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The Oak Leaf
TLAHCO
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
TLAHCO
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
A photo of poet

SRJC hosts native and diaspora poetry reading

Sophia Serrano, Reporter
May 19, 2021
The logo for SRJC HackJam 2021.

“AI Spy” wins first place at SRJC HackJam 2021

Blair McTaggart, Reporter
May 19, 2021
A photo of the Santa Rosa Junior College front-lawn sign depicting the schools name.

Board of Trustees schedules listening session in response to BLAC’s protest against listening sessions

Michael Combs, Editor
May 16, 2021
Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assemblys logo.

SGA discusses campus reopening logistics and concerns

Audrey Fry, Reporter
May 12, 2021
The band Empire of the Sun wearing original second-hand pink costumes with pointy pink hats made by designer Svetlana Shigroff.

Trashion Fashion: A sustainable fashion show

Emily Hewitt, Reporter
May 12, 2021

Photo gallery: BlackOut

Nick Vides, Michael Combs, and Audrey Fry
May 6, 2021
A photo of former SRJC theatre arts employee Ari Eden Poppers that he used as his Facebook profile picture before he deleted his account.

Ari Poppers resigns from SRJC theatre arts department, SRPD investigation wraps up

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2021
A photo of musician and filmmaker Boots Riley.

Boots Riley illustrates students’ power in numbers

Malcolm Bess, Reporter
May 4, 2021
A photo of the front gates of Santa Rosa Junior College.

Dr. Chong says some on-campus classes will return Fall 2021, follow CDC guidelines

Jonathan Bigall, Editor
May 4, 2021
A photo of a person carrying a sign that says Defund the police. Behind them is a group of people holding up a Black Lives Matter flag.

BLAC, BSU and Black students and faculty to stage “BlackOut” walkout May 5

Michael Combs, Editor
May 4, 2021
SRJC Student Government Assembly logo.

More calls for racial justice on campus at SGA meeting

Audrey Fry, Reporter
May 4, 2021
A photo of Santa Rosa Junior College.

Mondays with Mary: How SRJC is taking care of students’ mental and physical health during remote learning

Blair McTaggart, Reporter
May 4, 2021
A sky image that has text that reads SoCo Local Theater Round-Up

Sonoma County local theater roundup: May 2021

Jessica Johnson, Reporter
April 30, 2021
A breakfast burrito at Cafe Frida

Review: Café Frida Gallery

Maritza Camacho, Editor
April 30, 2021
SGA logo

SGA approves May 15 Unity Walk and discusses campus reopening

Audrey Fry, Reporter
April 29, 2021
A close up of someone cutting nopales (cactus pads).

Healing through remembrance: Herbalism in Chicanx culture

Audrey Fry, Reporter
April 27, 2021
The SRJC museum surrounded by trees.

Board of Trustees renames on-campus museum and supports climate change policies

Jennifer Sawhney, Reporter
April 20, 2021
A photo of use-of-force expert Barry Brodd, who spoke in defense of Derek Chauvins murder trial.

SRJC distances itself from Chauvin trial use-of-force defense expert

Nick Vides, Editor
April 19, 2021
An image of SRJCs theatre, the Luther Burbank Auditorium.

SRPD investigates SRJC theatre arts employee Ari Poppers

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2021
A black and white photo illustration depicting an online conference.

Students and faculty react to SRJC remaining mostly online through 2021

Michael Combs, Editor
April 12, 2021
A poster for Santa Rosa Junior College Our Houses We the Future 2021 conference on April 16.

SRJC to host annual We The Future social justice conference April 16

Malcolm Bess, Reporter
April 12, 2021
A picture of avocado toast from The Bagel Mill in Petaluma.

Review: The Bagel Mill

Audrey Fry, Reporter
April 12, 2021
A photo of Santa Rosa Junior Colleges logo.

SRJC will remain mostly online for Fall 2021

Jonathan Bigall, Editor
April 8, 2021
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly logo.

SGA debates letter supporting racial minorities, announces upcoming events

Audrey Fry, Reporter
April 8, 2021
A photo illustration reading SoCo Local Theater Roundup, April 2021.

Sonoma County local theater roundup: April 4–May 1

Jessica Johnson, Reporter
April 4, 2021
A slide from the Journalism Association of Community Colleges 2021 spring awards ceremony in which The Oak Leaf won the Online General Excellence award.

The Oak Leaf wins 16 awards for 2020 work

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
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
A photo of the opening paragraphs from The Declaration of Sentiments.

Religious radicalism and change

Liam Vinueza, Editor
March 31, 2021
A young Black woman raises her fist in this screenshot from Ciani Rey Walkers Misfits.

Ciani Rey Walker’s “Misfits” invites viewers to understand the Black Panther Party

Emily Hewitt, Reporter
March 31, 2021
A sign for Sonoma County state beach Gleason Beach on the Sonoma coast.

How to celebrate spring break without breaking COVID-19 protocols

Jennifer Sawhney, Reporter
March 21, 2021
A slide about the disadvantages of colorblindness with regard to young children.

