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

The Oak Leaf

Here for the Right Reasons Podcast: Ep. 1

Maritza Camacho, Tucker Lang, and Willow Ornellas
November 24, 2020

Houseplants for beginners

Willow Ornellas, Staff Writer
November 23, 2020
Cover of the album Danger Days by My Chemical Romance. A white spider graphic on top of a picture of a mountain in a desert during golden hour.

A decade later, “Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys” can finally be appreciated as the masterpiece it is

Cass Stewart, Staff Writer
November 22, 2020
A man wearing a mask behind a cashier desk surrounded by tin-type portraits

Jeremiah’s Photo Corner: Keeping film photography alive in Sonoma County

Aryk Copley, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
The SRJC BSU will host an open Zoom meeting Friday to discuss justice, racism and law enforcement within Sonoma County.

SRJC BSU hosts online “Justice Speaks” event

Lilia Epstein, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
Graphic of candles with text that reads Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov 20

SRJC LGBTQ Committee hosts online Transgender Day of Remembrance event

Alex Fuller, Editor
November 19, 2020

Experienced backpacker reviews popular sleeping bag styles

Michael Combs, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
Kurupis introspective, DIY energy makes for a wonderfully catchy reflection on loneliness and life during COVID-19.

Local band Kurupi reflect on quarantine with their bold new EP

Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
System Of A Down: Daron Malakian (top left), Serj Tankian (top right), John Dolmayan (bottom left), Shavo Odadjian (bottom right) come together with new music for the first time in 15 years raising over $600,000 for charity.

System of a Down is back with two chilling new tracks

Emma Molloy, Staff Writer
November 18, 2020

Beer coozie review

Mike Nordstrom, Special to The Oak Leaf
November 17, 2020

Diabetes in a cup? Hot takes on Starbucks hot holiday drinks

Maritza Camacho, Staff Writer
November 17, 2020
Dr. Brenda Flyswithhawks feels that Native American appreciation at SRJC began when ceremonies were performed on campus in response to sacred oak trees being cut down.

Board of Trustees formally recognizes SRJC sits on Pomo land 

Michael Combs, Editor
November 5, 2020
Gorillaz return with a collection of vibrant, riveting pop songs after two critical disappointments in Humanz and The Now Now.

Gorillaz return with a colorful, eccentric revitalization of pop music

Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
Poster for the Buddhist perspective on racism & civil unrest event.

Students for World Peace hold “enlightening” Buddhist event on racism and civil unrest

Cass Stewart, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
Theres a lot of tough issues on the ballot this election season, and The Oak Leaf editorial board has come together to support or oppose the following propositions and measures.

The Oak Leaf 2020 proposition and measure endorsements

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
October 27, 2020
Poster giving details on the SRJC Oktoberfest concerts

SRJC music department will host digital Oktoberfest

Priscilla Navas, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
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 2020 U.S. Presidential election is proving to be as divisive as 2016, if not more so.

Politics still polarize families

Jonathan Bigall, Editor
October 22, 2020
Congressman Mike Thompson and Governor Gavin Newsom in conversation after a Cal Fire press briefing during the LNU Lightning Complex Fire.

The Oak Leaf endorses Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman for Congress

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
October 17, 2020
The Oak Leaf believes Caroline Bañuelos (pictured) and Mariana Martinez are the two Board of Trustees candidates who most understand the needs of SRJC students.

The Oak Leaf endorses Bañuelos and Martinez for Board of Trustees, Rego close third

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
October 16, 2020
Smoke and haze over the Skyhawk neighborhood.

Fires force SRJC students to evacuate mid-semester for the third consecutive year

Cass Stewart, Staff Writer
October 13, 2020
Protestors march on Washington Street carrying signs for the BLM movement.

“No good cops in a racist system”: Protestors march for Breonna Taylor in Petaluma

Jonathan Bigall, Editor
October 12, 2020
SRJC logo and Santa Rosa junior college on a white background

SRJC awarded $3 million HSI grant for Latinx and low-income students

Michael Combs, Editor
October 7, 2020
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
Shore is a poignant, sharply written album that fits snugly in Fleet Foxes discography.

Fleet Foxes surprises with the feathery musings of “Shore”

Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
October 4, 2020
Dakota McGranahan, recently ousted student body president, has alleged impropriety in the colleges decision to remove them and replace them with runner-up Delashay Carmona Benson.

Former SGA President Dakota McGranahan alleges “illegal” conduct by SRJC

Alex Fuller and James Domizio
September 26, 2020
Welcome to Zoom University: Student and staff reaction

Welcome to Zoom University: Student and staff reaction

Willow Ornellas, Staff Writer
September 23, 2020
SRJC student Amy Aguilar Lopez (pictured left) and former SRJC student Julia Dearing (pictured right) ensure customers wear adequate personal protective equipment inside Olivers Market.

Maskholes: Working in grocery stores during coronavirus

Maritza Camacho and Emma Molloy
September 21, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has halted progress on many commercial projects, including movies like The Batman and Mission: Impossible 7, TV shows like The Walking Dead and Love Island and albums by artists like Weezer and Rihanna.

COVID-19 is delaying our most anticipated releases

Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
September 20, 2020
Im Thinking of Ending Things, Charlie Kaufmans Netflix-exclusive adaptation of Iain Reids 2016 debut novel, is an existential drama that both challenges and reveres the rules of storytelling.

