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
Patrick Keamoi warming up with catcher Cole Brodnansky before his second career start.

Bear Cubs pitching implodes in seventh inning, results in a loss

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
April 24, 2018
Eduardo Osorío Juarez espera ser la voz de los estudiantes de SRJC.

Juárez is new SGA Prez

Michael Barnes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2018
Santa Rosa police oversee the final stages of shutting down the Camp Macaela homeless encampment behind the Dollar Tree in Roseland. Sonoma County officials need the area cleared to begin development of an affordable housing project.

Camp Macaela cleared to make room for affordable housing development

Dylan Kerzin and Seamus Reed
April 23, 2018
In the 1870s, Santa Rosa’s Chinatown took up a couple blocks along the creek in between where D Street and the Roxy Theater now sit.

Centennial Series: New Burbank, new name?

Julia Modell, Features Editor
April 19, 2018
Cristal Lopez, de 21 años, usa el tiempo de laboratorio que proporciona Connections para completar la tarea.

Centennial Series: Puente and Connections: bridging the gap to education for first-generation college students

Jose Gonzalez, Multimedia/Spanish Editor
April 19, 2018
Daniel Teasley looks down the Sac City pitcher in their win Tuesday.

Men’s baseball begins playoff push

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
The auditorium is the first of several buildings to be overhauled using money from Measure H, a state bond grant Sonoma County residents approved to revitalize the. The $410 million bond, first voted on in 2014, serves to upgrade facilities, address overcrowding and prepare students to attend four-year universities, according to a statement released by SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong.

Centennial Series: Measure H revitalizes tired Burbank Auditorium

Jett Williams, A&E Editor
April 18, 2018
Former SRJC President Dr. Robert Agrella (left) abused school funding in a more reprehensible manner than his successor and current SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong (right).

Centennial Series: Not every SRJC dollar makes sense

Michael Barnes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2018
The HP 3000 was a $200,000 investment that propelled SRJC into the modern age.

Centennial Series: SRJC’s first computer

Abraham Fuentes, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018
Kylie Minogue experiments with country, EDM and pop fusion with her new album, Golden.

With new album, Kylie stays “Golden”

Dakota McGranahan, Co-Photo Editor
April 17, 2018
A Santa Rosa Junior College combat class practices boxing on Bailey Field.

Centennial Series: A history of combative fitness classes at Santa Rosa Junior College

Arthur Gonzalez-Martin, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018
First-year Andres Jojoa-Ortega captures the SRJC spirit during a tournament in Modesto.

Centennial Series: The Derkos winning tradition still thriving

Ian Macgregor, Deputy Sports Editor
April 17, 2018
Judas Priest again proves their relevancy with the breakneck tempo of Firepower

Judas Priest continues to lead the charge

Séamus Reed, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018
Crowds fill Bertolini Hall leaving standing room only during Tuesdays Board of Trustees meeting.

Centennial Series: Centennial clusterf*ck

Brandon McCapes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2018
Ricardo Pinell (left) connects with a left hook against Enrique Gallegos (right) in the first round of their bout at the Battle of the Ballroom in San Francisco April 7.

Mayfield puts on show in brother’s honor

Ian Macgregor, Deputy Sports Editor
April 17, 2018
Kevin McGuires racist and anti-semetic rhetoric left damage wherever he went.

Centennial Series: Neo-Nazi wrote Oak Leaf’s worst column

Dylan Kerzin, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018
Umoja Team founders Regina Mahiri (right) and Byron Reaves (left) pose for a picture before being called to the dance floor for the Cha-Cha-Slide.

Centennial Series: The BSU is alive, but is it growing?

Lenita Marie Johnson, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018
Professora Sarará, Capoeira mestre (left), and club leader Curumin Winter-Hare observe students as they practice Capoeira, a Brazilian style.

Club Capoeira: Student brings Brazilian dance fighting to campus

Matthew Wreden, Sports Editor
April 17, 2018
Brande Roderick was playmate of the year before becoming a successful actress and businesswoman.

Centennial Series: Brande Roderick’s success story

Taylor Seprish, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018
Blown-over tarps hang over Baker Hall.

Biology building drenched

Matthew Wreden and Attila LS Gero
April 17, 2018
Josh Pinaula (left) addresses the ICC on April 11. Courtesy of David Tamayo

ICC in need of new leader

David Tamayo, Staff Writer
April 16, 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
Eduardo Osorío Juarez espera ser la voz de los estudiantes de SRJC.

SGA candidates give speeches ahead of Monday’s election

Dylan Kerzin and Abraham Fuentes
April 13, 2018
Shamus Lyons makes his sixth start of the season.

Bear Cubs rack up nine hits in conference victory

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
April 11, 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 Womens History Month event. Photo by Jennifer Do.

Tech panel: Women’s place in the digital race

Jennifer Do, Staff Writer
April 11, 2018
Time Wise, author of White Lies Matter: Race, Crime and the Politics of Fear in America speaks to SRJC attendees about the state of racism in America. Photo by Adeira Sherpa.

Wise words on white privilege

Adeira Sherpa, Staff Writer
April 11, 2018
The Board of Trustees announces their decision after hearing votes of no-confidence in President Dr. Chong from both the Academic Senate and the Student Government Association. Photo by Adeira Sherpa.

