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
An Ex-Stoner's Guide
Wandering a dispensary for your first time can feel more disorienting than the Bermuda Triangle, but this guide will lead you through the treacherous fog.
An Ex-Stoner’s Guide to Navigating Dispensaries
Zoë Steiner, Reporter • April 19, 2025
While it’s fun to clear every bong and house every joint, it’s important to pace yourself so you don’t end your night with an anxiety attack and your head in the toilet.
An Ex-Stoner’s Guide to Greening Out
Zoë Steiner, Reporter • April 17, 2025
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SRJC Baseball 2025
The Santa Rosa Junior College baseball team huddle together in preparation of game two against Sierra in the 3C2A Regional Finals on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
SRJC baseball season ends in crushing regional finals loss
Oliver Kindt and Taylor Amador • May 21, 2025
Santa Rosa Junior College's pitcher Luke Schat confidently celebrates after seeing off Folsom Lake in game four of the 3C2A Super Regionals on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
SRJC baseball takes down Folsom Lake to advance to regional finals
Oliver Kindt and Taylor Amador • May 10, 2025
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Arts & Entertainment
La Onda brings Latin heat to the North Bay
La Onda brings Latin heat to the North Bay
Bryan Fructuoso-Zurita, Reporter & Photographer • June 2, 2025
Benson Boone performs, "Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else," on the JaM Cellars Stage at BottleRock Napa Valley on Saturday, May 24, 2025 in Napa.
Views from BottleRock 2025
Nathan Kaito Morris, Rosemary Cromwell, and Nick Vides • May 26, 2025
Noah Kahan duets at the JaM Cellars Stage at BottleRock Napa Valley on Sunday, May 25, 2025 in Napa.
Khruangbin and Noah Kahan electrify BottleRock Day 3
Emelle Raschein and Rosemary Cromwell • May 26, 2025
Justin Timberlake orchestrates the crowd through the chorus of, "No Angels," on the JaM Cellars Stage at BottleRock Napa Valley on Saturday, May 24, 2025 in Napa.
Benson Boone, Justin Timberlake dazzle while Ice Cube lights up BottleRock Day 2
Zoë Steiner and Nathan Kaito Morris • May 24, 2025
Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day jams out on his guitar, playing "Holiday" on the JaM Cellars main stage at BottleRock Napa Valley on Friday, May 23, 2025 in Napa.
Green Day, Sublime mosh up Day 1 of BottleRock Napa Valley
Hana Seals and Nick Vides • May 23, 2025
Signs above the shelves at OP Comics and Games show the three most popular card games.
Which trading card game is right for you?
Max Underdown, Reporter • May 16, 2025
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Trending
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Over 100,000 protestors flood Civic Center Plaza for "No Kings Day" on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in San Francisco.

Thousands gather across Sonoma County for 'No Kings' protests • 1398 Views

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Protestors line the side walks of Old Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Hundreds march through downtown Santa Rosa protesting Trump administration’s ICE raids • 1123 Views

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Rep. Mike Thompson engages in animated conversation at the Democratic watch party at Barrelproof Lounge on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Santa Rosa.

Rep. Thompson remarks on No Kings Day, events in Los Angeles, Minnesota Rep. assassination. • 173 Views

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The Von Erich family seemed destined for greatness in the pro-wrestling world of the late 1970s and early '80s — until tragedy struck.

Movie Synopsis: "The Iron Claw" • 146 Views

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"Synesthesia is how I experience the world," says SRJC student Noah McSweeney, 23. A blending of senses creates sensory overload. "Your control panel is a mess of tangled wires and the system is on the fritz."

OPINION: Sensory Salvation • 145 Views

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La Onda brings Latin heat to the North Bay

