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
A stock photo of an empty restaurant

Tips to be a good customer — from your waitstaff

Ava Domenichelli, Reporter
May 24, 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

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
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 Disneyland's 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

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
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
A photo of a sign that says "Santa Rosa Junior College."

The Oak Leaf Guide to SRJC, Spring 2022: Online and Santa Rosa campus edition

The Oak Leaf Staff
February 9, 2022
Former SRJC Student Support Manager Hilleary Zarate's smiling headshot on a dark grey background.

SRJC community caught off-guard by Hilleary Zarate’s arrest for possession of meth for sale

Alex Fuller and James Domizio
February 9, 2022
SGA appointed an English major to a hiring committee, discussed the continued development of the ethnic studies department, and allotted $7500 to send JC SGA representatives to a state student government conference.

SGA approves funding for manuals

Liam Vinueza, Editor
February 2, 2022
Santa Rosa Junior College in-person services will remain online until Feb. 14 at least, with the exception of the SRJC Bookstore and Student Health Services, due to the severity of Omicron infections in Sonoma County.

Santa Rosa Junior College in-person services remain closed through Feb. 14

Michael Combs, Editor
February 1, 2022
"House of Gucci" does not live up to the expectations teased in the exciting trailer, but instead delivers a slow, vapid and falsified rendition of the Gucci family story.

Despite intriguing story and legendary cast, “House of Gucci” fails to entertain

Jenna McGovern, Reporter
December 20, 2021
Student Government Assembly logo

SGA promotes upcoming events, announces vacancy

Cass Stewart, Editor
December 1, 2021
Bear Cubs defensive coordinator Dante DePaola celebrates with a selfie of his defensive unit after Santa Rosa Junior College's football team beat the Sierra College Wolverines 24-21 on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

SRJC Bear Cubs finish season strong with a 24-21 comeback win against Sierra

Tony Moeckel, Reporter
November 29, 2021
The Oak Leaf staff, pictured here with Santa Rosa Junior College President Dr. Frank Chong (center, blue sweater), won two on-the-spot awards and 12 publication awards at the 2021 JACC Virtual Fall Conference Nov. 5–7.

The Oak Leaf brings home 14 JACC awards

James Domizio, Managing Editor
November 18, 2021
SGA approved two hiring committee positions for advisor of student affairs accounting and marketing positions and one supervisor for COVID safety hiring committee position at their meeting Oct. 18.

SGA approves three new hiring committee positions 

Michael Combs, Editor
October 19, 2021
Defender Robel Negash (21) is challenged by American River’s Dominic Verdi (13) in the Bear Cubs’ 6-0 victory over the Beavers on Friday.

SRJC men’s soccer team defeats American River 6-0

Christian Vieyra, Reporter
October 15, 2021
A shot of the BottleRock main stage during the day as Jimmy Eat World plays to a packed audience.

Opinion: Live music fans, check your venue’s COVID protocols before chasing that long-awaited concert high

La Reva Myles, Reporter
October 11, 2021
This Oak Leaf explainer will catch you up on SRJC's new vaccine mandate, how to get a CLEARED4 access pass and changes in campus attendance coming this October.

Everything you need to know about SRJC’s vaccine mandate and CLEARED4 access passes

James Domizio, Managing Editor
October 11, 2021
A Santa Rosa Junior College Student Health Services sign pointing to where students can receive COVID vaccines.

SRJC’s vaccine mandate was implemented too late

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
October 8, 2021
The logo for Santa Rosa Junior College's Student Government Assembly.

SGA approves resolution supporting student participation in faculty hiring committees

James Domizio, Managing Editor
September 30, 2021
A photo of a graphic titled "On-Campus Employees/Volunteers - Vaccination verification & Covid 19 Testing Process. Step 1: Vaccination verification submitted online or in-person. Step 2: Vaccination record verified by HR and recorded in Escape Portal. OR Test Weekly with SRJC (Positive tests will be reported to COVID Response Team. Step 3: Weekly report on employees allowed on campus.

SRJC Board of Trustees approves on-campus vaccine mandate

Michael Combs and Liam Vinueza
September 16, 2021
SRJC’s Plan for a Safe Return to Campus outlines COVID-19 protocols such as indoor mask mandates, building check-ins and symptom self-checks in accordance with CDC, state, county and Cal/OSHA requirements according to SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong.

The Oak Leaf Guide to SRJC, Fall 2021: Online and Santa Rosa campus edition

The Oak Leaf Staff
September 3, 2021
A dish from the Mexican restaurant Mi Ranchito.

Review: Mi Ranchito

Blair McTaggart, Reporter
May 19, 2021
Sergio Santana-Peralta (pictured left) towering over his mother Alberta Peralta (pictured right).

An old soul in a young body: Remembering SRJC student Sergio Santana-Peralta

Jennifer Sawhney and Emma Molloy
May 19, 2021

Photo gallery: BlackOut

Nick Vides, Michael Combs, and Audrey Fry
May 6, 2021
SGA logo

SGA approves May 15 Unity Walk and discusses campus reopening

Audrey Fry, Reporter
April 29, 2021
High schoolers sit in a makeshift auditorium after their high school's 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 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 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
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 bird's 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 SRJC's Luther Burbank Auditorium, home to SRJC's 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
A person sits at a desk taking notes and watching a lecture on their computer screen.

SRJC should embrace a hybrid digital-and-in-person learning model — in perpetuity

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
March 11, 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
A still from "Judas and the Black Messiah featuring Daniel Kaluuya as Fred Hampton.

The good, the bad and the contradictions of “Judas and the Black Messiah”

Liam Vinueza, Editor
March 9, 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
“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 nurse's assistant Angel Rodgers (right).

Petaluma SRJC campus becomes one of three new vaccination sites

Jonathan Bigall and Hannah Cunha
February 22, 2021
Bad Bunny hits all the expected notes and some new ones on his peak thus far, "EL ÚLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO."

Bad Bunny is at his peak on “El ÚLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO”

Maritza Camacho, Editor
February 20, 2021
"Medicine at Midnight" is a weak, toothless entry in Foo Fighters' discography and proof that just doing the bare minimum isn't 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
Santa Rosa Junior College opened two vaccination clinics last week. The SRJC clinic is for students only, while the Petaluma clinic is open to the public by appointment.

Board of Trustees announces new vaccination sites and emergency funding for students 

Michael Combs and Jennifer Sawhney
February 17, 2021
SRJC alum Peltz The Prodigy's mournful yet inspirational solo debut "Lessons from Losses" is full of vulnerable, low-key bangers.

SRJC alum Peltz The Prodigy mourns and reflects on inspiring new album “Lessons from Losses”

Tucker Lang, Editor
February 16, 2021
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