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

Student on the Street: Winter Break

Bryan Fructuoso and Samantha Carter
December 21, 2024
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.

The Poetry Pharmacy: Emergency Literary Aid in a Book or Bottle

Tara Thompson, London Reporter
December 20, 2024
Dry ice cascades over an impressive three tiered treats stand during afternoon tea service at the Ivy, Chelsea Garden in London.

Trendy, Touristy, and Traditional: 3 High Teas to Try in London

Ellie Hokerson-Brun, London Reporter
December 19, 2024
Participants gather in the Burbank Auditorium lobby to take photos and celebrate a night of talent and community at La Carpa on Nov. 22, 2024.

La Carpa celebrates talent, culture and heritage

Bryan Fructuoso
December 13, 2024
A board among a holiday spread with locally sourced cheeses, salami, blackberries, and rosemary. The produce is sourced from the Marin French Cheese Company and Oliver's Market in Cotati, CA on Dec. 25, 2023.

Cristan’s Christmas Culinary Classics

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
December 9, 2024
Kebab Koobideh takes center stage at Berenjak. Persian restaurants aren’t very common in the world due to the amount of time and energy that most Persian dishes take to cook, and the expensive spices like saffron that most dishes require. Fesenjan (pomegranate chicken) and Gormeh Sabzi (lamb, herb, and saffron stew), two classic Iranian stews each take several hours to cook and prepare.

A Taste of Comfort: Berenjak in Soho, London

Nauder Maghsoodnia, London Reporter
December 8, 2024
An advertisement at Lambeth North Underground Station. The Lion King musical has ran an ad campaign on the tube for the last month and a half.

Lion King on Stage Roars Into Action at Lyceum Theatre

Joseph Tugwell, London Reporter
December 5, 2024
Toconoco's play den pulses with creativity and imagination, filling the space with spirited energy. The London-based cafe in Hackney is a safe haven for families to enjoy a nourishing meal.

Sanctuary: Toconoco Is A Cozy Retreat From The Chaos of London

Joe Tourk, London Reporter
December 5, 2024
The Toyota AE86 sits in the shade at Santa Rosa Cars & Coffee in the Coddingtown Shopping Center parking-lot on June 9, 2024.

Cars and Coffee Draws an Eclectic Crowd to Coddingtown Mall

Henry Fliflet, Reporter
December 1, 2024
Mexican Chilli and Lime is our our fan-favorite in the hot flavor category. England is infamous for its tolerance to spice.

Study Abroad Students Rank U.K. Pringles

Diego Cruz, London Reporter
November 19, 2024
The Demorriors stall at Camden Market in London is overrun with soft one-eyed creatures.

Top Five Camden Market Hidden Gems

Kate Owen Dildine, London Reporter
November 12, 2024
Plane wing photo en route to Barcelona. Despite being a budget option the bag fees with easyJet can get stratospheric which is why picking a good bag is essential (see below).

Tips And Tricks To Travel Europe

Joseph Tugwell, London Reporter
November 12, 2024
Jellied eels is served alongside toast and salted vinegar in London and across the U.K.

Review: The Top 3 Worst Foods in UK

Corrina Elias-Berg, London Reporter
November 12, 2024
Alex Delzell as "Dr. Frank-N-Furter" in SRJC's Fall 2024 production of The Rocky Horror Show

SRJC’s “The Rocky Horror Show”: Don’t Dream It. See it!

Marty Lees, Reporter
November 3, 2024
Deborah Virgen leads the procession through Emeritus Hall for the Dia De Muertos event on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

Santa Rosa Junior College hosts Día de Muertos event on Oct. 23

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto and Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes
November 3, 2024
Rosco’s Grill is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.in the Bertolini Student Center on the Santa Rosa campus in October 2024.

Pacific Dining impresses early on the Santa Rosa campus with new dining options, but students see room for improvement.

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
October 31, 2024
Mended fabrics are displayed by the Fashion Studies booth at the Green Living Fair in the Bertolini Quad on the Santa Rosa campus on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

SRJC Hosts Third Annual Green Living Festival

Marty Lees and Ash Gatmaitan
October 31, 2024
Los asistentes al evento se turnan para escoger pañuelos para teñir en el Santa Rosa Junior College el 19 de septiembre de 2024.