La Onda brings Latin heat to the North Bay • 139 Views

News
Over 100,000 protestors flood Civic Center Plaza for "No Kings Day" on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in San Francisco.
Thousands gather across Sonoma County for ‘No Kings’ protests
Debbie Van Dyke, Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Hana Seals, Nick Vides, and Oliver Kindt • June 14, 2025
Protestors line the side walks of Old Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Hundreds march through downtown Santa Rosa protesting Trump administration’s ICE raids
Emelle Raschein, Editor-in-Chief • June 11, 2025
The SRJC interculutural center, located across the quad from the library, is an excellent resource for international students, undocumented or otherwise.
False information amid immigration concerns makes matters worse
Max Underdown, Reporter • May 16, 2025
Rotary Club of Santa Rosa officials pose with recipients of RCSRF scholarships. (Left to right) Paul Hamilton, Ruben Garcia, Steve Olsen, Anya Agnon, James Schott, Katrina Gong, Daniel Rodriguez Orejon, Tiffany Nguyen, Nicholas Bartolomei, Fernanda Ramirez, Ashton Peterson, Tom Kim, Charles Were. Picture courtesy of Richard Rossi, RCSRF's photographer.
Rotary Club awards scholarships to SRJC students at luncheon
Marty Lees, Reporter • May 15, 2025
Analy Hall sits in the heart of Santa Rosa Junior College’s Campus and is now home to the newest anti-trans graffiti found on campus on April 22.
Hate speech continues on SRJC campus with anti-trans graffiti found in multiple restrooms
Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter • May 10, 2025
Students walk in front of Bussman Hall Annex, which is home to SRJC's Information Technology Department, on May 5.
SRJC community has mixed reactions to IT employee arrest
Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter • May 8, 2025
Advocates for non-credit instructors point to California community colleges that already offer pay equity for CDCP courses.
EMLS instructors advocate for pay equity
Amy Moore, Reporter • May 1, 2025
High school teacher and event founder Sunny Galbraith briefs participating students on their role before Bertolini Hall's doors open for Climate Action Night on April 24.
SRJC hosts seventh annual Climate Action Night
Marty Lees, Reporter • May 1, 2025
The 24 students of EP22, the first group of Swedish Exchange Students hosted by Santa Rosa Junior College since COVID-19 gather at Shone Farm on April 4, 2025.
Return of the Swedes: SRJC revives Swedish exchange program
Lauren Kelleher, Reporter/Photographer • April 26, 2025
SGA discussed the future of the Student Investment Program during its meeting on April 21.
SGA provides update on Student Investment Program, hears faculty complaint
Henry Fliflet, Reporter • April 25, 2025
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Sports Features
Gabby Schenone gazes through the fence along the Magnolia Park softball field on January 28, 2025 in Rohnert Park, California.
Lacey Campbell looks on from the baseline as her team faces The College of the Redwoods in the first round of 3C2A NorCal playoffs on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 at Haehl Pavilion.
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Sports News
The Santa Rosa Junior College baseball team huddle together in preparation of game two against Sierra in the 3C2A Regional Finals on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
Santa Rosa Junior College student Teralyn Pomerinke takes home the gold medal in the breast stroke in the Summer Special Olympics games.
Santa Rosa Junior College's pitcher Luke Schat confidently celebrates after seeing off Folsom Lake in game four of the 3C2A Super Regionals on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
Freshman Caze Derammelaere meets the team at the opening of the dugout after hitting a home run to left field in the bottom of the second against Delta College on the first day of the 3C2A super regional playoffs on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at home.
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Sports Opinion
A game used ice hockey puck signed by Oak Leaf reporters, Adair Alvarez Rodriguez, Nathan Kaito Morris, and Yna Bollock serves as a sweet souvenir from the Polar Bears' games against Fresno at Snoopy's Home Ice on Jan. 31, and Feb. 1, 2025
A raucous crowd at Emirates Stadium cheers on the Arsenal Women's team, singing the fight song "North London Forever." The game ended in a tie with Manchester City, who came in second place in the Women's Super League (WSL) last year. Arsenal came in third place.
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Podcasts
Zero to Hero – Episode 1
Max Underdown, Podcaster • April 8, 2025
By the Fireside Episode 2: Themes and Motifs
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, and Mark Fernquest • December 14, 2024
That time I got sniffed by a bear
Arlo Connally Stewart, Podcaster • December 5, 2024
By the Fireside Episode 1: How to Begin a Story
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes and Lucas Cadigan-Carranza • October 19, 2024
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London Branch
Graphical layout from The Oak Leaf Magazine designed by Nathan Kaito Morris and Rosemary Cromwell using photos from Cromwell and co-author Zoe Steiner.
Bottles filled with poems line the shelves of the Poetry Pharmacy in London. Each bottle offers aid of the literary kind - poems rolled into capsules. Prescriptions are available for dozens of needs, including exhaustion, empty nest syndrome, insomnia, mindfulness and more.
Dry ice cascades over an impressive three tiered treats stand during afternoon tea service at the Ivy, Chelsea Garden in London.
Shoppers and passersby inspect Mick's wares which include several kinds of tropical fruit and bulk quantities of berries.
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Oak Leaf Magazine - Spring 2025