on SRJC's Santa Rosa campus. "My arm is sore. I've scooped so much!" she said.

Student Life, Equity, and Engagement hosts social event at SRJC campuses

Max Millan, Reporter
September 14, 2023
Armored Core's return to form is a thrilling mech action game set in the industrial planet of Rubicon, where you play a mercenary tasked with working for anyone whos willing to pay you.

Armored Core VI: Mech perfection

Erina Corl, Editor
September 13, 2023
Students read in the afternoon light in Doyle Library at the start of the Fall 2022 semester.

Navigating the transition from summer to back-to-school: Guest column by Jenna Williams

Jenna Williams
September 12, 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
The Eras Tour is Taylor Swift’s current and sixth concert tour, where she takes her audience on a musical journey highlighting her various albums. Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour is her current and ninth concert tour, in support of her seventh studio album, also titled “Renaissance.”

My summer renaissance era

Leilany Sosa, Reporter
September 8, 2023

SRJC’s One Love Diversity Fair

Bryan Fructuoso and Leilany Sosa
May 9, 2023

SRJC Student Health Services Manager tells his perspective

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
May 1, 2023

Students praise SRJC’s Student Health Services but say that there’s room to grow

Trevor Lee, Reporter
May 1, 2023
Luis braces for impact as he lands during his Long Jump event.

The future for Luis and SRJC’s Student Health Services

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza and Trevor Lee
May 1, 2023
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