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
Luke Heslip

Luke Heslip, Co-Editor-in-Chief

All content by Luke Heslip
Tori Sheber, former assembly member of student rights, talks about the bill of rights during a Student Government Assembly summit she coordinated to review and revise the bill. “I want this to be an open process; it’s not an SGA resolution. This is a movement for students. This is a bill of rights for students,” Sheber said.

SGA members revise a student bill of rights

Luke Heslip and Brendan Dorsey
December 7, 2015
SGA members met on Nov. 23 for a hearing regarding three members’ alleged alcohol consumption.

Alcohol scandal disrupts SGA

Luke Heslip, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2015
The SGA has placed three of its members on administrative leave and froze their accounts for alcohol-related misconduct on a school-sponsored trip.

Student government suspends members and freezes pay amid alcohol scandal

Luke Heslip and Gideon Halpin
November 27, 2015
The SGA has placed three of its members on administrative leave and froze their accounts for alcohol-related misconduct on a school-sponsored trip.

Student Representatives under investigation for alleged alcohol possession on school trip

Luke Heslip, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2015
The Oak Leaf staff wins general excellence for their dedication to fine journalism.

Oak Leaf’s sweet 16: Student newspaper wins 16 JACC awards

Luke Heslip, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2015
Redwood Empire Food Bank is now accepting fall donations

Redwood Empire Food Bank is now accepting fall donations

Luke Heslip, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2015
Eugene Canevari spent his tenure facilitating campus life and student activities, including Bear Facts.

SGA honors veteran administrator

Luke Heslip, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2015
Rep. Mike Thompson supports background checks for all commercial gun sales.

Gun regulation: Sonoma County congressman pushes for background check reform

Luke Heslip, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2015
Lark Hall, the site where the suspect exposed his penis to a female student.

Harassment: Unidentified man exposes genitals and masturbates on campus

Luke Heslip, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2015
Birthright citizenship is Trump proof

Birthright citizenship is Trump proof

Catherine Ramirez and Luke Heslip
September 17, 2015
Women’s restroom at Barnett Hall on the SRJC campus. The restroom was the site of an alleged sexual assault Aug. 20.

Woman reports rape on campus

Luke Heslip and Maci Martell
September 15, 2015
Christine Vondralee and Kot Takahashi in SRJC Theatre Arts' production of John Cariani's "Almost Maine."

‘Almost Maine:’ SRJC Fall theater preview

Luke Heslip, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2015
Student government modifies format

Student government modifies format

Luke Heslip, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2015
Women’s restroom at Barnett Hall on the SRJC campus. The restroom was the site of an alleged sexual assault Aug. 20.

Student reports rape at SRJC

Luke Heslip and Maci Martell
August 26, 2015

Alternative rock expires, but classification remains

Luke Heslip, Assistant Opinion Editor
May 14, 2015
Former U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton endures criticism for hawkish foreign policy.

Choice is key:Clinton monopolizes the 2016 Democratic presidential primary

Luke Heslip, Assistant Opinion Editor
May 11, 2015
The Student Government Assembly (SGA) looks over the proposed budget for the academic school year, which may include paying the student representatives.

Student government may pay senators

Luke Heslip, Assistant Opinion Editor
May 11, 2015

Likely SGA budget cuts

Luke Heslip, Assistant Opinion Editor
May 11, 2015
SRJC Bear Cub clubs: the lifeblood of campus community

SRJC Bear Cub clubs: the lifeblood of campus community

Luke Heslip, Assistant Opinion Editor
April 28, 2015
American and Iranian flags contrast much like the nations they represent.

Gambling with national security

Luke Heslip, Assistant Opinion Editor
April 27, 2015
Students vote in the quad during the spring 2015 election, which had the highest voter turnout in SRJC history.

Student elections make turnout history

Luke Heslip, Assistant Opinion Editor
April 27, 2015

Where is the real America?

Luke Heslip, Assistant Opinion Editor
April 14, 2015

Student Senate gears up for SRJC elections

Luke Heslip, Assistant Opinion Editor
April 7, 2015
Some M.E.Ch.A students wear tape over their mouths to symbolize lack of voice.

Redistricting: Board of Trustees grapple with racially equitable district areas

Luke Heslip, Assistant Opinion Editor
April 7, 2015

Election Coordinator appointed

Mason Smith and Luke Heslip
March 10, 2015
Rival factions of the GOP fight for the future, aiming to control the party.

Elephant wars: Dissenting ranks threaten to dismantle the GOP in the 2016 presidential election

Luke Heslip, Assistant Opinion Editor
March 10, 2015

Students rally at the capitol

Matthew Koch and Luke Heslip
March 10, 2015
Barack Obama signs all of his vetoes southpaw style, like 7 of his predecessors.

Sinister leanings: The plight and glory of the southpaw

Luke Heslip, Staff Writer
February 24, 2015
A student studies his textbook outside of class at SRJC at Analy Village.

Bookstore blues: The expense students can’t escape

Luke Heslip, Staff Writer
February 24, 2015
Karen and Jeffrey Holzworth are both found guilty and sentenced to years in jail.

Karen Holzworth found guilty

Candler Weinberg, Luke Heslip, Dylan Grise, and Faith Gates
February 20, 2015
Syriza's victory signals new future for Greece

Syriza’s victory signals new future for Greece

Luke Heslip, Staff Writer
February 10, 2015

A journey through independent study

Luke Heslip, Staff Writer
February 10, 2015

8 Worst Date Stories

Eden Anuskewicz, Madison Anuskewicz, Luke Heslip, and Estefany Gonzalez
February 10, 2015
Taylor Bradford

Taylor Bradford

Luke Heslip, Staff Writer
January 26, 2015
The use of public transit systems by college students is growing, according to the Transportation Research Board of the National Academics. Sonoma County Transit is free to ride for students and veterans.

Bus Bizarre: SRJC Students share stories of bus experiences and encounters

Luke Heslip, Staff Writer
January 26, 2015

Prudence in the wake of terrorism attacks in Paris

Luke Heslip, Staff Writer
January 26, 2015
President Barack Obama waves before giving his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015.

Obama’s bold State of the Union address

Luke Heslip, Staff Writer
January 23, 2015