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

Oak Leaf Gaming Podcast Episode 4: Games, Genres and More Games

Jesus Lopez Cruz, Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Sam Guzman, and Natalie Emanuele
February 20, 2024
Lourdes Jimenez wears a cap that reads Hogar de la Educacion y la Personalidad, Sabiduria, Respeto, Jubilo, Corazon, which translates to Home of Education and Personality, Wisdom, Respect, Rejoice, Heart.

HEP HEP Hooray!

Bryan Fructuoso
December 15, 2023

I Hear the Revolution: Bratmobile

Emelle Raschein, Reporter
December 14, 2023

I Hear the Revolution: Bikini Kill

Emelle Raschein, Reporter
December 14, 2023
Delashay Carmona Benson exuded immense passion and an unwavering drive to become a prominent figure at Santa Rosa Junior College. "SRJC should remember her most importantly as a change agent," said Brijit Alemán, an SRJC bilingual therapist and mental health technician.

Delashay Carmona Benson, beloved SRJC leader, remembered as a “change agent”

Bryan Fructuoso
December 12, 2023
CM Punk returns to the WWE, but was it a good decision?

Sports Commentary: CM Punk returns to the WWE, but will his “Last Dance” sink or swim?

Juan Botello-Martinez, Reporter
December 11, 2023
Francis Ngannou with the UFC Title during a photoshoot for UFC 270.

Sports Commentary: Francis Ngannou broke the boxing system, and is Tyson Fury on the decline?

Juan Botello-Martinez, Reporter
December 11, 2023

What’s next for CM Punk?

Juan Botello, Reporter
December 7, 2023

Oak Leaf Gaming Podcast Episode 3: Game of the Year Predictions

Jonathan Cangson, Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Jesus Lopez Cruz, and Javi Rosas
December 7, 2023

Oak Leaf Gaming Podcast Episode 2: Spider-man

Jesus Lopez Cruz, Sam Guzman, Jonathan Cangson, and Javi Rosas
December 7, 2023

Oak Leaf Gaming Podcast Episode 1: Was It Worth It?

Jesus Lopez Cruz, Sam Guzman, Javi Rosas, and Jonathan Cangson
December 7, 2023
Despite a strong Fall 2023 season, the Santa Rosa Junior College men’s soccer team loses to Cuyamaca College in overtime of a grueling CCCAA semi-finals state championship match. Photo of Bear Cubs defender Darren O’Leary taken at the Nov. 21 game against Cañada College.

SRJC men’s soccer comes up just short in state semi-finals matchup

Jonathan Cangson, Sports Reporter
December 4, 2023
At the Board of Trustees Nov. 14 meeting, the Santa Rosa Junior College Latinx Faculty and Staff association said bilingual employees deserve a 5% bilingual stipend since they are routinely asked to act as translators during work hours.

Latinx students and faculty voice the need for fair bilingual compensation and a livable wage for student employees at Nov. 14 Board of Trustees meeting

Evan Nazarov, Reporter
December 3, 2023
Bear Cubs midfielder Sam Nolan attempts a goal against Cañada College on Nov. 21 at Santa Rosa Junior College. During the second half, he and other Bear Cubs players increased their aggression against the Cañada Colts.

SRJC men’s soccer team advances to Norcal Finals

Jaime Jauregui, Sports Reporter
November 30, 2023

The Last American Outlaws Podcast Episode #3: Bonnie & Clyde

Mark Fernquest, Journalist
November 30, 2023

The Last American Outlaws Podcast Episode #2: George “Babyface” Nelson

Oscar DeJung, Reporter
November 16, 2023

The Last American Outlaws Podcast Episode #1: Alvin Karpis

Oscar DeJung, Reporter
November 14, 2023
"Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake" is an emotional miniseries that will delight old fans with it’s more mature subject matter, but confuse newcomers.

Review: “Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake”

Erina Corl, Reporter
November 2, 2023
Children from a local soccer team create a tunnel for the Bear Cubs to run through following their victory Tuesday, Oct. 24 against Diablo Valley. Throughout the game, the children cheered the team on, garnering affectionate "awwws" from both spectators and players.

SRJC women’s soccer beats Diablo Valley College by wide margin

Jaime Jauregui
October 28, 2023
Hemp flower looks identical to marijuana; the only difference is that hemp is bred to contain less than 0.3% THC, while some marijuana plants contain as much as 30% THC.

