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
Devin Schwarz

Devin Schwarz, Podcast Editor

All content by Devin Schwarz
Drummer Rafael Bañuelos, 21, performs on Nov. 9 at 3 Disciples Brewing in Santa Rosa during an Incredulous show.

Garages and bedrooms and bars: Making it big in Sonoma County

December 12, 2019
Action Bronson, is a native of the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York. His music is influenced by New York culture, his culinary background, and his affinity for Sports Cars.

Action Bronson’s “Lamb Over Rice”: Groovy but abrupt

December 9, 2019
In A24s The Lighthouse, actors Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson battle the sea and their psyches.

“The Lighthouse”: The horror aquatic

November 20, 2019
Students in anthropology lab watch an ABC7 news live stream in the dark during the Oct. 22 lockdown.

SRJC Lockdown Gallery

October 22, 2019
Author Victor Villaseñor left California as a young man to live in Mexico. Returning to the United States at 20, Villaseñor has written nine novels and 65 short stories.

The voice of genius inside us: Victor Villaseñor

October 15, 2019
The Good Doctor: SRJC Theater Arts’ last performance in Newman Auditorium

The Good Doctor: SRJC Theater Arts’ last performance in Newman Auditorium

October 3, 2019
After 13-long years, Tool release their newest album early Sept. Fear Inoculum.

“Fear Inoculum”: Tool makes a triumphant return

September 3, 2019
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[Photo] Level Up! Ep. 14: Season four premiere

August 29, 2019
Each expansion World Of Warcraft creates a unique login screen, over the years weve seen many designs but the structure has remained unchanged.

World of Warcraft Classic: Does it stand the test of time?

August 29, 2019
Relaxing hikes in Sonoma County

Relaxing hikes in Sonoma County

May 16, 2019
Diddl and Diddlina zapping through Cheese TV on a stormy day in Cheesecakeland. Diddl Zapping will be featured at Film Fest Petaluma 2019.

11th annual film fest at the Mystic

May 2, 2019
SGA announces spring election results

SGA announces spring election results

April 22, 2019
Dark fairy tale Hellboy brings flesh and bone to fantastical creatures but lacks the heart of Del Toros 2004 version.

“Hellboy”: heavy metal headache

April 18, 2019
Tessa Young (Josephine Langford) and Hardin Scott (Hero Fiennes-Tiffin).

Bring a bucket: “After” is nothing short of nauseating

April 18, 2019
Shazam! netted $53 million in its opening weekend at the box office.

“Shazam!”: Finally, a fun DC movie

April 11, 2019
SGA votes against new position for Petaluma campus

SGA votes against new position for Petaluma campus

April 5, 2019
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[Photo] Level Up! ep. 13: Game Juice

April 4, 2019
“Captain Marvel” soars high and above expectations as Marvel introduces a powerful female protagonist with charm and grit

“Captain Marvel” soars high and above expectations as Marvel introduces a powerful female protagonist with charm and grit

March 8, 2019
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” is a delightful end to the journey

“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” is a delightful end to the journey

February 23, 2019
Seers sixth album, Vol. 6 shows off the groups technical skill in an album that secures their future in the doom metal genre.

Thunder’s brewing in Vancouver in Seer’s ‘Vol 6.’

February 19, 2019
Alita (Rosie Salazar) diving into action in Alita: Battle Angel.

“Alita: Battle Angel” is CGI perfection

February 15, 2019
Love isnt perfect, but theres a thing or two to learn from the characters of these movies.

10 streaming movies for lovers this Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2019
The nightmare returns for Leon and Claire 21 years later.

“Resident Evil 2”: Guns and gore and guts — oh my!

February 5, 2019
Any Sonoma County student is welcome to submit an entry to the 11th Annual Sonoma County Student Film Festival.

Sonoma County Student Film Festival accepting entries

February 4, 2019
SRJC theatre arts students Jasmine Flores-Nunez, Christopher Shayota, and Alexx Valdez star in director Reed Martins All the Great Books.

