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
Jeff Gargiulo of The Silverado Pickups jams out with his guitar on the Allianz Stage at BottleRock Napa Valley on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Lizzo promotes body positivity while The Silverado Pickups, Tove Lo rock out BottleRock day 2

Michael Combs, Sean Young, and Nick Vides
May 28, 2023
Post Malone rocks out on the JaM Cellars Stage at BottleRock Napa Valley on Friday, May 26, 2023.

Post Malone returns to the US; Smashing Pumpkins maintains legendary status at BottleRock day 1.

Tony Moeckel, Peter Morales, Michael Combs, and Nick Vides
May 27, 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
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
As a college president, Dr. Garcia looks forward to connecting with students. She kept sneakers in her office at Berkeley City College so she could walk the campus to socialize throughout the day.

Gabbing with Garcia: An interview with SRJC’s incoming president

Michael Combs and Sean Young
May 19, 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
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
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
SRJC Polar Bears forward Toby Petrus completes another hat trick against the UC Davis Aggies Jan. 27 at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa.

Caillot and Petrus lead Polar Bears to win against UC Davis — Photo Gallery

Sean Young, Co-Editor in Chief
January 29, 2023
Kunde to Retire, Chaaban to assume trustee seat

Kunde to Retire, Chaaban to assume trustee seat

Sean Young and Nick Vides
November 8, 2022
Jared Huffman, left, and Mike Thompson have both won their respected congressional districts.

The Oak Leaf election blog: November 2022 edition

Oak Leaf Staff
November 8, 2022
Polar Bears rookie forward Patrick Voors has five points so far this season, the second most points on the team.

Petrus hat trick helps Polar Bears earn first win of season, crushing UC Davis Aggies 8-4

Sean Young, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2022
A skater from Santa Rosa Junior College and Gonzaga University face off against each other,wait for a referee to drop a puck to resume play.

Polar Bears lose home opener to Gonzaga 6-2 after five straight goals

Sean Young, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2022
"If life circumstances stop your progress, never, ever give up on the dream," is Saldaña-Talley's advice to students trying to fine their way.

Rebuilder and retiree: Jane Saldaña-Talley leaves SRJC

Sean Young, Reporter
May 17, 2022
Ukraine Consul General Dmytro Kushneruk delivers a vigorous speech to a supportive crowd in front of City Hall in Sonoma, Calif. March 17, 2022.

Hundreds gather in Sonoma to hear Ukraine Consul General speak

Aryk Copley, Nick Vides, and Sean Young
March 17, 2022
Three wine glasses filled with tasting portions of red wine. The middle glass is being poured into.

SRJC Student Wine Club hosts in-person tasting event

Sean Young, Reporter
March 17, 2022
A silhouetted photo of Batman from "The Batman."

“The Batman”: Vengeance delivered

Sean Young, Reporter
March 17, 2022
The Oak Leaf's 2022 March Madness bracket

The Oak Leaf’s 2022 March Madness bracket

Tony Moeckel, Christian Vieyra, and Sean Young
March 16, 2022
Students interested in shaping the future of SRJC should consider running for office for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Applications open for Student Government Assembly

Sean Young, Reporter
March 16, 2022
Santa Rosa Junior College's Polar Bears ice hockey team convene at the bench during a 3-1 loss to the UC Davis Aggies Feb. 4 at Snoopy's Home Ice.

SRJC Polar Bears lose brutal 3-1 game to UC Davis

Sean Young, Reporter
February 8, 2022
Santa Rosa Junior College Polar Bears captain Angus Brodeur takes to the ice during a 7-1 win against the Cal Lutheran Kingsmen Jan. 21 at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa.

Polar Bears beat Cal Lutheran 7-1 in restricted attendance game

Sean Young, Reporter
January 28, 2022
Polar Bears assistant captain and forward Jonah Petrus (82) celebrates his younger brother Toby Petrus' first period goal in SRJC's 5-4 overtime win against San Jose State University on Oct. 22 at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Polar Bears beat San Jose State 5-4, Toby Petrus scores two including OT winner

Sean Young, Special to The Oak Leaf
October 27, 2021
The Student Senate voted to include pronoun preference as an input field at registration, meaning students will be able to add their preferred gender pronouns in the same way as they now add their preferred name.

Statewide Student Senate votes to include pronoun preference at registration

Lauren A. Spates, PALS and Managing Editor
April 19, 2020
SRJC students can visit their student portal and click SGA Spring 2020 Election to vote for their representatives.

SRJC student government elections open through midnight April 17

Arthur Gonzalez-Martin, Staff Writer
April 15, 2020