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
After spending almost two months inside my family's new house, one rebuilt after the Tubbs Fire burnt our original home, I've realized how necessary it is to slow down and absorb the little moments.

Be careful of what you wish for

Jackie Gutierrez, Staff WRiter
April 28, 2020
"My inspiration for baking came from the historical significance of baking in times of trouble." –Sarina Rohr, 29, SRJC senior in the College to Career program.

I’m baking to keep my brain happy

April 26, 2020
My quarantine

My quarantine

Jennifer Kempf, Special to The Oak Leaf
April 26, 2020
Carol Davis takes watercolor and poetry writing classes through SRJC's Older Adults Program.

C19 timeline & poems

Carol Davis, Student, SRJC Older Adults Program
April 25, 2020
Black Hole

Black Hole

Judith Vaughn, Special to The Oak Leaf
April 25, 2020
Gary "Buz" Hermes teaches a class called "Aging Gayfully!" through SRJC's Older Adults Program.

Older adults program connects LGBT students during pandemic

Gary “Buz” Hermes, Instructor, SRJC Older Adults Program
April 25, 2020
Rhonda Findling is the MESA and Second Chance Counselor/Program Coordinator at Santa Rosa Junior College.

Hope amidst heartbreak

Rhonda Findling, MESA and Second Chance Counselor/Program Coordinator, SRJC
April 25, 2020

Coronavirus Q&A: Student Health Services

Arthur Gonzalez-Martin, Staff Writer
April 22, 2020
Isabella Riddell sat down with Oak Leaf staff writer Griffin Schouten to talk about what's it like to be pregnant during the coronavirus pandemic.

“Prepare for the worst case scenario of giving birth alone”

Griffin Schouten, Staff Writer
April 22, 2020
Confronting coronavirus as a hypochondriac

Confronting coronavirus as a hypochondriac

Griffin Schouten, Staff Writer
April 21, 2020
"If we all do our part, we can get through this quicker"

“If we all do our part, we can get through this quicker”

Maritza Camacho, Special to The Oak Leaf
April 21, 2020
Saddened, but enjoying a new pace

Saddened, but enjoying a new pace

Azelia Mazur, Special to The Oak Leaf
April 17, 2020
Entertainment recommendations from sidelined sportswriter

Entertainment recommendations from sidelined sportswriter

Albert Gregory, Special to The Oak Leaf
April 17, 2020
Submit your story: Help The Oak Leaf document life during the pandemic

Submit your story: Help The Oak Leaf document life during the pandemic

April 17, 2020
Santa Rosa Junior College's Board of Trustees held its first ever virtual board meeting where it voted to allow "pass or no pass" grading for up to 12 credits in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

SRJC Board expands ‘pass or no-pass’ grading throughout pandemic

Luke Morrow and Marilyn Santos
April 16, 2020
Dog owners meet at Prince Park and flout the county's social distancing requirements which mandate people from different households stand at least six feet apart from one another.

Confessions of shelter-in-place rebels

Mike Combs, Staff Writer
April 15, 2020
Pandemic and perspective: How to make your days tolerable

Pandemic and perspective: How to make your days tolerable

Peyton Krzyzek, Special to The Oak Leaf
April 15, 2020
SRJC baseball players and coaches feel the pressure of an altered recruiting cycle thanks to COVID-19's cancelling the 2020 spring season.

The Lost Season: SRJC baseball and NCAA recruiting

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
April 13, 2020
Hidden behind a cloud of smoke during quarantine

Hidden behind a cloud of smoke during quarantine

Special to the Oak Leaf
April 13, 2020
Netflix's Spanish-language programming might be just the ticket to get you through this next stretch of quarantine.

Creative “Cuarentena” Part I: Netflix’s Top 10 Spanish shows to binge in quarantine

Marilyn Santos, Staff Writer
April 13, 2020

Quarantine + Kids: Three fun activities for toddlers

Sarah Montano, Staff Writer
April 9, 2020
Embrace your inner pirate in the fantastical, gorgeous world of "Sea of Thieves."

