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
Dharma Niles

Dharma Niles, Reporter

Dharma Niles (she/her) is in her second semester with The Oak Leaf. She currently covers student news and life, and plans to transfer to a four-year university to double-major in journalism and political science.

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Waste Diversion Technician Guy Tillotson manages trash, recyclables and compost, and is notably responsible for campus “waste installations.”

SRJC’s Steps Toward Sustainability

Dharma Niles, Editor
May 18, 2023
Santa Rosa Junior College Fashion Studies Program is embracing a “Hollywood Cinema” themed motif for their annual fashion show, “Cinema Paradiso,” 6 p.m. May 11, in the Petaluma campus Ellis Auditorium.

SRJC to host annual fashion show May 11

Dharma Niles, Editor
May 9, 2023
Dr. Maria Angélica Garcia accepts her nomination as the next president of Santa Rosa Junior College via Zoom on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

Dr. Angélica Garcia selected as next president of SRJC

Dharma Niles, Sean Young, and Michael Combs
April 11, 2023
Kimberlee Messina has an extensive history of education at SRJC and deep ties to the Santa Rosa community.

SRJC’s next president: A look at the finalists

Chelsea Kurnick and Dharma Niles
March 30, 2023
Evelyn Navarro held positions in student government from 2017-2021 and is now the Vice President of Finance.

SGA approves new VP of marketing, funds Black History Month event, appoints members to hiring and finance committees

Dharma Niles, Editor
March 18, 2023
SRJC organizations will celebrate Women's History Month with a multitude of events and movie screenings around campus.

SRJC Celebrates Women’s History Month

Dharma Niles, Editor
March 4, 2023
SGA appointed Micheal Collette as Vice President of Finance and Mark Shen as Vice President of Student Health.

SGA approves new VP of Finance and VP of Student Health, plans Public Safety Center event, reestablishes Student Life Committee

Dharma Niles, Editor
February 24, 2023
SGA Executive Vice President of Legislation Jimmy Brock announces his resignation during the Board of Trustees meeting Feb. 14.

Jimmy Brock resigns as EVP of Legislation

Dharma Niles, Editor
February 17, 2023
SGA members appointed Michelle Diaz as the new Vice President of Marketing Santa Rosa.

SGA approves new VP of marketing, funds Black History Month event, appoints members to hiring and finance committees

Dharma Niles, Editor
February 14, 2023
Eighteen to twenty-four-year-olds have historically favored Democratic candidates.

Young voters shape election results despite low turnout

Dharma Niles, Reporter
December 8, 2022
SGA members will represent student interests in the Intercultural Center and the Queer Resource Center Hiring Committees.

SGA appoints members to four new committees, discusses expectations for members

Dharma Niles, Reporter
November 15, 2022
SGA members want to see SRJC's next president to prioritize student welfare and emphasize the school's progressive values.

SGA discusses new president, SSCCC meeting and Club Day fees

Dharma Niles, Reporter
November 4, 2022
SGA appointed Student Body President Abrea Tillman to the Student outreach, Onboarding, and International Program's hiring committee at its Oct. 17 meeting.

SGA delegates new hiring committee member, approves business cards and looks for SSCCC alternate

Dharma Niles, Reporter
October 20, 2022
Three SGA members and an advisor will attend the CCCSAA, a conference to enhance student leadership skills, Oct. 21-22 in San Diego.

SGA approves funding to attend leadership conference, discusses on-campus housing

Dharma Niles, Reporter
October 7, 2022
Shone Farm will host its annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday.

Shone Farm’s Fall Festival returns for the first time since COVID-19

Dharma Niles, Reporter
October 6, 2022
Many graduates of the Police Cadet Program go on to be police, probation and correctional officers. They train cadets to be fully ready for the workforce.

SRJC clubs meet hoping to recruit new members

Dharma Niles and Sam Guzman
September 29, 2022
Vice President of Clubs Santa Rosa Dori Elder was appointed to the Language Arts and Academic Foundations Hiring Committee during SGA's meeting Sept. 12.

SGA plans suicide awareness event, appoints new hiring committee member, increases funding for spirit week

Dharma Niles, Reporter
September 15, 2022
Bear Cubs midfielder Alan Sanchez strikes the ball towards the opposite side of the pitch in a 2-1 win over Cañada College Sept. 13.

[Photo] SRJC men’s soccer beats Cañada College Colts 2-1 in comeback win — Photo Gallery

Sean Young, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2022