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
Anthony Sosa

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor

All content by Anthony Sosa
Comedian Doug Benson takes us in depth on the effects of smoking cannabis.

Getting high? Turn on the tube

Travis LaBrucherie, Distribution Manager
May 16, 2017
Although the Oakland Raiders are moving to Las Vegas local fans still have two years to cheer on the Super Bowl contenders.

Autumn wind rolls to Vegas

Parker Dangers Oncken, Senior Staff Writer
April 11, 2017

2016-17 NBA MVP race

Parker Dangers Oncken, Frank Sumrall, Will Mathis, Albert Gregory, and Ali Benzerara
April 11, 2017
Come watch a variety of short films created by aspiring film students from Sonoma County.

A night of shorts : The 9th Annual Sonoma County Student Film Festival commences!

Travis LaBrucherie, Distribition Manager
April 5, 2017
Is Hollywood racist?

Is Hollywood racist?

Travis LaBrucherie, Distribution Manager
February 28, 2017
Activists hold signs displaying positive messages at the Women's March in Santa Rosa, Jan. 21st.

We Shall Overcome: Sonoma County Unites in Wake of Inauguration

Parker Dangers Oncken, Senior Staff Writer
January 21, 2017
Fantasy football is a booming industry and with the creation of daily fantasy leagues there in way of predicting how big it can grow.

Fantasy football first timer

Parker Dangers Oncken, Staff Writer
December 13, 2016

American puberty

Travis LaBrucherie, Distribution Manager
November 15, 2016

Hope doesn’t equal reality

Parker Dangers Oncken, Senior Staff Writer
November 15, 2016
The Chosen One - SRJC Polar Bears Podcast (October 13, 2016)

The Chosen One – SRJC Polar Bears Podcast (October 13, 2016)

Lachlan Irvine, Travis LaBrucherie, and Trevor Rocco
October 15, 2016
Fantasyland - Four Dudes, One Cup (September 29, 2016)

Fantasyland – Four Dudes, One Cup (September 29, 2016)

Lachlan Irvine, Travis LaBrucherie, Tommy Dennen, and Trevor Rocco
September 30, 2016
Celly Songs! - Four Dudes, One Cup (September 22, 2016)

Celly Songs! – Four Dudes, One Cup (September 22, 2016)

Lachlan Irvine, Tommy Dennen, Travis LaBrucherie, and Trevor Rocco
September 23, 2016
Four Dudes, One Cup: The SRJC Polar Bears Podcast - September 16, 2016

Four Dudes, One Cup: The SRJC Polar Bears Podcast – September 16, 2016

Lachlan Irvine, Travis LaBrucherie, Tommy Dennen, and Trevor Rocco
September 17, 2016
Rennard’s shutout sends Bear Cubs to State Championship

Rennard’s shutout sends Bear Cubs to State Championship

Anthony Sosa and Will Mathis
May 21, 2016
Bryce Nagata, No. 21, comes storming into the Bear Cubs’ dugout after scoring on a two-RBI double by first baseman Ryder Kuhns in the bottom of the third inning.

Not phased: Bear Cubs fight back from Game 1 loss to take series

Anthony Sosa and Will Mathis
May 16, 2016
He. Is. Back.

He. Is. Back.

Parker Dangers Oncken, Senior Staff Writer
May 16, 2016
Dodgers’ broadcaster Vin Scully ends his 67-year career after the 2016 MLB season. Scully owns the MLB record for youngest broadcaster to call the World Series; he did so at the age of 25.

A tribute to the greatest broadcaster of all-time

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
May 16, 2016
Bear Cubs defeat Falcons to force Game 3

Bear Cubs defeat Falcons to force Game 3

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
May 14, 2016
Bear Cubs’ bats go cold in Game 1 of Super Regionals

Bear Cubs’ bats go cold in Game 1 of Super Regionals

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
May 13, 2016
Oak Leaf MLB Podcast

Oak Leaf MLB Podcast

Anthony Sosa, Parker Dangers Oncken, and Will Mathis
May 12, 2016
NHL Playoffs Recap 3 [Podcast]

NHL Playoffs Recap 3 [Podcast]

Travis LaBrucherie, Lachlan Irvine, and Trevor Rocco
May 2, 2016
NHL Playoffs Recap 2 [Podcast]

NHL Playoffs Recap 2 [Podcast]

Travis LaBrucherie, Lachlan Irvine, and Trevor Rocco
April 26, 2016
SRJC softball head coach Phil Wright makes a visit to the mound to discuss the team’s strategy for the next batter in a game against San Joaquin Delta College April 21 at Marv Mays Field. The SRJC softball team currently has a 7-11 record in conference play and an overall record of 18-18.

