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The Oak Leaf
TLAHCO
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
TLAHCO
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
A photo of a grey-haired middle-aged man smirking, that was sent to a person he believed to be a 16-year-old girl.

Nearly a dozen current and former SRJC students accuse Ari Poppers of lewd behavior, harassment over 10-year period

Alex Fuller and James Domizio
April 23, 2021
A photo of Gavin Newsom taken in 2019.

Newsom makes official Sonoma County drought

Zach Jaffe, Special to The Oak Leaf
April 23, 2021
On the left is a poster for the movie Greyhound starring Tom Hanks. On the right is a photo of a greyhound cocktail.

For your consideration: An Oscars-themed dinner

Emily Hewitt, Reporter
April 22, 2021
A plate of green papaya salad topped with peanuts and cherry tomatoes.

Review: Khom Loi

Fay Rasmuson, Reporter
April 22, 2021
COVID-19 halted film production around the globe but Sonoma County student filmmakers found innovative ways to continue telling stories while social distancing.

Sonoma County Student Film Festival: A virtual showcase of student talent

Liam Vinueza, Editor
April 22, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 20

Maritza Camacho, Editor
April 22, 2021
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly logo.

SGA student election results are in

Audrey Fry, Reporter
April 22, 2021
A graphic of the characters Shrek and Donkey edited to have their faces swapped.

From movie to meme: “Shrek” turns 20

Tucker Lang, Editor
April 22, 2021
A graphic of movie theater seats in front of a movie screen that has a marijuana leaf on display.

Eight movies you should totally watch on 4/20, man

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2021
The SRJC museum surrounded by trees.

Board of Trustees renames on-campus museum and supports climate change policies

Jennifer Sawhney, Reporter
April 20, 2021
A photo of use-of-force expert Barry Brodd, who spoke in defense of Derek Chauvins murder trial.

SRJC distances itself from Chauvin trial use-of-force defense expert

Nick Vides, Editor
April 19, 2021
An assortment of sushi from Jojo Sushi Bar & Restaurant

Review: Jojo Sushi Bar & Restaurant

Alex Fuller and James Domizio
April 19, 2021
A serving of Greek Salad made from bell peppers, tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta, and cucumber from Zainas Bellini Cafe.

Review: Zaina’s Bellini Cafe

Emma Molloy, Editor
April 19, 2021
An image of SRJCs theatre, the Luther Burbank Auditorium.

SRPD investigates SRJC theatre arts employee Ari Poppers

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2021
A plate filled with entree options from Cumin Restaurant including naan, chicken choila and aloo saag.

Review: Cumin Restaurant

Sophia Ginsberg, Reporter
April 16, 2021
Above shot of an assortment of the dishes from Grossmans Noshery & Bar.

Review: Grossman’s Noshery & Bar

Emily Hewitt, Reporter
April 16, 2021
A black and white photo illustration depicting an online conference.

Students and faculty react to SRJC remaining mostly online through 2021

Michael Combs, Editor
April 12, 2021
A poster for Santa Rosa Junior College Our Houses We the Future 2021 conference on April 16.

SRJC to host annual We The Future social justice conference April 16

Malcolm Bess, Reporter
April 12, 2021
A picture of avocado toast from The Bagel Mill in Petaluma.

Review: The Bagel Mill

Audrey Fry, Reporter
April 12, 2021
Sydney Gittins, a girl with reddish brown hair and bangs wearing a painted blue jumpsuit, sits in between a few of her art pieces (a cactus woman statue on the left, behind her is a drawn art piece set in a kitchen and on the right is a painted stool).

Pursuing your dreams amid COVID-19

Emily Hewitt, Reporter
April 12, 2021
A photo of Santa Rosa Junior Colleges logo.

SRJC will remain mostly online for Fall 2021

Jonathan Bigall, Editor
April 8, 2021
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly logo.

SGA debates letter supporting racial minorities, announces upcoming events

Audrey Fry, Reporter
April 8, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 19

Maritza Camacho, Editor
April 7, 2021
A photo illustration reading SoCo Local Theater Roundup, April 2021.

Sonoma County local theater roundup: April 4–May 1

Jessica Johnson, Reporter
April 4, 2021
A slide from the Journalism Association of Community Colleges 2021 spring awards ceremony in which The Oak Leaf won the Online General Excellence award.

The Oak Leaf wins 16 awards for 2020 work

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 18

Maritza Camacho, Editor
April 2, 2021
A collection of snapshots of Paradise High School teachers and students from Last Days at Paradise High.

High school seniors with unwanted wisdom: The takeaway from “Last Days at Paradise High”

Lauren A. Spates, Editor
March 31, 2021
High schoolers sit in a makeshift auditorium after their high schools town was burnt down by the 2018 Camp Fire.

“Last Days at Paradise High”: Wildfire trauma meets high school drama

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2021
A photo of the opening paragraphs from The Declaration of Sentiments.

Religious radicalism and change

Liam Vinueza, Editor
March 31, 2021
A young Black woman raises her fist in this screenshot from Ciani Rey Walkers Misfits.

Ciani Rey Walker’s “Misfits” invites viewers to understand the Black Panther Party

Emily Hewitt, Reporter
March 31, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 17

Maritza Camacho, Editor
March 31, 2021
A sign for Sonoma County state beach Gleason Beach on the Sonoma coast.

How to celebrate spring break without breaking COVID-19 protocols

Jennifer Sawhney, Reporter
March 21, 2021
A slide about the disadvantages of colorblindness with regard to young children.

