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
Bear Cubs infielder Dalen Tinsley is amped up after hitting his first college baseball home run against Sierra College on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 in Santa Rosa.

Bear Cubs Baseball slug their way through the rain to another commanding home win

Oliver Kindt, Reporter
February 3, 2024
Bear Cubs outfielder Zane Bennett racks up three home runs against Chabot College, shown here celebrating an RBI against the Sierra College Wolverines at Cook Sypher Field on March 8, 2022 in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Baseball dominates home opener led by three home runs from Zane Bennett

Oliver Kindt, Reporter
January 28, 2024
SRJC forward Justin Smith shoots a floater late in the game over Vikings forward Michael Wood in a conference matchup against Diablo Valley College at Santa Rosa's Haehl Pavillion Jan. 23, 2024

SRJC Men’s Basketball come back to beat Diablo Valley College Vikings 72-61

Cameron Romanik
January 25, 2024
SRJC Forward Meredith Gilbertson attempts the putback layup after grabbing an offensive rebound in a postseason game against Diablo Valley College at Santa Rosa’s Haehl Pavilion Jan. 23, 2024.

SRJC Women’s Basketball pick up motivating win against Diablo Valley

Jonathan Cangson
January 24, 2024
Cheer is a physically demanding sport. Constant conditioning and weightlifting prepares the team to pull off elaborate stunts, basket tosses and flips.

Cheering for change

Hana Seals, Editor
December 14, 2023
Soccer is life for SRJC Women's Soccer coach Crystal Chaidez, who grew up playing the sport. She's proud that this October and November, her team wasn't scored on for six consecutive games.

Kickin’ It

Jaime Jauregui, Reporter
December 13, 2023
CM Punk returns to the WWE, but was it a good decision?

Sports Commentary: CM Punk returns to the WWE, but will his “Last Dance” sink or swim?

Juan Botello-Martinez, Reporter
December 11, 2023
Francis Ngannou with the UFC Title during a photoshoot for UFC 270.

Sports Commentary: Francis Ngannou broke the boxing system, and is Tyson Fury on the decline?

Juan Botello-Martinez, Reporter
December 11, 2023
The sun shines through the rafters at Wembley Stadium as FTR wrestles the Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Team Championships on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in London, England.

Wrestling Renaissance

Cameron Romanik, Editor
December 5, 2023
Despite a strong Fall 2023 season, the Santa Rosa Junior College men’s soccer team loses to Cuyamaca College in overtime of a grueling CCCAA semi-finals state championship match. Photo of Bear Cubs defender Darren O’Leary taken at the Nov. 21 game against Cañada College.

SRJC men’s soccer comes up just short in state semi-finals matchup

Jonathan Cangson, Sports Reporter
December 3, 2023
Bear Cubs midfielder Sam Nolan attempts a goal against Cañada College on Nov. 21 at Santa Rosa Junior College. During the second half, he and other Bear Cubs players increased their aggression against the Cañada Colts.

SRJC men’s soccer team advances to Norcal Finals

Jaime Jauregui, Sports Reporter
November 30, 2023
The SRJC women’s soccer team wins their first round of the 2023 playoffs in their game against Las Positas College, which lets them advance to the next round.

SRJC Women’s soccer team advances to round two of playoffs after beating Las Positas College

Jaime Jauregui, Reporter
November 22, 2023
Aaron Rodgers injured his Achilles tendon in his debut game with the New York Jets on September 11, 2023. He shouldn't rush to heal.

Opinion: Aaron Rodgers should cancel plans for playoff comeback

Juan Botello-Martinez, Reporter
October 24, 2023
Wide receiver Cody Davidson catches a touchdown pass

Preseason action: Bear Cubs fall to 1-4 in game against Reedley Tigers

Rosemary Cromwell
October 10, 2023
Bear Cubs defender Manuel Albor boots it long on a free kick.

