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
Much like the colors on the American flag, modern politics seems to force you into either the red or blue parties of Republican and Democrat.

Opinion: The False Dichotomy of American Democracy

Rosemary Cromwell, Editor
January 28, 2024
Hilleary Zarate listens to her lawyer, Amy Chapman, argue in her defense against Jan. 10, 2022 methamphetamine trafficking charges during a preliminary hearing in Sonoma County Superior Court on March 8, 2023.

SRJC student support manager Hilleary Zarate sentenced in methamphetamine case

Chelsea Kurnick, Editor
August 31, 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
Greyson McCaw places first in the 200-yard free. He is one of several swimmers on the SRJC Swim and Dive team who won during the Big 8 Conference April 20-22 in Stockton.

SRJC Swim and Dive Team makes big splash at Big 8

Roland Petty, Reporter
May 4, 2023
Delashay Carmona Benson (on the left, next to Board of Trustee Members Terry Lindley, middle, and Ezrah Chaaban, right) announces her resignation as SRJC Student Trustee at the April 11 after a year of conflict with college officials.

SRJC Student Trustee announces resignation at Board of Trustees meeting

Michael Combs, Co-Editor in Chief
April 21, 2023
SRJC student Noah McSweeney writes by using a letterboard with letters that he can point at to spell words his communication partner can write down. Using this format in his SRJC writing classes, McSweeney has learned to write long, in-depth essays and now collaborates with other “spellers” to write songs and poetry.

Autism action comes to you: Guest column by Noah McSweeney

Noah McSweeney, Special to The Oak Leaf
April 18, 2023
The Super Mario Bros. Movie from Nintendo and Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures is an excellent film for fans of the video games, families and moviegoers who want to just sit back and have fun.

“The Super Mario Bros. Movie”: A serviceable kids film but a superstar adaptation

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
April 11, 2023
Angélica Garcia prioritizes connection with students and attention to underrepresented communities at SRJC.

The Oak Leaf endorses Dr. Angélica Garcia to be SRJC’s 6th president

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
March 30, 2023
The SRJC swim and dive team continues their success this season with a set of wins at the Los Rios Invite Feb. 24 at Sacramento City College.

SRJC swim & dive team exceed expectations at Los Rios Invite

Roland Petty, Reporter
March 7, 2023
Through clear body language, Dean (Trevor Braskamp), Ani (Lizzy Bies) and Kendra (Nina Nguyen) express annoyance resulting from how their ambitions in a stressful work environment have affected them.

“Gloria” review: A fantastic opening for SRJC Theatre Arts’ spring season

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
March 7, 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
SGA appointed Micheal Collette as Vice President of Finance and Mark Shen as Vice President of Student Health.

SGA approves new VP of Finance and VP of Student Health, plans Public Safety Center event, reestablishes Student Life Committee

Dharma Niles, Editor
February 24, 2023
The Petaluma Cinema Series showcases a film every Wednesday and offers unique viewing experiences, such as a Q&A session with one of the film’s producers.

Cinema Series back for spring with Oscar-nominated films past and present

Bryan Fructuoso, Editor
February 22, 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
Gloria is a funny yet dramatic play about ambition and how it causes people to behave.

SRJC Theatre Arts’s spring season opens with “Gloria”

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
February 20, 2023
Bear Cubs infielder/pitcher Connor Charpiot is all smiles after hitting an RBI double and getting knocked in home by teammate Austin Ehrlicher against Mission College on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

Charpiot’s pitching seals the game for the Bear Cubs’ second win over Mission College

Tony Moeckel, News Editor
February 18, 2023
SGA Executive Vice President of Legislation Jimmy Brock announces his resignation during the Board of Trustees meeting Feb. 14.

