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
Jordan Peeles 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
MEChA co-chair Jocelyn Toscano (left) prepares her follow-up questions if administrators, Dean of Students Robbert Ethington (center), and Vice President of Student Services Pedro Avila, offer anything less than $15-per-hour on March 11 in the Bertolini Student Center.

MEChA declines the SRJC administration’s 15-month plan to increase student-employee wages

Luke W. Morrow, Staff Writer
March 24, 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
This is the second floor Mens bathroom where the alleged incident is believed to have taken place. Police closed it off Tuesday during their investigation. No further information is available at this time.

Police arrest SRJC student for alleged rape on Petaluma campus

Zane Zinkl, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019
Police arrest suspect with gun near SRJC campus

Police arrest suspect with gun near SRJC campus

Dakota McGranahan, Managing Editor
March 14, 2019
Not only do adjunct instructors sacrifice much of their personal lives to commute or make time for students, their positions are also largely at risk when schools make budget cuts.

Adjunct instructors make big sacrifices to deliver students an education

Marilyn Santos, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019
DAngelo 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
On Mills St., people who were affected by the flood throw away damaged personal items, from electronics to mattress.

Sonoma County cleanup: Guerneville residents return to heart-breaking devastation

Abraham Fuentes, Staff Writer
March 7, 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
Secession is the only credible course of action for a state as cool as California.

In favor of secession

Mark Fernquest, News Editor
March 7, 2019
Alvin Nguyen, director of Sonoma State University’s center for transfer and transition programs, designed the new intake advising program for transfer students.

SRJC students will see easier transfer process to SSU

Mark Fernquest, News Editor
March 6, 2019
Who’s Got The Chop’s is a lip sync competition pitting teams against each other in an entertaining evening that raises funds for Sonoma County teens.

Local lip sync battle supports youth

Zane Zinkl, Staff Writer
March 6, 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
SRJC Umoja and Student Success program cordinator, Byron Reaves, explains the deep connections between hip-hop and the voice of black America in his presentation It Was All a Dream, Tuesday afternoon in the Bertolini Student Center.

Hip-hop: the 21st century vehicle of the black voice

Lenita Marie Johnson and Luke Morrow
March 3, 2019
Miss Sonoma County 2019 contestants

“Miss Sonoma County: it’s not a pageant, it’s a scholarship program

Grace Evans and Kristina Schmuhl
March 2, 2019
SRJC student, Daniela Rodas, 20, Petaluma

Miss Sonoma County profile: Daniela Rodas

Aria Quinn, Features Editor
March 2, 2019
SRJC student, Lyndsey Burcina, 19, Santa Rosa

Miss Sonoma County profile: Lyndsey Burcina

Aria Quinn, Features Editor
March 2, 2019
SRJC student, Elita Damron, 19, Santa Rosa

Miss Sonoma County profile: Elita Damron

Aria Quinn, Features Editor
March 2, 2019
The Golden State Warriors emotional leader is currently tied for first with 14 technical fouls with Russell Westbrook and Andre Drummond.

Draymond Green: the forgotten modern-era pioneer

Jackson Etienne, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019
Dont sleep on these 6 black artists

Don’t “sleep” on these 6 black artists

Jesse Kapukui, Staff writer
February 28, 2019
Acclaimed composer David Newman talks film music with students and community at Petaluma Cinema Series on the SRJC Petaluma campus.

Petaluma Cinema Series invites Academy Award nominated composer

Kaila Cotherman-Bohler, Staff Writer
February 26, 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 students 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
Santa Rosa Junior College track star Stephanie Fernandez practices her 100-meter hurdles at Bailey Field. Fernandez placed 15th out of 28 in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 16.78.

Santa Rosa Junior College track and field preview

Jackson Etienne, 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
Erik Castro, photojournalist and presenter, answers questions about his 14-month project, Broken, noon Feb. 12 in the Newman Auditorium, with his photo of Steve and Michelle going for a late night ride in the background.

Photojournalist documents local homeless couple’s journey

Luke W. Morrow, Staff Writer
February 19, 2019
How to do Valentines Day on a budget

How to do Valentine’s Day on a budget

Edgar Soria Garcia, Illustrations Editor
February 14, 2019
Santa Rosa resident Jasmine Rosas buys herself a box of chocolates for Valentines Day.

Single people rejoice, you are alone this Valentine’s Day—and that’s a good thing.

Staff writer, Raul Ojeda
February 13, 2019
Several roads have been closed in Sonoma County due to flooding, including S. Wright Road and Miles Avenue. Both roads flooded at 12:30 p.m. on Feb 13.

County-wide floods; SRJC remains open, Shone Farm faces possible closure

Zane Zinkl, Staff writer
February 13, 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 isnt perfect, but theres 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 Colleges 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
Instructor Robert Grandmaison teaches student Vanessa Mondragon how to use the Virtual Reality gear, available for student use in the new Digital Media Suites on the 2nd floor of Doyle Library.

