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
Yna Bollock

Yna Bollock, Editor

Yna Bollock (she/her) is in her fourth semester with the Oak Leaf and is pursuing a degree in photojournalism. Prior to journalism, she graduated from SRJC’s culinary program in 2013. Yna’s interests include covering sports, all things food and disaster coverage.

All content by Yna Bollock
Freshman starting right fielder Ayden Herrguth runs down the line of high fives during lineup before going against Sierra in game three of the 3C2A Regional Finals on Sunday, May 18, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

Freshman starting center fielder Cooper Wood bolts toward center field ahead of game three against Sierra for the 3C2A Regional Finals on Sunday, May 18, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

The Santa Rosa Junior College baseball team take their places for lineup announcements for game three against Sierra for the 3C2A Regional Finals on Sunday, May 18, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

The Santa Rosa Junior College baseball team huddle together in preparation of game two against Sierra in the 3C2A Regional Finals on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

[Photo] SRJC baseball season ends in crushing regional finals loss

May 21, 2025
Freshman Keller Ausbun makes his playoff debut in the bottom of the seventh against Sierra in game two of the 3C2A Regional Finals on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

Freshman Evan Sandoval pitches for the Bear Cubs in the bottom of the sixth against Sierra in game two of the 3C2A Regional Finals on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

Sophomore catcher Cameron Duran receives the pitch against Sierra in game two of the 3C2A Regional Finals on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

Sophomore second baseman Joe Brown launches the ball at first base for the out in the bottom of the fourth against Sierra in game two of the 3C2A Regional Finals on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

Freshman left fielder Shane Moran prepares to bat against Sierra in game two of the 3C2A Regional Finals on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

Sophomore Caleb Okada prepares to take over for Abramson in the bottom of the first against Sierra in game two of the 3C2A Regional Finals on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

Freshman Wyatt Abramson starts as pitcher for the Bear Cubs against Sierra in game two of the 3C2A Regional Finals on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

Sophomore pitcher Raul Valdivia receives the ball back post-pitch from catcher Mason Cox in the top of the eighth against Sierra in game one of the 3C2A Regional Finals on Friday, May 16, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

Freshman center fielder Cooper Wood edges towards second base, waiting for the opportunity to steal against Sierra in game one of the 3C2A Regional Finals on Friday, May 16, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

Designated hitter JT Summers hits a single to left field in the bottom of the seventh against Sierra in game one of the 3C2A Regional Finals on Friday, May 16, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

Sophomore pitcher Raul Valdivia finishes the game off for the Bear Cubs and takes over in the top of the seventh against Sierra in game one of the 3C2A Regional Finals on Friday, May 16, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

Freshman pitcher Lucas Hermes takes over on the mound for the Bear Cubs in the top of the sixth against Sierra in game one of the 3C2A Regional Finals on Friday, May 16, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

Sophomore first baseman Josh Martin crouches at first ready to receive the ball for the out against Sierra in game one of the 3C2A Regional Finals on Friday, May 16, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

Sophomore pitcher Brice Cox steadies himself as he takes over the mound in the top of the second against Sierra in game one of the 3C2A Regional Finals on Friday, May 16, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

Sophomore third baseman Tyler Nordyke rounds first and bolts for second after hitting into left field to send freshman Shane Moran home in the bottom of the first against Sierra in game one of the 3C2A Regional Finals on Friday, May 16, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

Freshman designated hitter JT Summers is on deck to bat against Sierra in game one of the 3C2A Regional Finals on Friday, May 16, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

Sophomore pitcher Russell Freedheim starts on the mound for the Bear Cubs against Sierra in game one of the 3C2A Regional Finals on Friday, May 16, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

Sophomore third baseman Gabby Schenone is subbed out and celebrates towards the dugout after a single to right field sends freshman Kylee Baumann home for an RBI in the bottom of the fifth against Cosumnes River College on Sophomore Day on Tuesday, April 22 at home.

