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

Fighting Words: Musicians respond to white nationalism in Trump’s America

Jesse Kapukui, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
Lessons I learned from my autistic brother

Lessons I learned from my autistic brother

Riley Palmer, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019

Online does not equal easy

Leslie M. Levy
May 14, 2019

Hospice Care: The last phase of life

May 14, 2019
SRJC nursing student Jocelyn Zhaori Contreras-Toscano is vice chair of Student Life and co-chair of Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanista de Aztlán (MEChA). She flew into the U.S. at age 2 on the lap of a stranger and talked with the Oak Leaf about the difficulties of being undocumented.

This is my home: Three SRJC students share what it means to be undocumented

Luke W. Morrow, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019

What the hell is social media?

Lenita Marie Johnson, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019

Disneybland

Edgar Soria Garcia, Illustrations Editor
May 14, 2019
Excellent pitching not enough to save Bear Cubs' season

Excellent pitching not enough to save Bear Cubs’ season

Grayson Edgemon, Assistant Sports Editor
May 12, 2019
'You aced life, my friend’: A tribute to Oak Leafer Thomas de Alba

‘You aced life, my friend’: A tribute to Oak Leafer Thomas de Alba

Oak Leaf Staff
May 9, 2019
Career Hub

SRJC helps students land jobs, internships

Celina Ocheltree, Staff Writer
May 8, 2019
The upstairs men's bathroom in Mahoney Library on Petaluma campus where the alleged incident took place.

SRJC sexual assault suspect released from custody

Zane Zinkl, Staff Writer
May 2, 2019
A 2015 study published in “Kinesiology and Exercise” showed success in improving sleep quality in test subjects that received 6 milligrams of melatonin before bed.

How sleep deprivation impacts SRJC students

Jesse Kapukui and Kyle Jordan
April 30, 2019
Carnival float in Viagreggio that takes place end of January through the beginning of March, a possible field trip opportunity for Florence Study Abroad 2020.

Political science and pizza margherita: SRJC Study Abroad Program

Riley Palmer, Staff Writer
April 26, 2019
Fern Bar: Sebastopol’s newest nightlife destination

Fern Bar: Sebastopol’s newest nightlife destination

Grace Evans, Contributing Writer
April 25, 2019
Dolores Huerta calls the audience to chant her famous expression: "Si, se puede!"--"Yes, we can!"

Dolores Huerta steers students toward activism

Leslie M.Levy, Staff Writer
April 25, 2019
Ian Sanborn (left) directs comically detailed ASL techniques for a rooster to four SRJC deaf studies students: Saadi Vega, 35; Dreena Edillor, 20; Marc Gonzalez and Tyler O'Brien, 22 (left to right).

Professional creative sign-language performer brings ASL storytelling to SRJC

Luke W. Morrow, Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
Bear Cubs' offense erupts in the fifth

Bear Cubs’ offense erupts in the fifth

Celina Ocheltree, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
Digital filmmaking instructor Brian Antonsen shows off the one switch lighting in the green screen room.

SRJC unveils new digital media creation and editing suites in the Doyle Library

Leslie M. Levy, Staff Writer
April 5, 2019
Jordan Peele's acclaimed follow-up to "Get Out" exceeded expectations earning an estimated $70.3 million in North America.

Jordan Peele solidifies his place in horror with “Us”

Edgar Soria Garcia, Illustrations Editor
April 5, 2019
Nathan Kinsey, Commercial Accounts Manager at Sonoma Clean Power stands with Jerry Miller., dean of Career Education. The check is now in the Business office in Maggini Hall at Santa Rosa Junior College.

Sonoma Clean Power gives $50,000 to SRJC entrepreneurship program

Andres Pimentel, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
Conor McGregor has ended some fights almost too fast to believe, like when he knocked out Patrick Doherty four seconds into their bout back in 2011.

G.O.A.T?: The case for Conor McGregor

Prabin Thapa, Staff Writer
March 17, 2019
CatVideoFest 2019

CatVideoFest 2019

Mark Fernquest, News Editor
March 12, 2019
D'Angelo Russell, in his fourth-year in the NBA and his second with the Nets, has increased his play in nearly every stat category.

