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
Adjusting to A New Change

Adjusting to A New Change

Marlene Zavala, Special to the Oak Leaf
May 21, 2020
Feeling Sick In A Pandemic

Feeling Sick In A Pandemic

Angie Hager, Special to the Oak Leaf
May 20, 2020
Ashley Hancock is an SRJC freshman.

Needing Surgery During a Pandemic

Ashley Hancock, Special to the Oak Leaf
May 20, 2020
Marys Pizza Shack is still taking orders over the phone and online for minimal contact pickup. Bay Area favorites like the creamy pesto tortellini and the mozzarella garlic bread can still be a part of your quarantine.

Review: Mary’s Pizza Shack

Alex Fuller, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
A new opportunity

A new opportunity

Miriam Velazco, Special to the Oak Leaf
May 13, 2020
Unintended Consequences

Unintended Consequences

Ivan Pena, Special to the Oak Leaf
May 13, 2020
By an open window

By an open window

Jennifer O'Mahony, Special to the Oak Leaf
May 6, 2020
Camille Kantor enjoys spending time with her children during these long, coronavirus days.

Finding joy

Camille Kantor, Special to the Oak Leaf
May 2, 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
A hippie survivalist fooding in its favorite environment.

Opinion: Confessions of a hippie survivalist

Mark Fernquest, Magazine Editor
April 3, 2020
SRJC will remain online through May 23 and has canceled all events through the end of the semester, and possibly beyond. Alternative options are being considered for major events like graduation.

SRJC cancels remaining spring semester events, in-person classes

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2020
Due to coronavirus, SRJC will continue online for the foreseeable future starting March 30. The decision was made after Gov. Newsom ordered all Californians to stay home.

SRJC to begin remote instruction March 30

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2020

Opinion: Four reasons why the U.S. isn’t ready for coronavirus

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020
Set in a zombie apocalypse, Daybreak is a colorful teen comedy with solid comedic writing and fun performances.

Daybreak: A true teenage wasteland

Jonathan Bigall, Staff Writer
February 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
Wrecked at 51 — five decades of damage, or five decades of metal?

Opinion: Why my 50s are my metal years

Mark Fernquest, Magazine Editor
February 11, 2020
Birds of Prey rejuvenates the tired tropes of the comic book movie genre by blowing viewers away with stunning visuals and relatable moments that excite the common feminist movie goer.

“Birds of Prey”: A comic book movie made by and for women

Alex Fuller, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
Noah Rennard delivers a pitch to a Laney College batter in the sixth inning of the Bear Cubs 4-0 win Thursday at SRJC. Rennard was masterful, pitching into the eighth inning without allowing a hit.

Bear Cubs baseball shuts out Laney College

Kayla Beaton, Sports Editor
February 11, 2020
The novel coronavirus is a zoonotic virus originating in animals. The virus is believed to have been transmitted to humans at an open-air market in China towards the end of 2019. Sonoma County Department of Health and SRJC Student Health Services are advising precautions despite the low risk of the virus spreading from the seven confirmed cases in California.

Risk of coronavirus spread low in California among seven confirmed cases

Luke Morrow, News Editor
February 11, 2020
South Korean director Bong Joon-ho won big at the 2020 Academy Awards, with his film Parasite winning Best International Feature, Best Original Screenplay, Best Director and Best Picture. Taika Waititi and Hildur Guðnadóttir also took home historic awards in the Oscars second straight year without a host.

The Oscars: More than an awards show

Maisie French, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
Miss Americana, the new Taylor Swift documentary directed by Lana Wilson, received rave reviews from critics and fans after its premiere Jan. 23 at Sundance Film Festival; the film released on Netflix a week later on Jan. 31.

I’ve been a Swiftie for most of my life, and I loved “Miss Americana”

Kayla Beaton, Sports Editor
February 5, 2020
An SRJC student with a sparkling Guayaki relaxes along the fences of the Analy village on Jan 28.

Is caffeine the new water?

Maisie French, Staff Writer
February 5, 2020
Latina protesters chant “si se puede,” which is Spanish for “yes we can, to show their support of the speakers in Old Courthouse square.

Santa Rosa Women’s March focuses on climate change

Luke Morrow, News Editor
January 21, 2020
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
Director Boon Joon-Hos 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
The Mandalorian is fresh, exciting content that entertains and provokes thought; its the Star Wars TV show fans have been waiting for.

Seven thoughts about “The Mandalorian”

James Domizio, Staff Writer
November 24, 2019
Lil Peeps final album was released Nov. 12, 2019.

“Everybody’s Everything”: Lil Peep’s influence remains alive

Sam McMinimy, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
Bear Cubs defender Carlos Villanueva kicking the ball away from his own goal.

Bear Cubs defeat Cosumnes River College in shutout match

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Santa Rosa Bear Cubs and San Francisco Rams players emerge from a dogpile during the Rams 30-24 victory over the Bear Cubs Saturday at Santa Rosa High School.

Bear Cubs lose final home football game of the decade

James Domizio, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Most of the classrooms in Emeritus hall have broken or nonfunctioning locks that are safety hazards in lockdown events.

Lockdown raises old security concerns in SRJC classrooms; New tensions surface

Riley Palmer, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2019
Pumpkin Nights is a travelling mini-carnival featuring over 3,000 real pumpkins hand-carved by local artists.