Chong will stay, agrees to pay cut and ongoing review

Seamus Reed, Staff Writer
April 11, 2018
Courtesy of the City of Santa Rosa

The bridge to education

Dylan Kerzin, Staff Writer
April 10, 2018
The Second Chance Club’s mission is to provide support and advocacy for formerly incarcerated students trying to turn their lives around through education. The club offers scholarship opportunities, workshops to clear records and a sense of community in a judgement-free zone.

The Educational Impact on Prison Lives

Sarah Ali, Contributing Writer
April 6, 2018
Catcher Cole Brodnansky is second on the Bear Cubs with Hits(36), doubles(10), and RBIs(27).

Brodnansky homers in Bear Cubs’ 11-9 loss

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
April 6, 2018
Ivo Marlohs documentary covers an epic 700-mile horse race across the Mongolian countryside.

Award-winning director speaks with students at Petaluma Cinema Series

Kaila Cotherman-Bohler, Co-Web and Social Media editor
April 5, 2018
Plenty of big names will be competing in this years Masters.

The 82nd Masters Tournament Preview: Winner, Contenders, Dark Horses, Low Amateur

Matthew Wreden and Kevin Johnson
April 5, 2018
President Frank Chong attends the Academic Senate Meeting as members prepare to vote on a resolution of no confidence about Chong and the administration. The vote will be presented to the board of trustees on April 10. Photo by Abraham Fuentes.

Academic Senate calls on board to put president on probation

Rachel Edelstein and
April 4, 2018
President Frank Chong speaks to The Oak Leaf Student Media during a video interview about student reactions to the sudden summer cuts. Photo by staff writers.

A full reversal is anticipated from Chong and administration on summer cuts

Brandon McCapes and Rachel Edelstein
April 3, 2018
Gun control is once again in the national spotlight, but other related issues deserve recognition.

Gun control: Not the only solution

Oak Leaf Staff
April 3, 2018
Sam Darnold, potential emperor of Cleveland, may be the first overall pick in three weeks.

2018 NFL mock draft: Top 10

Ian MacGregor, Staff Writer
April 3, 2018
With Used Future The Sword deviates from their established sound with experimental production, instrumentation and vocal arrangements.

The Sword broadens their horizons with “Used Future”

Seamus Reed, Staff Writer
April 3, 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
Students and faculty thronged outside President Frank Chongs office Monday morning to protest the sudden slashing of sumer classes. Chong listened to concerns and answered questions for more than 30 minutes. Photo by Jennifer Do.

Chong faces heated questions during sit-in

Rachel Edelstein, Managing Editor
April 3, 2018
Illustration by Rachel Edelstein

Summer cuts or ulterior motives?

Chelsea Wood, Opinion Editor
April 2, 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 SRJC Forensics Team poses for a photo. Courtesy of Hal Sanford

SRJC Forensics Team becomes first two-year institution to win National Debate Collegiate Championship

Dakota McGranahan, Co-Photo Editor
March 27, 2018
GIF by Rachel Edelstein

Ask Willow: Scared for a suicidal friend

The Oak Leaf Staff
March 27, 2018
The gear of a D&D role player.

The ‘Big Dungeon Day’

Arthur Gonzalez-Martin, Staff Writer
March 27, 2018
Ashley Judd, Adama Iwu and Lindsay Meyer answered audience question during the Women in Conversation series at the Luther Burbank Center.

Silence breakers speak out at Women’s conversation

Adeira Sherpa, Co-Photo Editor
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
Sacrifice convenience for sustainability

Sacrifice convenience for sustainability

Adeira Sherpa, Co-Photo Editor
March 17, 2018
GIF by Rachel Edelstein

Ask Willow: Frustrated Group Worker

The Oak Leaf Staff
March 15, 2018
March Horoscopes

March Horoscopes

Adeira Sherpa and Brandon McCapes
March 15, 2018
Head coach Jon Gruden and Raiders owner Marc Davis hope to find gems in the 2018 draft.

Top five draft prospects Raiders should target in first round

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
March 14, 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
SRJCs theatre arts production of Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter details the transition of a female military veteran returning home from war.

Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter: The reality of a veteran’s homecoming

Adeira Sherpa, Co-Photo Editor
March 12, 2018
SRJC will continue to provide free food on both the Santa Rosa and Petaluma campuses.

Food Pantry needs volunteers

Pedro Braga, Staff Writer
March 12, 2018
Joe Canepa leads the Bear Cubs statistically in home runs (5), doubles (8) and RBIs (25). Photo by Andres Pimentel.

SRJC baseball start conference gameplay with home win

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
March 12, 2018
Second-year Trevor Pinder winds up for a rocket during his match Thursday.

Bear Cubs fall, Pinder excites

Ian MacGregor, Staff Writer
March 10, 2018
Head coach Craig McMilian focuses his team during a timeout.

Bear Cubs stunned in championship

Matthew Wreden, Sports Editor
March 9, 2018
STEM departments to get new home

STEM departments to get new home

Kevin Johnson, Deputy News Editor
March 8, 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.

“¡Nos sirven!” Los estudiantes de SRJC lideran la huelga de inmigración

Dylan Kerzin and Kevin Johnson
March 8, 2018
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