Las formas antiguas de teñido y sus vínculos con las comunidades mayas

Jordan Garcia, Reportera
October 29, 2024
Los participantes del evento se reunieron alrededor de un árbol afuera, comenzando cada uno sus respectivos telares en el Santa Rosa Junior College el 20 de septiembre de 2024.

Tejido de cintura y sus intrincadas historias

Jordan Garcia, Reportera
October 29, 2024
“The Rocky Horror Show'' will run from Oct. 31 to Nov. 17, with a 2 p.m. matinee showing on Sunday, Nov. 17 and a first-ever midnight show on Friday, Nov. 8.

“Stay for the Night” at SRJC Theatre Arts’s production of “The Rocky Horror Show”

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza and Marty Lees
October 28, 2024
Drip's Pumpkin iced coffee in a to-go cup on a sunny fall afternoon at the Lindley Center for STEM Education on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

If It’s Not Pumpkin Flavored, I Don’t Want It

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
October 20, 2024
Firecracker popcorn chicken is topped with spices and accompanied by sweet and sour sauce from Rasa Sayang on Sept. 22, 2024.

Review: Rasa Sayang

Kayla Matsuura, London Reporter
October 17, 2024
Event attendees take turns picking out bandanas to dye at Santa Rosa Junior College on Sept. 19, 2024.

Ancient forms of dyeing and its ties to Mayan communities

Jordan Garcia, Reporter
October 13, 2024
"Astro Bot" features references to dozens of brands associated with PlayStation, creating a problem where PlayStation’s overall brand identity feels like the only identity the game truly has.

“Astro Bot”: The best commercial ever made

Erina Corl, Reporter
October 9, 2024
Maya Tuchband as Betty (right), and AJ Correia as Bill (left) in "Sure Thing"

SRJC’s “All in the Timing”: A hilarious bout of existentialism

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2024
The Shadowfax rocks with the current in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on Aug. 13, 2024.

The One Boat Crew To Rule Them All

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
October 5, 2024
Event participants gathered around a tree outside beginning their own respective looms at Santa Rosa Junior College 20 Sept. 2024

Backstrap weaving and its intricate stories

Jordan Garcia, Reporter
October 3, 2024
In "The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom," encounter a colorful cast of characters while playing as the titular Princess Zelda for the very first time.

“The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom”: A perfect marriage between the series’ past and present

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2024
Director Leslie McCauley hopes audiences who come to see "All in the Timing" take away a renewed fascination of language and words.

SRJC Theatre Arts opens its Fall 2024 season with “All in the Timing”

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza and Ash Gatmaitan
September 27, 2024
The 2024-2025 Santa Rosa Junior College Theatre Arts season begins with "All in the Timing," a set of one-act comedies written by David Ives and directed by Leslie McCauley

SRJC Theatre Arts brings a collection of comedies to the stage for its 2024-2025 season

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2024
The Santa Rosa Junior College Intercultural Center, located in Pioneer Hall, will host two workshops on September 19 and 20 in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month on the Santa Rosa campus.

Reconnecting to the roots of textile with fiber artisan Sari Monroy at the Santa Rosa Junior College Intercultural Center.

Jordan Garcia, Reporter
September 18, 2024
Dominic Fike performs on the JaM Cellar Stage at BottleRock Napa Valley on Sunday, May 26, 2024.

Ed Sheeran, Queens of the Stone Age, The Offspring and Dominic Fike enchant BottleRock Day 3

Cameron Romanik, Hana Seals, and Michael Combs
May 27, 2024
T-Pain performs on the Verizon Stage at BottleRock Napa Valley on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Pearl Jam, T-Pain and Mana Ignite BottleRock Day 2

Cameron Romanik, Nick Vides, Michael Combs, Yna Bollock, and Emelle Raschein
May 26, 2024
Megan Thee Stallion performs on the Verizon Stage at BottleRock Napa Valley on Friday, May 24, 2024.

Stevie Nicks, Megan Thee Stallion electrify BottleRock Day 1

Nick Vides, Cameron Romanik, Sean Young, Yna Bollock, and Michael Combs
May 25, 2024
Robert F. Agrella Gallery in Doyle Library displays Spring 2024 student art show

Robert F. Agrella Gallery in Doyle Library displays Spring 2024 student art show

Sean Shanks, Reporter
May 7, 2024
Kelly's 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?

Amy Moore
April 20, 2024
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 6's cozy MMO "Palia".