Colorblindness is not the goal: Anti-racism in the preschool classroom

Audrey Fry, Reporter
March 18, 2021
A sign reading Hard hat area adorns a fence surrounds the remains of the demolished Shuhaw Hall.

Campus construction: What SRJC students have missed since last March

Jonathan Bigall and Hannah Cunha
March 18, 2021
A poster for Stephanie Robillards Telling Her Story event about the importance of diverse literature.

“Telling Her Story”: Stephanie Robillard presents study on multicultural literature

Cass Stewart, Editor
March 18, 2021
The album cover of Anuel AA and Ozunas Los Dioses, featuring the men standing in a smoky room wearing dark clothing.

“Los Dioses”: Anuel AA & Ozuna live up to the hype

Jennifer Sawhney, Reporter
March 18, 2021
SRJC Band and Orchestra, led by Jerome Fleg, presented a 35-minute virtual set March 13 on YouTube.

SRJC Band and Orchestra premieres first spring concert “Groovin’ High”

Harvey Rouleau IV, Reporter
March 18, 2021
A flyer for the event featuring Dr. Jessica Esquivel

Where physics and life collide: Jessica Esquivel, Afro-Latina physicist and activist

Jennifer Sawhney, Reporter
March 17, 2021
Poster for Legacy of the Blues panel sponsored by the Black Students Union.

Sage wisdom from a lifetime of blues

Michael Combs and Jessica Johnson
March 17, 2021
Construction underway at SRJC includes new

Board of Trustees approves transition toward in-person athletics, denounces anti-Asian violence and updates land acknowledgement

Jennifer Sawhney, Reporter
March 17, 2021
A banner for Dr. Cecilia Ballis lecture on Latinx voting trends.

Real talk: Understanding Latinx voters, a lecture with Dr. Cecilia Balli

Sophia Ginsberg, Reporter
March 17, 2021
A poster for the three part Black Lives More Than Matter! workshop by Dr. Abdimalik Buul.

Black lives more than matter: Viewing the SRJC vision statement through an anti-racist lens

Michael Combs, Editor
March 17, 2021
A birds eye view of planned student housing.

SRJC postpones affordable student housing project by one year

Emma Molloy, Editor
March 15, 2021
The cover of a biography of Hannibal, one of the most feared and cunning army generals of his time, written by Dr. Patrick Hunt.

Hannibal’s secret weapon: A lecture by Dr. Patrick Hunt

Jennifer Do and Sophia Ginsberg
March 15, 2021
The SRJC Student Government Assembly logo.

SGA creates committee to address virtual learning concerns

Audrey Fry, Reporter
March 14, 2021
An image of SRJCs Luther Burbank Auditorium, home to SRJCs theatre programs.

Summer Repertory Theatre 2021 season canceled

Jessica Johnson, Reporter
March 14, 2021
A poster for SRJC Theatre Arts performance of She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms featuring a silhouette of a person with a sword.

SRJC Theatre Arts presents an homage to the supremely nerdy with “She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms”

Tucker Lang, Editor
March 12, 2021
A person sits at a desk taking notes and watching a lecture on their computer screen.

SRJC should embrace a hybrid digital-and-in-person learning model — in perpetuity

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
March 11, 2021
SRJC now offers CubCards virtually, giving students access to dozens of discounts and promotions.

Santa Rosa Junior College offering virtual CubCards

Malcolm Bess, Reporter
March 10, 2021
Governor Gavin Newsom stands at a podium in Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. A screen behind him shows multiple public officials and an ASL interpreter is shown on the bottom right.

Newsom describes “our brighter future” in State of the State address

Nick Vides, Editor
March 10, 2021
A still from Judas and the Black Messiah featuring Daniel Kaluuya as Fred Hampton.

The good, the bad and the contradictions of “Judas and the Black Messiah”

Liam Vinueza, Editor
March 9, 2021
A Zoom meeting screenshot with Max Rudin, Brent Hayes Edwards and Rafia Zafar

Poet of the people: The Library of America discusses Langston Hughes

Fay Rasmuson, Reporter
March 9, 2021
A pile of various pieces of unrecyclable plastic including shopping bags, water bottles and a comb.

“The Story of Plastic” panel rethinks how to reduce, reuse, recycle and rot

Audrey Fry, Reporter
March 9, 2021
Student Government Assembly logo

SGA announces budget, food drive success, election updates and progress on remote learning concerns

Audrey Fry, Reporter
March 6, 2021
Multimedia artist Mildred Howard spoke with SRJC students about art as cultural celebration, highlighting the importance of creativity and individual expression.

Art as activism and cultural inclusivity: A lecture with Mildred Howard

Sophia Ginsberg, Reporter
March 4, 2021
“Psychologically, taking the time to do something for yourself is really powerful and not just in a physical aspect. It makes you feel happier, more energetic and you can accomplish more ultimately,” certified personal trainer Myriah Volk says.

Healthy habits in a painful pandemic

Fay Rasmuson, Reporter
March 2, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 16

Maritza Camacho, Editor
March 2, 2021
SRJC is offering loaner laptops, hotspots and calculators for students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The items are available via contactless curbside pickup.

SRJC still offering loaner laptops and hotspots for remote learning

Malcolm Bess, Reporter
February 28, 2021

SRJC Intercultural Center to present “Misfits” screening and Q&A

The Oak Leaf Staff
February 27, 2021
From She Kills Monsters to The Mystery of Love and Sex, watching online performances from local theatre is a great way to support the arts virtually.

Sonoma County local theater roundup: Feb. 25–March 19

Jessica Johnson, Reporter
February 25, 2021
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