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
The Oak Leaf Magazine: Spring 2023

The Oak Leaf Magazine: Spring 2023

May 19, 2023
Waste Diversion Technician Guy Tillotson manages trash, recyclables and compost, and is notably responsible for campus “waste installations.”

SRJC’s Steps Toward Sustainability

Dharma Niles, Editor
May 18, 2023
Clockwise from top left: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, Blue Beetle, The Marvels and The Flash are among this year’s superhero blockbusters, but with a decline in both box office and critical reception the future looks uncertain for both the Marvel and DC’s Cinematic Universes.

The future of superhero movies

Erina Corl
May 16, 2023
SRJC organizations will celebrate Womens History Month with a multitude of events and movie screenings around campus.

SRJC Celebrates Women’s History Month

Dharma Niles, Editor
March 4, 2023
SRJC Multicultural Museum will host the Elsie Allen Pomo Basket Collection and have workshops to teach guests about the culture and tradition of the Pomo people and their relationship with basketweaving on March 3.

New museum exhibit: Learn about Pomo basketweaving

Stephen Howe, Editor
February 20, 2023
Top 3 TV Adaptations of Video Games

Top 3 TV Adaptations of Video Games

Stephen Howe, Editor
December 31, 2022
The latest entries in famous video game series like “Call of Duty,” “Kirby” and “God of War” are several of the top video games of 2022. The diversity of gamestyle ensures something for everyone.

Top Five Video Games of 2022

Cristian Garcia, Reporter
December 31, 2022
SRJC football coach Lenny Wagner (center) under the Bailey Field lights with Swiss-born strong safety Nils Lehmann (left) and France-born Malian tight end Dodji Dahoue (right).

A new kind of ‘beautiful game’: A tight end from West Africa and a strong safety from Europe take a chance on American football

Christian Vieyra and Jonathan Cangson
December 22, 2022
24th U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón thinks the pandemic was a time where it was easier for Americans to be numb and hopes poetry can help us remember we are thinkers and feelers.

Songs of Sonoma: U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón reads select poems from her life in Sonoma County

Michael Combs, Editor-In-Chief
December 14, 2022
Ukrainian Hennadyi Balabonav walks among the burnt remains of his home, burned down by Russian forces in revenge for his sons military service, in Malaya Rohan on Aug. 10. 2022.

24 Hours in Kharkiv

Aryk Copley, Former Oak Leaf Reporter
December 12, 2022
With careful planning, you can decrease the dent in your wallet and increase the fun you have on your next trip to Disneyland.

Disneyland on a dime: Making memories while saving money

Javi Rosas, Reporter
December 8, 2022
With the overwhelmingly positive reception of his short film Under the Lights, former Santa Rosa Junior College student Miles Levin has his sights set on a feature-length production.

Big screen Bear Cubs: Four SRJC alumni producing feature length films

Aryk Copley, Photographer
May 25, 2022
Meghan Walla-Murphy, SRJC instructor and director of the North Bay Bear Collaborative, believes feral pigs benefit Sonoma Countys oak woodlands by rooting in the ground, which distributes acorns, aerates the soil and increases water percolation.

Humans vs. feral hogs: Why can’t we be friends?

Michael Combs, Editor
May 25, 2022
A screenshot from Vroom in the Night Sky depicting a magical girl on a motorcycle flying over city streets. A dialogue between her and her magical girl rival in the left bottom corner. Main character says I want to live in such a high-rise. Rival character says Thats simply impossible.

The good and the bad of the decade’s worst video games

Alex Fuller, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2022
The new Olympic-sized pool on the south side of campus is now filled as of April 13.

Summer pool party: SRJC swim and dive receives Olympic-sized upgrade

Richard Tucker, Reporter
May 23, 2022
A look at the varying format options for some Spring 2022 SRJC classes.

Transformation in education: How the pandemic forced SRJC to evolve its learning options

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
May 20, 2022
SRJC has Hispanic Serving Institution status, but are Latinx students easily able to access the resources allotted to them?

Is SRJC truly a Hispanic Serving Institution?

Liam Vinueza, Social Media Editor
May 19, 2022
If life circumstances stop your progress, never, ever give up on the dream, is Saldaña-Talleys advice to students trying to fine their way.

Rebuilder and retiree: Jane Saldaña-Talley leaves SRJC

Sean Young, Reporter
May 17, 2022
Abrea Tillman, Santa Rosa Junior College Student Wine Club president and student body president-elect, is excited that a new wave of vitculture and oenology students are changing the approach to wine making.

New vibes, same vines: How young wine aficionados are revamping a traditional industry

Nick Vides, Reporter
May 17, 2022
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
Theres a loaded nature to Proposition 19, one of the most complex choices on the ballot in California this year.

Understanding Proposition 19: A multi-perspective look at one of the most complex choices on the ballot

Garrett Ashton, Special to The Oak Leaf
October 27, 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
Bear Cubs left-handed slapper Anna Zoia-Buescher hits the ball to left field for a base hit in a 17-0 home victory Feb. 25 at Santa Rosa Junior College.

