In this episode, Oak Leaf Archives host Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes interviews Holden Sigala and Rhea Bath about their coverage on the SRJC volleyball team and how they navigated their reporting through the controversy surrounding a trans athlete on the team.
Oak Leaf Archives – Covering Controversy With Care
September 30, 2025
About the Contributors
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Senior Podcast Editor
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes is a senior podcast editor and writer in his fourth semester at The Oak Leaf. This semester, Kevin aims to work with his new podcast editor, Dylan, to streamline the podcasting department. He also works at The Community Voice in Rohnert Park to round out his skills and gain experience in the field. He has a wide set of interests, ranging from video games, fashion, crafts and politics, which fuels his passion to cover anything and everything.
Rhea Bath, Sports Editor
Rhea Serena Bath is a journalism major and sports editor covering all Santa Rosa Junior College athletics. From rink to court to sideline, she reports on men’s and women’s sports with a focus on detail, momentum and the human side of competition. Her work goes beyond final scores, emphasizing preparation, resilience, and the stories that unfold long before and after the whistle. Outside the newsroom, her creativity extends into art, music and literature. She is a devoted New Jersey Devils fan, closely follows Formula 1 and spends her downtime painting. These pursuits shape her eye for rhythm, contrast and storytelling. Curious and driven, she approaches sports journalism as both craft and challenge, always looking for new angles and voices that bring SRJC athletics to life.
Holden Sigala, Reporter