Hemp plants stolen from Shone Farm

Chelsea Kurnick, Reporter
October 15, 2023
Sonoma County Youth Pomo Dancers form a large circle at SRJC Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

Hundreds celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Santa Rosa Junior College

Cameron Romanik, Editor
October 12, 2023
Lil Tecca's third studio album, "TEC," released on Sept. 22, 2023, on the heels of his 2021 album, "We Love You Tecca 2."

‘TEC’: Tecca’s latest album displays flexibility to hip-hop community

Jordan Atallah, Reporter
October 10, 2023
All are welcome to attend Indigenous Peoples’ Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 9. at the Burbank outdoor stage area.

SRJC to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Josh DeLawrence
October 5, 2023
Oscar DeJung catches his breath after a long night of sparring.

Opinion: Getting punched in the face is my therapy, and it beats taking meds

Oscar DeJung, Reporter
October 3, 2023
The SRJC Queer Resource Center will host the Rainbow Welcome Dinner to welcome new students and provide information about local LGBTQIA2s+ supporting communities and resources from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 26 outside of the Queer Resource Center and Pioneer Hall.

The Queer Resource Center presents “Rainbow Welcome Dinner”

Evan Nazarov, Reporter
September 25, 2023
The SRJC Latinx Faculty and Staff Association will host the Latinx Carpa student talent show at 6-8 p.m. Friday the 13th in the Burbank Auditorium.

SRJC Latinx Faculty and Staff Association to host La Carpa student talent show

Rosemary Cromwell, Reporter
September 21, 2023
Netflix’s latest adaptation sets sail with a strong start.

‘One Piece’ review: Netflix delivers a strong start to a promising concept

Jonathan Cangson, Reporter
September 19, 2023
Award-winning work by several Santa Rosa Junior College students will be on display at the third-annual SoCo Clicks Photography Exhibition.

SoCo Clicks showcases award-winning SRJC student photos

Oscar DeJung, Reporter
September 14, 2023
Mary Katherine Oxford scoops ice cream for students at the Ice Cream Social, hoping to get new students more comfortable on SRJC's Santa Rosa campus. "My arm is sore. I've scooped so much!" she said.

Student Life, Equity, and Engagement hosts social event at SRJC campuses

Max Millan, Reporter
September 14, 2023
“Coming off the last five years with everything as chaotic as they were, I think we wanted to tell stories that really highlighted not only fun, but also positivity in the world, and I think you really see that in these shows,” said SRJC Theatre Arts Department Chair James Newman about the 2023-2024 season.

SRJC Theatre Arts promotes fun and positivity for its 2023-2024 season

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
August 24, 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
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
BottleRock runs from Friday, May 26 through Sunday, May 28 in Napa.

What to know before heading out to BottleRock Napa Valley

Nick Vides, Tony Moeckel, Michael Combs, Sean Young, and Peter Morales
May 25, 2023
The Bear Cubs march out of the locker room minutes before the kickoff of their season finale vs. Sierra on Saturday Nov. 12 at Bailey Field in Santa Rosa.

SRJC football offseason honors

Christian Vieyra, Editor
May 24, 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
Former USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter consoles star forward Christian Pulisic after crashing out of the World Cup at the hands of the Netherlands on Dec. 3 2022 at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar.

Top 5 candidates for USMNT new head coach

Tom Healy, Reporter
May 23, 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
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
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
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
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
Clockwise from top left: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, Blue Beetle, The Marvels and The Flash are among this year’s superhero blockbusters, but with a decline in both box office and critical reception the future looks uncertain for both the Marvel and DC’s Cinematic Universes.

The future of superhero movies

Erina Corl
May 16, 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
She doesn't want to use her real name, because she's afraid 'they'll' 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
A mock dorm room sits in the corner of the SRJC Student Housing Leasing Office so students can preview before signing up to live in Polly O’Meara Doyle Hall, which will open Aug. 11.

Crashing on campus

Christian Vieyra, Sports 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
Bear Cubs pitcher Austin Ehrlicher throws a solid five innings against College of Marin on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, in Santa Rosa.

SRJC baseball star faces big decision

Alex Cambron Padilla, Reporter
May 11, 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
The Addams Family's 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
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