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
Many services for EMLS students arent offered in the evening so events like “Moving on Up” are helpful in letting students know what help they can receive at SRJC.

Moving on Up! empowers EMLS learners, showcases pathways to success

Bryan Fructuoso, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2024
Former communications studies professor Michael Ken Beyries received his sentence at the Santa Rosa California Superior Court Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Former SRJC communication studies instructor Michael “Ken” Beyries sentenced to house arrest and probation

Amy Moore and Sean Shanks
April 18, 2024
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 funds for the “Partner With Us” campaign, announces next club day event and encourages students to use Student Health Services to reach out for Narcan

Samantha Carter, Reporter
March 12, 2024
Greg Sarris, writer and chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, said we won’t survive the oncoming impact of climate change without the indigenous knowledge of Native American elders at SRJC’s Doyle Library March 4, 2024.

Writer Greg Sarris brings back the beauty of the moment

Michael Combs, Editor
March 12, 2024
Students from all over the county, including The Athenian School in Contra Costa County, sign in at the Feb. 23 M.E.Ch.A. Conference on Santa Rosa Junior College.

M.E.Ch.A. conference welcomes local high schoolers to SRJC

Amy Moore, Reporter
February 26, 2024
Jeane Erlenborn, Health Promotion Specialist, was recognized as Employee of The Month at the Fed. 13 Board of Trustees Meeting.

Trans student support, Canvas updates, and student wages discussed at Fed. 13 Board of Trustees Meeting

Sal Sandoval-Garduno
February 22, 2024
Adriana Novak joins in on the celebration at home plate following a two-run homer at Santa Rosa’s Marv Mayes Field Feb. 13, 2024.

SRJC softball sweeps doubleheader vs Yuba College, wins game two in walk-off fashion

Oliver Kindt
February 16, 2024
SRJC forward Justin Smith meets another CRC player at the rim as they fight over the ball at Haehl Pavillion on Feb. 6, 2024

SRJC Men’s Basketball holds onto top seed in conference with blowout win over Cosumnes River College

Cameron Romanik, Editor
February 14, 2024

Student on the Street: Valentine’s Day

Samantha Carter and Bryan Fructuoso
February 13, 2024
Dressed in a mismatched Lacoste sweatsuit complimented by tri-color Adidas, spoken word artist Bocafloja’s words flow into the crowd of SRJC students at the Santa Rosa Junior College Bertolini Student Services Center Feb. 9, 2024.

Dazzled crowd embraces spoken-word poet Bocafloja

Amy Moore, Reporter
February 13, 2024
The Netflix anime by studio Trigger is a gourmet take on fantasy with new episodes at 5:30 p.m. every Thursday.

Delicious in Dungeon is a fantastic fantasy food tour

Erina Corl, Reporter
February 12, 2024
Bear Cubs outfielder Zane Bennett racks up three home runs against Chabot College, shown here celebrating an RBI against the Sierra College Wolverines at Cook Sypher Field on March 8, 2022 in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Baseball dominates home opener led by three home runs from Zane Bennett

Oliver Kindt, Reporter
January 29, 2024
SRJC forward Justin Smith shoots a floater late in the game over Vikings forward Michael Wood in a conference matchup against Diablo Valley College at Santa Rosas Haehl Pavillion Jan. 23, 2024

SRJC Men’s Basketball come back to beat Diablo Valley College Vikings 72-61

Cameron Romanik
January 25, 2024
SRJC Forward Meredith Gilbertson attempts the putback layup after grabbing an offensive rebound in a postseason game against Diablo Valley College at Santa Rosa’s Haehl Pavilion Jan. 23, 2024.

SRJC Women’s Basketball pick up motivating win against Diablo Valley

Jonathan Cangson
January 24, 2024
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden lands at the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport for a Biden Victory Fund campaign stop on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 in Santa Rosa.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visits Sonoma County

Emelle Raschein and Hana Seals
January 18, 2024
My journalistic ethics to photograph raw brutality was on trial when I took this photo of a bull, which was a part of “La Corrida,” an ancient tradition of Spain that ended with a matador killing it.

Opinion: A photographer’s responsibility is to shoot everything, no matter how ugly

Sam Guzman, Editor
December 14, 2023

I Hear the Revolution: Bratmobile

Emelle Raschein, Reporter
December 14, 2023

I Hear the Revolution: Bikini Kill

Emelle Raschein, Reporter
December 14, 2023
CM Punk returns to the WWE, but was it a good decision?

Sports Commentary: CM Punk returns to the WWE, but will his “Last Dance” sink or swim?

Juan Botello-Martinez, Reporter
December 11, 2023
Francis Ngannou with the UFC Title during a photoshoot for UFC 270.

Sports Commentary: Francis Ngannou broke the boxing system, and is Tyson Fury on the decline?

Juan Botello-Martinez, Reporter
December 11, 2023
Matt Farren performs at the Peppermint Club in West Hollywood on Nov. 11, 2023

‘The End Of Act One’ North Bay Native Drops Debut Album

Nick Vides, Editor
December 8, 2023

What’s next for CM Punk?

