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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lisa Amaroli produces award-winning, certified organic and biodynamic wines at Benziger Winery.

Breaking the glass bottled ceiling

Nick Vides, Photo Editor
May 9, 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
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
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
Co-founders of Women's 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
"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
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
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
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
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
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 SRJC's 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
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
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 9, 2023
Top 3 TV Adaptations of Video Games

Top 3 TV Adaptations of Video Games

Stephen Howe, Editor
December 31, 2022
The latest entries in famous video game series like “Call of Duty,” “Kirby” and “God of War” are several of the top video games of 2022. The diversity of gamestyle ensures something for everyone.

Top Five Video Games of 2022

Cristian Garcia, Reporter
December 31, 2022
SRJC football team punter Seth Vernon practices his punts at Bailey Field on Nov. 16, trying to stay ready for any opportunity.

Former SRJC punter is ready for next call: A stint with Atlanta Falcons showed Seth Vernon what it’s like to play in the NFL

Christian Vieyra, Editor
December 22, 2022
SRJC football coach Lenny Wagner (center) under the Bailey Field lights with Swiss-born strong safety Nils Lehmann (left) and France-born Malian tight end Dodji Dahoue (right).

A new kind of ‘beautiful game’: A tight end from West Africa and a strong safety from Europe take a chance on American football

Christian Vieyra and Jonathan Cangson
December 22, 2022
Flipping the script: Creative instructors found new ways to educate during the pandemic and are implementing them permanently

Flipping the script: Creative instructors found new ways to educate during the pandemic and are implementing them permanently

Peter Morales and Lucas Cadigan-Carranza
December 17, 2022
Firefighters on Mountain Hawk Road fight devastating flames as the Glass Fire moves in on eastern Santa Rosa Sept. 28, 2020.

“That’s what I need to do”: Sonoma County residents feel compelled to join SRJC Firefighting Academy

Nick Vides, Editor
December 15, 2022
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, Editor-In-Chief
December 14, 2022
Legendary climber Kevin Jorgeson scales the wall at his new climbing gym, Session, his latest passion after a life spent clinging to natural walls including Yosemite's storied Dawn Wall, which he and his climbing partner, Tommy Caldwell, were the first to summit.

School of Hard Rocks: The Story of Kevin Jorgeson

Michael Combs, Editor-In-Chief
December 13, 2022
Ukrainian Hennadyi Balabonav walks among the burnt remains of his home, burned down by Russian forces in revenge for his son's military service, in Malaya Rohan on Aug. 10. 2022.

24 Hours in Kharkiv

Aryk Copley, Former Oak Leaf Reporter
December 12, 2022
A photo sent to Yana Kalmykova shows a high-rise building burning moments after a Russian artillery strike that Yana was hiding from one block away in her mother's basement

Waking up to War

Sam Guzman, Reporter
December 11, 2022
SRJC ethnic studies instructor Lori Laiwa Thomas will teach attendees the traditional and modern methods of harvesting and preparing acorns.

SRJC ethnic studies instructor to demonstrate traditional Pomo food

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Reporter
November 12, 2022
The library of sound shows detailed, experimental pieces of all forms of the medium, where the creative process involved is as important at the piece itself.

Agrella Gallery presents Library of Forms through year end

Erina Corl, Reporter
November 10, 2022
Kunde to Retire, Chaaban to assume trustee seat

Kunde to Retire, Chaaban to assume trustee seat

Sean Young and Nick Vides
November 8, 2022
Bear Cubs Setter/Defensive Specialist Yasmin Sierra sets themselves up for a serve in the first set.

SRJC volleyball rises above Cosumnes River

Alex Cambron Padilla, Reporter
November 4, 2022
SGA members want to see SRJC's next president to prioritize student welfare and emphasize the school's progressive values.

SGA discusses new president, SSCCC meeting and Club Day fees

Dharma Niles, Reporter
November 4, 2022
Santa Rosa Junior College Student Housing Leasing office is now accepting applications for on-campus dorms, which will be approved after winter break.

