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
Maia Kobabe’s first book “Gender Queer: A Memoir,” published in 2019, is already hailed as a queer comics classic. It is also the most-banned book in the country. The controversy and the accolades both catapulted Kobabe into the public eye, leading to a second book deal and an invite to speak at the Library of Congress.

Maia Kobabe: America’s most banned author won’t be silenced

Chelsea Kurnick, Reporter
May 18, 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
Mitote Food Park, located in Roseland, is open all week from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and represents the local community.

Mitote food park: tacos, tunes & tequila

Roland Petty and Jaden Burris
May 18, 2023
Dan Aguilar holds up a basket made by Elsie Allen, who decided to break the tradition of burying or burning baskets when a community member died so she could use them to raise awareness about Pomo culture.

SRJC Multicultural Museum celebrates Pomo community basket weaving tradition

Jaime Jauregui, Reporter
May 17, 2023
Streaming services like Netflix and Hulu provide a diversity of content that ensures something for everyone.

Streaming services worth keeping during inflation

Javi Rosas, Reporter
May 17, 2023
Sophie’s 2015 revolutionary electronic project created a new frontier for electronic music.

Three albums that inspired modern music trends

Cameron Romanik, Reporter
May 16, 2023

The dangers of AI in media and three non-controversial ways to use ChatGPT

Stephen Howe and Malek Madani
May 16, 2023
She doesnt want to use her real name, because shes afraid theyll find her. Zen, a Santa Rosa Junior College student who fled her life in China, still receives threatening phone calls.

Living in hiding

Sam Guzman, Reporter
May 13, 2023
Homelessness is not a uniquely American problem, but visitors from other countries may find it jarring to witness the disproportionate amount of the population that are unhoused in America.

Things I wish I had been told before moving to America

Tom Healy, Reporter
May 13, 2023
Bear Cubs pitcher Evan Johnson is all smiles after pitching out of a bumpy seventh inning against Reedley College on Friday, May 12, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

Johnson outduels Reedley College

Nick Vides, Photo Editor
May 12, 2023
Santa Rosa forward Rose Nevin drives to the basket and scores in a 81-39 victory over Napa Valley in the first round of the CCCAA playoffs on Saturday, Feb. 25 in Santa Rosa.

Women’s basketball team makes history

Tony Moeckel, Sports Editor
May 12, 2023
Bear Cubs infielder/pitcher Connor Charpiot is all smiles after pitching a victorious top of the ninth inning against Cañada College on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

McCoy; Charpiot nab playoff win for the Bear Cubs against Cañada College

Tony Moeckel, Sports Editor
May 11, 2023
Judine Mayfield spends most of her adult life in the Bay Area, caring for and providing a home for many family members, including myself.

Living with my 89-year-old great grandmother Judine Mayfield

Jaden Burris, Reporter
May 11, 2023
A Santa Rosa Junior College golf team member shows perfect form during a match in 2012. The men’s golf team was discontinued in spring of 2019 because of budget reductions in athletics.

Opinion: SRJC should bring back Golf program

Trevor Lee, Reporter
May 11, 2023
The Addams Familys signature dark humor is put on full display as Morticia Addams, played by Gwenevieve Nelson, gleefully sings a lighthearted song about death being Just Around the Corner.

“The Addams Family, A New Musical Comedy”: A delightfully dark and hilarious time

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
May 5, 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
24th U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón thinks the pandemic was a time where it was easier for Americans to be numb and hopes poetry can help us remember we are thinkers and feelers.

Songs of Sonoma: U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón reads select poems from her life in Sonoma County

Michael Combs, Co-Editor in Chief
April 24, 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
Adrian Arango glues a paper flower together. They said the experience was calming.

Sanación del Pueblo brings healing to SRJC students

Chelsea Kurnick, Reporter
April 20, 2023
On Sept. 5, 2015 Al Maggini celebrated 100 years of life; 36 of which were spent serving on the Santa Rosa Junior College board of trustees.

Al Maggini: A century of success

Rita S. Losch, Reporter
April 20, 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
Dr. Maria Angélica Garcia accepts her nomination as the next president of Santa Rosa Junior College via Zoom on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

Dr. Angélica Garcia selected as next president of SRJC

Dharma Niles, Sean Young, and Michael Combs
April 11, 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
SRJC Theatre Arts presents The Addams Family a musical based on the characters created by Charles Addams, opening April 21.

SRJC Theatre Arts welcomes the Addams Family to its main stage

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
April 11, 2023
Andrew Morris jumping off the starting block in the 100 Back.

SRJC swim & dive enter ‘championship mode’ at Hawk Invite

Roland Petty, Reporter
April 6, 2023
Santa Rosa infielders celebrate after catcher Haley Wyatt made a run saving play after a wild pitch to end the top of the fourth inning.

SRJC softball picks up a big 6-3 win at home against the Vikings

Jonathan Cangson, Reporter
April 6, 2023
Co-founders of Womens History Month are honored in Statutory Hall at the Capitol in Washington D.C. in 2000. From right to left: Maria Cuevas, Mary Ruthsdotter, Paula Hammett, Molly Murphy MacGregor.

Homegrown Herstory: National Women’s History Month was born in Sonoma County

Chelsea Kurnick, Reporter
March 31, 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
Kimberlee Messina has an extensive history of education at SRJC and deep ties to the Santa Rosa community.

SRJC’s next president: A look at the finalists

Chelsea Kurnick and Dharma Niles
March 30, 2023
Mariachi Cantares de Mi Tierra and the SRJC Orchestra perform a variety of music by Mexican composers in front of a sold out audience at the ¡Viva La Música! concert in Burbank Auditorium March 17, 2023.