Juan Botello, Reporter
December 7, 2023

Oak Leaf Gaming Podcast Episode 3: Game of the Year Predictions

Jonathan Cangson, Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Jesus Lopez Cruz, and Javi Rosas
December 7, 2023

Oak Leaf Gaming Podcast Episode 2: Spider-man

Jesus Lopez Cruz, Sam Guzman, Jonathan Cangson, and Javi Rosas
December 7, 2023

Oak Leaf Gaming Podcast Episode 1: Was It Worth It?

Jesus Lopez Cruz, Sam Guzman, Javi Rosas, and Jonathan Cangson
December 7, 2023
Despite a strong Fall 2023 season, the Santa Rosa Junior College men’s soccer team loses to Cuyamaca College in overtime of a grueling CCCAA semi-finals state championship match. Photo of Bear Cubs defender Darren O’Leary taken at the Nov. 21 game against Cañada College.

SRJC men’s soccer comes up just short in state semi-finals matchup

Jonathan Cangson, Sports Reporter
December 4, 2023
At the Board of Trustees Nov. 14 meeting, the Santa Rosa Junior College Latinx Faculty and Staff association said bilingual employees deserve a 5% bilingual stipend since they are routinely asked to act as translators during work hours.

Latinx students and faculty voice the need for fair bilingual compensation and a livable wage for student employees at Nov. 14 Board of Trustees meeting

Evan Nazarov, Reporter
December 3, 2023
Toby Carter, a French bulldog-corgi mix, takes his person Samantha for a walk at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa, Calif. on Oct. 21, 2023.

Four Great Dog-Friendly Trails in Sonoma and Marin

Samantha Carter, Reporter
November 30, 2023
Bear Cubs midfielder Sam Nolan attempts a goal against Cañada College on Nov. 21 at Santa Rosa Junior College. During the second half, he and other Bear Cubs players increased their aggression against the Cañada Colts.

SRJC men’s soccer team advances to Norcal Finals

Jaime Jauregui, Sports Reporter
November 30, 2023
Max Millan’s abuelito, Gonzalo, a native of Toluca, holds him up as a toddler as they look towards an early 2000s Mexico City sky. Along with his wife, Millan’s abuelita Teresa, Gonzalo remains a fixture in his grandsons memories. From suffering from the vices of alcoholism to evolving into a faithful Christian, Gonzalos life has inspired Millan, even more so now that he’s become his last living grandparent.

Dreaming in Limbo

Max Millan, Reporter
November 30, 2023

The Last American Outlaws Podcast Episode #3: Bonnie & Clyde

Mark Fernquest, Journalist
November 30, 2023
Leilany Sosa sits on her dad Wilfredos lap next to her mom Lourdes at a party at a friends home.

Fading in and out

Leilany Sosa, Reporter
November 28, 2023
Five SRJC students tell the Oak Leaf how they selected their majors and what they hope to accomplish in their careers. Clockwise from top left: Sarah Barnett, nursing; Gabriela Andrade, psychology; Meghan OLeary, nursing; Langley Durham, mechanical engineering; Mandy Miller, filmmaking.

Major decisions

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
November 28, 2023
In SRJC Theatre Arts musical spin on “A Christmas Carol,” Alanna Weatherby, who plays the Ghost of Christmas Past, sings with a phenomenal voice and carries an impeccable British accent throughout the play.

SRJC’s “A Christmas Carol”: Fantastic, with a few hiccups

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
November 21, 2023

The Last American Outlaws Podcast Episode #2: George “Babyface” Nelson

Oscar DeJung, Reporter
November 16, 2023

The Last American Outlaws Podcast Episode #1: Alvin Karpis

Oscar DeJung, Reporter
November 14, 2023
SRJC Theatre Arts Department Chair James Newman has always wanted to produce A Christmas Carol, and is excited to present this classic story in musical form.

SRJC Theatre Arts brings classic tale, “A Christmas Carol,” to its main stage

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
November 9, 2023
Shone Farms Fall Festival hosts many harvest season activities, including u-pick produce, wine tasting, and farm stands on Oct. 14, 2023.

Shone Farm’s 2023 Fall Festival brings harvest time to the SRJC community: A photo gallery

Evan Nazarov, Reporter
November 8, 2023
SRJC cheer team raise concerns about not being provided a safe practice space from administration and facilitators, shown here on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Cheerleaders express concerns about practice space at Oct. 10 Board of Trustees meeting

Hana Seals, Co Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2023
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake is an emotional miniseries that will delight old fans with it’s more mature subject matter, but confuse newcomers.

Review: “Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake”

Erina Corl, Reporter
November 2, 2023
The destination for SRJC’s study abroad program for Spring 2024 semester is Florence Italy, where Italian faculty will teach students about local food, politics and architecture in addition to regular coursework.