Trying season nears end: SRJC softball team looks at positives after rough season

Parker Dangers Oncken, Senior Staff Writer
April 24, 2016
NHL Playoff Preview 1 [Podcast]

NHL Playoff Preview 1 [Podcast]

Travis LaBrucherie, Lachlan Irvine, and Trevor Rocco
April 16, 2016
Oak Leaf Sports Report 4/10/16

Oak Leaf Sports Report 4/10/16

Parker Dangers Oncken, Kyle Schmidt, Daniel Kong, and Travis LaBrucherie
April 13, 2016
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[Photo] SRJC baseball 12-1 in conference play

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
April 11, 2016
Bear Cubs' Hill recovers from surgery

Bear Cubs’ Hill recovers from surgery

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
April 11, 2016
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant drives to the basket during a game. The former MVP has returned to form in 2016 after missing all of last season due to injury.

A Chance Worth Taking

Parker Dangers Oncken, Senior Staff Writer
April 11, 2016
By the few, for the almighty: Who really runs the country, and how we can change it

By the few, for the almighty: Who really runs the country, and how we can change it

Austin Burmester, Staff Writer
March 8, 2016
Bear Cubs’ guard Brooke Santander sets a screen for SRJC guard Jenna Dunbar.

Double Defeats: SRJC men’s and women’s basketball end playoff dreams

Anthony Sosa and Frank Sumrall
March 7, 2016
The Santa Rosa Junior College rugby club performs tackling drills during a practice March 3. The rugby club continues its hard work to prepare for games despite their low fan turnout.

[Photo] Calling all fans: SRJC rugby team succeeds despite lack of fan turnout and commuity support

Frank Sumrall, Senior Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
Oakland Athletics’ pitcher Sonny Gray finished third in the American League Cy Young Award voting in 2015. Gray’s career stats include a 2.88 ERA and 419 strikeouts.

2016 MLB awards predictions

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
March 7, 2016
Conor McGregor (left) and Nate Diaz (right) pretend to spar during a press conference before their big fight March. Diaz beat McGregor just as the second round closed.

Diaz upsets McGregor

Austin Burmester, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
Sophomore guard Jenna Dunbar attempts a free throw in a game against West Hills College Lemoore.

Bear Cubs stomp Golden Eagles; advance to third round of playoffs

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
February 28, 2016
Oak Leaf Sports Report (2/27/2016)

Oak Leaf Sports Report (2/27/2016)

Travis LaBrucherie, Parker Dangers Oncken, Kyle Schmidt, and Daniel Kong
February 27, 2016
Mainstream media sheep: What to consider while choosing media sources

Mainstream media sheep: What to consider while choosing media sources

Austin Burmester, Staff Writer
February 23, 2016
Bear Cubs' Bryce Nagata prepares for the pitch that is about to be delivered.

[Photo] They’re a streakin’: baseball team win streak reaches nine games, leads state in scoring

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2016
Santa Rosa Junior College third baseman Cheyenne Cooper makes contact with the delivered pitch in a game versus Gavilan College Feb. 16 at Marv Mays Field. SRJC won the game 4-2, to improve to an 8-3 record on the 2016 season.

Put on your rally caps: late inning magic boosts Bear Cubs softball to fifth straight victory

Anthony Sosa and Austin Burmester
February 22, 2016

Ready for playoffs: women’s basketball heads to postseason despite recent loss

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
February 22, 2016
Facts of science over myths of religion

Facts of science over myths of religion

Austin Burmester, Assistant Sports Editor
February 9, 2016
Trump: An election joke

Trump: An election joke

Parker Dangers Oncken, Senior Staff Writer
February 9, 2016
Both the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders look to improve for the upcoming 2016-17 season, both teams take different paths this offseason, as one team is on the rise and the other hopes to avoid downfall.

Changing of the guard: Niners littered with question marks, Raiders make push for playoffs

Austin Burmester, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2016
SRJC student Chase Cianfichi balances his time between the Bear Cubs baseball team and running a goat grazing company that helps farmers rid land of ivy, poison oak and star thistle.

Bear Cubs catcher chasin’ success

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
February 8, 2016
Bears Cubs sophomore point guard Kerianne Noonan attempts the free throw against American River College Jan. 29 in a nail-biting victory at SRJC’s Haehl Pavillion.

Bear Cubs stay optimistic after tough loss

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
February 8, 2016
Dunbar

[Photo] Bear Cubs remain undefeated at home

Kiana Medina, Staff Writer
January 31, 2016
A College of Marin player calls time while laying on the hardwood during a game Dec. 3.

