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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
Santa Rosa Junior College's pitcher Luke Schat confidently celebrates after seeing off Folsom Lake in game four of the 3C2A Super Regionals on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
SRJC baseball takes down Folsom Lake to advance to regional finals
Oliver Kindt and Taylor Amador • May 10, 2025
Freshman Caze Derammelaere meets the team at the opening of the dugout after hitting a home run to left field in the bottom of the second against Delta College on the first day of the 3C2A super regional playoffs on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at home.
SRJC baseball takes first game of super regionals in 9-0 blowout
Oliver Kindt, Editor • May 9, 2025
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Arts & Entertainment
Occupanology is the study and taxonomic classification of plastic bread clips, a niche and silly hobby that has been adopted by thousands of people.
I studied bread clip science to keep my spirit from going stale
Natalie Emanuele, Reporter • May 14, 2025
Come find your next joint at one of the many dispensaries highlighted on Kevin's smoke safari tour.
Smoke Safari: Where to Pick Up Your Next Joint
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Podcast Editor • May 13, 2025
A smooth latte with a comforting aroma paired with a fluffy almond croissant from Petaluma Tea & Coffee on 212 2nd St. makes for a nice morning.
The Shift to Local Coffee: Ditching Corporate Chains for Community- Oriented Cafes
Destiny Quiroz-Lindauer, Reporter • May 13, 2025
Individual video game prices are only getting higher and higher, and luckily there exist older games on modern consoles that are friendly to a college student's budget.
Three budget friendly re-released games that are worth playing
Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor-in-Chief • May 12, 2025
Forbidden Kiss invites costumed audience members to an impromptu costume contest on April 18, 2025.
Geeks celebrated at monthly Forbidden Kiss burlesque show at The California Theatre
Archie Henderson, Reporter • May 10, 2025
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
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Students walk in front of Bussman Hall Annex, which is home to SRJC's Information Technology Department, on May 5.

SRJC community has mixed reactions to IT employee arrest • 778 Views

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Santa Rosa Junior College's pitcher Luke Schat confidently celebrates after seeing off Folsom Lake in game four of the 3C2A Super Regionals on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

SRJC baseball takes down Folsom Lake to advance to regional finals • 261 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 • 259 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 • 252 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 • 225 Views

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Toby Carter, a French bulldog-corgi mix, takes his person Samantha for a walk at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa, Calif. on Oct. 21, 2023.

Four Great Dog-Friendly Trails in Sonoma and Marin • 195 Views

News
Analy Hall sits in the heart of Santa Rosa Junior College’s Campus and is now home to the newest anti-trans graffiti found on campus on April 22.
Hate speech continues on SRJC campus with anti-trans graffiti found in multiple restrooms
Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter • May 10, 2025
Students walk in front of Bussman Hall Annex, which is home to SRJC's Information Technology Department, on May 5.
SRJC community has mixed reactions to IT employee arrest
Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter • May 8, 2025
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
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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
Lacey Campbell looks on from the baseline as her team faces The College of the Redwoods in the first round of 3C2A NorCal playoffs on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 at Haehl Pavilion.
Santa Rosa Junior College's pitcher Luke Schat confidently celebrates after seeing off Folsom Lake in game four of the 3C2A Super Regionals on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
Freshman Caze Derammelaere meets the team at the opening of the dugout after hitting a home run to left field in the bottom of the second against Delta College on the first day of the 3C2A super regional playoffs on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at home.
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.
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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 - Spring 2025