Preview: SRJC Theatre Arts presents “All the Great Books”

February 3, 2019
James McAvoy, Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson return to Glass to complete M. Night Shymalans Unbreakable series.

“Glass” is brittle; M. Night Shyamalan fails to live up to the hype

January 20, 2019
Fishman steps down, Burns to replace as chair next semester

Fishman steps down, Burns to replace as chair next semester

December 18, 2018
Jane Saldaña-Talley brings a calm and collaborative leadership style to SRJCs No. 2 leadership position.

Turning over a new leaf

December 13, 2018
Tension in Tijuana: SRJC student documents the “migrant caravan”

Tension in Tijuana: SRJC student documents the “migrant caravan”

December 13, 2018
White Bronco: Action Bronson takes a familiar step

White Bronco: Action Bronson takes a familiar step

December 6, 2018
“Lights, Camera, Action!”: SRJC Orchestra & Symphonic Band scores the movies

“Lights, Camera, Action!”: SRJC Orchestra & Symphonic Band scores the movies

December 5, 2018
Three sisters sit on the curb in front of Benito Juarez sports center, worried about the disappearance of their mother, who left with a friend to find food the previous night.

SRJC student documents ‘migrant caravan’

November 29, 2018
Student Trustee Robert Martinez reads his plans for the newly-formed Student Trustee Advisory Group

Student trustee Robert Martinez announces STAG at off-week meeting

November 26, 2018
Jonathan Miranda, Salesforce director of strategy discussed artificial intelligence with SRJC students.

Artificial Intelligence: the future is just around the corner

October 30, 2018
Photographs courtesy of Rafael Vasquez, Collage courtesy of Adeira Sherpa

Late incident alert raises concerns of campus security

October 16, 2018
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[Photo] Level Up! Ep. 3: Open worlds, open minds

October 11, 2018

Board remembers fires, talks moving forward

October 11, 2018
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga bring powerful performances to this 2018 iteration of “A Star is Born.”

Bradley Cooper revives a Hollywood classic

October 8, 2018
Move over Marvel, it’s time to be Plus Ultra

Move over Marvel, it’s time to be Plus Ultra

October 2, 2018
Photo courtesy of Gloria Anrade

SRJC mourns loss of beloved custodian

September 26, 2018
Treat yourself right : SRJCs upcoming wellness fair

Treat yourself right : SRJC’s upcoming wellness fair

September 25, 2018
A motorcyclists helmet lays on Elliott Avenue after a collision with a Honda minivan. The motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital with unknown injuries.

Motorcyclist hospitalized after sideswipe accident

September 20, 2018
Student protest during the Board of Trustees.

SRJC students fight for more library hours

September 20, 2018
Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively play cat and mouse in this black comedy.

“A Simple Favor” is simply devious

September 14, 2018
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[Photo] Three and Out NFL Podcast Ep. 1

September 13, 2018
President Dr. Chong attends the Board of Trustees meeting. He will accept a 5 percent pay cut and ongoing reviews in response to fallout from his unpopular attempt to cancel a majority of Summer 2018 classes. Photo by Andrés Pimentel.

President Chong will hold office hours open to the public

September 6, 2018
Newly-elected Student Government Assembly President Eduardo Osorío Juárez presides over the first meeting of the Santa Rosa Junior College fall semester next to Vice President of Student Life Jocelyn Toscano-Contreras.

Fully-staffed SGA begins semester

August 21, 2018
SRJC student killed in suspected DUI accident

SRJC student killed in suspected DUI accident

May 10, 2018
Sleep will be performing live June 7 at the Warfield in San Francisco.

The legend grows with Sleep’s “The Sciences”

May 3, 2018
Santa Rosa police oversee the final stages of shutting down the Camp Macaela homeless encampment behind the Dollar Tree in Roseland. Sonoma County officials need the area cleared to begin development of an affordable housing project.

