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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
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

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Illustration by Rachel Edelstein

Ask more: on having consensual sex

Rachel Edelstein, Managing Editor
May 18, 2018
Mina Kim, center, hosts from left to right Anne Dubay, Chris Keys, Dayren Torres and Jeff Okrepkie on KQED Forum on the Road. The guests all lost their homes in the Oct. 8 fire. Photo by Abraham Fuentes.

6 months after the October fires, KQED Forum on the Road hosts fire victims and officials

Rachel Edelstein and Lenita Marie Johnson
April 6, 2018
President Frank Chong attends the Academic Senate Meeting as members prepare to vote on a resolution of no confidence about Chong and the administration. The vote will be presented to the board of trustees on April 10. Photo by Abraham Fuentes.

Academic Senate calls on board to put president on probation

Rachel Edelstein and
April 4, 2018
President Frank Chong speaks to The Oak Leaf Student Media during a video interview about student reactions to the sudden summer cuts. Photo by staff writers.

A full reversal is anticipated from Chong and administration on summer cuts

Brandon McCapes and Rachel Edelstein
April 3, 2018
Students and faculty thronged outside President Frank Chongs office Monday morning to protest the sudden slashing of sumer classes. Chong listened to concerns and answered questions for more than 30 minutes. Photo by Jennifer Do.

Chong faces heated questions during sit-in

Rachel Edelstein, Managing Editor
April 3, 2018
Molly McGregor presents a slideshow of images from the first Womens History Week in 1978 to students on Monday March 5. Photo by Rachel Edelstein.

Thank Sonoma County native Molly MacGregor for Women’s History Month

Rachel Edelstein, Managing Editor
March 8, 2018
The culinary arts department supplied hand-decorated cakes for the event.

From 1918 to 2018, SRJC begins 100 year celebrations

Rachel Edelstein, Managing Editor
January 25, 2018
SRJC student Alex Simms

[Photo] Flames still burn evacuees two months later

December 24, 2017
Rose Hammock dances during the 2017 Sunrise Ceremony at the Ya-ka-ama in Forestville, California. Photo provided by Hammock.

The sunrise ceremony

Rachel Edelstein, Web Editor
December 12, 2017
Feminists United club leader McKenna Peterson speaks to student Sophie Schlabowske during the Bear Club Fire Relief Rally.

Bear Club Fire Relief Rally offers support

Rachel Edelstein, Web Editor
December 8, 2017
I want to worry about spoiler alerts from shows with leading roles for girls, instead of Basic Boys for days. Also, we need to stop calling women Basic Bitches. Illustration by Rachel Edelstein.

Why there aren’t “Basic Boys”

Rachel Edelstein, Web Editor
November 22, 2017
President Frank Chong presents an Honorary Associates Degree for Christina Hansen to her stepmother, Jennifer Watson.

Board of Trustees gives local support against LGBTQ discrimination

Rachel Edelstein, Roberta MacIntyre, and Charlotte Maxwell
November 21, 2017
Student utilizes therapy dogs provided by Paws As Loving Support during the SRJC Strong event.

SRJC fire response prevents drop-outs

Rachel Edelstein and Meghan Buckman
November 16, 2017
The list of sexual predators is long and distinguished.

[Photo] Individuals can stop sexual predation

November 16, 2017
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[Photo] From the ashes we will capitalize

November 16, 2017
Humboldt, Mendocino and Trinity counties comprise the Emerald Triangle.

[Photo] Trimmigrants: workers return for seasonal jobs

November 14, 2017
The Little Mermaid cst members: Jordan Diomandé, Sidney McNulty, Armand Beikzadeh, Ellie Condello, Roberto Perez, Sandy Brown and Anthony Martensen prepare for a dress rehearsal.

The Little Mermaid: production offers something for all

Rachel Edelstein, Web Editor
November 14, 2017
Santa Rosa Junior College student Alex Simms had to flee the Tubbs Fire twice on the night of Oct. 9. Simms’ anxiousness to resume her routine drove her to return to school as soon as possible. PC Rachel Edelstein

Feeling the loss

Charlotte Maxwell and Rachel Edelstein
October 31, 2017
Graphic of student meeting with counselor.

[Photo] Is The Counseling Department Actually That Bad?

October 26, 2017
A sign warns looters in Sonoma County

I’m afraid of looter shooters

Rachel Edelstein, Staff Writer
October 19, 2017
Photo by Matheus Ferrero.

#metoo is just another way women bear the burden of making change

Rachel Edelstein, Staff Writer
October 18, 2017
As days pass since the start of the North Bay firestorms, people face a long emotional and physical recovery process. PC Ali Benzerara.

Trauma tips from the American Psychological Association

Rachel Edelstein, Staff Writer
October 14, 2017
17 dead, 400 missing in Sonoma County

17 dead, 400 missing in Sonoma County

Rachel Edelstein, Staff Writer
October 13, 2017
Student club members pose for a photo. Many SRJC clubs go above and beyond to cultivate a safe and enriching environment for students and community members.

SRJC clubs bridge the gap between the campus and community

Rachel Edelstein, Staff Writer
October 8, 2017
Follett Corporation offers a variety of low costs alternatives to full-priced books.

Bookstore still undergoing transition

Rachel Edelstein, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
Trump Opinion

[Photo] DACA: Heroes of Justice

September 25, 2017
SRJC student Cameron Gordon-Miller, 20, signs up for his free digital subscription to the NY Times. Available for all SRJC students.

New York Times free for all SRJC students

Rachel Edelstein, Staff Writer
September 12, 2017
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