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
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
Shoppers and passersby inspect Mick's wares which include several kinds of tropical fruit and bulk quantities of berries.

Victoria Station fruit stand, the fight against father time

Benjamin Heckman, London Reporter
December 13, 2024
Study Abroad Instructor Gregory Beyrer's takes students in his U.S. history class on a field trip to see Cornwell Gardens, a private key garden in London's Kensington neighborhood on Sept. 24, 2024.

Teaching Abroad in London: Instructors Share Lessons, Laughs, and Life-Changing Moments

Diego Cruz, London Reporter
December 11, 2024
Study abroad students Ellie Hokerson-Brun and Kayla Matsuura visit Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, during their semester abroad in Barcelona, Spain.

Living Beyond Borders

Ellie Hokerson-Brun, London Reporter
December 11, 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
From left to right: Benjamin Heckman, Diego Cruz, Anne Belden, Mason Zunino, Rosemary Cromwell, Corrina Elias-Berg, Joseph Tugwell, Kayla Matsuura, Joe Tourk, Kate Owen Dildine, Nauder Maghsoodnia, Hannah Maloney. Oak Leaf London staff stuns on the steps of AIFS Taylor House in Kensington.

The Oak Leaf Branches Across the Pond

Nauder Maghsoodnia, London Reporter
December 5, 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
Thousands of tourists and London residents flow through the center of the Borough Market in London each day.

How To Gorge Yourself At Borough Market

Kayla Matsuura, London Reporter
December 5, 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

London Study Abroad Student Takes a Break in Bath (England)

November 7, 2024

What Do Students Think About Studying Abroad?

Kate Owen Dildine, London Reporter
November 5, 2024
Study Abroad student Sam Violich said she is more at ease with the decrease in gun violence and the increased CCTV surveillance while living in London this fall semester.

Study Abroad Students Offer Unique View on Gun Control Issue

Tara Thompson and Kathryn Mauck
November 5, 2024
Canva illustration by Sam Violich

UK College Women Prefer Harris, Worry About Abortion Rights

Aya Arrowsmith and Sam Violich
November 4, 2024
A Senegalese farmers’ market purveyor molds balls of batter and dips them into a bubbling tub of oil to form delicious pumpkin caribbean fritters. These accras reflect the high quality of food found throughout the local French market.

A Gluttonous Weekend in France

Joe Tourk, London Reporter
October 30, 2024
AIFS students bike along a path in Amsterdam, September 20, 2024

Seeing God on a Bike in Amsterdam

Sabina Barrolaza, London Reporter
October 30, 2024
The BFI IMAX theater in London offers the largest screen in the United Kingdom.

BFI IMAX Review

Mason Zunino, London Reporter
October 29, 2024
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.

Arsenal W.F.C. Argues for Closing Sports Gender Pay Gap

Diego Cruz, London Reporter
October 29, 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
The Royal Opera House is lit up before an evening performance of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," a co-production of The Royal Ballet and The National Ballet of Canada.

Behind the Scenes at the Royal Opera House

Ellie Hokerson-Brun, London Reporter
October 15, 2024
View from where the Prisengracht meets the river Amstel.

72 Hours in Amsterdam

Rosemary Cromwell, London Bureau Chief
October 11, 2024