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
After battling the Butte Roadrunners in their last home game, the SRJC Bear Cubs were prepared to host the Siskiyous Eagles Nov. 30, however the game has been cancelled due to a Covid-19 outbreak on the Eagles' team.

COVID-19 outbreak causes canceled home game for SRJC

Tony Moeckel, Reporter
October 30, 2021
Polar Bears assistant captain and forward Jonah Petrus (82) celebrates his younger brother Toby Petrus' first period goal in SRJC's 5-4 overtime win against San Jose State University on Oct. 22 at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Polar Bears beat San Jose State 5-4, Toby Petrus scores two including OT winner

Sean Young, Special to The Oak Leaf
October 27, 2021
SRJC midfielder Abria Brooker (4) fights for possession with Modesto defenseman Mia Basi (14) during the second half of the Bear Cubs' 5-1 win over Modesto Oct. 22.

SRJC women’s soccer team dominates Modesto 5-1, Monroy scores two goals

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
October 24, 2021
Santa Rosa Junior College Polar Bears rookie defenseman receives a pass from a teammate in the second period of the Polar Bears 3-3 overtime tie against the San Jose State University Spartans Oct. 22 at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa,

SRJC Polar Bears tie San Jose State 3-3 in electric home opener

James Domizio, Managing Editor
October 23, 2021
SRJC Bear Cubs wide receiver Micah Fontenot (6) catches a pass by quarterback Jake Simmons (3) in the Bear Cubs' second drive of the game and gets a first down to continue the drive at Bailey Field in SRJC's 29-21 2OT loss to Butte College Oct. 16.

SRJC Bear Cubs lose first conference-play football game of the year in 2OT

Tony Moeckel, Reporter
October 18, 2021
SRJC midfielder Abria Brooker changes direction against Sierra defender Paulina Caja Duran to try to continue momentum towards the goal during the second half of the game in SRJC's loss to Sierra College Oct. 15.

SRJC women’s soccer team loses 4-1 against Sierra College

Liam Vinueza, Social Media Manager
October 15, 2021
Defender Robel Negash (21) is challenged by American River’s Dominic Verdi (13) in the Bear Cubs’ 6-0 victory over the Beavers on Friday.

SRJC men’s soccer team defeats American River 6-0

Christian Vieyra, Reporter
October 15, 2021
Santa Rosa Junior College football players huddled together wearing white uniforms/

SRJC athletes gear up for first fall season since 2019

Jordan Atallah, Garrett Ashton, Tony Moeckel, and Christian Vieyra
October 8, 2021
Opinion: Alex Smith deserves the 2020 NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year Award

Opinion: Alex Smith deserves the 2020 NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year Award

Nick Vides, Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2021
The highly anticipated 10-part documentary “The Last Dance” aired its first episode April 19, and 20 years after the Bulls’ dynasty, it seems like they never left.

The Last Dance: Episodes 1 and 2

Kayla Beaton, Sports Writer
April 30, 2020
Truist Park home of the Atlanta Braves is one of the many stadiums across the country that sit empty thanks to fallout from the novel coronavirus.

“Tired of rewatching old games”: Life without sports

Kayla Beaton, Sports Writer
April 22, 2020
SRJC baseball players and coaches feel the pressure of an altered recruiting cycle thanks to COVID-19's cancelling the 2020 spring season.

The Lost Season: SRJC baseball and NCAA recruiting

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
April 13, 2020
If the article's 10 workout ideas don't seem challenging enough, invite your dog to participate.

Easy at-home workouts; (Add dog for difficulty)

Kayla Beaton, Sports Writer
April 8, 2020
Opinion: Postponing the Tokyo Olympics is a reasonable — and perhaps beneficial — choice

Opinion: Postponing the Tokyo Olympics is a reasonable — and perhaps beneficial — choice

Kayla Beaton, Sports Writer
March 30, 2020
Spring sports cancelled indefinitely; Athletes given another season of eligibility

Spring sports cancelled indefinitely; Athletes given another season of eligibility

Kayla Beaton, Sports Writer
March 19, 2020
Bear Cubs left-handed slapper Anna Zoia-Buescher hits the ball to left field for a base hit in a 17-0 home victory Feb. 25 at Santa Rosa Junior College.

Bear Cubs women’s softball puts on a hitting clinic in a decisive victory

Kayla Beaton, Sports Editor
February 27, 2020
The San Francisco 49ers' Katie Sowers is the first female to coach in the Super Bowl, taking the field against the Kansas City Chiefs as an offensive assistant.