¡Viva la Música! SRJC Orchestra and youth mariachi ensemble bring high energy to Burbank Auditorium

Bryan Fructuoso, Reporter
March 22, 2023
Sculptures, paintings and photographs fill the Robert F Agrella Gallery at SRJCs 2023 Faculty art show, which runs through March 30. (Photo by Sam Guzman)

SRJC’s Faculty art show returns after almost 6 years

Javi Rosas, Reporter
March 21, 2023
Evelyn Navarro held positions in student government from 2017-2021 and is now the Vice President of Finance.

SGA approves new VP of marketing, funds Black History Month event, appoints members to hiring and finance committees

Dharma Niles, Editor
March 18, 2023
Octopath Traveler II features eight protagonists who all go on their own individual journeys which can be completed in any order.

“Octopath Traveler II”: Familiar, yet bigger and better than before

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
March 18, 2023
The Quinn Central Plant, funded by the Measure H Bond, is currently under construction on the Santa Rosa campus and will provide high-efficiency heating and cooling to numerous buildings on campus, according to SRJC’s 2022 Sustainability Report.

SRJC takes steps toward sustainability with new construction projects

Hana Seals, Reporter
March 14, 2023
Hilleary Zarate listens to her lawyer, Amy Chapman, argue in her defense against Jan. 10, 2022 felony drug charges during a preliminary hearing in Sonoma County Superior Court on March 8, 2023. An enhancement charge was dropped, but primary charge proceedings will continue on Friday, March 17.

Case against SRJC student support manager Hilleary Zarate proceeds in court

Chelsea Kurnick and Jessica Morris
March 13, 2023
Bear Cubs outfielder Michael O’Daniel is met with a crowd of his teammates after hitting a three-run shot in the bottom of the fourth inning against Consumnes River College on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

A season-high nine-run inning propels the Bear Cubs to a victory over Cosumnes River 14-4

Tony Moeckel, Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
The SRJC Womens Basketball team celebrates as they move on to play in the state championship series following their 71-46 victory over Laney College Saturday, March 4 in Santa Rosa.

Bear Cubs prevent Eagles from taking flight: SRJC Women’s Basketball moves on to state tournament

Alex Cambron Padilla, Reporter
March 7, 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
The new president for the SRJC Students in Recovery Club, Dan Lionett, wants meetings to cover the connection between addiction and mental health, individual coping mechanisms for addiction as well as the recovery lifestyle.

SRJC Students for Recovery Club invites all students wanting support in the recovery lifestyle

Michael Combs, Editor In Chief
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
The 15th annual Sonoma County Student Film Festival will showcase student short films March 31 in the Carole L. Ellis Auditorium on the SRJC Petaluma campus.

15th Annual Sonoma County Student Film Festival back in Ellis auditorium

Bryan Fructuoso, Editor
March 1, 2023
Thorton “Thor” McKay is grateful to be alive after attempting suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge on Dec. 27, 2022. He urges students to have a reliable support system when they feel hopeless.

SRJC student survives jump off Golden Gate Bridge and is thankful at second chance

Michael Combs, Editor in Chief
February 28, 2023
Forward Sheriene Arikat dribbles around a defender for an easy layup against Napa Valley on Saturday, Feb. 25 in Santa Rosa.

SRJC women’s basketball trounce Napa Valley 81-39

Tony Moeckel, Sports Editor
February 26, 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
In Hogwarts Legacy players spend time within Hogwarts and also explore other locals such as Hogsmeade or dungeons.

“Hogwarts Legacy”: A magical experience worth the wait.

Javi Rosas, Reporter
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
The Bear Cubs outfielders pose for a fake selfie in centerfield after beating College of Marin 21-9 on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Baseball’s offensive dominance continues with 21 runs against College of Marin

Tony Moeckel, News Editor
February 21, 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
Sophomore guard Teo Tomerlin hypes up his team before tip-off in SRJCs final game of the season against Diablo Valley College Feb. 16, 2023 at Haehl Pavilion in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Men’s basketball lose heartbreaker against Diablo Valley College

Tom Healy, Reporter
February 18, 2023
SRJC Student Trustee Delashay Carmona Benson left the monthly Board of Trustees meeting Feb. 14 following an impassioned speech calling out SRJC administration.

Tempers flare between student leaders and administration at monthly Board of Trustees meeting

Sean Young, Editor in Chief
February 17, 2023
Dean Vanessa Luna Shannon presents a honorary degree to the Gutierrez family during the Feb. 14 Board of Trustees meeting in Petaluma.

Board of Trustees awards Omar Gutierrez with honorary degree

Roland Petty, Reporter
February 17, 2023
After 51 years, the Summer Repertory Theatre Festival will be canceled with no plans to start again.

Summer Repertory Theatre supporters dominate the public comments at February’s Board of Trustees meeting

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
February 17, 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
SGA members appointed Michelle Diaz as the new Vice President of Marketing Santa Rosa.

SGA approves new VP of marketing, funds Black History Month event, appoints members to hiring and finance committees

Dharma Niles, Editor
February 14, 2023
Members of The Oak Leaf pose with some of the 29 awards they won at the Fall 2022 Journalism Association of Community Colleges NorCal conference Oct 22 at Las Positas College.

The Oak Leaf awarded best two-year college media outlet in the nation by professional press

Michael Combs, Co-Editor in Chief
February 10, 2023
2: SRJC Bear Cubs pitcher Evan Johnson launches a pitch in the second inning.

Bear Cubs beat Cañada Colts 9–8

Jordan Atallah and Alex Cambron Padilla
February 8, 2023
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