Virtual reality comes to Doyle Library

Leslie M. Levy, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019
SJRC police arrested a former student for harassing female students in online classes.

$50,000 bail set for student jailed for harassment, violation of probation

Jordan Allums and Lauren A. Spates
February 6, 2019
Kentucky alt-rockers Cage the Elephant break their year-long silence with the new single Ready to Let Go from their upcoming album this April.

Cage the Elephant drops new single “Ready To Let Go”

Jesse Kapukui, A&E Writer
February 6, 2019
Outfielder Tayler Cullen sprinted to first base In the second inning of SRJCs 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
SRJC administrative assistant in the communication studies department Jennifer OMahony and her dog Bochy, named after Giants manager Bruce Bochy, enjoy the rare snowfall outside her Glen Ellen home February 5, 2019.

Not quite a snow day

Aria Quinn, Features Editor
February 5, 2019
Actors Stephan James and Kiki Layne look out on New York City as Alonzo Hunt and Tish Rivers, respectively, in the 2018 film If Beale Street Could Talk.

An Oscars synopsis and review: “If Beale Street Could Talk”

Riley Palmer, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
Ariana Grande releases her fifth studio album under the Republic label February 8, 2019.

Album preview: Ariana Grande’s message to those who’ve done her wrong: “Thank U, Next”!

Raul Ojeda, Staff Writer
February 4, 2019
SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong announced new safety measures for both the Santa Rosa and Petaluma campuses one week after a report of a suspect with a gun on campus.

Dr. Chong announces new safety measures for both Santa Rosa and Petaluma campuses

Lauren A. Spates, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2019
The SRJC Alert system sent three messages Thursday, Jan. 17, to registered faculty, staff and students. The messages were concise, but multiple recipients felt they didnt provide enough instruction.

Report of gunman exposes weaknesses in SRJC emergency preparedness

Lauren A. Spates, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2019
Analy Hall, where SRJC District Police initially reported an armed subject on campus.

District Police say student’s report of armed gunman false; Student placed on mental health hold

Lauren A. Spates, Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2019
Fishman steps down, Burns to replace as chair next semester

Fishman steps down, Burns to replace as chair next semester

Jordan Allums, Staff Writer
December 18, 2018
Why spend the big bucks? Digital media program delivers for less

Why spend the big bucks? Digital media program delivers for less

La Reva Myles, Reporter
December 13, 2018
Kiet Tran studies digital media at SRJC.

The life of an SRJC digital media major

Zena Bounsall, Writer
December 13, 2018
Three and Out Ep. 13: Phillip Rivers Flow Game Nasty

Three and Out Ep. 13: Phillip Rivers Flow Game Nasty

Isaiah Cappelen, Ian MacGregor, and Atilla Gero
December 7, 2018
Student Government conquers deficit left by cost of living adjustment.

Student Government conquers deficit left by cost of living adjustment.

Christian DaSilva, Staff Writer
December 6, 2018
“Lights, Camera, Action!”: SRJC Orchestra & Symphonic Band scores the movies

“Lights, Camera, Action!”: SRJC Orchestra & Symphonic Band scores the movies

Jordan Allums, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Three sisters sit on the curb in front of Benito Juarez sports center, worried about the disappearance of their mother, who left with a friend to find food the previous night.

SRJC student documents ‘migrant caravan’

Séamus Reed, News Editor
November 29, 2018
Courtesy of ESPN

Oak Leaf’s College Football Week 14 Top-25 Rankings

Attila LS Gero, Ian MacGregor, Isaiah Cappelen, Sports Section
November 27, 2018
SRJC Police Academy Student Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

SRJC Police Academy Student Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

Mark Fernquest, Staff Writer
November 26, 2018
Thanksgiving: the best time of year

Thanksgiving: the best time of year

Mark Fernquest, Staff writer
November 22, 2018
Courtesy of ESPN

Oak Leaf’s College Football Week 13 Top-25 Rankings

Attila LS Gero, Ian MacGregor, Isaiah Cappelen, Sports Section
November 20, 2018
“The Crimes of Grindelwald” is a fantastically boring entry to a beloved franchise

“The Crimes of Grindelwald” is a fantastically boring entry to a beloved franchise

Jordan Allums, Staff writer
November 19, 2018
Courtesy of ESPN

Oak Leaf’s College Football Week 12 Top-25 Rankings

Attila LS Gero, Ian MacGregor, Isaiah Cappelen, Sports Section
November 15, 2018
Student on the street: Midterm Elections reaction

Student on the street: Midterm Elections reaction

Jose Gonzalez, Managing Editor
November 9, 2018
Hey AB: Mmmmmmmm, Click it or Ticket

Hey AB: Mmmmmmmm, Click it or Ticket

Isaiah Cappelen, Attila LS Gero, Ian MacGregor
November 8, 2018
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