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
The Swedish exchange students were expected to arrive March 25, but the plans were canceled this semester due to fears of COVID-19.

Another coronavirus casualty: SRJC’s Swedish program

Alden Nichols, Staff Writer
March 12, 2020

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

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020
Santa Rosa Junior College students received notices for class cancellation in response to Coronavirus beginning Thursday at 5 p.m via email and text.

Coronavirus and SRJC: Continued Updates

Oak Leaf Staff
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
Zayin and Aurora, thought to be the youngest campers on the Joe Rodota Trail, sit outside their tent with their pitbulls Hitty and Fawn while fellow residents check on the couple, thought to be the youngest on the trail.

“It’s not terrible out here, but it sucks”: The youngest couple on the Joe Rodota Trail 

Edgar Soria Garcia, Magazine Editor
January 31, 2020
A Joe Rodota Trail resident makes his opinion of the noise pollution known with this message facing passing traffic: PEOPLE WHO HONK HAVE LITTLE DICKS.

The sounds of the Joe Rodota Trail

James Domizio and Alex Fuller, Oak Leaf Staff
January 30, 2020
Student on the street: Super Bowl Edition

Student on the street: Super Bowl Edition

Marilyn Santos and Luke Morrow
January 30, 2020
After Bailey showed up on Nikkis doorstep in Nebraska, the two moved to California and now live on the Joe Rodota Trail.

Owning a house pet — without the house

Kayla Beaton and Jonathan Bigall, Oak Leaf Staff
January 29, 2020
A two-story structure on the trail has taken its resident months to perfect.

Carefully Constructed: Trail residents build meaning into their shelters

Ian MacGregor, Sports Editor
January 29, 2020
Humans of the Joe Rodota Trail: Chayo

Humans of the Joe Rodota Trail: Chayo

Lauren A. Spates, Editor
January 28, 2020
Seth Hagedon, the self-appointed comedian of the Joe Rodota Trail homeless community, admires the artistic spirit and energy along the trail and thinks many of the residents are happy to live on the street.

Humans of the Joe Rodota Trail: Seth

Mike Combs, Staff Writer
January 28, 2020
County Project Manager Bruce Overson and Pallet Shelter Founder and CEO Amy King discuss the site Jan. 23 at the Los Guilicos Village in Santa Rosa.

County readies services, 60 temporary houses for homeless on Joe Rodota Trail

Luke Morrow, News Editor
January 28, 2020
The Joe Rodota Trail homeless encampment is unofficial home to over 200 people.

Opinion: Let’s help the homeless

Mark Fernquest, Magazine Editor
January 28, 2020
SuenaTron hypes an excitable crowd at the Mystic Theater in Petaluma, California. The band is currently working on its first album and has not yet set a release date.

San Jose’s SuenaTron seeks to reform latin music

Zane Zinkl and Riley Palmer
January 21, 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
Dr. German Ascani prescribes and administers ketamine for psychotherapy at his West Sonoma County office.

Changing Minds: Psychedelic psychotherapy in Sonoma County

Zane Zinkl, News Editor
December 12, 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
PG&E began shutting off power to much of Northern California at 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Latest round of PG&E power outages do not affect SRJC

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019
Round 2: Power outages possible with new red flag warning

Round 2: Power outages possible with new red flag warning

Allison Khadoo, News Writer
October 22, 2019
Students in anthropology lab watch an ABC7 news live stream in the dark during the Oct. 22 lockdown.

SRJC Lockdown Gallery

Séamus Reed, Abraham Fuentes, and Jesse Kapukui
October 22, 2019
Students often rely on online education to work school in their busy schedules.

SRJC awarded $460,000 for online career education

Zane Zinkl, News Editor
October 17, 2019
SRJC students try their best to ignore the graphic images surrounding them. Music and games can be excellent distractions.

SRJC students respond to anti-abortion activists with games and music

Zane Zinkl, News 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
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
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
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
When people say “Reform is the answer”

When people say “Reform is the answer”

Jesse Kapukui, Co-Feature Editor
October 8, 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
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
The new reusable straws can withstand heated and cool beverages and will cost $3.

SRJC Student Government Assembly to sell reusable straws as first step toward campus plastic ban

Edgar Soria Garcia, Managing Editor
September 24, 2019
Thousands of strikers pause to partake in a national moment of silence, then join together for a song of climate action.

Fridays for Future: Youth climate strike in San Francisco

Téa Lindsey, Staff Writer
September 21, 2019
Approximately 2000 people gather for the Climate Strike Sept. 20 in downtown Santa Rosa.

Santa Rosa Climate Strike

Zane Zinkl, News Editor
September 20, 2019
Its easy, cheap and vital to watch climate change documentaries; websites like YouTube and Vimeo allow widespread free access to quality edutainment.

Four climate change documentaries and how you can watch them for free

James Domizio, Staff Writer
September 18, 2019
Ms. Lauryn Hill, CeeLo Green rock Day 2 of Sonoma Harvest Music Festival

Ms. Lauryn Hill, CeeLo Green rock Day 2 of Sonoma Harvest Music Festival

James Domizio, Staff Writer
September 18, 2019
Robert Ethington, dean of students, shows plans to attendees to open house Sept. 11. SRJC student services present the plans to new student housing building to neighbors.

SRJC welcomes neighbors to see new housing plans

Abraham Fuentes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2019
SRJCs captain Gizela Carranza passes through two Clovis defenders on Tuesdays game.

Bear Cubs emerge victorious after a tight game against Clovis

Marilyn Santos, Co-Sports Editor
September 12, 2019
Students gather in Bertolini Quad for SRJCs annual Club Day.

SRJC’s Club Day popular with students

Alex Nunez, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
Ancient Puebloan pottery on display inside the Jesse Peter Multicultural Museum on SRJC campus.

College’s collection of hundred-year-old pottery on exhibition

Alex Nunez, Staff Writer
September 5, 2019
SRJC defenseman Matias Gomez goes up for a header in the first half of Wednesday’s home opener versus Contra Costa. The Bear Cubs trounced their opponent 12-0.

Bear Cubs dominate against Contra Costa

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
September 5, 2019
Disney unveils their new exciting line-up on Aug. 23-25 in Anaheim Calif. from Disney+ to upcoming Marvel movies for years to come.

D23 expo wrap-up: Disney+, Marvel, Star Wars and more

James Domizio, Staff Writer
September 5, 2019
The Third Man at 70: Does It Hold Up?

“The Third Man” at 70: Does It Hold Up?

James Domizio, Staff Writer
September 1, 2019
SRJC Dean of Public Safety April Chapman and President Frank Chong unveil Public Service Training Center on Windsor Calif. Aug 29, 2019. This building part of many other projects with help from the Measure H program.

Ready to train heroes of tomorrow: New SRJC Public Safety Center opens in Windsor

Riley Palmer, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2019
A reunited mother and daughter embrace each other in front of Santa Rosa High School.

Suspected gunman puts Santa Rosa High on Lockdown

Dakota McGranahan, Features Editor
May 31, 2019
Relaxing hikes in Sonoma County

Relaxing hikes in Sonoma County

Seamus Reed, Assistant News and Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 16, 2019
A second chance at life

A second chance at life

David Tomayo, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019

Subscription wars: The battle for your wallet

Abraham Fuentes, Photo Editor
May 14, 2019
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