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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

Kobe Bryant celebrates after capturing his fifth and final championship ring with the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Bryant, the 2010 Finals MVP, averaged 28.6 points, 8 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.1 steals in the seven-game series. He had 23 points and 15 rebounds in game seven.

‘Mamba Out’

Jaime Rodriguez, Staff Writer
April 24, 2016
Cleveland Browns’ wide receiver Josh Gordon had a career year in 2013 with 87 receptions for 1,646 yards and nine touchdowns in 14 games. He has only played in five games since then due to multiple substance abuse violations. The NFL denied Gordon’s request for reinstatement.

Continuing problem in the NFL

Frank Sumrall, Staff Writer
April 24, 2016
SRJC sweeps Delta with extra inning victory

SRJC sweeps Delta with extra inning victory

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
April 22, 2016
Assistant coach Tom Francois gathers the Bear Cubs together for a team prayer before the beginning of their game.

Rennard’s complete game evens the series

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
April 14, 2016
SRJC baseball 12-1 in conference play

SRJC baseball 12-1 in conference play

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
April 11, 2016
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.

Hurdling to victory

Jaime Rodriguez, Staff Writer
April 11, 2016
NBA playoff preview

NBA playoff preview

Frank Sumrall, Staff Writer
April 11, 2016
"No Trump Card"

“No Trump Card”

Kiana Medina, Staff Writer
April 11, 2016
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant drives to the basket during a game. The former MVP has returned to form in 2016 after missing all of last season due to injury.

A Chance Worth Taking

Parker Dangers Oncken, Senior Staff Writer
April 10, 2016
The Santa Rosa Junior College baseball team looks on as it battles against Cañada College Feb. 27 in Redwood City. The Bear Cubs lost 12-5 for only their second loss of the 2016 season.

Bear Cubs head into Big 8 season

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2016
Santa Rosa Junior College student Brian “Hit-Man” Jimenez celebrates another win with his coach Hector. Jimenez balances work, school and a full time commitment to becoming a professional boxer and reaching his ultimate goal of making a name for himself in the super featherweight division.

SRJC’s own ‘Hit-man’

Kiana Medina, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
Oakland Athletics’ pitcher Sonny Gray finished third in the American League Cy Young Award voting in 2015. Gray’s career stats include a 2.88 ERA and 419 strikeouts.

2016 MLB awards predictions

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
March 7, 2016
Conor McGregor (left) and Nate Diaz (right) pretend to spar during a press conference before their big fight March. Diaz beat McGregor just as the second round closed.

Diaz upsets McGregor

Austin Burmester, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016

Bear Cubs outduel Colts for 10th straight victory 

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2016
Nike cuts ties with boxer Manny “Pac- Man” Pacquio after questionable LGBT comments.

Pacquiao’s comments are unjust

Kiana Medina, Staff Writer
February 22, 2016
The Sedin twins, Henrik and Daniel, are congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal.

NHL Talk: Canucks out of luck

Lachlan Irvine, Staff Writer
February 22, 2016
It’s no longer a question; they are the greatest

It’s no longer a question; they are the greatest

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2016

Bear Cubs score 15 runs in sixth straight victory

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
February 16, 2016

Bear Cubs continue dominating

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
February 12, 2016
Saul Canelo Alvarez will square off with Amir Khan for the middleweight title May 7, amongst controversey from fans who say there is a significant weight difference between the two fighters.

Canelo vs Khan set for May 7

Kiana Medina, Staff Writer
February 8, 2016
SRJC student Chase Cianfichi balances his time between the Bear Cubs baseball team and running a goat grazing company that helps farmers rid land of ivy, poison oak and star thistle.

Bear Cubs catcher chasin’ success

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
February 8, 2016

Swim season is here

Jocelyn Mobley, Staff Writer
February 8, 2016