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The Oak Leaf
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

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An Ex-Stoner's Guide
Wandering a dispensary for your first time can feel more disorienting than the Bermuda Triangle, but this guide will lead you through the treacherous fog.
An Ex-Stoner’s Guide to Navigating Dispensaries
Zoë Steiner, Reporter • April 19, 2025
While it’s fun to clear every bong and house every joint, it’s important to pace yourself so you don’t end your night with an anxiety attack and your head in the toilet.
An Ex-Stoner’s Guide to Greening Out
Zoë Steiner, Reporter • April 17, 2025
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SRJC Baseball 2025
Bear Cubs first baseman Josh Marin, left, leaps into the air with teammate Vero Poueu after hitting a grand slam in the top of the 7th against American River College in game 2 of the 3C2A regional playoffs on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
Go-ahead grand slam catapults SRJC baseball to win and regionals sweep over American River College
Oliver Kindt, Editor • May 3, 2025
Sophomore second baseman Joe Brown hits a trip to right field in the bottom of the seventh inning in the first game of the 3C2A Baseball Regionals against American River College on Friday, May 2, 2025 at home.
Bear Cubs offense shines in Game 1 of the 3C2A Regional Playoffs
Taylor Amador, Reporter • May 2, 2025
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Arts & Entertainment
Student filmmakers and their families gathered for a meet and greet before the festival in the student lounge at the SRJC Petaluma campus on Friday, April 4.
Horror, laughs and romance abound at 17th annual Sonoma County Student Film Festival
Max Underdown, Reporter • May 6, 2025
Coast Kitchen: Sonoma Coast’s Juxtaposition
Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter • May 3, 2025
Students for Recovery aims to bring the SRJC community together in a social advocacy event Thursday, May 1 at The Student Activities Center in Bertolini Hall.
SRJC Students For Recovery Club to host social advocacy event to spread drug misuse and mental health awareness
Ellie Kohtz, Reporter • April 28, 2025
Leave no trace: an extinguished campfire and a stack of firewood for the next camper are the only remains of a camping trip at Point Reyes National Seashore on Friday, March 21, 2025
Tomales Bay camping: an adventure worth taking
Henry Fliflet, Reporter • April 24, 2025
Maya Tuchband as Chris Gorman and Emerson Reynolds as Claire Ganz in SRJC's Spring 2025 production of "Rumors" on April 17, 2025.
SRJC’s “Rumors”: Chaos at its peak hilarity
Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor-In-Chief • April 24, 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
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SRJC students cross the Mendocino Avenue campus toward Doyle Library and Bertolini Student Center.

Immigrant students and staff face the prospect of ICE raids on SRJC campus • 709 Views

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Santa Rosa Junior College's sophomore pitcher Jordan Giacomini winds up a pitch against Sac City College on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

SRJC baseball blows out Sacramento City, moves to 33-1 • 240 Views

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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 • 230 Views

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Jordan Mead, 47, gives public comment at the Board of Trustees Meeting on March 11, 2025 in the Bertolini Student Center while wearing a body camera. In his comments, Mead asserted his position as a whistleblower.

Jordan Mead pleads not guilty, posts $1 million bail • 208 Views

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

SRJC Academic Senate debates possible end of online learning policy • 203 Views

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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 • 203 Views

