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
Mannequins in SRJC fashion department classroom shows off the artwork of students both past and present.

Stitching with style

Nikki Goetz and Jessica Carter, Features Editor and Staff Writer
April 25, 2016
Devon Delzell models clothes by Apoteca. She loves working with the designers on shoots because she adores being a part of their creative vision.

Model student, student model

Estefany Chavez, Contributing Writer
April 25, 2016
Meet the Candidates

Meet the Candidates

Maci Martell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2016
Sarah Magnani (left) and Ryan Sansome (right) are clean and sober after years of struggling with addiction. Their goal is to help students who still battle with substance abuse. The Recovery Club will allow students to open up in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.

In between addiction and recovery

Jynessa Lazzaroni and James Wyatt
April 12, 2016
Tom Beland displays an issue of Fantastic Four he wrote. A veteran of the industry, Beland has written for Marvel and DC.

Comic books saved my life: Comic fan turned writer draws from his past

Alex T. Randolph, Copy Editor, Co-Opinion Editor
April 12, 2016
Bailey Farren’s most recognizable piece is her “Choco-Lisa,” fingerpainted entirely with frosting

Art from the heart: SRJC student uses art to change the world

Jocelyn Mobley, Staff Writer
April 12, 2016
An SRJC student checks the Credit Karma app to view her credit score. Many students are struggling with accumulating debt.

Debt and credit scores: A real look at where students’ hard earned money goes

Jessica Carter, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
Spring weather makes friends and SRJC students Chris Hernandez and Sayra Gomez more inclined to mingle in the quad.

Spring Fever: birds, bees and blossoming trees

Genesis Napel, Co-News Editor
March 7, 2016
Santa Rosa Junior College student Damion Square helped revive the Black Student Union and brought life to the club, which had been inactive for a decade .

Unity in the SRJC community

James Wyatt, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
Brian Antonson works and instructs students during an onsite shoot for his introduction to filmmaking class.

Brian Antonson: media instructor’s life behind the camera

Nikki Goetz, Social Media Editor
March 7, 2016
Hannah Cagle (center) leads one of the Feminists United club meetings, held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Bertolini Center for Student Leadership.

Feminism and healthy habits: Student tackles social and health issues at SRJC

Catherine Ramirez, Multimedia Editor
February 25, 2016
On Sept. 5, 2015 Al Maggini celebrated 100 years of life; 36 of which were spent serving on the Santa Rosa Junior College board of trustees.

Al Maggini: A century of success

Rita S. Losch, Staff Writer
February 25, 2016
Grant Howell and Taylor Brandt compete at the West Coast 101 Competition in Sacramento, California.

Capital swings into Sacramento

Jocelyn Mobley, Staff Writer
February 23, 2016
I love feeling and being strong,” says Gigi Disidoro as she flexes on campus in between classes at SRJC.

Witness Fitness

Jessica Carter, Staff Writer
February 23, 2016
SRJC alumnus Faith Gates works the fryer at In-N-Out Burger. Gates balanced a near full time schedule at In-N-Out with 20 units.

Units and shifts: SRJC students and alumnus successfully balance work and school schedules

Nikki Goetz, Social Media Editor
February 23, 2016
SRJC students pose with “I am Malala” for the cover of their book, “Letters to Malala.”

Letters to Malala: SRJC students write intimate letters to young activist Malala Yousafzai

Haley Bollinger, Features Editor
February 23, 2016
Taylor Fatherree, president of the Model Arab League, describes her trip to Qatar as a whirlwind, as she had the opportunity to absorb the country’s culture and customs.

To Qatar and back: An SRJC student’s enlightening experience in the Middle East

Albert Gregory, Staff Writer
February 7, 2016
Catherine Atkinson creates "curvy organic" copper wire sculptures.

94-year-old SRJC student creates art

Rita S. Losch, Staff Writer
February 7, 2016
Mother Alejandra Garcia and her daughter participate in arts and crafts in The Mother and Child Program at The Living Room.