Opinion: Why female coaches matter in male professional leagues

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
Sophomores power Bear Cubs to win over American River

Sophomores power Bear Cubs to win over American River

Ian MacGregor, Sports Editor
February 20, 2020
Noah Rennard delivers a pitch to a Laney College batter in the sixth inning of the Bear Cubs' 4-0 win Thursday at SRJC. Rennard was masterful, pitching into the eighth inning without allowing a hit.

Bear Cubs baseball shuts out Laney College

Kayla Beaton, Sports Editor
February 11, 2020
Student on the street: Super Bowl Edition

Student on the street: Super Bowl Edition

Marilyn Santos and Luke Morrow
January 30, 2020
Baseball players at all levels are hitting more home runs than ever before, leading players, coaches and managers to ask why.

Juiced players vs. juiced balls: Experts debate reasons for home run highs

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
SRJC safety Kasey Kikuyama demonstrates a perfect form tackle against Fresno College Sept. 7. Though there is slight helmet to helmet contact, Kikuyama leads with his shoulder and wraps up nicely.

Tackling adversity: Bear Cubs change with the game

Ian MacGregor, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
Bear Cubs men's soccer wins Big 8 title

Bear Cubs men’s soccer wins Big 8 title

Ian MacGregor, Sports Editor
November 20, 2019
Bear Cubs defender Carlos Villanueva kicking the ball away from his own goal.

Bear Cubs defeat Cosumnes River College in shutout match

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Santa Rosa Bear Cubs and San Francisco Rams players emerge from a dogpile during the Rams' 30-24 victory over the Bear Cubs Saturday at Santa Rosa High School.

Bear Cubs lose final home football game of the decade

James Domizio, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
SRJC captain Gizela Carranza attempts to steal the ball from a Cosumnes River player during the Bear Cubs 0-0 draw Friday.

Bear Cubs tie at home against Cosumnes River

Kayla Beaton, Sports Writer
October 23, 2019
SRJC running back Maceo Barbosa evades a Shasta College defender during the Bear Cubs' Sept. 21 game. SRJC suffered a tough 24-17 loss.

Bear Cubs enter fall season midpoint with packed weekend

Ian MacGregor, Co-Sports Editor
October 3, 2019
SRJC Women's soccer team feel the effects of heat on turf in light of increasing climates.

Sweating it out: SRJC Women’s Soccer feels the effects of climate change

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
September 27, 2019
Bear Cubs Men’s Soccer Wins Fourth Straight

Bear Cubs Men’s Soccer Wins Fourth Straight

Tom Miller, Staff Writer
September 26, 2019
Bear Cubs Lose 2-0 Against Folsom Lake

Bear Cubs Lose 2-0 Against Folsom Lake

Kayla Beaton, Sports Staff Writer
September 24, 2019
Santa Rosa running back Maceo Barbosa (5) protects the rock from Shasta College's defense at Santa Rosa High School Sept. 21 in Santa Rosa. [Joseph Barkoff]

Bear Cubs out jousted by the Knights

Joseph Barkoff, special
September 23, 2019
SRJC forward Carlos Lemus attacks on offense during the Bear Cubs game versus Skyline College Sept. 13. The Bear Cubs won 5-2, improving to 4-1 on the season.

Bear Cubs look forward to big weekend

Ian McGregor, Sports Editor
September 19, 2019
SRJC linebacker Dawson Trent prepares for the game during the National Anthem.

SRJC versus Fresno College Photo Gallery

September 19, 2019
SRJC's captain Gizela Carranza passes through two Clovis defenders on Tuesday's game.

Bear Cubs emerge victorious after a tight game against Clovis

Marilyn Santos, Co-Sports Editor
September 12, 2019
SRJC quarterback Will Heckman scores one of his two touchdowns during the Bear Cubs' home opener Saturday. SRJC fell to Fresno College 35-17.

Bear Cubs lose home opener despite Heckman’s two touchdowns

James Domizio, Sports Writer
September 9, 2019
Fresno City wide receiver Michael Gates (3) directs traffic down field after a reception in the 2019 season opener at the Santa Rosa High School football field September 7 in Santa Rosa.

Bear Cubs football 2019 season opener vs. Fresno City College

Joseph Barkoff
September 9, 2019
SRJC defenseman Matias Gomez goes up for a header in the first half of Wednesday’s home opener versus Contra Costa. The Bear Cubs trounced their opponent 12-0.

Bear Cubs dominate against Contra Costa

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
September 5, 2019
Bear Cubs Kick Off Fall Sports Season

Bear Cubs Kick Off Fall Sports Season

Ian MacGregor, Co-Sports Editor
August 28, 2019
After revitalizing the cheer program, coach Dori Elder hosts cheer team tryouts on April 8.

Go! Fight! Win! With Dori Elder

Jose Gonzalez, Multimedia Editor
May 15, 2019
SRJC freshman high-jumper Waisea Jikoiono set the top mark in California with a 6-foot-7.5 inch jump early in March 2019.