Sophomore third baseman Gabby Schenone runs down the lineup ahead of her final game of conference play on Sophomore Day on Tuesday, April 22 at home.

Santa Rosa Junior College third baseman Gabby Schenone gazes through the fence along the Magnolia Park softball field on January 28, 2025 in Rohnert Park, California.

Getting To Third Base: One athlete’s perseverance through adversity

Yna Bollock, Social Media Editor
May 17, 2025
From right to left, former Bear Cub Hailey Martin visits sophomore Gabby Schenone to support her for her final home game on Sophomore Day on Tuesday, April 22 at home.

From left to right, former Bear Cubs Nataya Brown and Hailey Martin show their support for sophomore Gabby Schenone, center, on Sophomore Day on Tuesday, April 22 at home.

From left to right, former Bear Cub Nataya Brown poses with sophomore Gabby Schenone after the game on Sophomore Day on Tuesday, April 22 at home.

From left to right, sophomores Kali Garcia, Sofia Uricoechea, Gabby Schenone and Kayla Ling stand at the pitching mound together for one final time on Sophomore Day on Tuesday, April 22 at home.

SRJC softball's sophomores from left to right first row: Kali Garcia, Sofia Uricoechea, Gabby Schenone and Kayla Ling gather with their friends and families at home plate for one final group photo on Sophomore Day on Tuesday, April 22 at home.

Sophomore third baseman Gabby Schenone, center, stands at home plate with her family while her athletic accolades are announced overhead on Sophomore Day on Tuesday, April 22 at home.

Gabby Schenone is overcome with emotion as the freshman on the softball team present her with a bespoke basket of gifts on Sophomore Day on Tuesday, April 22 at home.

Sophomore third baseman Gabby Schenone celebrates at first base after a single to right field sends freshman Kylee Baumann home for an RBI in the bottom of the fifth against Cosumnes River College on Sophomore Day on Tuesday, April 22 at home.

Sophomore third baseman Gabby Schenone celebrates at first base after a single to right field sends freshman Kylee Baumann home for an RBI in the bottom of the fifth against Cosumnes River College on Sophomore Day on Tuesday, April 22 at home.

Sophomore third baseman Gabby Schenone celebrates at first base after a single to right field sends freshman Kylee Baumann home for an RBI in the bottom of the fifth against Cosumnes River College on Sophomore Day on Tuesday, April 22 at home.

Sophomore third baseman Gabby Schenone sends the ball towards second base during the game against Cosumnes River College on Sophomore Day on Tuesday, April 22 at home.

From left to right, sophomores Kayla Ling, Gabby Schenone and Kali Garcia huddle together before the lineup is announced for Sophomore Day on Tuesday, April 22 at home.

Sophomore second baseman Gabby Schenone hits a double to left field in the bottom of the fifth against San Joaquin Delta on the Bill Simoni softball field on Feb. 22 in Stockton, California.

Sophomore third baseman Gabby Schenone launches the ball towards first base during the game against San Joaquin Delta on the Bill Simoni softball field on Feb. 22 in Stockton, California.

Sophomore third baseman Gabby Schenone prepares to bat against San Joaquin Delta on the Bill Simoni softball field on Feb. 22 in Stockton, California.

Sophomore third baseman Gabby Schenone prepares to bat against San Joaquin Delta on the Bill Simoni softball field on Feb. 22 in Stockton, California.

Gabby Schenone stands stoically on the pitching rubber at the Magnolia Park softball field on Jan. 28 in Rohnert Park, California.

Gabby Schenone steps on first base on at the Magnolia Park softball field on Jan. 28 in Rohnert Park, California.

Gabby Schenone gets silly in the dugout at Magnolia Park on Jan. 28 in Rohnert Park, California.

Gabby Schenone peers out of the dugout of Magnolia Park on Jan. 28 in Rohnert Park, California.