SRJC men’s soccer dominates Las  Positas

Jaime Jauregui, Sports Reporter
September 28, 2023
SRJC Defender Christopher Prudente keeps the ball away from Chabot College's offense helping SRJC's 5-1 runaway victory.

Men’s soccer shames Chabot

Jonathan Cangson and Jaime Jauregui
August 29, 2023
(Left to right) JR Todd, Justin Ashley and Gaige Herrera win in their fields at the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals on Sunday, July 30, 2023 in Sonoma.

Herrera sweeps West Coast; Todd, Ashley nab Sonoma wins

Michael Combs and Nick Vides
July 30, 2023
Funny Car Driver Bob Tasca III shoots down the line during the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday, July 29, 2023 in Sonoma.

Tasca III, Prock, Herrera Conquer Poor track Conditions, Claim Top Spots in Their Classes

Michael Combs and Nick Vides
July 29, 2023
The Bear Cubs march out of the locker room minutes before the kickoff of their season finale vs. Sierra on Saturday Nov. 12 at Bailey Field in Santa Rosa.

SRJC football offseason honors

Christian Vieyra, Editor
May 24, 2023
Former USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter consoles star forward Christian Pulisic after crashing out of the World Cup at the hands of the Netherlands on Dec. 3 2022 at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar.

Top 5 candidates for USMNT new head coach

Tom Healy, Reporter
May 23, 2023
Bear Cubs pitcher Evan Johnson pitches in a 9-4 loss to Sierra College May 19, allowing eight hits and six runs, the second most runs he’s allowed this season.

Santa Rosa heads to winner-takes-all game versus Sierra College after splitting games 1 and 2

Sean Young and Cameron Romanik
May 20, 2023
Bear Cubs pitcher Evan Johnson is all smiles after pitching out of a bumpy seventh inning against Reedley College on Friday, May 12, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

Johnson outduels Reedley College

Nick Vides, Photo Editor
May 12, 2023
Bear Cubs infielder/pitcher Connor Charpiot is all smiles after pitching a victorious top of the ninth inning against Cañada College on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

McCoy; Charpiot nab playoff win for the Bear Cubs against Cañada College

Tony Moeckel, Sports Editor
May 11, 2023
Greyson McCaw places first in the 200-yard free. He is one of several swimmers on the SRJC Swim and Dive team who won during the Big 8 Conference April 20-22 in Stockton.

SRJC Swim and Dive Team makes big splash at Big 8

Roland Petty, Reporter
May 4, 2023
Andrew Morris jumping off the starting block in the 100 Back.

SRJC swim & dive enter ‘championship mode’ at Hawk Invite

Roland Petty, Reporter
April 6, 2023
Santa Rosa infielders celebrate after catcher Haley Wyatt made a run saving play after a wild pitch to end the top of the fourth inning.

SRJC softball picks up a big 6-3 win at home against the Vikings

Jonathan Cangson, Reporter
April 6, 2023
Bear Cubs infielder and pitcher Connor Charpiot, middle right, celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the bottom of the fifth against American River College on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

First Place Bear Cubs take win streak to 7; Shutout American River College in 6-0 game

Cameron Romanik, Reporter
April 6, 2023
Guard Lucca Lowenburg and Forward Meredith Gilbertson celebrate as time expires in SRJC Women's Basketball team 71-46 victory over Laney College Saturday, March 4 in Santa Rosa. That game sent the Bear Cubs to the state championship tournament, where they won their first game and are playing a semi-final game March 11.

Women’s Basketball to play State semi-final match Saturday

Christian Vieyra, Editor
March 11, 2023
Bear Cubs outfielder Michael O’Daniel is met with a crowd of his teammates after hitting a three-run shot in the bottom of the fourth inning against Consumnes River College on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

A season-high nine-run inning propels the Bear Cubs to a victory over Cosumnes River 14-4

Tony Moeckel, Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
The SRJC Women's Basketball team celebrates as they move on to play in the state championship series following their 71-46 victory over Laney College Saturday, March 4 in Santa Rosa.

