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

Michael Combs

Michael Combs, Editor

Michael Combs (he/him) is in his fifth semester writing for The Oak Leaf, and his second as co-Editor-In-Chief. He began taking natural resources management classes at Santa Rosa Junior College to pursue his love of nature and the environment but has shifted toward journalism so he can share those passions with the world. Besides the environment, Michael also likes to write about politics, social justice and mental health. He has a bachelor’s of science in neuroscience and mammalian physiology from the University of California, San Diego, and hopes to get back to his roots with more science journalism as well. In his off time Michael likes to read, write and hike as often as possible in beautiful Sonoma County and beyond.

All content by Michael Combs
Kenny Hotchkiss, SRJC student and member of the Second Chance Club, a student-run club for formerly incarcerated students, compares his life to a caterpillar’s. Since he’s become sober after almost a lifetime of struggling with addiction, he now can break free from his cocoon and show the world he is a butterfly.

Growing New Wings

Michael Combs, Editor
May 12, 2024
California’s Proposition 1, on the California General Election Ballot Nov. 8, would increase protection of an individual’s reproductive rights by including them in an amendment to California’s Constitution, without changing current state law.

California Proposition 1

Michael Combs, Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 2022
A photo of a Gyro Lebni from King Falafel.

Review: King Falafel

Michael Combs, Editor
April 21, 2021