Thank You, Magic: the Lakers gave away a superstar

Jackson Etienne, Staff Writer
March 9, 2019
SRJC officials answer on-going questions from MEChA. Seated left-to-right: Pedro Avilla, assistant superintendent and vice president of student services; Kate Jolley, interim vice president of finance and administrative services; Rachael Cutcher, manager of student financial services; Jana Cox, director of student financial services; Jordan Burns, president of the board of trustees.

MEChA continues its fight for 15

Luke Morrow, Staff Writer
March 7, 2019
SRJC baseball players sprint across the diamond.

SRJC baseball: Revenge is a dish best served as a blowout

Grayson Edgemon, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
Alfonso Cuarón (Best Cinematography for "Roma," Ruth E. Carter (Best Costume Design for "Black Panther") and Mahershala Ali (Best Supporting Actor for "Green Book") accept their wins on the Oscars stage.

91st Academy Awards survives without a host

Raul Ojeda, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
Mahoney (top) and Doyle (bottom) libraries are two buildings at Santa Rosa Junior College that offer student's individual and group work spaces.

5 unknown benefits of the SRJC libraries

Kaila Cotherman-Bohler, Co-Web and Social Media editor
February 23, 2019
Santa Rosa Junior College sophomore centerfielder Emma Guilfoil prepares for her at bat in the Bear Cubs 14-1 loss to Foothill College Feb. 20 in Santa Rosa. Guilfoil is batting a .227 and has recorded five hits and one RBI this season.

Bear Cubs lose in 14-1 blowout

Prabin Thapa, Staff Writer
February 21, 2019
A new partnership with the Dream Center and the Vital Immigrant Defense Advocacy and Services (VIDAS) will install one attorney and one paralegal that can provide immigration legal services at no cost to SRJC students.

New and improved: SRJC Dream Center to re-open

Riley Palmer, Staff Writer
February 20, 2019
After 24 hours of pouring rain, a break in the storm on Feb. 15 reveals the flooded areas of Sonoma County.

Come hell or high water; Santa Rosa floods close roads

Dakota McGranahan and Abraham Fuentes
February 20, 2019
Victor Rios mentors a group of “pushouts” who he says would be doomed to the school-to-prison pipeline if not for patience and education from programs like those in Watts.

SRJC screens “The Pushouts” and challenges perception of high school dropouts

Lauren Spates, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2019
Love isn't perfect, but there's a thing or two to learn from the characters of these movies.

10 streaming movies for lovers this Valentine’s Day

Jordan Allums, A&E Editor
February 11, 2019
Santa Rosa Junior College's freshman guard Damian Wallace drives down the court in the Bear Cubs 91-77 win over Consumnes River College on Feb. 8. Wallace has averaged 7.7 points along with 6.2 assists per game this season.

Bear Cubs extend winning streak

Marilyn Santos, Staff Writer
February 10, 2019
Noble Folk opened a new location in downtown Santa Rosa, serving ice cream and pie.

Noble Folk: A noble inclusion to downtown Santa Rosa

Edgar Soria Garcia, Cartoon/ Illustrator Editor
February 7, 2019
Outfielder Tayler Cullen sprinted to first base In the second inning of SRJC's 8-5 victory over College of Marin.

Bear Cubs outlast College of Marin behind freshmen’s clutch hitting

Grayson Edgemon, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
Fear of Fake News in Trump Era

Fear of fake news in the Trump era

Abraham Fuentes, Photo Editor
November 6, 2018
Santa Rosa Junior College will launch a Santa Rosa campus-focused app at the start of the 2019 spring semester while also adding new features to the existing Petaluma campus app.

Campus app coming to Santa Rosa campus in January

Eileen Rodriguez, Staff Writer
November 1, 2018
Chelsea Connors lost her childhood home in the Nuns Fire of last October, and the rebuilding process has proven difficult.