Gabby Schenone sits in the bleachers of Magnolia Park where her and her family spent years watching Schenone play on January 28, 2025 in Rohnert Park, California.

Gabby Schenone takes a seat on one of the softball bases at Magnolia Park on January 28, 2025 in Rohnert Park, California.

Gabby Schenone reflects as she stands on the field where she got her softball career started at Magnolia Park on January 28, 2025 in Rohnert Park, California.

Sophomore third baseman Gabby Schenone launches the ball towards second base during the game against Hartnell College on January 24, 2025 at home.

Sophomore third baseman Gabby Schenone watches as a batter gets ready to hit in the game against Hartnell College on January 24, 2025 at home.

SRJC sophomore Gabby Schenone replicates an old T-ball photo that her mom Kristina found at Magnolia Park on Jan 28, 2025 in Rohnert Park, California.

Sativa dominant strain, Mafia Funeral, grown by Glass House farms in Santa Barbara.

[Photo] Smoke Safari: Where to Pick Up Your Next Joint

Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Podcast Editor
May 13, 2025
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Sophomore catcher Cameron Duran is greeted with a high five in the dugout after sophomore Josh Martin's walk sends him home in the top of the seventh against Folsom Lake on the final day of the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at home.

Sophomore Tyler Nordyke snags a grounder to third and winds back to throw the ball to first base for the out against Folsom Lake on the final day of the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at home.

Sophomore pitcher Brice Cox takes over for the Bear Cubs in the bottom of the fourth against Folsom Lake on the final day of the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at home.

Freshman J.T. Summers walks down a tunnel of high-fives after hitting a 3-run homer in the top of the fourth against Folsom Lake on the final day of the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at home.

Freshman Cooper Woods walks through the dugout after sophomore Josh Martin's single to center in the top of the second sends him home to score against Folsom Lake on the final day of the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at home.

Sophomore Luke Dillon winds back for a pitch against Folsom Lake on the final day of the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at home.

Freshman Ayden Herrguth is hit by a pitch from Folsom Lake's Jarren Ekelboom in the bottom of the first in the first game against Folsom Lake on the second day of the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs on Friday, May 9, 2025 at home.

Sophomore pitcher Raul Valdivia shouts back to the home dugout after striking out Folsom Lake pinch hitter Justin Menesini in the first game against Folsom Lake on the second day of the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs on Friday, May 9, 2025 at home.

Sophomore Mason Cox bunts and grounds out to the catcher and advances freshman Caze Derammelaere to second base in the bottom of the seventh of the first game against Folsom Lake on the second day of the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs on Friday, May 9, 2025 at home.

Sophomore Jordan Giacomini prepares to pitch for the Bear Cubs' first game against Folsom Lake on the second day of the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs on Friday, May 9, 2025 at home.

[Photo] SRJC baseball takes down Folsom Lake to advance to regional finals

Oliver Kindt and Taylor Amador
May 10, 2025
Freshman pitcher Lucas Hermes starts on the mound against Delta College on the first day of the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at home.

[Photo] SRJC baseball takes first game of super regionals in 9-0 blowout

Oliver Kindt, Editor
May 9, 2025
Delta shortstop Samuel Rivas is beside himself as Bear Cub freshman Cooper Wood is called safe after stealing second and sliding past Delta second baseman Ian Guanzon in the bottom of the second against Delta College on the first day of the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Santa Rosa Junior College's Sypher Field. Wood currently holds the leading record in the Big 8 Conference for stolen bases at 29 over 41 games played.

Sophomore Joe Brown hits a pose after hitting a double in the bottom of the second against Delta College on the first day of the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at home.

Sophomore Joe Brown hits a single in the bottom of the second against Delta College on the first day of the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at home.

Sophomore Mason Cox winds back to throw the ball back to the pitcher during the game against Delta College on the first day of the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at home.

Freshman Anane Wilson is all smiles after lineup announcements ahead of the game against Delta College on the first day of the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at home.