“Palia”: A cozy MMO where teamwork makes the dream work 

Natalie Emanuele, Reporter
April 2, 2024
Beyoncé's 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
Mysteries lurk in the darkness in HBO's "True Detective: Night Country", taking viewers on a chilling journey in the midst of a polar night.

“True Detective: Night Country” review: All the right questions, some of the right answers

Natalie Emanuele, Reporter
February 29, 2024
In celebration of Women’s History Month, SRJC’s Theatre Arts Department is holding a production of “Orlando,” a play that explores what it means to be a woman in society as well as love, regardless of gender.

SRJC Theatre Arts celebrates Women’s History Month with “Orlando”

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
February 21, 2024
Dressed in a mismatched Lacoste sweatsuit complimented by tri-color Adidas, spoken word artist Bocafloja’s words flow into the crowd of SRJC students at the Santa Rosa Junior College Bertolini Student Services Center Feb. 9, 2024.

Dazzled crowd embraces spoken-word poet Bocafloja

Amy Moore, Reporter
February 13, 2024
The Netflix anime by studio Trigger is a gourmet take on fantasy with new episodes at 5:30 p.m. every Thursday.

Delicious in Dungeon is a fantastic fantasy food tour

Erina Corl, Reporter
February 11, 2024
The poster for The Process showing a blueprint of the office building and featuring the tagline “Support Artists!”

SRJC student launches short film ‘The Process’

Rosemary Cromwell, Editor
January 24, 2024
Fans of Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, Ice Spice and Doja Cat should check out up and coming Atlanta rap artists OsamaSon, Molly Santana and Tylerfuckinjai. Courtesy OsamaSon, Molly Santana, Tylerfuckinjai

Atlanta underground rap rundown

Jordan Atallah, reporter
December 13, 2023
Matt Farren performs at the Peppermint Club in West Hollywood on Nov. 11, 2023

‘The End Of Act One’ North Bay Native Drops Debut Album

Nick Vides, Editor
December 8, 2023
“Kirby and the Forgotten Land" is one of the many great games you can find on console sales for the 2023 Thanksgiving week specials.

6 great digital game deals this Thanksgiving weekend

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza and Sam Guzman
November 23, 2023
In SRJC Theatre Arts musical spin on “A Christmas Carol,” Alanna Weatherby, who plays the Ghost of Christmas Past, sings with a phenomenal voice and carries an impeccable British accent throughout the play.

SRJC’s “A Christmas Carol”: Fantastic, with a few hiccups

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
November 21, 2023
"Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake" is an emotional miniseries that will delight old fans with it’s more mature subject matter, but confuse newcomers.

Review: “Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake”

Erina Corl, Reporter
November 2, 2023
Shone Farm's gold-winning chardonnay in the 2023 Sonoma County Harvest Fair Grand Tasting stands with its roots back at the farm. "If you're going to make a good meal, you got to start with good ingredients," Pat Henderson said.

Shone Farm 2021 Chardonnay wins gold in Sonoma County Harvest Fair

Evan Nazarov, Reporter
October 29, 2023
The crowd erupted in cheers and excitement for students, colleagues and community members who showcased their skills at Santa Rosa Junior College's Latinx Carpa on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.

Students, faculty, community members stun at SRJC’s Latinx Carpa

Bryan Fructuoso and Rosemary Cromwell
October 27, 2023
"Party Animals" is a physics brawler where players can work together or alone in a series of changing arenas and sport inspired game modes.

“Party Animals”: A blast to play, but prepare to lose some friends

Javi Rosas, Editor
October 22, 2023
"Mortal Kombat 1" reboots the entire franchise, changing everything from characters to designs to storylines.

“Mortal Kombat 1”: A Rough Start to the Reboot

Sam Guzman, Photo Editor
October 21, 2023
In “CyberPunk 2077” players can customize their body with implants that can allow them to double jump, carry more items and even shoot grenades out of their arm.

CyberPunk 2077 V2: CD Projekt Reds Redemption

Javi Rosas, Editor
October 20, 2023
Lil Tecca's third studio album, "TEC," released on Sept. 22, 2023, on the heels of his 2021 album, "We Love You Tecca 2."

‘TEC’: Tecca’s latest album displays flexibility to hip-hop community

Jordan Atallah, Reporter
October 10, 2023
Santa Rosa Junior College Theatre Art's latest production, "Clue," is a hilarious comedic murder mystery that serves as a fantastic opening for its 2023-2024 season.

“Clue”: A delightful experience with a touch of murder

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
October 3, 2023
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