After the embers: growth from loss

Zena Bounsall, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018

Reflecting on last October’s fires

Eileen Rodriguez, Tom Miller, and Kirk Tiestsort
October 11, 2018
Bussing tables or hitting the books: The struggle of the working student

Bussing tables or hitting the books: The struggle of the working student

Riley Palmer, Staff Writer
September 24, 2018
Photo by Abraham Fuentes.

New food in Old Courthouse Square: Perch + Plow

Abraham Fuentes, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018
Right Fielder Blake Berry leads the team in hits with 44.

Bear Cubs lose series to Big 8 opponent Folsom Lake College

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
April 13, 2018
Women in Technology guest panelists Patricia Prewitt, Dr. Catherine Ball and Dr. Carole Thoraval spoke with SRJC students March 30 on the Petaluma campus as part of a Women's History Month event. Photo by Jennifer Do.

Tech panel: Women’s place in the digital race

Jennifer Do, Staff Writer
April 11, 2018
Catcher Cole Brodnansky is second on the Bear Cubs with Hits(36), doubles(10), and RBI's(27).

Brodnansky homers in Bear Cubs’ 11-9 loss

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
April 6, 2018
Centennial Series: SRJC’s continuously changing cannabis culture

Centennial Series: SRJC’s continuously changing cannabis culture

Chelsea Wood, Opinion Editor
April 5, 2018
The SRJC Southwest Center in Santa Rosa provides a space of higher learning to an often looked-over student population.

Centennial Series: You can’t spell SRJC without ESL

Michael Barnes, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 3, 2018
Sophomore Ben Sanderson goes up to bat against Diablo Valley College on March 27.

Bear Cubs offense sputters in loss to Diablo Valley College

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
March 28, 2018
The gear of a D&D role player.

The ‘Big Dungeon Day’

Arthur Gonzalez-Martin, Staff Writer
March 27, 2018
Second-year outfielder Blake Berry round first after hitting a RBI double.

Bear Cubs drop series to No. 4 ranked JC baseball team in the nation

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
March 18, 2018
Students, staff and faculty members gather in solidarity at the Santa Rosa campus on March 14 to protest gun violence.

SRJC community walkout over gun violence

Kevin Johnson, News Editor
March 14, 2018
SRJC student Tyler-Avery Lewis (front) won the crown of Miss Sonoma County on March 4.

Meet Miss Sonoma County 2018

Meghan Buckman, Social Media Editor
March 13, 2018
The deadline to apply to run for a position in the SGA elections is March 16.

SGA hopes for high turnout during elections

David Tamayo, Staff Writer
March 8, 2018
Los estudiantes, el personal y los miembros de la facultad de SRJC se unieron a la comunidad en apoyo de la reforma migratoria.

“They serve us!” SRJC students lead immigration walkout

Dylan Kerzin and Kevin Johnson
March 6, 2018
Engin Yesilyemis is a 43-year-old turkish immigrant and jazz student.

SRJC jazz student spotlight

Lauren Knigge, Staff Writer
March 6, 2018
Bear Cubs players wait in their dugout for the rain to cease during the first rain delay of the game.

Bear Cubs complete comeback amidst three rain delays

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
March 6, 2018
One student's sign stands out. "Hail Cheeses" drew smiles and laughter in front of the religious group.

Video: “Cry to God” religious group squares off against SRJC students

Chelsea Wood and Jose Gonzalez
February 7, 2018
Chief AFA Negotiator Julie Thompson protests the unfair salary wages for faculty and staff on Mendocino Avenue.

AFA begins picketing campaign

Kevin Johnson and Dylan Kerzin
February 1, 2018
Robert Thresh, de 56 años, fue procesado a la Cárcel del Condado de Sonoma en la mañana del 26 de enero de 2018.

Policia del colegio de santa rosa detiene a un transeúnte en posesión de un cuchillo

Michael Barnes, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 27, 2018
3859 Crestview Drive

3859 Crestview Drive

Vince Ferrari, Contributing Writer
January 3, 2018
A fire-ravaged neighborhood in Santa Rosa.

Flames still burn evacuees two months later

Michael Barnes, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 24, 2017
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