Bear Cubs prevent Eagles from taking flight: SRJC Women’s Basketball moves on to state tournament

Alex Cambron Padilla, Reporter
March 7, 2023
The SRJC swim and dive team continues their success this season with a set of wins at the Los Rios Invite Feb. 24 at Sacramento City College.

SRJC swim & dive team exceed expectations at Los Rios Invite

Roland Petty, Reporter
March 7, 2023
Jake McCoy yells in celebration after hitting a homerun that gave the Bear Cubs a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the fourth.

Hot bats fuel unlikely comeback as Bear Cubs topple undefeated Mustangs for 8th straight win

Cameron Romanik, Reporter
March 2, 2023
Forward Sheriene Arikat dribbles around a defender for an easy layup against Napa Valley on Saturday, Feb. 25 in Santa Rosa.

SRJC women’s basketball trounce Napa Valley 81-39

Tony Moeckel, Sports Editor
February 26, 2023
Wide-receiver Isaac Torres stiff-arms a Sierra defensive back to fight for extra yards and gain a first down for the Bear Cubs in their 34-21 victory on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 in Santa Rosa. Photo by

OPINION: Wide-receiver Isaac Torres is next in line among SRJC football legends

Tony Moeckel
February 25, 2023
The Bear Cubs outfielders pose for a fake selfie in centerfield after beating College of Marin 21-9 on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Baseball’s offensive dominance continues with 21 runs against College of Marin

Tony Moeckel, News Editor
February 21, 2023
Bear Cubs infielder/pitcher Connor Charpiot is all smiles after hitting an RBI double and getting knocked in home by teammate Austin Ehrlicher against Mission College on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

Charpiot’s pitching seals the game for the Bear Cubs’ second win over Mission College

Tony Moeckel, News Editor
February 18, 2023
Sophomore guard Teo Tomerlin hypes up his team before tip-off in SRJC's final game of the season against Diablo Valley College Feb. 16, 2023 at Haehl Pavilion in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Men’s basketball lose heartbreaker against Diablo Valley College

Tom Healy, Reporter
February 18, 2023
Bear Cubs pitcher Hekili Robello warms up after a near-hour long bottom of the second inning against San Mateo College on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

An explosive second inning leads Bear Cubs to their second straight win

Tony Moeckel, News Editor
February 15, 2023
Freshmen forward Nolan Capurro drives to his left in a win over Sierra on Feb. 10 in Haehl Pavilion.

SRJC Men’s basketball take victory over Sierra College

Jonathan Cangson and Tom Healy
February 12, 2023
Sophomore forward Ashleigh Barr saves the ball from going out-of-bounds in a 78-59 win over Sierra Feb. 10.

SRJC Women’s basketball pull out victory over Sierra College to take lead in Big 8

Jonathan Cangson and Tom Healy
February 11, 2023
Bear Cubs outfielder/pitcher Jake McCoy throws a shut-down sixth inning, showing off his two-way durability against College of Marin on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

Three home runs earn the Bear Cubs their third win of the season

Tony Moeckel, News Editor
February 10, 2023
2: SRJC Bear Cubs pitcher Evan Johnson launches a pitch in the second inning.

Bear Cubs beat Cañada Colts 9–8

Jordan Atallah and Alex Cambron Padilla
February 8, 2023
SRJC Polar Bears forward Toby Petrus completes another hat trick against the UC Davis Aggies Jan. 27 at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa.

Caillot and Petrus lead Polar Bears to win against UC Davis — Photo Gallery

Sean Young, Co-Editor in Chief
January 29, 2023
The Santa Rosa Junior College football team ended their season with a 4-6 record, but were a couple key plays away from a bowl game.

Davidson hat trick catapults Bear Cubs to a win over Sierra

Tony Moeckel, News Editor
November 13, 2022
Bear Cubs Setter/Defensive Specialist Yasmin Sierra sets themselves up for a serve in the first set.