News
Advocates for non-credit instructors point to California community colleges that already offer pay equity for CDCP courses.
EMLS instructors advocate for pay equity
Amy Moore, Reporter • May 1, 2025
High school teacher and event founder Sunny Galbraith briefs participating students on their role before Bertolini Hall's doors open for Climate Action Night on April 24.
SRJC hosts seventh annual Climate Action Night
Marty Lees, Reporter • May 1, 2025
The 24 students of EP22, the first group of Swedish Exchange Students hosted by Santa Rosa Junior College since COVID-19 gather at Shone Farm on April 4, 2025.
Return of the Swedes: SRJC revives Swedish exchange program
Lauren Kelleher, Reporter/Photographer • April 26, 2025
SGA discussed the future of the Student Investment Program during its meeting on April 21.
SGA provides update on Student Investment Program, hears faculty complaint
Henry Fliflet, Reporter • April 25, 2025
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
California legislators left, Mike Thompson, center left, Chris Rogers, center, Damon Donnoly, center right, Mike McGuire, and right, Andrew Pedina, seek to address the lack of action from Sonoma State University Interim President Emily Cutrer on SSU's budget cuts, during a legislative forum on April 14, 2025 at Sonoma State University.
Legislators return to SSU to address “Bridge to the Future” plan
Zoë Steiner, Reporter • April 17, 2025
SGA discussed the future of the Student Investment Program during its meeting on April 21.
SGA discusses strategic action plan and campus safety
Henry Flifet, Reporter • April 17, 2025
SRJC Academic Senate members discussed their concerns with the college’s strategic action plan at their meeting on April 16.
SRJC Academic Senate debates possible end of online learning policy
Destiny Quiroz-Lindauer, Reporter • April 10, 2025
SGA discussed the impact of the upcoming MySRJC App shutdown during its meeting on April 7.
SGA discusses impact of MySRJC App shutdown
Henry Flifet, Reporter • April 10, 2025
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Sports Features
Bear Cubs' guard Ivy Gonzalez leans on a basketball hoop outside of outside of Polly O’Meara Doyle Hall on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.
The SRJC men's wrestling team conclude their season in the 3C2A Wrestling State Championships in the Golden Eagle Arena at Lemoore College on Dec. 14, 2024.
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Sports News
Bear Cubs first baseman Josh Marin, left, leaps into the air with teammate Vero Poueu after hitting a grand slam in the top of the 7th against American River College in game 2 of the 3C2A regional playoffs on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
Sophomore second baseman Joe Brown hits a trip to right field in the bottom of the seventh inning in the first game of the 3C2A Baseball Regionals against American River College on Friday, May 2, 2025 at home.
Santa Rosa Junior College infielder Caze Derammelaere takes batting practice in preparation for the first round of 3C2A playoffs on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Freshman left fielder Shane Moran gets ready to dive in the bottom of the fifth after Derammelaere's single sends him home against Folsom Lake on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at home.
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Sports Opinion
A game used ice hockey puck signed by Oak Leaf reporters, Adair Alvarez Rodriguez, Nathan Kaito Morris, and Yna Bollock serves as a sweet souvenir from the Polar Bears' games against Fresno at Snoopy's Home Ice on Jan. 31, and Feb. 1, 2025
A raucous crowd at Emirates Stadium cheers on the Arsenal Women's team, singing the fight song "North London Forever." The game ended in a tie with Manchester City, who came in second place in the Women's Super League (WSL) last year. Arsenal came in third place.
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Podcasts
Zero to Hero – Episode 1
Max Underdown, Podcaster • April 8, 2025
By the Fireside Episode 2: Themes and Motifs
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, and Mark Fernquest • December 14, 2024
That time I got sniffed by a bear
Arlo Connally Stewart, Podcaster • December 5, 2024
By the Fireside Episode 1: How to Begin a Story
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes and Lucas Cadigan-Carranza • October 19, 2024
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London Branch
Bottles filled with poems line the shelves of the Poetry Pharmacy in London. Each bottle offers aid of the literary kind - poems rolled into capsules. Prescriptions are available for dozens of needs, including exhaustion, empty nest syndrome, insomnia, mindfulness and more.
Dry ice cascades over an impressive three tiered treats stand during afternoon tea service at the Ivy, Chelsea Garden in London.
Shoppers and passersby inspect Mick's wares which include several kinds of tropical fruit and bulk quantities of berries.
Study Abroad Instructor Gregory Beyrer's takes students in his U.S. history class on a field trip to see Cornwell Gardens, a private key garden in London's Kensington neighborhood on Sept. 24, 2024.
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Oak Leaf Magazine - Fall 2024