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
Mark Fernquest

Mark Fernquest, Magazine Editor

A Mad Max fan from way back, Mark Fernquest spends his days writing copy for The Oak Leaf and rolling in the dust at post-apocalyptic desert festivals. He also likes fluffy black cats. Mark hopes he has his Secret Garden planted by the time the big bombs hit.

All content by Mark Fernquest
Camarones A la Diabla with rice and beans (tortillas not pictured). Pricey but spicy, and well worth the cost in this reviewers opinion.

Review: Taqueria Santa Rosa

May 12, 2020
Superburgers Cheese Superburger makes for a dependable, if messy, feed.

Review: Super Burger

May 12, 2020
Central Santa Rosas back alleys offer walkers a peaceful and calming respite from traffic and paved roads.

Walking Santa Rosa’s back alleys

April 23, 2020
Pandemic Notes: Parts I and II

Pandemic Notes: Parts I and II

April 8, 2020
A hippie survivalist fooding in its favorite environment.

Opinion: Confessions of a hippie survivalist

April 3, 2020
Wrecked at 51 — five decades of damage, or five decades of metal?

Opinion: Why my 50s are my metal years

February 11, 2020
The Joe Rodota Trail homeless encampment is unofficial home to over 200 people.

Opinion: Let’s help the homeless

January 27, 2020
The challenge is to go 24 hours without digital devices and internet access to test capacity for a disconnected life.

The digital detox diary: My 24-hour device-free diet

December 12, 2019
Store important survival supplies and low-tech entertainment in a stout backpack you can grab at a moment’s notice.

When it’s time to bug out what to pack when you have to get out of Dodge

December 12, 2019
Santa Rosans will need to make major adjustments to their lifestyles in order to survive climate change.

Regeneration: four ways to survive climate change

December 12, 2019
Morgan Lewis Jr, 45, of Lake County, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and will serve four years in prison for the death of Hermilo Andrade, 55, in 2018.

Lake County man to serve four years for involuntary manslaughter in 2018 Graton Casino parking lot assault

July 18, 2019
CBD: A natural remedy for todays ills?

CBD: A natural remedy for today’s ills?

May 16, 2019
Joseph Finks latest novel—available in Hardcover, E-Book, CD, and Digital Audio.

“Alice Isn’t Dead”: Horror’s best new read

April 16, 2019
Structural characteristic shown in artist rendering highlights the similarity in design between current SRJC buildings.

Board of Trustees advances student housing

April 11, 2019
CBD: A natural remedy for todays ills?

CBD: A natural remedy for today’s ills?

April 3, 2019
CatVideoFest 2019

CatVideoFest 2019

March 12, 2019
Secession is the only credible course of action for a state as cool as California.

In favor of secession

March 7, 2019
Alvin Nguyen, director of Sonoma State University’s center for transfer and transition programs, designed the new intake advising program for transfer students.

SRJC students will see easier transfer process to SSU

March 6, 2019
Tuesdays board meeting on SRJCs Petaluma campus where MEChA again requested the administration approve a $3-an-hour raise to student-workers wages.

SRJC student-workers continue to push for increased wages

February 24, 2019
Tuesdays board meeting on SRJCs Petaluma campus where MEChA again requested the administration approve a $3-an-hour raise to student-workers wages.

[Photo] Board of Trustees approves early retirement incentive among other business

February 15, 2019
Left to right: Byron Reaves, Coordinator of Student Success Programs on Petaluma Campus; Tyler-Avery Lewis, 23, BSU President & Miss Sonoma County 2018; Regina Mahiri, Administrative Assistant III in the Student Life, Equity and Engagement Department; Dr. Frank Chong, President/Superintendent SRJC

SRJC President holds listening session with campus’ black community

February 7, 2019
Joshua Pinaula foams milk at the Culinary Café & Bakery where SRJC culinary students bake the cafés offering.

Four damn good Santa Rosa campus perks you never knew you had

December 13, 2018
The North Bay Trades Introduction Program (TIP)

The North Bay Trades Introduction Program (TIP)

December 13, 2018
SRJC Police Academy Student Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

SRJC Police Academy Student Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

November 26, 2018
Thanksgiving: the best time of year

Thanksgiving: the best time of year

November 22, 2018
The sun sets behind a set of palm trees near Analy Village as smoke from the Butte County fire encompasses the surrounding area.

[Photo] Butte County Fire causes SRJC closure

November 9, 2018
Santa Rosa Junior College President Frank Chong addresses a crowd of students and faculty at the SunPower solar panel ribbon cutting on Nov. 6 in Bech parking lot.

SRJC completes solar panel project

November 7, 2018
2017 Clery Report has been released.

Introducing the ‘Clery Report’

October 30, 2018
Reverberations: a visual conversation

Reverberations: a visual conversation

October 23, 2018
Artists install the Main Preview Exhibit for Art Trails Open Studios at Sebastopol Center for the Arts.

Art Trails Open Studios

October 4, 2018
Identity Evropa stickers at SRJCs Santa Rosa campus.

White supremacist stickers found on campus

September 13, 2018
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