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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
In this episode, the crew talks about how we first got into the Pokémon franchise. What type of gym leaders would we be? Do we do any challenge runs? Is it okay to have a team of only Lopunnies? We discuss all that and more.
Arts & Entertainment
Fogbelt Station has a nice variety of beers on tap with wines and ciders also available.
Review: Fogbelt Station in Healdsburg
Sean Shanks, Reporter • April 11, 2024
SRJC film studies instructor Mike Traina (far-left) responds to questions alongside 20 creators of the short films showcased at the 16th Annual Sonoma County Student Film Festival on April 5 in the Carole L. Ellis auditorium at SRJC Petaluma.
Students showcase cinematic excellence at 16th Annual Sonoma County Student Film Festival
Max Millan • April 11, 2024
Everything under the two moons is yours to discover in Singularity 6s cozy MMO Palia.
“Palia”: A cozy MMO where teamwork makes the dream work 
Natalie Emanuele, Reporter • April 2, 2024
Beyoncés eighth studio album, COWBOY CARTER, is an ode to the Southern country and folk music she grew up listening to in Texas, and features a multitude of artists that represent both the past and future of country music history.
Welcome to the Rodeo: Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' is a heartfelt, sensual and impassioned country spectacle
Max Millan • April 1, 2024
Ulyssescfm, a local rock band performs at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma April 14, 2023. The ever-growing prices of concert tickets have been slowly killing music scenes of all kinds. Buying tickets through your venue is often times a cheaper alternative than buying from Ticketmaster.
Opinion: The tyrannical rule of Ticketmaster
Emelle Raschein, Reporter • March 20, 2024
Everything, even the simple and static set of Orlando goes through some kind of transformation thanks to the lighting, props and the coordination of the actors.
SRJC’s “Orlando”: An impressive and entertaining journey of transformation
Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor • March 4, 2024
Persona 3 Reload faithfully recreates the 2006 classic and brings it up to the series current standards, offering a visual overhaul alongside numerous quality of life changes.
“Persona 3 Reload”: The “Persona” series at its absolute best
Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor • March 4, 2024
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Most Viewed
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Former communications studies professor Michael Ken Beyries received his sentence at the Santa Rosa California Superior Court Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Former SRJC communication studies instructor Michael “Ken” Beyries sentenced to house arrest and probation • 984 Views

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Kellys Sandwiches, open since 2019, is a close, affordable option for students at Santa Rosa Junior College.

Review: Why eat greasy fast food when unpretentious and delicious is just across the street? • 320 Views

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Michael Kenneth Beyries sits with his dog, Lily, whose company he will enjoy during his 6-month house arrest.

A chastened Beyries apologizes to the SRJC community • 248 Views

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Many services for EMLS students arent offered in the evening so events like “Moving on Up” are helpful in letting students know what help they can receive at SRJC.

Moving on Up! empowers EMLS learners, showcases pathways to success • 206 Views

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Live from the student demonstrations on the Santa Rosa Junior College campus

Live from the student demonstrations on the Santa Rosa Junior College campus • 170 Views

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A flyer distributed at UC Berkeleys Free Palestine Encampment.

SRJC students plan protest in support of Palestine • 157 Views

News
The SRJC Student Government Assembly reminded students to vote for SGA elections, which will determine who will serve in next year’s positions, via a pop-up menu on the SRJC student portal from April 29 to May 3, at their April 22 meeting.
SGA reminds us student elections are next week, discusses next club day event and other upcoming events
Samantha Carter, Reporter • April 25, 2024
Many services for EMLS students arent offered in the evening so events like “Moving on Up” are helpful in letting students know what help they can receive at SRJC.
Moving on Up! empowers EMLS learners, showcases pathways to success
Bryan Fructuoso, Editor-in-Chief • April 24, 2024
Michael Kenneth Beyries sits with his dog, Lily, whose company he will enjoy during his 6-month house arrest.
A chastened Beyries apologizes to the SRJC community
Amy Moore, Reporter • April 22, 2024
Anti-abortion group Project Truth displays graphic banners of mutilated fetuses and proselytizes against abortion, drawing a crowd of students on April 2 in Santa Rosa Junior College’s Bertolini Quad.
Project Truth returns to Santa Rosa Junior College, igniting impassioned responses from students
Evan Nazarov and Parker Stagnoli • April 21, 2024
Former communications studies professor Michael Ken Beyries received his sentence at the Santa Rosa California Superior Court Thursday, April 18, 2024.
Former SRJC communication studies instructor Michael “Ken” Beyries sentenced to house arrest and probation
Amy Moore and Sean Shanks • April 18, 2024
The Financial Aid Office extended the FAFSA deadline to give students more time to fill out the buggy forms (photo courtesy SRJC Financial Aid Office).
FAFSA glitches may prevent many low-income and first-generation students from attending college this fall
Amy Moore, Reporter • April 15, 2024
Michael McGinnis and Laura Bacon stand in Analy Hall with the local artist Bruce Johnsons world-renowned sculpture, A Prayer For The Earth, which awaits restoration.
Acclaimed local artist’s “A Prayer for the Earth” undergoes restoration
John Greenwood, Reporter • April 13, 2024
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Sports Features
The 2023 35+ Giants celebrate a 19-2 season championship with their kids. Started in 1990, REBL has grown to 40 teams and brings families together at the ballpark on Sundays from spring to fall.
Bear Cubs outfielder and pitcher Alex Leopard strikes out the side to close out the 21-9 victory against College of Marin on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

Oliver Kindt, Sports Reporter

February 26, 2024

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Sports News
High fives all around as Nataya Brown scores from a single to right field to round out the bottom of the first inning against Modesto at Santa Rosas Marv Mayes Field on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Bear Cubs pitcher Luke Schat throws a lights out 3.2 innings to close out the win against Sacramento City College on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in Santa Rosa.
Starting pitcher Hekili Robello pitches for 5 ⅔ innings with 10 hits and seven runs allowed, while still striking out eight against Modesto Junior College at Santa Rosa’s Cook Sypher Field on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
Santa Rosa celebrates at first base after Henschel’s single to left field in the bottom of the ninth inning secures victory against San Joaquin Delta at Santa Rosa’s Cook Sypher Field on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
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Sports Opinion
CM Punk returns to the WWE, but was it a good decision?
Francis Ngannou with the UFC Title during a photoshoot for UFC 270.
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Podcasts
Staying Sane in Sonoma County
Peter Morales, Evan Nazarov, and Michael Combs • April 21, 2024

The Oak Leaf journalists Michael Combs, Peter Morales and Evan Nazarov introduce themselves for their new podcast, "Staying Sane in Sonoma County,"...

The Well with Rosemary Cromwell and Jesus Lopez Cruz
Jesus Lopez Cruz, reporter • April 21, 2024

Oak Leaf reporter and show host Jesus Lopez Cruz interviews Republican candidate for California's fourth house district, John Munn.

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Features
SRJC student Jonny Brouillard observes clay figurines and other Native American artwork on display at the SRJC Multicultural Museum on March 28, 2024. Some of his favorite museum artifacts are located in the Southwest pottery collection.
Students from all over the county, including The Athenian School in Contra Costa County, sign in at the Feb. 23 M.E.Ch.A. Conference on Santa Rosa Junior College.
Magi Fedorkas portrait in front of Brew, a popular gathering spot, on Healdsburg Ave in Santa Rosa, Dec. 4, 2023.
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.
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