SRJC volleyball rises above Cosumnes River

Alex Cambron Padilla, Reporter
November 4, 2022
Running Back Adrian Torres hurdles an American River defender on a 44-yard kickoff return to potentially set up the Bear Cubs for a game-winning drive on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Santa Rosa.

Bear Cubs lose nail-biter against American River College

Christian Vieyra, Sports Editor
October 29, 2022
Polar Bears rookie forward Patrick Voors has five points so far this season, the second most points on the team.

Petrus hat trick helps Polar Bears earn first win of season, crushing UC Davis Aggies 8-4

Sean Young, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2022
Freshman libero Daya Mosqueda makes a backwards pass in the Bear Cubs' match against Folsom Lake.

Whose House? SRJC volleyball stays undefeated at home, beating Folsom Lake

Alex Cambron Padilla, Reporter
October 20, 2022
A few Bear Cubs kneel for a prayer minutes before the kickoff of their matchup against Modesto Sept. 10.

OPINION: SRJC football team finish conference play strong with a 4-1 record

Tony Moeckel, Editor
October 14, 2022
Santa Rosa defender Josh Nakhumwa holds off the Falcons attack in a 1-1 draw Oct. 11.

Men’s soccer gives up late equalizer at home against Folsom Lake

Jonathan Cangson, Reporter
October 13, 2022
Bear Cubs quarterback Santino Chavez dumps the ball to a running back after evading a sack and fleeing the pocket in a 15-7 loss against the Modesto Pirates Sept. 10 at Bailey Field.

OPINION: The Bear Cubs need to roll with Santino Chavez at QB

Christian Vieyra, Editor
October 13, 2022
SRJC Polar Bears rookie forward Patrick Voors (23) is one of several rookies already making an impact for the Polar Bears this season.

Despite valiant effort, Polar Bears lose to Santa Clara Broncos 4-2 in gritty rivalry game — Photo Gallery

Sean Young, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2022
A skater from Santa Rosa Junior College and Gonzaga University face off against each other,wait for a referee to drop a puck to resume play.

Polar Bears lose home opener to Gonzaga 6-2 after five straight goals

Sean Young, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2022
Bear Cubs celebrate after scoring another point off a block in the fourth set.

Bear Cubs’ volleyball team heats up in 3-1 victory

Alex Cambron Padilla, Reporter
October 1, 2022
Bears Cubs went 1-1 at the Skyline Duals taking the win against San Joaquin Delta College and falling short to Skyline Community College Sep. 10.

New interim takes the reins from legendary head coach Jake Fitzpatrick

Jordan Atallah, Reporter
September 29, 2022
Bear Cubs defender Angel Barajas attacks the ball against De Anza College Sept. 23, 2022, in Santa Rosa.

Men’s soccer ties at home against De Anza

Jonathan Cangson, Reporter
September 27, 2022
Bear Cubs running back Gavin Lemos celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown against Chabot on Sept. 24, 2022 in Santa Rosa.

Bear Cubs put together most complete game yet in 47-18 victory

Tony Moeckel, Editor
September 25, 2022
The SRJC volleyball team lines up before its game against Modesto Sept. 21 in Haehl Pavilion.

‘Setting’ SRJC volleyball back on top

Alex Cambron Padilla, Reporter
September 22, 2022
Bear Cubs midfielder Alan Sanchez strikes the ball towards the opposite side of the pitch in a 2-1 win over Cañada College Sept. 13.

SRJC men’s soccer beats Cañada College Colts 2-1 in comeback win — Photo Gallery

Sean Young, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2022
Quarterback Carson Budke throws the lone score for the Bear Cubs, a 81-yard touchdown pass to Andre Duvall in a 15-7 loss vs. Modesto on Sept. 10 at Bailey Field.

Bear Cubs fall short to Modesto Pirates in a gritty 15-7 game

Tony Moeckel, Editor
September 10, 2022
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