SRJC’s study abroad program sends students to Florence, Italy for the Spring semester

Oscar DeJung, Reporter
October 31, 2023
Children from a local soccer team create a tunnel for the Bear Cubs to run through following their victory Tuesday, Oct. 24 against Diablo Valley. Throughout the game, the children cheered the team on, garnering affectionate awwws from both spectators and players.

SRJC women’s soccer beats Diablo Valley College by wide margin

Jaime Jauregui
October 28, 2023
The crowd erupted in cheers and excitement for students, colleagues and community members who showcased their skills at Santa Rosa Junior Colleges Latinx Carpa on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.

Students, faculty, community members stun at SRJC’s Latinx Carpa

Bryan Fructuoso and Rosemary Cromwell
October 27, 2023
Guest speaker Kamil Oshundara will delve into their experiences with transitioning, spirituality and healing from noon to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Our House Center in Jacobs Hall, room 116 on the Petaluma campus.

Guest speaker to discuss importance of self-healing, spirituality and trans empowerment

Max Millan, Reporter
October 21, 2023
In “CyberPunk 2077” players can customize their body with implants that can allow them to double jump, carry more items and even shoot grenades out of their arm.

CyberPunk 2077 V2: CD Projekt Reds Redemption

Javi Rosas, Editor
October 20, 2023
Hemp flower looks identical to marijuana; the only difference is that hemp is bred to contain less than 0.3% THC, while some marijuana plants contain as much as 30% THC.

Hemp plants stolen from Shone Farm

Chelsea Kurnick, Reporter
October 15, 2023
Lil Teccas third studio album, TEC, released on Sept. 22, 2023, on the heels of his 2021 album, We Love You Tecca 2.

‘TEC’: Tecca’s latest album displays flexibility to hip-hop community

Jordan Atallah, Reporter
October 10, 2023
The SRJC Queer Resource Center will host the Rainbow Welcome Dinner to welcome new students and provide information about local LGBTQIA2s+ supporting communities and resources from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 26 outside of the Queer Resource Center and Pioneer Hall.

The Queer Resource Center presents “Rainbow Welcome Dinner”

Evan Nazarov, Reporter
September 25, 2023
The SRJC Latinx Faculty and Staff Association will host the Latinx Carpa student talent show at 6-8 p.m. Friday the 13th in the Burbank Auditorium.

SRJC Latinx Faculty and Staff Association to host La Carpa student talent show

Rosemary Cromwell, Reporter
September 21, 2023
Netflix’s latest adaptation sets sail with a strong start.

‘One Piece’ review: Netflix delivers a strong start to a promising concept

Jonathan Cangson, Reporter
September 19, 2023
Mary Katherine Oxford scoops ice cream for students at the Ice Cream Social, hoping to get new students more comfortable on SRJCs Santa Rosa campus. My arm is sore. Ive scooped so much! she said.

Student Life, Equity, and Engagement hosts social event at SRJC campuses

Max Millan, Reporter
September 14, 2023
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
Members of the far-right Proud Boys organization covered a trans pride flag in the window of the Brew Coffee and Beer House in Santa Rosa with pamphlets displaying a QR code, which linked to a straight pride video, and the caption “Happy Proud Month.”

Vandals target LGBTQIA+ community on SRJC campus during Pride Month

Hana Seals, Editor
June 14, 2023
Dr. Frank Chong says farewell to Santa Rosa Junior College after 12 years at the helm.

SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong says goodbye to SRJC in his final presidential address

Michael Combs, Hana Seals, and Sean Young
June 1, 2023
Lil Nas X performs his hit song MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) on the Verizon Stage at BottleRock Napa Valley on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

Sheryl Crow, Lil Nas X, Red Hot Chili Peppers shut down final day of BottleRock

Michael Combs, Nick Vides, Sean Young, and Teddy Cleek
May 29, 2023
SRJC’s Shone Farm is a 365-acre outdoor learning laboratory where students can learn crop production, ecological preservation, viticulture, animal and equine science, forestry and wildfire prevention.

SRJC’s Shone Farm: a place where students can grow

Michael Combs, Co-Editor in Chief
May 24, 2023
Former USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter consoles star forward Christian Pulisic after crashing out of the World Cup at the hands of the Netherlands on Dec. 3 2022 at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar.

Top 5 candidates for USMNT new head coach

Tom Healy, Reporter
May 23, 2023
Bear Cubs pitcher Evan Johnson pitches in a 9-4 loss to Sierra College May 19, allowing eight hits and six runs, the second most runs he’s allowed this season.

Santa Rosa heads to winner-takes-all game versus Sierra College after splitting games 1 and 2

Sean Young and Cameron Romanik
May 20, 2023
The Oak Leaf Magazine: Spring 2023

The Oak Leaf Magazine: Spring 2023

May 19, 2023
As SRJC’s first president of color, Dr. Chong feels he came to the right place at the right time, when the community was starting to change. He arrived with plans to make Latino, first-generation, homeless, LGBTQIA+ and veteran students feel indispensable to the college community.

So Long, Dr. Chong

Michael Combs and Sean Young
May 19, 2023
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