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A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 18

Maritza Camacho, Editor
April 2, 2021
High schoolers sit in a makeshift auditorium after their high schools town was burnt down by the 2018 Camp Fire.

“Last Days at Paradise High”: Wildfire trauma meets high school drama

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 17

Maritza Camacho, Editor
March 31, 2021
The album cover of Anuel AA and Ozunas Los Dioses, featuring the men standing in a smoky room wearing dark clothing.

“Los Dioses”: Anuel AA & Ozuna live up to the hype

Jennifer Sawhney, Reporter
March 18, 2021
Poster for Legacy of the Blues panel sponsored by the Black Students Union.

Sage wisdom from a lifetime of blues

Michael Combs and Jessica Johnson
March 17, 2021
The cover of a biography of Hannibal, one of the most feared and cunning army generals of his time, written by Dr. Patrick Hunt.

Hannibal’s secret weapon: A lecture by Dr. Patrick Hunt

Jennifer Do and Sophia Ginsberg
March 15, 2021
A poster for SRJC Theatre Arts performance of She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms featuring a silhouette of a person with a sword.

SRJC Theatre Arts presents an homage to the supremely nerdy with “She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms”

Tucker Lang, Editor
March 12, 2021
A still from Judas and the Black Messiah featuring Daniel Kaluuya as Fred Hampton.

The good, the bad and the contradictions of “Judas and the Black Messiah”

Liam Vinueza, Editor
March 9, 2021
A Zoom meeting screenshot with Max Rudin, Brent Hayes Edwards and Rafia Zafar

Poet of the people: The Library of America discusses Langston Hughes

Fay Rasmuson, Reporter
March 9, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 16

Maritza Camacho, Editor
March 2, 2021
From She Kills Monsters to The Mystery of Love and Sex, watching online performances from local theatre is a great way to support the arts virtually.

Sonoma County local theater roundup: Feb. 25–March 19

Jessica Johnson, Reporter
February 25, 2021
Bad Bunny hits all the expected notes and some new ones on his peak thus far, EL ÚLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO.

Bad Bunny is at his peak on “El ÚLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO”

Maritza Camacho, Editor
February 20, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 15

Maritza Camacho, Editor
February 20, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 14

Maritza Camacho, Editor
February 20, 2021
Medicine at Midnight is a weak, toothless entry in Foo Fighters discography and proof that just doing the bare minimum isnt enough.

Foo Fighters disappoint with the middling “Medicine at Midnight”

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2021
SRJC alum Peltz The Prodigys mournful yet inspirational solo debut Lessons from Losses is full of vulnerable, low-key bangers.

SRJC alum Peltz The Prodigy mourns and reflects on inspiring new album “Lessons from Losses”

Tucker Lang, Editor
February 16, 2021
Romance is in the air in these eight films for brightening the mood or dimming the lights.

Eight romance films at your fingertips this Valentine’s Day

Cass Stewart and Sophia Ginsberg
February 14, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 13

Maritza Camacho, Editor
February 9, 2021
OK Human sees Weezer capture the same lovable personality that they debuted with, now wrapped in a lavishly arranged package.

Weezer delivers a baroque take on its sound with the grand yet quaint “OK Human”

Tucker Lang, Editor
February 4, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 12

Maritza Camacho, Editor
February 4, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 11

Maritza Camacho, Editor
February 4, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 10

Maritza Camacho and Willow Ornellas
January 16, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 9

Maritza Camacho and Willow Ornellas
January 16, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 8

Maritza Camacho and Willow Ornellas
January 16, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 7

Maritza Camacho and Willow Ornellas
December 31, 2020

Here for the Instagram Followers Podcast Ep. 5

Maritza Camacho and Willow Ornellas
December 30, 2020

Here for the Right Reasons Podcast Ep. 4

Maritza Camacho and Willow Ornellas
December 19, 2020
Despite tone-deaf decisions made by the Recording Academy this year, they remain a relevant cultural force in the music industry.

Opinion: The Grammys are (unfortunately) still relevant

Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
December 10, 2020
Mank is candy for Old Hollywood enthusiasts, a 2021 Academy Awards heavyweight and one of the best films in David Finchers filmography.

“Mank”: Fincher’s fossilized feature feels fresh

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2020
Softie is a revolutionary documentary about Kenyan photojournalist Boniface Mwangi and his subsequent turns as an activist and political candidate.

“Softie”: A film all hopeful activists must watch

Liam Vinueza, Staff Writer
December 8, 2020

Here for the Right Reasons Podcast Ep. 3

Maritza Camacho, Tucker Lang, and Willow Ornellas
December 8, 2020

Here for the Right Reasons Podcast: Ep. 1

Maritza Camacho, Tucker Lang, and Willow Ornellas
November 24, 2020

Houseplants for beginners

Willow Ornellas, Staff Writer
November 23, 2020
Cover of the album Danger Days by My Chemical Romance. A white spider graphic on top of a picture of a mountain in a desert during golden hour.