Right down to the wire: Questionable calls and physical play ruin Bear Cubs’ comeback

Stephen Wolmarans, Staff Writer
December 10, 2015
The end of perfection: women's soccer team ends historic season with playoff loss

The end of perfection: women’s soccer team ends historic season with playoff loss

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
December 8, 2015
Right down to the wire: questionable calls and physical play ruin Bear Cubs' comeback

Right down to the wire: questionable calls and physical play ruin Bear Cubs’ comeback

Stephen Wolmarans, Sports Staff Writer
December 8, 2015
The Los angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant exhalts after a three point shot in a game that he finished with 49 points and a 2 games to none lead over the Denver Nuggets in a NBA Western conference play-off game.

Goodbye, Kobe

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
December 8, 2015
Ja'narrick James breaks free on a run.

Small running back dreams big

and Parker Dangers Oncken
December 8, 2015
A referee picks up the yellow flag during the second half of an NFL preseason football game between the Denver Broncos and the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012,in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Blind and Inconsistent: NFL officiating hits new low

Austin Burmester, Social Media Editor
December 8, 2015
SRJC Athletic Director Matthew Markovich works to keep athletes positively involved in the community.

Community Matters: keeping athletes balanced in life

Austin Burmester, Social Media Editor
December 8, 2015
Bear Cubs defender Megan Flynn fights for possession of the ball against San Joaquin Delta College. Flynn is part of a dominant defensive unit that allowed just nine goals over the entire regular season.

Undefeated: SRJC women’s soccer team makes school history with perfect regular season

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
November 18, 2015
A UC Berkeley goaltender tackles former SRJC forward Chris Whitten after the Polar Bears’ center attacked the net attempting to score. The two engaged in a heated scrum before officials pulled the skaters apart and penalized both teams.

Throwdown on the ice: SRJC hockey players weigh fighting in beloved sport

Travis Labrucherie, Staff Writer
November 18, 2015
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has repeatedly expressed his support of Greg Hardy (pictured), effectively prioritizing winning football games over the right and just punishment of perpetrators of domestic abuse.

Zero tolerance for domestic violence in professional sports

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
November 18, 2015
While Bear Cubs football and Polar Bears hockey athletics programs have no trouble filling the stands, most SRJC sports team struggle to maintain a steady audience.

SRJC athletics struggle to fill seats

Stephen Wolmarans, Staff Writer
November 18, 2015
The best NBA team ever?

The best NBA team ever?

Parker Dangers Oncken, Sports Editor
November 18, 2015
In a hard-fought and exciting game, the SRJC Bear Cubs football team lost to Diablo Valley College. The overtime defeat cost the team a chance to play in the postseason.

SRJC football: Overtime defeat costs team chance at playoffs

Austin Burmester, Social Media Editor
November 18, 2015
Oak Leaf Sports Report (November 12, 2015)

Oak Leaf Sports Report (November 12, 2015)

Anthony Sosa, Kyle Schmidt, Haley Bollinger, Parker Dangers Oncken, and Benjamin Farren
November 10, 2015
Bear Cubs midfielder Nathan Bell takes the ball to the goal against Consumnes River College

Soccer Continues to Thrive

Parker Dangers Oncken and Anthony Sosa
October 29, 2015
Polar Bears left to freeze

Polar Bears left to freeze

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2015
NFL power rankings week seven

NFL power rankings week seven

Austin Burmester, Social Media Editor
October 27, 2015
Ugly loss overshadows Bear Cubs' big win

Ugly loss overshadows Bear Cubs’ big win

Austin Burmester, Social Media Editor
October 27, 2015
Bear Cubs wide receiver Ben Putnam leads the wide outs during during a recent workout at Santa Rosa Junior College's.

Bear Cubs football delivers beat down against Sequoias

Austin Burmester, Social Media Editor
October 13, 2015
MLB playoff predictions

MLB playoff predictions

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2015

Polar Bears defeat San Jose State University [D2] for first time

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2015
The Bear Cubs volleyball team huddles before a preseason match.

Go for the kill

Austin Burmester, Social Media Editor
October 13, 2015
SRJC Women's Soccer Match .

Bear Cubs dominate

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2015
Water Polo players during a recent practice.

Water Polo starts off a little below water

Stephen Wolmarans, Staff Writer
September 29, 2015
Blake Johnson returns to lead a Polar Bears hockey squad looking to win a second consecutive championship.

New Athletic Leadership

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
September 29, 2015
Andrew Luck and the Colts have stumbled out of the gate this season.