Bear Cubs women’s softball puts on a hitting clinic in a decisive victory

Kayla Beaton, Sports Editor
February 27, 2020
10 iconic films from the 2010s

10 iconic films from the 2010s

James Domizio, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
Kincade Fire Gallery

Kincade Fire Gallery

December 12, 2019
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
Store important survival supplies and low-tech entertainment in a stout backpack you can grab at a moment’s notice.

When it’s time to bug out what to pack when you have to get out of Dodge

Mark Fernquest and Abraham Fuentes
December 12, 2019
Santa Rosans will need to make major adjustments to their lifestyles in order to survive climate change.

Regeneration: four ways to survive climate change

Mark Fernquest, Co-Magazine Editor
December 12, 2019
Drummer Rafael Bañuelos, 21, performs on Nov. 9 at 3 Disciples Brewing in Santa Rosa during an Incredulous show.

Garages and bedrooms and bars: Making it big in Sonoma County

Séamus Reed, A&E Editor
December 12, 2019
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
SRJC conducted a survey last spring asking students to report on their mental health during the last 12 months..

BCARE SRJC’s improved crisis response team

Sam McMinimy, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
The Oak Leaf Variety Competition

The Oak Leaf Variety Competition

Zane Zinkl, News Editor
October 7, 2019
SRJC Dean of Public Safety April Chapman and President Frank Chong unveil Public Service Training Center on Windsor Calif. Aug 29, 2019. This building part of many other projects with help from the Measure H program.

Ready to train heroes of tomorrow: New SRJC Public Safety Center opens in Windsor

Riley Palmer, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2019

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

Jesse Kapukui, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
Lessons I learned from my autistic brother

Lessons I learned from my autistic brother

Riley Palmer, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019

Online does not equal easy

Leslie M. Levy
May 14, 2019

Hospice Care: The last phase of life

May 14, 2019

What the hell is social media?

Lenita Marie Johnson, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019

Disneybland

Edgar Soria Garcia, Illustrations Editor
May 14, 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
Ian Sanborn (left) directs comically detailed ASL techniques for a rooster to four SRJC deaf studies students: Saadi Vega, 35; Dreena Edillor, 20; Marc Gonzalez and Tyler OBrien, 22 (left to right).

Professional creative sign-language performer brings ASL storytelling to SRJC

Luke W. Morrow, Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
Oak Leaf Fall 2018 Magazine

Oak Leaf Fall 2018 Magazine

December 20, 2018
Since his injury, Richie Hardwick (11) hasnt shied away from contact. He is a feared Bear Cubs tackler at safety.

From career-ending injury to Big 8 superstar: Overcoming adversity to lead the league

Ian MacGregor, Sports Editor
December 13, 2018
Back in the saddle again

Back in the saddle again

Lenita Marie Johnson, Staff Writer
December 13, 2018
Position your subject off-center.

Don’t buy a DUMB camera; use your SMART phone

Abraham Fuentes, Photo Editor
December 13, 2018
SRJC international student Juliane Riegel notices Americans stand further from each other and apologize often.

From Germany to the JC

Edgar Soria Garcia and Abraham Fuentes
December 13, 2018
Super Smash Bros Ultimate takes Tietsorts No. 1 spot for best video game of 2018.

Tietsort’s top five movies and video games of 2018

Kirk Tietsort, Writer
December 13, 2018
Siem Ebus, a natural science major from the Netherlands, plays soccer at midfield for the Bear Cubs.

Open borders, open minds: SRJC welcomes international students

Jose Gonzalez and David Sekiranda
December 13, 2018
College students survival guide for living at home

College students’ survival guide for living at home

Riley Palmer, Staff Writer
December 13, 2018
Top *seven deals for students

Top *seven deals for students

Matthew McGill, Staff Writer
December 13, 2018
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
Lifelong lessons in learning

Lifelong lessons in learning

Jordan, Allums
December 13, 2018
Joey Loveless juggle responsibilities, including schoolwork, athletic events and training.

Rise and grind: The student-athlete hustle

Isaiah Cappelen, Staff Writer
December 13, 2018
Santa Rosa Junior College student Jacob Beal is all geared up to hike 2,650 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association and make peace with his mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

Finding purpose and peace on the Pacific Crest

Adeira Sherpa, Editor in Chief
December 13, 2018
Daisy Garnica: A real life phoenix

Daisy Garnica: A real life phoenix

Dakota McGranahan, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2018
Tyra Benoit identifies bits of her belongings in the ash heap that was her home.

Book by book: Rebuilding a post-fire identity

Lauren A. Spates and Zena Bounsall
December 13, 2018
Joshua Pinaula foams milk at the Culinary Café & Bakery where SRJC culinary students bake the cafés offering.

Four damn good Santa Rosa campus perks you never knew you had

Mark Fernquest, Staff Writer
December 13, 2018
Tension in Tijuana: SRJC student documents the “migrant caravan”

Tension in Tijuana: SRJC student documents the “migrant caravan”

Séamus Reed, News Editor
December 13, 2018
Kiet Tran studies digital media at SRJC.

The life of an SRJC digital media major

Zena Bounsall, Writer
December 13, 2018
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