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, PALS

The Oak Leaf’s youngest member, Mark is a freelance writer and editor with a penchant for cryptids and all things post apocalyptic. His articles have appeared in The North Bay Bohemian, The Marin Pacific Sun, The East Bay Express, Smart Meetings Magazine and Made Local Magazine.

All content by Mark Fernquest

By the Fireside Episode 2: Themes and Motifs

Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, and Mark Fernquest
December 14, 2024

The Last American Outlaws Podcast Episode #3: Bonnie & Clyde

Mark Fernquest, Journalist
November 30, 2023
Camarones A la Diabla with rice and beans (tortillas not pictured). Pricey but spicy, and well worth the cost in this reviewer's opinion.

Review: Taqueria Santa Rosa

Mark Fernquest, Magazine Editor
May 12, 2020
Superburger's Cheese Superburger makes for a dependable, if messy, feed.

Review: Super Burger

Mark Fernquest, Magazine Editor
May 12, 2020
Central Santa Rosa's back alleys offer walkers a peaceful and calming respite from traffic and paved roads.

Walking Santa Rosa’s back alleys

Mark Fernquest, Magazine Editor
April 23, 2020
Pandemic Notes: Parts I and II

Pandemic Notes: Parts I and II

Mark Fernquest, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
A hippie survivalist "fooding" in its favorite environment.

Opinion: Confessions of a hippie survivalist

Mark Fernquest, Magazine Editor
April 3, 2020
Wrecked at 51 — five decades of damage, or five decades of metal?

Opinion: Why my 50s are my metal years

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

Opinion: Let’s help the homeless

Mark Fernquest, Magazine Editor
January 28, 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

Mark Fernquest, Co-Magazine Editor
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

Mark Fernquest and Abraham Fuentes
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

Mark Fernquest, Co-Magazine Editor
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

Mark Fernquest, Magazine Editor
July 18, 2019
CBD: A natural remedy for today's ills?

CBD: A natural remedy for today’s ills?

Mark Fernquest and Michaella Peake
May 16, 2019
Joseph Fink's latest novel—available in Hardcover, E-Book, CD, and Digital Audio.

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

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

Board of Trustees advances student housing

Luke W. Morrow and Mark Fernquest
April 11, 2019
CBD: A natural remedy for today's ills?

CBD: A natural remedy for today’s ills?

Mark Fernquest and Michaella Peake
April 3, 2019
CatVideoFest 2019

CatVideoFest 2019

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

In favor of secession

Mark Fernquest, News Editor
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

Mark Fernquest, News Editor
March 6, 2019
Tuesday's board meeting on SRJC's 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

Mark Fernquest, News Editor
February 24, 2019
Tuesday's board meeting on SRJC's 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

Mark Fernquest and Luke W. Morrow, Staff Writers
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

Mark Fernquest, News Editor
February 7, 2019
Joshua Pinaula foams milk at the Culinary Café & Bakery where SRJC culinary students bake the café's offering.

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

Mark Fernquest, Staff Writer
December 13, 2018
The North Bay Trades Introduction Program (TIP)

The North Bay Trades Introduction Program (TIP)

Mark Fernquest, Staff writer
December 13, 2018
SRJC Police Academy Student Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

SRJC Police Academy Student Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

Mark Fernquest, Staff Writer
November 26, 2018
Thanksgiving: the best time of year

Thanksgiving: the best time of year

Mark Fernquest, Staff writer
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

Dakota McGranahan, Co-Editor-in-Chief
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

Mark Fernquest, Staff writer
November 7, 2018
2017 Clery Report has been released.

Introducing the ‘Clery Report’

Mark Fernquest, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Reverberations: a visual conversation

Reverberations: a visual conversation

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

Art Trails Open Studios

Mark Fernquest, Staff Writer
October 4, 2018
Identity Evropa stickers at SRJC's Santa Rosa campus.

White supremacist stickers found on campus

Mark Fernquest, Staff Writer
September 13, 2018