A decade later, “Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys” can finally be appreciated as the masterpiece it is

Cass Stewart, Staff Writer
November 22, 2020
A man wearing a mask behind a cashier desk surrounded by tin-type portraits

Jeremiah’s Photo Corner: Keeping film photography alive in Sonoma County

Aryk Copley, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
System Of A Down: Daron Malakian (top left), Serj Tankian (top right), John Dolmayan (bottom left), Shavo Odadjian (bottom right) come together with new music for the first time in 15 years raising over $600,000 for charity.

System of a Down is back with two chilling new tracks

Emma Molloy, Staff Writer
November 18, 2020

Beer coozie review

Mike Nordstrom, Special to The Oak Leaf
November 17, 2020

Diabetes in a cup? Hot takes on Starbucks hot holiday drinks

Maritza Camacho, Staff Writer
November 17, 2020
Gorillaz return with a collection of vibrant, riveting pop songs after two critical disappointments in Humanz and The Now Now.

Gorillaz return with a colorful, eccentric revitalization of pop music

Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
Poster giving details on the SRJC Oktoberfest concerts

SRJC music department will host digital Oktoberfest

Priscilla Navas, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
Shore is a poignant, sharply written album that fits snugly in Fleet Foxes discography.

Fleet Foxes surprises with the feathery musings of “Shore”

Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
October 4, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has halted progress on many commercial projects, including movies like The Batman and Mission: Impossible 7, TV shows like The Walking Dead and Love Island and albums by artists like Weezer and Rihanna.

COVID-19 is delaying our most anticipated releases

Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
September 20, 2020
Im Thinking of Ending Things, Charlie Kaufmans Netflix-exclusive adaptation of Iain Reids 2016 debut novel, is an existential drama that both challenges and reveres the rules of storytelling.

“I’m Thinking of Ending Things” is an existential knockout

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2020
Review: El Patio

Review: El Patio

Mike Combs, Staff Writer
June 13, 2020
El Tarascos chicken tostada with soft tortilla, shredded chicken and the works.

Review: El Tarasco

Azelia Mazur, Special to The Oak Leaf
June 2, 2020
Spice up you lunch or dinner by checking out Kabuki in downtown Petaluma.

Review: Kabuki

Rebecca Bell, Staff Writer
June 2, 2020
The basic Cafe mimosa breakfast has juicy bacon strips, rosemary house potatoes plus half a plate of hearty eggs.

Review: Cafe Mimosa

Maritza Camacho, Special to The Oak Leaf
June 2, 2020
XCOM: Chimera Squad is a pretty decent expansion for the price you pay.

XCOM: Chimera Squad review

Arthur Gonzalez-Martin, Staff Writer
June 2, 2020
Set in a zombie apocalypse, Daybreak is a colorful teen comedy with solid comedic writing and fun performances.

Daybreak: A true teenage wasteland

Jonathan Bigall, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
Birds of Prey rejuvenates the tired tropes of the comic book movie genre by blowing viewers away with stunning visuals and relatable moments that excite the common feminist movie goer.

“Birds of Prey”: A comic book movie made by and for women

Alex Fuller, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
South Korean director Bong Joon-ho won big at the 2020 Academy Awards, with his film Parasite winning Best International Feature, Best Original Screenplay, Best Director and Best Picture. Taika Waititi and Hildur Guðnadóttir also took home historic awards in the Oscars second straight year without a host.

The Oscars: More than an awards show

Maisie French, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
Miss Americana, the new Taylor Swift documentary directed by Lana Wilson, received rave reviews from critics and fans after its premiere Jan. 23 at Sundance Film Festival; the film released on Netflix a week later on Jan. 31.

I’ve been a Swiftie for most of my life, and I loved “Miss Americana”

Kayla Beaton, Sports Editor
February 5, 2020
Action Bronson, is a native of the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York. His music is influenced by New York culture, his culinary background, and his affinity for Sports Cars.

Action Bronson’s “Lamb Over Rice”: Groovy but abrupt

Séamus Reed, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 9, 2019
The Mandalorian is fresh, exciting content that entertains and provokes thought; its the Star Wars TV show fans have been waiting for.

Seven thoughts about “The Mandalorian”

James Domizio, Staff Writer
November 24, 2019
Lil Peeps final album was released Nov. 12, 2019.

“Everybody’s Everything”: Lil Peep’s influence remains alive

Sam McMinimy, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
In A24s The Lighthouse, actors Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson battle the sea and their psyches.

“The Lighthouse”: The horror aquatic

Séamus Reed, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 20, 2019
Cult Classic The Thing was not a critical success during its release but found a cult following in the years after and is considered one of the greatest films in horror history.

“The Thing”: Fear the unknown

Abraham Fuentes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2019
Vibe-O-Ween: Four free horror films and a Halloween playlist

Vibe-O-Ween: Four free horror films and a Halloween playlist

James Domizio and Téa Lindsey
October 31, 2019
Though unsuspecting, Bose Frames come with two directional speakers on both the left and right arms of the sunglasses.

Bose Frames: Adding ambience to the world

Abraham Fuentes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2019
After 13-long years, Tool release their newest album early Sept. Fear Inoculum.

“Fear Inoculum”: Tool makes a triumphant return

Séamus Reed, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 3, 2019
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