“I’m Thinking of Ending Things” is an existential knockout

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2020
Students, faculty and citizens gather outside the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office June 6, just a week after the killing of George Floyd.

Do more: SRJC’s Black community speaks out

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2020
SRJC staff were shocked Tuesday when an English instructors email invitation to an online diversity seminar was met with a hateful email from a former SRJC adult education instructor.

Faculty and staff furious at menacing response to diversity, inclusion workgroup

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2020
While the Golden State is well-loved for its temperate weather, living in California is akin to playing with fire.

California: Waiting in heaven for hell to arrive

Oak Leaf Editorial Board
September 1, 2020
Opinion: What I gained from two coronavirus outbreaks

Opinion: What I gained from two coronavirus outbreaks

Riley Palmer, Special to the Oak Leaf
June 16, 2020
I help out many essential workers like Heinrich, who works at the Manazana apple sauce plant in Rohnert Park. Essential workers are often patient and understand the stress I am going through as an essential worker myself.

Checked out: My struggles and sacrifices as a front-line worker

Luke Morrow, News Editor
June 13, 2020
Review: El Patio

Review: El Patio

Mike Combs, Staff Writer
June 13, 2020
Unearthed

Unearthed

Emma Linford, Special to The Oak Leaf
June 10, 2020
Abby Selby is a fourth-year SRJC student.

Waiting on a Blank Calendar

Abby Selby, Special to The Oak Leaf
June 10, 2020
To the Latino Man Standing by My Garden as He Texts

To the Latino Man Standing by My Garden as He Texts

Amy Moore, Special to The Oak Leaf
June 10, 2020

The Case for Creativity During the COVID-19 Crisis

Amanda A. Daniels, Special to The Oak Leaf
June 9, 2020
Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, RJ. Florence Gomes is a first-year International student at SRJC.

What is going on in my hometown?

Florence Gomes, Special to the Oak Leaf
June 9, 2020
Nardos Asfaha is a second year SRJC student.

An Exhausted Essential Worker

Nardos Asfaha, Special to The Oak Leaf
June 9, 2020
Duy Pham is a first-year student at Santa Rosa Junior College.

A story during quarantine

Khánh Duy Phạm, Special to the Oak Leaf
June 9, 2020
Alma Hernandez is the mother of three wonderful children and a Santa Rosa Junior College ESL student.

A newfound appreciation for time

Alma Hernandez, Special to The Oak Leaf
June 7, 2020
Arturo Ruiz is a student at Santa Rosa Junior College.

How quarantine changed my life

Arturo Ruiz, Special to The Oak Leaf
June 7, 2020
Sung Woo Bakung is a first-semester International student at Santa Rosa Junior College.

What is wrong with 2020?

Sung Woo Bak, Special to The Oak Leaf
June 7, 2020
Cesar Preciado and Cachito. Cesar is an immigrant student at Santa Rosa Junior College.

Lessons from a dreadful ordeal

Cesar Preciado, Special to The Oak Leaf
June 6, 2020
May Saw Aye is a third-year student at Santa Rosa Junior College.

Finding peace while in quarantine

May Saw Aye, Special to The Oak Leaf
June 6, 2020
Diego Zaragoza is a student at Santa Rosa Junior College.

What I miss on this pandemic situation

Diego Zaragoza, Special to The Oak Leaf
June 6, 2020
Socorro Nunez is an ESL student at Santa Rosa Junior College.

Run Away

Socorro Nunez, Special to The Oak Leaf
June 6, 2020
Appreciate what you have now

Appreciate what you have now

Padilla Domingues, Special to the Oak Leaf
June 6, 2020
El Tarascos chicken tostada with soft tortilla, shredded chicken and the works.

Review: El Tarasco

Azelia Mazur, Special to The Oak Leaf
June 2, 2020
Spice up you lunch or dinner by checking out Kabuki in downtown Petaluma.

Review: Kabuki

Rebecca Bell, Staff Writer
June 2, 2020
The basic Cafe mimosa breakfast has juicy bacon strips, rosemary house potatoes plus half a plate of hearty eggs.

Review: Cafe Mimosa

Maritza Camacho, Special to The Oak Leaf
June 2, 2020
XCOM: Chimera Squad is a pretty decent expansion for the price you pay.

XCOM: Chimera Squad review

Arthur Gonzalez-Martin, Staff Writer
June 2, 2020
At 2 p.m. nearly every day, cardiac nurse Maddison Jones* leaves home for the unknown to a Sonoma County hospital. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jones focuses on self-care, so she can continue to take the best care of her patients at work. I am staying healthy so they can stay healthy by extension, she says.

The new normal: Three front-line workers describe their lives during the coronavirus emergency

Luke Morrow, News Editor
June 2, 2020
North Bay nonprofit continues to battle domestic violence during quarantine

North Bay nonprofit continues to battle domestic violence during quarantine

Willow Ornellas, Staff Writer
May 23, 2020
Working in a psych facility during a pandemic

Working in a psych facility during a pandemic

Priscilla Navas, Special to the Oak Leaf
May 23, 2020
Learning From This Pandemic

Learning From This Pandemic

Etsubdink Alemu, Special to the Oak Leaf
May 21, 2020
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