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
Sean Young

Sean Young, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Sean Young (he/him) is in his eighth semester at SRJC and second semester at The Oak Leaf. He is studying communications and journalism. Sean lives in Sebastopol and spends his free time listening to his vinyl record collection, practicing bass guitar and writing for The Oak Leaf. He hopes to continue to a 4-year college after graduating from SRJC to work towards a bachelor's degree in communications and journalism.

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Bennett Friedman continues to perform for audiences of loyal students and SRJC community members with an annual performance of his current jazz ensemble, The Bennett Friedman Quartet. The SRJC legend has backed up megastars like Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson

The Performer and The Professor: Bennett Friedman plays among giants

December 30, 2022
Kunde to Retire, Chaaban to assume trustee seat

Kunde to Retire, Chaaban to assume trustee seat

November 8, 2022
Should Proposition 31 pass, it will uphold Senate Bill 793 that banned the sale of flavored tobacco products in California.

[Photo] California Proposition 31

October 24, 2022
Should Proposition 31 pass, it will uphold Senate Bill 793 that banned the sale of flavored tobacco products in California.

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Polar Bears rookie forward Patrick Voors has five points so far this season, the second most points on the team.

Petrus hat trick helps Polar Bears earn first win of season, crushing UC Davis Aggies 8-4

October 20, 2022
Polar Bears forward Bjorn Hansen skates past UC Davis forward Wyatt Moore to set up one of many scoring chances for SRJC Oct. 14.

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Toby Petrus earns the Polar Bears first hat trick of the season against UC Davis Oct. 14.

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Rookie forward Logan Koop scores his first goal for the SRJC Polar Bears versus UC Davis Oct. 14.

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Defensemen Gordy Brodeur and Jonah Petrus work to shut down UC Davis offence Oct. 14 in a 8-4 Polar Bears victory.

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SRJC Polar Bears rookie goaltender Sean Keough takes over in the backup role behind Alejandro Barajas.

Despite valiant effort, Polar Bears lose to Santa Clara Broncos 4-2 in gritty rivalry game — Photo Gallery

October 9, 2022
Im going to be working till the job is done and its time to turn the lights out, says Dr. Frank Chong during his report to the Board of Trustees Oct. 11.

SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong to retire summer 2023

October 11, 2022
A skater from Santa Rosa Junior College and Gonzaga University face off against each other,wait for a referee to drop a puck to resume play.

Polar Bears lose home opener to Gonzaga 6-2 after five straight goals

October 6, 2022
Bear Cubs midfielder Alan Sanchez strikes the ball towards the opposite side of the pitch in a 2-1 win over Cañada College Sept. 13.

SRJC men’s soccer beats Cañada College Colts 2-1 in comeback win — Photo Gallery

September 15, 2022
SRJC Bear Cubs linebacker Dimitri Johnson (7) works to tackle a City College of San Francisco running back in SRJC’s 31-20 loss to City College of San Francisco on Sept. 3.

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SRJC Bear Cubs punter Jeremy Baker punts the ball 41 yards in the 4th quarter at George M. Rush Stadium in SRJC’s 31-20 loss to City College of San Francisco on Sept. 3

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SRJC Bear Cubs quarterback Santino Chavez (12) slings a 30-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Isaac Torres (15) to score SRJCs second touchdown of the game in SRJC’s 31-20 loss to City College of San Francisco on Sept. 3.

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SRJC Bear Cubs quarterback Carson Budke hands a football off to running back Adrian Torres (24) in the 3rd quarter at George M. Rush Stadium in SRJC’s 31-20 loss to City College of San Francisco on Sept. 3.

[Photo] SRJC Football falls short to defending CCCAA Champions

September 7, 2022
SRJC Bear Cubs quarterback Santino Chavez (12) throws a pass to wide receiver Isaac Torres (15) against the Rams defense at George M. Rush Stadium in SRJC’s 31-20 loss to City College of San Francisco on Sept. 3.

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If life circumstances stop your progress, never, ever give up on the dream, is Saldaña-Talleys advice to students trying to fine their way.

Rebuilder and retiree: Jane Saldaña-Talley leaves SRJC

May 17, 2022
SRJC Swim and Dive teams compete in Saturdays NorCal Relays inside the Quinn Swim Center.

[Photo] SRJC hosts the first NorCal Relay since Pre-pandemic

February 12, 2022
Ukraine Consul General Dmytro Kushneruk delivers a vigorous speech to a supportive crowd in front of City Hall in Sonoma, Calif. March 17, 2022.

Hundreds gather in Sonoma to hear Ukraine Consul General speak

March 17, 2022
Three wine glasses filled with tasting portions of red wine. The middle glass is being poured into.

SRJC Student Wine Club hosts in-person tasting event

March 17, 2022
A silhouetted photo of Batman from The Batman.

“The Batman”: Vengeance delivered

March 17, 2022
The Oak Leafs 2022 March Madness bracket

The Oak Leaf’s 2022 March Madness bracket

March 16, 2022
Students interested in shaping the future of SRJC should consider running for office for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Applications open for Student Government Assembly

March 16, 2022
Santa Rosa Junior Colleges Polar Bears ice hockey team convene at the bench during a 3-1 loss to the UC Davis Aggies Feb. 4 at Snoopys Home Ice.

SRJC Polar Bears lose brutal 3-1 game to UC Davis

February 8, 2022
Santa Rosa Junior College Polar Bears captain Angus Brodeur takes to the ice during a 7-1 win against the Cal Lutheran Kingsmen Jan. 21 at Snoopys Home Ice in Santa Rosa.

Polar Bears beat Cal Lutheran 7-1 in restricted attendance game

January 28, 2022
Polar Bears assistant captain and forward Jonah Petrus (82) celebrates his younger brother Toby Petrus first period goal in SRJCs 5-4 overtime win against San Jose State University on Oct. 22 at Snoopys Home Ice in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Polar Bears beat San Jose State 5-4, Toby Petrus scores two including OT winner

October 27, 2021
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