Soaring to new heights

Jackson Etienne, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
Excellent pitching not enough to save Bear Cubs' season

Excellent pitching not enough to save Bear Cubs’ season

Grayson Edgemon, Assistant Sports Editor
May 12, 2019
Santa Rosa Junior College's freshman catcher Aidan Morris helps the outfielders warm-up before the Bear Cubs 10-5 loss Thursday.

Defensive blunders cost Bear Cubs game 1

Grayson Edgemon, Assistant Sports Editor
May 10, 2019
Santa Rosa Junior College starting pitcher Shane O'Malley had a 3.36 ERA and a 5-3 record entering Thursday's game.

Bear Cubs enter playoffs on hot streak

Grayson Edgemon, Staff Writer
April 26, 2019
Santa Rosa Junior College's freshman outfielder only had one hit in his four at-bats Tuesday in Santa Rosa, but that hit came in a walk-off single to win the game for the Bear Cubs.

Freshman’s walk-off single seals a comeback win for Bear Cubs

Grayson Edgemon, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Bear Cubs' offense erupts in the fifth

Bear Cubs’ offense erupts in the fifth

Celina Ocheltree, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
Conor McGregor has ended some fights almost too fast to believe, like when he knocked out Patrick Doherty four seconds into their bout back in 2011.

G.O.A.T?: The case for Conor McGregor

Prabin Thapa, Staff Writer
March 17, 2019
D'Angelo Russell, in his fourth-year in the NBA and his second with the Nets, has increased his play in nearly every stat category.

Thank You, Magic: the Lakers gave away a superstar

Jackson Etienne, Staff Writer
March 9, 2019
SRJC baseball players sprint across the diamond.

SRJC baseball: Revenge is a dish best served as a blowout

Grayson Edgemon, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
The Golden State Warriors emotional leader is currently tied for first with 14 technical fouls with Russell Westbrook and Andre Drummond.

Draymond Green: the forgotten modern-era pioneer

Jackson Etienne, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019
Santa Rosa Junior College sophomore centerfielder Emma Guilfoil prepares for her at bat in the Bear Cubs 14-1 loss to Foothill College Feb. 20 in Santa Rosa. Guilfoil is batting a .227 and has recorded five hits and one RBI this season.

Bear Cubs lose in 14-1 blowout

Prabin Thapa, Staff Writer
February 21, 2019
Santa Rosa Junior College track star Stephanie Fernandez practices her 100-meter hurdles at Bailey Field. Fernandez placed 15th out of 28 in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 16.78.

Santa Rosa Junior College track and field preview

Jackson Etienne, Staff Writer
February 21, 2019
Santa Rosa Junior College's freshman guard Damian Wallace drives down the court in the Bear Cubs 91-77 win over Consumnes River College on Feb. 8. Wallace has averaged 7.7 points along with 6.2 assists per game this season.

Bear Cubs extend winning streak

Marilyn Santos, Staff Writer
February 10, 2019
SRJC starting freshman guard, and former Cardinal Newman High school standout, Damian Wallace waits for his teammate to shoot free throws in the Bear Cubs 82-62 blowout win February 5, 2019.

SRJC dominates in Big 8 win over Modesto

Jackson Etienne, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
Outfielder Tayler Cullen sprinted to first base In the second inning of SRJC's 8-5 victory over College of Marin.

Bear Cubs outlast College of Marin behind freshmen’s clutch hitting

Grayson Edgemon, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
Since his injury, Richie Hardwick (11) hasn't shied away from contact. He is a feared Bear Cubs tackler at safety.

From career-ending injury to Big 8 superstar: Overcoming adversity to lead the league

Ian MacGregor, Sports Editor
December 13, 2018
Joey Loveless juggle responsibilities, including schoolwork, athletic events and training.

Rise and grind: The student-athlete hustle

Isaiah Cappelen, Staff Writer
December 13, 2018
Tom's team tracker

Tom’s team tracker

Tom Miller, Staff Writer
December 13, 2018
Courtesy of ESPN

Oak Leaf’s College Football Week 14 Top-25 Rankings

Attila LS Gero, Ian MacGregor, Isaiah Cappelen, Sports Section
November 27, 2018
Courtesy of ESPN

Oak Leaf’s College Football Week 13 Top-25 Rankings

Attila LS Gero, Ian MacGregor, Isaiah Cappelen, Sports Section
November 20, 2018
Courtesy of ESPN

Oak Leaf’s College Football Week 12 Top-25 Rankings

Attila LS Gero, Ian MacGregor, Isaiah Cappelen, Sports Section
November 15, 2018
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