Camp Macaela cleared to make room for affordable housing development

April 23, 2018
Judas Priest again proves their relevancy with the breakneck tempo of Firepower

Judas Priest continues to lead the charge

April 17, 2018
The Board of Trustees announces their decision after hearing votes of no-confidence in President Dr. Chong from both the Academic Senate and the Student Government Association. Photo by Adeira Sherpa.

Chong will stay, agrees to pay cut and ongoing review

April 11, 2018
With Used Future The Sword deviates from their established sound with experimental production, instrumentation and vocal arrangements.

The Sword broadens their horizons with “Used Future”

April 3, 2018
SRJC community members of all ages gather to remember Andy Lopez and also to protest President Donald Trumps threat to repeal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

DACA recipients hold breath over deadline

March 1, 2018
Donald Trump continues to stick his nose in sports, probably because he wishes he owned an NFL team.

[Photo] Trump vs. sports

December 12, 2017
Are you ready for battle?

To battle, once again

November 14, 2017
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[Photo] Let’s make a joint effort to be aware

June 29, 2017
SRJC prepares students for blooming cannabis businesses

[Photo] SRJC prepares students for blooming cannabis businesses

May 16, 2017
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[Photo] Ten bucks, brighter future

April 25, 2017
Dreidal dreidal dreidal, make one out of clay.

[Photo] DIY holidays

December 15, 2016
Black holes are one of many ways to travel quickly through the universe of No Mans Sky.

Uniquely Disappointing

August 17, 2016
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[Photo] Musical muscles: beats to help you move your feet

May 16, 2016
‘Luma Illuminates short films at the Mystic

‘Luma Illuminates short films at the Mystic

April 26, 2016
Pineapple and prawn fried rice with tumeric and tomato is the perfect combination of salty and sweet and exemplifies the unique taste and beautiful plates at Sea Thai Bistro.

Thai with a twist

April 12, 2016
Bakeries Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Bakeries Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

March 8, 2016
Rosas Best - Time to Get Out & About

Rosa’s Best – Time to Get Out & About

March 8, 2016
Plantain “Spiders” are made from thin grated savory plantain formed into balls and fried into a crispy nest of greasy goodness. Plantains are a specialty at El Coqui.

Food on the fringes

February 23, 2016
Petaluma Cinema Series

Petaluma Cinema Series

February 23, 2016
On Cue Calendar of Events

On Cue Calendar of Events

February 23, 2016
Starks sign at sunset

[Photo] Rosa’s Best

February 16, 2016
The Dark Souls knight, XCOM alien and Ryu are all iconic images from their respective game franchises. All three will be making reappearances in the next 3 months with the greatly anticipated releases of “XCOM 2,” “Dark Souls 3” and “Street Fighter.”

Studying haze? Video games be praised! Spring releases to cure your academic blues

February 9, 2016
4th street deli

[Photo] Hot, cold, sandwich gold: Alternatives to Subway for your lunchtime needs

February 9, 2016
Often referred to as Christmas pie, mincemeat pie is a popular holiday tradition.

Art good enough to eat: Holiday foods from around the world to spice up your table

December 9, 2015

Outer Planes: More than just a comic shop

December 7, 2015
Pathfinder 3.7.5 Review (Podcast)

Pathfinder 3.7.5 Review (Podcast)

November 17, 2015
In the MMORPG “Tera” there is no practical armor for female characters.

Game over for boys club

November 17, 2015
An SRJC employee makes a fresh burrito at the Santa Rosa cafeteria where students can choose cuisine from different world regions.

Cafeteria lunch gamble: Weighing price against time

November 16, 2015
The Naked Pig serves all local farm to table food.

South of A street

October 13, 2015
Tender chicken feet soaked in black bean sauce.

You win some, you dim sum

September 29, 2015
Giulletti, Olguin, and Olney-Burnett chat after band practice.

Rock of the dead

September 15, 2015
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