Jimmy Brock resigns as EVP of Legislation

Dharma Niles, Editor
February 17, 2023
An SRJC Police officer speaks with an individual having a mental health crisis on the south side rooftop of the Zumwalt Parking Garage on Friday, Feb. 14, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

District police respond to mental health crisis on campus

Sean Young and Michael Combs
February 15, 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
Flipping the script: Creative instructors found new ways to educate during the pandemic and are implementing them permanently

Flipping the script: Creative instructors found new ways to educate during the pandemic and are implementing them permanently

Peter Morales and Lucas Cadigan-Carranza
December 17, 2022
Firefighters on Mountain Hawk Road fight devastating flames as the Glass Fire moves in on eastern Santa Rosa Sept. 28, 2020.

“That’s what I need to do”: Sonoma County residents feel compelled to join SRJC Firefighting Academy

Nick Vides, Editor
December 15, 2022
Legendary climber Kevin Jorgeson scales the wall at his new climbing gym, Session, his latest passion after a life spent clinging to natural walls including Yosemites storied Dawn Wall, which he and his climbing partner, Tommy Caldwell, were the first to summit.

School of Hard Rocks: The Story of Kevin Jorgeson

Michael Combs, Editor-In-Chief
December 13, 2022
A photo sent to Yana Kalmykova shows a high-rise building burning moments after a Russian artillery strike that Yana was hiding from one block away in her mothers basement

Waking up to War

Sam Guzman, Reporter
December 12, 2022
Attendance at Bear Cubs sporting events lags due to low student interest influenced by the colleges lackluster effort at increasing school spirit.

Opinion: No students in sight: Attendance lags at marquee events

Tony Moeckel, Editor
December 10, 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
From the psychological horror Split(bottom-right) to the crime-conspiracy Nightcrawler, (center) there’s a wide variety of thriller films to satisfy your need for the Winter season chills.

Top 10 unnerving thriller films to watch this fall

Hana Seals, Reporter
December 8, 2022
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, players will choose either (left to right) Sprigatito, Fuecoco or Quaxly to be the first partner to accompany them on their journey.

“Pokémon Scarlet and Violet” review: Stumbling past the finish line

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Reporter
December 8, 2022
The SRJC Student Art Fundraiser is an excellent, affordable place to purchase ceramics or prints as holiday gifts while directly supporting students and the SRJC.

Buy Your Holiday Gifts and Support SRJC at the Printmaking and Ceramics Student Art Sale

Stephen Howe, Editor
December 7, 2022
Kunde to Retire, Chaaban to assume trustee seat

Kunde to Retire, Chaaban to assume trustee seat

Sean Young and Nick Vides
November 8, 2022
The SRJC volleyball team lines up before its game against Modesto Sept. 21 in Haehl Pavilion.

‘Setting’ SRJC volleyball back on top

Alex Cambron Padilla, Reporter
September 22, 2022
The Santa Rosa Junior College Latinx Faculty and Staff Association is presenting the college’s first ever student variety talent show, the Latinx Carpa, which shows Sept. 29 at the Luther Burbank Auditorium.

SRJC Latinx Faculty and Staff Association host student talent show

Peter Morales, Reporter
September 15, 2022
Vice President of Clubs Santa Rosa Dori Elder was appointed to the Language Arts and Academic Foundations Hiring Committee during SGAs meeting Sept. 12.

SGA plans suicide awareness event, appoints new hiring committee member, increases funding for spirit week

Dharma Niles, Reporter
September 15, 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
A stock photo of an empty restaurant

Tips to be a good customer — from your waitstaff

Ava Domenichelli, Reporter
May 24, 2022
A drawing of a dog turning up their nose and facing away from a steaming cooked steak in a bowl. The dog has a collar with Princess on it.

Hospitality hostility: SRJC students share their waitstaff horror stories

Ava Domenichelli, Reporter
May 21, 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

Jenner Headlands Preserve: Coastal prairies, cows and vista points

Michael Combs and Albert Levine
May 17, 2022
A white sculpture depicting a humanoid deer rests near the window of the art gallery.

Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery sees its first student show since 2019

Aryk Copley, Photographer
May 12, 2022
Many people marching in a protest. One person is in the foreground with a white sign that says Keep abortion safe. Legal. and Accessible!