Student housing now open for applications, open house set for Thursday

Sam Guzman, Reporter
November 2, 2022
"I'm going to be working till the job is done and it's time to turn the lights out," says Dr. Frank Chong during his report to the Board of Trustees Oct. 11.

SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong to retire summer 2023

Tony Moeckel, Sean Young, and Nick Vides
October 11, 2022
SRJC graduates listen to Mayor Jackie Elward's commencement ceremony speech on May 28, 2022 at Bailey Field.

Commencement 2022: SRJC’s first in-person ceremony in 3 years — Photo Gallery

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
May 28, 2022
A screenshot from "Vroom in the Night Sky" depicting a magical girl on a motorcycle flying over city streets. A dialogue between her and her magical girl rival in the left bottom corner. Main character says "I want to live in such a high-rise." Rival character says "That's simply impossible."

The good and the bad of the decade’s worst video games

Alex Fuller, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2022
A stock photo of an empty restaurant

Tips to be a good customer — from your waitstaff

Ava Domenichelli, Reporter
May 24, 2022
A drawing of a dog turning up their nose and facing away from a steaming cooked steak in a bowl. The dog has a collar with "Princess" on it.

Hospitality hostility: SRJC students share their waitstaff horror stories

Ava Domenichelli, Reporter
May 21, 2022
SRJC has Hispanic Serving Institution status, but are Latinx students easily able to access the resources allotted to them?

Is SRJC truly a Hispanic Serving Institution?

Liam Vinueza, Social Media Editor
May 19, 2022
Jean Schulz, widow of the beloved "Peanuts" cartoonist Charles M. "Sparky" Schulz, sat down to talk with the Oak Leaf about the Sonoma County community, the legacy of "Peanuts," her husband, and herself.

A Q&A with Jean Schulz: Fostering the “Peanuts” legacy and more

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
May 19, 2022
Members of The Oak Leaf staff pose with awards won at the 2022 ACP Spring National College Media Convention on March 5 in Long Beach.

The Oak Leaf recognized by professional press with 28 state and national awards

James Domizio, Magazine Editor
May 17, 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
Abrea Tillman, Santa Rosa Junior College Student Wine Club president and student body president-elect, is excited that a new wave of vitculture and oenology students are changing the approach to wine making.

New vibes, same vines: How young wine aficionados are revamping a traditional industry

Nick Vides, Reporter
May 17, 2022

Jenner Headlands Preserve: Coastal prairies, cows and vista points

Michael Combs and Albert Levine
May 17, 2022
Former SRJC student Tate Barend created the Lift-Off scholarship to support students with learning disabilities through college and allow them to showcase their unique abilities, which may be hampered by traditional education.

Former SRJC student gives back to disabled community with Lift-Off Scholarship

Michael Combs, Editor
May 15, 2022
A white sculpture depicting a humanoid deer rests near the window of the art gallery.

Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery sees its first student show since 2019

Aryk Copley, Photographer
May 12, 2022
Wine industry fails to protect workers during risky fire seasons

Wine industry fails to protect workers during risky fire seasons

Bryan Fructuoso and Aryk Copley
May 8, 2022
Many people marching in a protest. One person is in the foreground with a white sign that says "Keep abortion safe. Legal. and Accessible!"

Pro-Choice marchers protest in Old Courthouse Square in response to leaked Supreme Court draft overturning Roe v. Wade

Aryk Copley and Ava Domenichelli
May 5, 2022
A migrant's journey from Honduras to Sonoma County

A migrant’s journey from Honduras to Sonoma County

Cristian Garcia and Francisco Vargas, Oak Leaf Contributors
May 1, 2022
Levin, who's attended the JC on and off since 2014, wrote and directed the short film as a way to represent epilepsy in cinema.

SRJC alumnus’ short film to screen with panel on disability representation at Monte Rio Theater

Aryk Copley, Photographer
April 18, 2022
a screenshot of the battle pass screen in the game "Halo: Infinite" highlighting the helmet and other paid items alongside a couple free items.

Opinion: Battle passes need to go

Stephen Howe, Reporter
April 14, 2022
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