Unable to meet the Expectations

Parker Dangers Oncken, Sports Editor
September 29, 2015
Stephen Wolmarans leads the fast break against the California Golden Bears

Hockey Starts with a Bang

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
September 29, 2015
NFL: Power Rankings

NFL: Power Rankings

Austin Burmester, Social Media Editor
September 29, 2015
Bear Cubs Quarterback Vincent Jefferies looks to pass.

Bear Cubs football

Austin Burmester, Social Media Editor
September 29, 2015
SRJC Students talk Fantasy Football

SRJC Students talk Fantasy Football

Travis LaBrucherie, Staff Writer
September 16, 2015
Josh Donaldson of the Toronto Blue Jays follows through on a swing.

Former Bay Area stars look to sweep top honors in Major League Baseball

Parker Dangers Oncken, Sports Editor
September 16, 2015
Goodell may see his run as commissioner end as a result of poor decisions.

Brady shamed by “Deflategate,” Commissioner Roger Goodell is to blame

Parker Dangers Oncken, Sports Editor
September 16, 2015
Ryan Haug takes a swing during a game in Spring 2015

From Bear Cub to Wild Cat

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
September 16, 2015

Raider Invasion: The Raiders will win battle for bragging rights

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
September 16, 2015
SRJC wide receiver Kerr Johnson catches a pass during a game against Delta College Mustangs on Sept. 5.

Mixed start to Bear Cubs football

Austin Burmester, Social Media Editor
September 15, 2015
Oak Leaf Fantasy Football Outlook 2015

Oak Leaf Fantasy Football Outlook 2015

Anthony Sosa, Austin Burmester, Stephen Wolmarans, Travis LaBrucherie, and Kyle Schmidt
September 10, 2015
Delta College players watch the action intently Sept, 5 at Bailey Field

[Photo] Bear Cubs come up short against Delta

Austin Bermester, Sports Staff Writer
September 7, 2015
(Podcast) MLB 2015 Oak Leaf Predictions

(Podcast) MLB 2015 Oak Leaf Predictions

Parker Dangers Oncken, Anthony Sosa, and Kyle Schmidt
September 3, 2015
[Video] SRJC and concussions

[Video] SRJC and concussions

Catherine Ramirez and Austin Burmester
June 17, 2015

SRJC catcher Ryan Haug earns MVP award

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
May 12, 2015
Bear Cubs infielder Weston Bryan (#13), attempts to hit a pitch against the San Mateo Bulldogs Saturday at Cook Sypher field.

Bear Cubs Baseball: loses heartbreaking playoff series after a stellar regular sesason

Anthony Sosa and Parker Dangers Oncken
May 12, 2015
MLB Power Rankings

MLB Power Rankings

Parker Dangers Oncken, Staff Writer
May 12, 2015
Marcus Mariota

NFL Draft

Parker Dangers Oncken, Staff Writer
May 12, 2015
Santa Rosa Junior College soccer player Andrew Carlile is currently sidelined due to concussion symptoms after being injured during a practice session.

An in-depth look at SRJC’s concussion process

Austin Burmester, Staff Writer
May 12, 2015
Stephen Curry raises his hands during a game. Curry was announced league MVP . This is Curry’s first MVP award.

MVP

Parker Dangers Oncken, Staff Writer
May 12, 2015

Bear Cubs storm through Butte in first round of playoffs

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
May 8, 2015
Dana Thomsen smacks the cover off the ball for a hit against Sierra College April 24 at Marv Mays Field.

Softball end season with heartbreak

Parker Dangers Oncken, Staff Writer
April 28, 2015
Jake Scheiner steals third base on a passed ball against Sierra College April 24 at Sypher Field. The Bear Cubs swept with a 26-10 overall record and a 15-6 conference record.

SRJC baseball sweeps Sierra en route to six straight wins

Parker Dangers Oncken, Staff Writer
April 28, 2015
Tom Francois bows his head, along with SRJC Baseball in a moment of reflection before the final regular season game of 2015, against Sierra College April 24 at Sypher Field.

Tom Francois: The story of a man with heart, ambition, faith and inspiration

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
April 28, 2015

False rape accusation stains Phi Kappa Psi’s legacy

Austin Burmester, Staff Writer
April 27, 2015
Sports Corner Podcast: NBA Playoff Picks

Sports Corner Podcast: NBA Playoff Picks

Matt Rubel, Parker Dangers Oncken, Anthony Sosa, Austin Burmester, and Kyle Schmidt
April 16, 2015

Back on track, Bear Cubs cruise to victory

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
April 16, 2015

A little high, a little low

Parker Dangers Oncken, Staff Writer
April 7, 2015
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