Pro-Choice marchers protest in Old Courthouse Square in response to leaked Supreme Court draft overturning Roe v. Wade

Aryk Copley and Ava Domenichelli
May 5, 2022
SRJC filmmaking students said award-winning director Fabio Frey provided the right mix of professional criticism and learning space during the making of student film “You Don’t See Me, which will air as an unofficial selection of the 14th Petaluma Film Fest.

Award-winning director Fabio Frey shows SRJC filmmaking students how it’s done

Michael Combs, Editor
April 29, 2022
Levin, whos attended the JC on and off since 2014, wrote and directed the short film as a way to represent epilepsy in cinema.

SRJC alumnus’ short film to screen with panel on disability representation at Monte Rio Theater

Aryk Copley, Photographer
April 19, 2022
Everything Everywhere All at Once takes the viewer on a journey into the multiverse, where the mundane and the weird infinitely intersect.

“Everything Everywhere All At Once”: Finding meaning in a world where each moment is weirder than the last

Aryk Copley, Photographer
April 17, 2022
a screenshot of the battle pass screen in the game Halo: Infinite highlighting the helmet and other paid items alongside a couple free items.

Opinion: Battle passes need to go

Stephen Howe, Reporter
April 14, 2022
a photo after sunset of the Guardians of the Galaxy tower ride behind a futuristic railway at Disneylands California Adventure.

Disney Genie Plus: Theme park timesaver

Tony Moeckel, Reporter
April 7, 2022
Gas prices have skyrocketed over the past few months and continue to be a problem for students.

Inflation: Prices in Sonoma County soar, force lifestyle choices for students

Tony Moeckel, Blair McTaggart, and Bryan Fructuoso
April 6, 2022
Hilleary Zarate smiles at the camera as her lawyer walks behind her in the Sonoma County Superior Court

Suspended SRJC student support manager pleads not guilty to all charges

Aryk Copley and Nick Vides
March 29, 2022

Helen Putnam Regional Park: Take a walk through the rolling hills of Sonoma County

Michael Combs and Albert Levine
March 28, 2022
A poster for the Women and Disability in America talk at SRJC.

The little known history of the women behind the disability rights movement in America

Michael Combs, Editor
March 19, 2022
A standing man talks to a boy who is sat at a table during the SRJC Theatre Arts performance of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime.

It was a “curious incident” to watch a live show again 

Ava Domenichelli, Reporter
March 17, 2022
Three wine glasses filled with tasting portions of red wine. The middle glass is being poured into.

SRJC Student Wine Club hosts in-person tasting event

Sean Young, Reporter
March 17, 2022
Michael Hogle, 39, poses in his Santa Rosa Junior College culinary arts jacket and holds a small tote bag

Cooking alone: The challenge in learning culinary arts during a pandemic

Michael Combs, Editor
March 16, 2022
A poster for the Black Student Unions What is Black seminar.

Black Student Union holds “What is Black?” seminar to discuss the African American Community in Sonoma County

Liam Vinueza, Social Media Manager
March 15, 2022

The Oak Leaf Online: Russia Invades and SRJC playoff basketball

SRJC MEDIA 19 students
March 14, 2022
The Guerneville Pedestrian Bridge at dusk with yellow and blue lighting to show support for Ukraine.

Strong community presence at Russian River Rally for Ukraine

Aryk Copley, Photographer
March 12, 2022

The Oak Leaf Online: The Super Bowl

SRJC MEDIA 19 students
March 1, 2022
A silver PS5 sits on top of a white table with four PS5 games leaning against a white wall behind it. A primarily white controller with black accents sits in front of the PS5.

One year later, is the PS5 worth it?

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
February 24, 2022
In-person graduation ceremonies will finally be returning for SRJC graduates this May.

SRJC will hold in-person commencement ceremony for first time since 2019

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
February 23, 2022
A Black History Month flyer detailing the various BHM events happening at SRJC.

SRJC Sawubona Black Support Center presents “Black Yoga Series” for Black History Month

Michael Combs, Editor
February 15, 2022
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