The Living Room: a safe haven for homeless women in Santa Rosa

Nikki Goetz, Social Media Editor
February 7, 2016
An SRJC student takes a break from taking notes to look for potential love matches during a classroom lecture.

Love in the millennial age

Estefany Gonzalez, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2016
Sean Cornell's mother's passing gave him courage to address his sexuality.

Tragic loss inspires student to be his true self

Grant Wetmore, Contributing Writer
December 8, 2015
Half of the Santa Rosa Junior College interviewees said experiencing were not an important part of the college experience.

Community vs. four-year colleges: Realities and impressions of college life

Michael Tran, Contributing Writer
December 8, 2015
The Internet broke when Starbucks released its holiday neutral red cup.

Merry Christmas…Um, I mean Happy Holidays

Ashlynn Lilly, Contributing Writer
December 8, 2015
Crystal Roy's commitment to educations sets a good example for her young children.

Finding balance as a reentry student with children

Sierra Straub, Contributing Writer
December 8, 2015
CSA members pick up food they ordered from Shone Farm every Wednesday and Thursday at Bertolini quad.

Vegetables, livestock and wine: Shone Farm teaches about agriculture

Alex T. Randolph, Copy Editor
December 8, 2015
SRJC students have a variety of study methods. Some study weeks in advance and others pull all nighters.

‘Tis the season of stress, SRJC students approach finals with different study methods

Kelsi Sibert, Staff Writer
December 8, 2015
SRJC student Ahsan Ali Thaheem is an international student studying business.

Adjusting and Adapting: Pakistani student gains insight of American culture

Shellan Saling, Contributing Writer
December 8, 2015
Artists' work is on sale and display at Brew's gallery in December.

#FreeArtFridaySR: An interactive Instagram account that hosts weekly scavenger hunts

Haley Elizabeth Bollinger, Features Editor
December 8, 2015
(Left to right) Dylin Stice, Scott Manwell, Mikey Bollonio and Derek Nielsen relax backstage at the Arlene Francis Center and drink beer before their band’s set.

SRJC band of the week: The Illumignarly

Estefany Gonzalez, A&E Editor
December 7, 2015
PEERS members promote safe sex by distributing condoms to students on the Bertolini quad. Condoms are free at Student Health Services.

Contraception misconceptions: Is your method effective?

Maci Martell and Estefany Gonzalez
December 7, 2015
Grace Ingland pursues her passion every day. Ingland is an actress with big dreams and has starred in the independent film, “Living in the Grave.”

From psych to screen: Former SRJC student lives her passion as an actress

Sergio Gocobachi, Contributing Writer
November 16, 2015
Adam Gockel coasts around SRJC campus by scooter. “It gets me places a lot faster than walking; cuts down [travel] time by over a half,” he said.

Be cool and maneuver the school

Matthew Koch, Staff Writer
November 16, 2015
Sonoma Hillel members frequently gather for group events over the semester, including this Muir Beach bonfire.

Sonoma Hillel: International Jewish program returns to SRJC

Alex T. Randolph, Copy Editor
November 16, 2015

Different Countries, Same Compassion

Alex T. Randolph, Copy editor
November 3, 2015
Lumafest

Lumafest

Maci Martell and Matthew Koch
October 27, 2015
Students acclimate to college life with pieces of their childhood looming around their new adult lives. It is up to them to decide how to deal with the baggage.

Breaking up with your parents: Discarding the excess baggage you grew up with

Matthew Koch, Staff Writer
October 26, 2015
Radio Dano also has a passion for sports, specifically hockey, and co-hosts a sports broadcast at 4 p.m. Saturdays on KSRO 1350.

SRJC alumnus leaps into Froggy 92.9 success

Faith Gates, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2015
The Naked Pig serves all local farm to table food.

South of A street

Devin Schwarz, Assistant A&E Editor
October 13, 2015
Shone Farm distributes samples of the product of their apple press: sweet apple juice.

