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
Magi Fedorkas portrait in front of Brew, a popular gathering spot, on Healdsburg Ave in Santa Rosa, Dec. 4, 2023.

Changing residents’ hearts and minds, one step at a time: Collaboration and conversations produce portraits of local activists

Amy Moore, Reporter
February 13, 2024
Five SRJC students tell the Oak Leaf how they selected their majors and what they hope to accomplish in their careers. Clockwise from top left: Sarah Barnett, nursing; Gabriela Andrade, psychology; Meghan OLeary, nursing; Langley Durham, mechanical engineering; Mandy Miller, filmmaking.

Major decisions

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
November 28, 2023
Santa Rosa Junior College Student Body President Delashay Carmona Benson speaking at a BlackOut walkout May 5.

SRJC Student Body President Delashay Carmona Benson wants you to “turn on your human”

Audrey Fry, Reporter
May 19, 2021
Sergio Santana-Peralta (pictured left) towering over his mother Alberta Peralta (pictured right).

An old soul in a young body: Remembering SRJC student Sergio Santana-Peralta

Jennifer Sawhney and Emma Molloy
May 19, 2021
A collection of snapshots of Paradise High School teachers and students from Last Days at Paradise High.

High school seniors with unwanted wisdom: The takeaway from “Last Days at Paradise High”

Lauren A. Spates, Editor
March 31, 2021
The prefrontal cortex and amygdala may be the two most important decision makers in the brain.

The California stop, explained

Michael Combs, Editor
October 7, 2020
The LNU Lightning Complex Fire roared though five counties in 39 days and destroyed 363,220 acres.

Cloth masks on top of N95s: Fire season in Sonoma County

Peyton Krzyzek, Staff Writer
October 4, 2020
An SRJC student with a sparkling Guayaki relaxes along the fences of the Analy village on Jan 28.

Is caffeine the new water?

Maisie French, Staff Writer
February 5, 2020
Fake reality: SRJC students unprepared for a fake news world

Fake reality: SRJC students unprepared for a fake news world

Alex Nunez, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
Double life: Classes by day, jokes by night

Double life: Classes by day, jokes by night

Riley Palmer, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2019
SRJC safety Kasey Kikuyama demonstrates a perfect form tackle against Fresno College Sept. 7. Though there is slight helmet to helmet contact, Kikuyama leads with his shoulder and wraps up nicely.

Tackling adversity: Bear Cubs change with the game

Ian MacGregor, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
Dr. German Ascani prescribes and administers ketamine for psychotherapy at his West Sonoma County office.

Changing Minds: Psychedelic psychotherapy in Sonoma County

Zane Zinkl, News Editor
December 12, 2019
SRJC Womens soccer team feel the effects of heat on turf in light of increasing climates.

Sweating it out: SRJC Women’s Soccer feels the effects of climate change

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
September 27, 2019
On Friday over 2000 students and community members marched to advocate for climate change, and many expressed their motivation to take action resulted from the effects climate change have had on their mental health.

High Temperature, high anxiety: How the declining environment erodes student mental health

Jesse Kapukui and Alex Nunez
September 27, 2019
Youth activists fight for future at PLANET HOME conference in San Francisco

Youth activists fight for future at PLANET HOME conference in San Francisco

Téa Lindsey, Staff Writer
September 18, 2019
Anetra McCartney, 24, holds up a photo of her mother Sylvie McCartney and her newborn brother, Braden, radiating joy. McCartney lost contact with her family during Dorian and thought this photo could be their last.

Considering her last words: A Bahamian SRJC student and her family’s survival through Dorian

Riley Palmer, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2019
Relaxing hikes in Sonoma County

Relaxing hikes in Sonoma County

Seamus Reed, Assistant News and Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 16, 2019
CBD: A natural remedy for todays ills?

CBD: A natural remedy for today’s ills?

Mark Fernquest and Michaella Peake
May 16, 2019
Rhiannon Jones was crowned the 2019 Miss Sonoma County at the 73rd Annual Miss Sonoma County Scholarship competition on March 2, 2019.

Step into the daylight and let it go: Title IX sheds light on the realities for sexual assault survivors

Dakota McGranahan, Managing Editor
May 16, 2019
In the dugout with Amy

In the dugout with Amy

Marilyn Santos, Staff Writer
May 15, 2019
Resistance: Now and forever

Resistance: Now and forever

Zane Zinkl, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
A 2015 study published in “Kinesiology and Exercise” showed success in improving sleep quality in test subjects that received 6 milligrams of melatonin before bed.

How sleep deprivation impacts SRJC students

Jesse Kapukui and Kyle Jordan
April 30, 2019
Carnival float in Viagreggio that takes place end of January through the beginning of March, a possible field trip opportunity for Florence Study Abroad 2020.

Political science and pizza margherita: SRJC Study Abroad Program

Riley Palmer, Staff Writer
April 26, 2019
CBD: A natural remedy for todays ills?

CBD: A natural remedy for today’s ills?

Mark Fernquest and Michaella Peake
April 3, 2019
Jane Saldaña-Talley brings a calm and collaborative leadership style to SRJCs No. 2 leadership position.

Turning over a new leaf

Seamus Reed, News Editor
December 13, 2018
Brent Woods balances his majors 3D design and animation coursework with his welding classes while taking care of his post-fire PTSD.

Finding tranquility in chaos

Lauren A. Spates, Features Editor
December 13, 2018
Eileen Rodriguez endures the harassment so common to female gamers.

Don’t call me an e-girl: What it’s like being a woman in the gamer world

Eileen Rodriguez, Reporter
December 13, 2018
Espinoza (center) and colleagues celebrate the Press Democrats Pulitzer win.

“All that education for nothing”: One reporter recounts his path to the Pulitzer

Lauren A. Spates, Features Editor
October 30, 2018
Miles Levin (right), Berkeley Pickell (left) from Super Hero Hotline pose at the 8th Annual Sonoma County Student Film Festival.

SRJC alumnus uses films to change the message about epilepsy

Kaila Cotherman-Bohler, Co-Web and Social Media editor
September 20, 2018
The years under the oaks

The years under the oaks

Jennifer Do, Staff Writer
May 3, 2018
Centennial Series: SRJC’s continuously changing cannabis culture

Centennial Series: SRJC’s continuously changing cannabis culture

Chelsea Wood, Opinion Editor
April 5, 2018
Philosophy teacher Sarah Lesson is one of four faculty members featured.

Get your apples ready

Charlotte Maxwell and Grant Wetmore
December 12, 2017
Student homelessness hits home

Student homelessness hits home

Catherine Ramirez and Celine Gossage
September 28, 2016
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