No need for social distancing; Three video games to keep you connected during shelter-in-place

Stephen Howe, Staff Writer
April 9, 2020
The pacing and chronology of events in the docuseries “Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez" motivate the viewer to continue watching as key points are presented throughout the three episodes.

Five Netflix shows to watch while you’re cooped up

Jonathan Bigall, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom details the state's multiphase plan for combatting the projected COVID-19 peak in mid-May when cases requiring acute care will spike.

Newsom details multiphase plan to manage mid-May COVID-19 spike

Mike Combs, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
One of the darkest films in the noir canon, "Scarlet Street" has a shocking, tragic ending and bleak cinematography, perfect for feel-bad vibes in these heavy times.

Five free feel-bad film classics for quarantine

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2020
Skull is one of five board games recommended to beat the boredom under Sonoma County's shelter-in-place order dictating social distancing.

Board games to beat boredom; Five not-digital games to entertain during shelter-in-place

Arthur Gonzalez-Martin, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
If the article's 10 workout ideas don't seem challenging enough, invite your dog to participate.

Easy at-home workouts; (Add dog for difficulty)

Kayla Beaton, Sports Writer
April 8, 2020
SRJC and others are providing resources for students to help with online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Loaner laptops and free internet for students

Alden Nichols, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
Pandemic Notes: Parts I and II

Pandemic Notes: Parts I and II

Mark Fernquest, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
Students of all ages across the North Bay report Zoomboming, the digital hijacking of their online learning sessions, with varying degrees of severity ranging from irritating mischief to offensive, racist diatribes.

North Bay Zoombombing: From hateful actions to harmless antics

Lauren A. Spates, Staff Writer
April 6, 2020
SRJC will remain online through May 23 and has canceled all events through the end of the semester, "and possibly beyond." Alternative options are being considered for major events like graduation.

SRJC cancels remaining spring semester events, in-person classes

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2020
Due to coronavirus, SRJC will continue online for the foreseeable future starting March 30. The decision was made after Gov. Newsom ordered all Californians to stay home.

SRJC to begin remote instruction March 30

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2020
Governor Gavin Newsom announced Sunday afternoon a call for bars, wineries, and brewpubs to close, and restaurants to cut occupancy in half in response to the coronavirus outbreak, as Sonoma County Supervisor David Rabbitt confirmed the county's first locally spread case.

“The Invisible Fire”: Life during the coronavirus pandemic

The Oak Leaf Staff
March 15, 2020
SRJC joins hundreds of schools that are now closed during the global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. In a letter to the college community about the virus SRJC President Sr. Chong said, "We will be assessing the situation and engaging in planning over the spring break and will inform the community of possible future closures."

Dr. Frank Chong discusses SRJC temporary closure as a result of Coronavirus

Luke Morrow, News Editor
March 12, 2020
The Swedish exchange students were expected to arrive March 25, but the plans were canceled this semester due to fears of COVID-19.

Another coronavirus casualty: SRJC’s Swedish program

Alden Nichols, Staff Writer
March 12, 2020

Opinion: Four reasons why the U.S. isn’t ready for coronavirus

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020
Santa Rosa Junior College students received notices for class cancellation in response to Coronavirus beginning Thursday at 5 p.m via email and text.

Coronavirus and SRJC: Continued Updates

Oak Leaf Staff
March 12, 2020
Coronavirus threatens to upend the spring semester at SRJC and the possibility of students missing more school this year looms large.

SRJC prepares for coronavirus after Sonoma County declares public health emergency

Luke Morrow, News Editor
March 4, 2020
Milan, Italy is the epicenter of the Italian coronavirus outbreak. Milan, where hundreds of cases of coronavirus have been diagnosed, is only 160 miles from Florence and an hour or two by train.

Coronavirus fears threaten SRJC study abroad program in Florence

Zane Zinkl, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2020
The novel coronavirus is a zoonotic virus originating in animals. The virus is believed to have been transmitted to humans at an open-air market in China towards the end of 2019. Sonoma County Department of Health and SRJC Student Health Services are advising precautions despite the "low risk" of the virus spreading from the seven confirmed cases in California.

Risk of coronavirus spread low in California among seven confirmed cases

Luke Morrow, News Editor
February 11, 2020
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