Annual Shone Farm Fall Festival

October 13, 2015
Driven for student rights

Driven for student rights

Alex T. Randolph, Copy Editor
October 13, 2015
Students are able to purchase and benefit from the fresh fruits and vegetables at the Community Market near SRJC.

Nutrition tips for students

Gideon Halpin, Staff Writer
October 13, 2015
SRJC is home to beautiful oak trees that are sprawled all over Santa Rosa campus.

SRJC hopes to become a tree-accredited campus

Matthew Koch, Staff Writer
September 29, 2015
Gustavo Sanchez, certified enrollment counselor for Covered California, working for the dental program. He came to the U.S. at age 12 with his family.

Undocumented students: A story of an undaunted SRJC alumnus

Anne-Elizabeth Cavarec, Staff Writer
September 29, 2015
Actors Danny Medina, Christine Vondralee and Peyton Victoria apply makeup before rehearsal on Sept 22 in a backroom of Newman Auditorium.

De-mystifying the rehearsal process

Haley Elizabeth Bollinger, Features Editor
September 29, 2015
SRJC student and basketball player Ashley Hart and her family stand in front of the remains of their burned house.

Valley Fire hits close to home

Catherine Ramirez and Brendan Dorsey
September 29, 2015
Writer Rita Losch examines the convolution of the Santa Rosa Junior College campus from above.

An a-maze-ing place: getting lost on SRJC campus

Rita S. Losch, Contributing Writer
September 17, 2015
Students who ride motorcycles have designated parking spots on campus where parking is readily available.

Good vibrations provide a rush of adventure from A to B

Matthew Koch, Staff Writer
September 15, 2015
An SRJC student waits to meet with a counselor at the Bertollini Center in the Counseling Department.

Assessments, orientations and education plans: Three important steps to unlock future success

Haley Elizabeth Bollinger, Features Editor
September 15, 2015
Bridging the gap between interest and the desire to learn

Bridging the gap between interest and the desire to learn

Matthew Koch, Staff Writer
August 28, 2015
Jordan Panana Carbajal stands with fellow DREAMers during the opening event of the Dream Center.

[Podcast] SRJC Dream Center and Immigration

May 14, 2015
Fix Everything Generation

Fix Everything Generation

Benton Walters, Contributing Writer
May 12, 2015
Students checking one of the solar panels on the roof of an SRJC building.

Solar PV Professor, Kevin Byrne

Nora Milton, Contributing Writer
May 12, 2015
The Davis Connection

The Davis Connection

Domingo Cornejo, Contributing Writer
May 12, 2015
Farmers set up for the first Wednesday Night Market of the year, where students can buy fresh produce, local honey and hand-crafted treats on Fourth Street.

Hope for hungry students

Ashleigh Hess, Contributing Writer
May 12, 2015
Frank P. Doyle

Frank P. Doyle pays for classes, books and housing

Gideon Halpin, Contributing Writer
May 12, 2015
SRJC student Nathan Johnson spends his free time in nature rock climbing.

Brothers who rock climb together stay together

Ryan Hughes, Contributing Writer
May 12, 2015
A baking student brushes eggwash onto blueberry gallettes.

Satisfy Your Cravings

Devin Schwarz, Staff Writer
May 12, 2015
SRJC professor Eric Thompson poses for a picture in his eccentric office.

A journey into understanding an expert on myths and the devil

Oshanna Kealoha, Contributing Writer
May 12, 2015
SRJC alumnus Armando Garcia speaks at “Light the Torch,” an SRJC student-organized rally downtown to inspire students to push for an immigration reform and allow DREAMers to share their stories.

Deferred Action Renewals: What it means for undocumented students to apply and what DACA doesn’t cover

Estefany Gonzalez, Features Editor
May 12, 2015
The second annual Spring Wellness Fair, sponsored by Student Health Services and run by the PEERS coalition interns.

Battling the Stigma of mental illness through education

Haley Elizabeth Bollinger, A&E Editor
April 28, 2015
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