Freshman Vero Poueu looks on as the starting line up gets ready to face Delta College on the first day of the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at home.

Santa Rosa Junior College freshman shortstop Caze Derammelaere is locked in and ready to go ahead of the game against Delta College on the first day of the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at home at SRJC's Sypher Field.

The SRJC baseball team prepares to go against Delta College on the first day of the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at home.

Market lights hang above the courtyard of Timber Cove Resort where guests can access the gym, main lobby, restaurant and additional hotel rooms in Jenner, California.

A pair of chandeliers made of antlers hang high above the rafters of Timber Cover Resort. Coast kitchen is located to the right of the main entrance of the hotel behind the bar and is open to the public.

Timber Cove Resort offers outdoor seating by a fireplace right outside of the patio doors of Coast Kitchen. A totem pole towers over the hotel and restaurant and marks the hotel's place on the coast. The pole on the property can be seen in small bouts as patrons make their way up the highway towards the resort.

Coast Kitchen is located inside Timber Cover Resort in Jenner, California and offers indoor and outdoor seating as weather allows.

The coconut cream pie is drizzled with caramel and topped with a flaky cookie resembling its crust at Coast Kitchen on March 18, 2025 in Jenner, California.

Dessert offerings at Coast Kitchen include a Bailey's infused cheesecake topped with a sweet whiskey reduction on March 18, 2025 in Jenner, California.

Whole shell mussels, shrimp and cod are featured in the seafood stew at Coast Kitchen on March 18, 2025 in Jenner, California.

The pan roasted steelhead trout is laid on a bed of farro, parsnip, turnip, butter, parmesan and topped with chimichurri at Coast Kitchen on March 18, 2025 in Jenner, California.

[Photo] Coast Kitchen: Sonoma Coast's Juxtaposition

May 3, 2025
The seafood stew on the dinner menu features tail-on shrimp, black cod, mussels, fennel, onion, fingerling potatoes, parsnip and paprika at Coast Kitchen on March 18, 2025 in Jenner, California.

A bowl of smoked trout chowder features potato, fennel, clams, cream, microgreens and topped with fresh cracked black pepper at Coast Kitchen on March 18, 2025 in Jenner, California.

Fresh black pepper is cracked tableside over the smoked trout chowder at Coast Kitchen on March 18, 2025 in Jenner, California.

Sophomore second baseman Joe Brown celebrates after hitting a triple to right field in the bottom of the seventh inning in the first game of the 3C2A Baseball Regionals against American River College on Friday, May 2, 2025 at home.

Sophomore second baseman Joe Brown hits a trip to right field in the bottom of the seventh inning in the first game of the 3C2A Baseball Regionals against American River College on Friday, May 2, 2025 at home.

[Photo] Bear Cubs offense shines in Game 1 of the 3C2A Regional Playoffs

May 2, 2025
Sophomore pitcher Jordan Giacomini surveys the runner at first in the first game of the 3C2A Baseball Regionals against American River College on Friday, May 2, 2025 at home.

American River shortstop Ramon Esparza winces as the ball misses the pocket of his glove and Joe Brown advances to third on the throw in the bottom of the fourth in the first game of the 3C2A Baseball Regionals on Friday, May 2, 2025 at home.

Sophomore second baseman Joe Brown hits a trip to right field in the bottom of the seventh inning in the first game of the 3C2A Baseball Regionals against American River College on Friday, May 2, 2025 at home.

[Photo] Bear Cubs offense shines in Game 1 of the 3C2A Regional Playoffs

Taylor Amador, Reporter
May 2, 2025
Freshman Ayden Herrguth walks down a dugout of high fives as he scores the first run against American River in the bottom of the third during the first game of the 3C2A Baseball Regionals against American River College on Friday, May 2, 2025 at home.

Sophomore pitcher Russell Freedheim winds back for a pitch as he starts for the Bear Cubs against American River in the first game of the 3C2A Baseball Regionals on Friday, May 2, 2025 at home.

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