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
SRJC is offering three virtual graduation ceremonies due to the coronavirus pandemic, rather than an in-person event on the quad.

SRJC graduates walk — at home

Alden Nichols, Staff Writer
May 21, 2020
The fall 2019 Oak Leaf staff take a breather from their award-winning newsroom endeavors.

SRJC’s Oak Leaf newspaper wins multiple awards

Oak Leaf Staff
April 27, 2020
Carceral state: The prison industrial complex wasn’t the solution for my mom

Carceral state: The prison industrial complex wasn’t the solution for my mom

Jesse Kapukui, Co-Features Editor
December 12, 2019
Director Boon Joon-Ho's latest film reflecting on themes on classism and socio-economic inequality has become one of the most praised and well-known foreign films of the year.

“Parasite”: an outstanding depiction of class struggle

Jesse Kapukui, Staff Writer
November 24, 2019
Students from Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University have come together for their production of the broadway play "The Sound of Music" from Nov. 22 to Dec. 8 at the Evert B. Peterson Theatre building in SSU.

“The Sound of Music” arrives at Sonoma State

Jesse Kapukui, Co-Features Editor
November 22, 2019
JPEGMAFIA promotes the release of his newest album "All My Heroes Are Cornballs" with an electrifying performance at The New Parish in Oakland.

JPEGMAFIA brings “All My Heroes Are Cornballs” to Oakland

Jesse Kapukui, Features Co-Editor
October 17, 2019
Todd Philips' bleak and twisted portrait of the infamous Joker character's backstory and ultimate descent into madness is as compelling as it is tragic. Joaquin Phoenix's performace will stand as one of his best.

Gotham City’s beautiful dark twisted fantasy

Jesse Kapukui, Features Editor
October 9, 2019
JPEGMAFIA comes through with one of the most futuristic and compelling singles of the year. "Jesus, Forgive Me I Am a Thot" gives insight into Peggy's highly anticipated upcoming album slated for release on Sept. 16.

JPEGMAFIA’s Soul Escapes Temptation on Newest Single

Jesse Kapukui, Features Editor
September 5, 2019

Fighting Words: Musicians respond to white nationalism in Trump’s America

Jesse Kapukui, 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
Conductor Jerome Fleg will be leading the SRJC orchestra and band in a concert combining music and visuals.

SRJC orchestra presents the second annual “Circadian Rhythms”

Jesse Kapukui, Staff Writer
April 30, 2019
Cage The Elephant re-invents themselves and delivers one of their best albums to date.

Cage the Elephant overcomes self-loathing with new album “Social Cues”

Jesse Kapukui, Staff Writer
April 23, 2019
Santa Rosa Junior College's theatre team presents it's renowned rock opera on April 21, 27 and 28.

SRJC theatre presents “Jesus Christ Superstar”

Jesse Kapukui, Staff Writer
April 19, 2019
DR. Victor Rios is featured in the documentary "The Pushouts" which follows him as he helps lead a mentorship program in South Los Angeles.

Professor, award winning author speaks at “We the Future Social Justice Conference”

Jesse Kapukui, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Don't "sleep" on these 6 black artists

Don’t “sleep” on these 6 black artists

Jesse Kapukui, Staff writer
February 28, 2019
Looking for some songs to set the soundtrack to your Valentine's Day? The Oak Leaf has you covered.

10 lesser-known love songs for you and your bae this Valentine’s Day

Jesse Kapukui, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
New York alt-rock band Sunflower Bean cracks open a fresh new EP.

“King of the Dudes”: Sunflower Bean’s bold attempt to save rock falls short

Jesse Kapukui, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019
Kentucky alt-rockers Cage the Elephant break their year-long silence with the new single "Ready to Let Go" from their upcoming album this April.

Cage the Elephant drops new single “Ready To Let Go”

Jesse Kapukui, A&E Writer
February 6, 2019
California punk band Fidlar returns with their third album "Almost Free."

Fidlar struggles to break free

Jesse Kapukui, A&E Writer
January 30, 2019