Colorblindness is not the goal: Anti-racism in the preschool classroom

Audrey Fry, Reporter
March 18, 2021
A sign reading Hard hat area adorns a fence surrounds the remains of the demolished Shuhaw Hall.

Campus construction: What SRJC students have missed since last March

Jonathan Bigall and Hannah Cunha
March 18, 2021
A poster for Stephanie Robillards Telling Her Story event about the importance of diverse literature.

“Telling Her Story”: Stephanie Robillard presents study on multicultural literature

Cass Stewart, Editor
March 18, 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
SRJC Band and Orchestra, led by Jerome Fleg, presented a 35-minute virtual set March 13 on YouTube.

SRJC Band and Orchestra premieres first spring concert “Groovin’ High”

Harvey Rouleau IV, Reporter
March 18, 2021
A flyer for the event featuring Dr. Jessica Esquivel

Where physics and life collide: Jessica Esquivel, Afro-Latina physicist and activist

Jennifer Sawhney, Reporter
March 17, 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
Construction underway at SRJC includes new

Board of Trustees approves transition toward in-person athletics, denounces anti-Asian violence and updates land acknowledgement

Jennifer Sawhney, Reporter
March 17, 2021
A banner for Dr. Cecilia Ballis lecture on Latinx voting trends.

Real talk: Understanding Latinx voters, a lecture with Dr. Cecilia Balli

Sophia Ginsberg, Reporter
March 17, 2021
A poster for the three part Black Lives More Than Matter! workshop by Dr. Abdimalik Buul.

Black lives more than matter: Viewing the SRJC vision statement through an anti-racist lens

Michael Combs, Editor
March 17, 2021
A birds eye view of planned student housing.

SRJC postpones affordable student housing project by one year

Emma Molloy, Editor
March 15, 2021
The SRJC Student Government Assembly logo.

SGA creates committee to address virtual learning concerns

Audrey Fry, Reporter
March 14, 2021
An image of SRJCs Luther Burbank Auditorium, home to SRJCs theatre programs.

Summer Repertory Theatre 2021 season canceled

Jessica Johnson, Reporter
March 14, 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
SRJC now offers CubCards virtually, giving students access to dozens of discounts and promotions.

Santa Rosa Junior College offering virtual CubCards

Malcolm Bess, Reporter
March 10, 2021
Governor Gavin Newsom stands at a podium in Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. A screen behind him shows multiple public officials and an ASL interpreter is shown on the bottom right.

Newsom describes “our brighter future” in State of the State address

Nick Vides, Editor
March 10, 2021
Student Government Assembly logo

SGA announces budget, food drive success, election updates and progress on remote learning concerns

Audrey Fry, Reporter
March 6, 2021
Multimedia artist Mildred Howard spoke with SRJC students about art as cultural celebration, highlighting the importance of creativity and individual expression.

Art as activism and cultural inclusivity: A lecture with Mildred Howard

Sophia Ginsberg, Reporter
March 4, 2021
SRJC is offering loaner laptops, hotspots and calculators for students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The items are available via contactless curbside pickup.

SRJC still offering loaner laptops and hotspots for remote learning

Malcolm Bess, Reporter
February 28, 2021

SRJC Intercultural Center to present “Misfits” screening and Q&A

The Oak Leaf Staff
February 27, 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
SRJC continues its effort to support students through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feed The Bears to provide SRJC students with free groceries and gift cards

Jonathan Bigall, Editor
February 25, 2021
The SRJC SGA addressed concerns about online test proctoring software and reviewed details for a variety of upcoming health and cultural events over Zoom 2/22.

SGA examines online test proctoring and previews student health, cultural events

Audrey Fry, Reporter
February 25, 2021
As part of Black History Month, SRJC BLAC will present Creating Black Equity, an event focused on combating institutional racism.

SRJC BLAC to present summit on combating racism Feb. 26

Jessica Johnson, Reporter
February 25, 2021
“Resistance is more than just fighting back; it is also about creating other avenues to express ourselves,” activist Leroy F. Moore Jr. said in a Zoom presentation Feb. 9 entitled Black Disability in Resistance and Creating.

Krip-Hop Nation: Creating art to resist oppression

Fay Rasmuson and Malcolm Bess
February 23, 2021
SRJC Foundation offers awards ranging from $200 to $4000 from one application.

SRJC Foundation opens scholarship applications for 2020-21

Jessica Johnson, Reporter
February 23, 2021
After receiving her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, Stephanie Stone (left) sets her appointment for her second dose with nurses assistant Angel Rodgers (right).

Petaluma SRJC campus becomes one of three new vaccination sites

Jonathan Bigall and Hannah Cunha
February 22, 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
The federally recognized celebration of Black History Month continues with strong support, even during quarantine.

Four ways to celebrate Black History Month at home

Tucker Lang, Editor
February 17, 2021
SRJC Petaluma Our House hosts the Welcome Back Kickback 12–1 p.m. Feb. 18 on Zoom.

SRJC Petaluma Our House hosts Welcome Back Kickback

Ashley Luna, Staff Writer
February 17, 2021
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