Pumpkin Nights is a lovely pumpkin-themed date night

James Domizio, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
Vibe-O-Ween: Four free horror films and a Halloween playlist

Vibe-O-Ween: Four free horror films and a Halloween playlist

James Domizio and Téa Lindsey
October 31, 2019
1996s Scream stars Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, a high schooler stalked by a mysterious killer on the anniversary of her mothers death.

A horror movie must: “Scream” (1996)

Ian MacGregor, Sports Editor
October 31, 2019
Firefights huddle in the driveway of a house on Gloria Drive after putting out flames.

Gloria Drive fire alarms Santa Rosa residents

Edgar Soria Garcia, Managing Editor
October 30, 2019
SRJC students respond to Kincade fire

SRJC students respond to Kincade fire

James Domizio and Marilyn Santos
October 24, 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
Project Truth causes much stir at SRJC in two short days. With these events, violence is always a concern.

SRJC student attacks member of anti-abortion group

Zane Zinkl, News Editor
October 17, 2019
SRJC Project Truth protest

SRJC Project Truth protest

Edgar Soria Garcia, Managing Editor
October 17, 2019
“El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie” — a worthy epilogue to a monolithic series

“El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie” — a worthy epilogue to a monolithic series

James Domizio, Staff Writer
October 17, 2019
Liquor Store Romeo

Liquor Store Romeo

Allison Khadoo, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019
The Last Time

The Last Time

Edgar Soria Garcia, Managing Editor
October 16, 2019
Dazy

Dazy

Allison Khadoo, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019
A vendor sells necklaces at SRJCs Indigenous People’s Day celebration in Bertolini Quad.

SRJC celebrates Indigenous People’s Day

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019
Despite its amateur elements, Carnival of Souls is a horror classic due to its focus on the independence of women and its haunting atmosphere created by cinematography, editing and an ethereal organ score by Gene Moore.

“Carnival of Souls”: a feminist horror classic

James Domizio, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019
Anti-Abortion group Project Truth stirs up SRJC

Anti-Abortion group Project Truth stirs up SRJC

Zane Zinkl and Sam Mcminimy
October 15, 2019
Author Victor Villaseñor left California as a young man to live in Mexico. Returning to the United States at 20, Villaseñor has written nine novels and 65 short stories.

The voice of genius inside us: Victor Villaseñor

Séamus Reed, A&E Editor
October 15, 2019
New SRJC art exhibit breaks stereotypes one piece at a time

New SRJC art exhibit breaks stereotypes one piece at a time

Sam Mcminimy, Staff Writer
October 13, 2019
Danny Brown released the colorful, synth-heavy uknowhatimsayin¿ Oct. 4, three years after the release of his last studio album, the critically acclaimed portrait of darkness and addiction Atrocity Exhibition.

“uknowhatimsayin¿”: Danny Brown’s palette changes once again

James Domizio, Staff Writer
October 12, 2019
Linda Lau discusses the cultural impacts of the films “A Simple Life” and “The Second Mother” as part of the Arts and Lectures series Sept. 30 in Newman Auditorium

Arts and Lectures Series Dives into the Lives of Domestic Workers

Allison Khadoo, Staff Writer
October 12, 2019
Todd Philips bleak and twisted portrait of the infamous Joker characters backstory and ultimate descent into madness is as compelling as it is tragic. Joaquin Phoenixs performace will stand as one of his best.

Gotham City’s beautiful dark twisted fantasy

Jesse Kapukui, Features Editor
October 9, 2019
SJRC announces power shut-offs and campus-wide closures on Tuesday Oct. 8, 2019.

SRJC power shutoffs

Zane Zinkl, News Editor
October 8, 2019
Though SRJC students Azulito Bernal, 19, and Aurelio Aguilar, 20, appreciate the day off of classes, they are critical of PG&E for the lack of warning and details surrounding the impending power outage.

SRJC students, faculty weigh in on PG&E-mandated power outage

Ian MacGregor
October 8, 2019
The Fight for $15 wins a major victory in Santa Rosa on Oct. 1, 2019. Now Santa Rosa joins Petaluma and Sonoma in approving the wage increases.

Fight for $15

Zane Zinkl, News Editor
October 7, 2019
Image courtesy of Blind Scream

Blind Scream Haunted House comes back to haunt Sonoma County

Edgar Soria Garcia, Managing Editor
October 4, 2019
SRJC climate change week photo story

SRJC climate change week photo story

Abraham Fuentes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2019
SRJC running back Maceo Barbosa evades a Shasta College defender during the Bear Cubs Sept. 21 game. SRJC suffered a tough 24-17 loss.

Bear Cubs enter fall season midpoint with packed weekend

Ian MacGregor, Co-Sports Editor
October 3, 2019
A forgotten stuffed animal sits alone at a gas station during floods that crippled Guernville in February of 2019.

Climate Changed: Time to change our habits

Oak Leaf Editorial Board
September 29, 2019
I think that climate change is a big issue now because It’s getting worse and we’re not doing the right stuff to put an end to that. Yasmine Yerima, age not given.

Humans of SRJC: Climate Edition

Jasmine Benigno-Hall, Staff Writer
September 27, 2019
Santa Rosa Junior College on climate

Santa Rosa Junior College on climate

Marilyn Santos and Jose Gonzalez
September 27, 2019
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