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
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
Around the boards: a look at the NHL trades

Around the boards: a look at the NHL trades

Lachlan Irvine, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
The University of Clemon’s cornerback, Mackensie Alexander, performed well in college and earned himself a first round selection. The Oakland Raiders aim to use their 14th pick in the 2016 NFL draft in April.

Addressing their needs: Raiders look to improve with 2016 draft picks

Albert Gregory, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
The University of California, Berkeley quarterback, Jared Goff, prepares to be drafted in the top 10 picks. The San Francisco 49ers hope to land Goff with their seventh overall selection in the 2016 NFL draft this April.

Addressing their needs: Niners look to improve with 2016 draft picks

Jaime Rodriguez, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
Sophomore guard Jenna Dunbar attempts a free throw in a game against West Hills College Lemoore.

Bear Cubs stomp Golden Eagles; advance to third round of playoffs

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
February 28, 2016
Oak Leaf Sports Report (2/27/2016)

Oak Leaf Sports Report (2/27/2016)

Travis LaBrucherie, Parker Dangers Oncken, Kyle Schmidt, and Daniel Kong
February 27, 2016

Bear Cubs dominate in second conference meet

Albert Gregory, Staff Writer
February 27, 2016

Bear Cubs improve to 4-0 with easy victory

Albert Gregory, Staff Writer
February 27, 2016

Bear Cubs outduel Colts for 10th straight victory 

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2016
Bear Cubs' Bryce Nagata prepares for the pitch that is about to be delivered.

They’re a streakin’: baseball team win streak reaches nine games, leads state in scoring

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2016
Santa Rosa Junior College third baseman Cheyenne Cooper makes contact with the delivered pitch in a game versus Gavilan College Feb. 16 at Marv Mays Field. SRJC won the game 4-2, to improve to an 8-3 record on the 2016 season.

Put on your rally caps: late inning magic boosts Bear Cubs softball to fifth straight victory

Anthony Sosa and Austin Burmester
February 22, 2016
Bear Cubs’ center Arnold Silva fights for a rebound in a game against American River College Jan. 29 at SRJC’s Haehl Pavillion

Bear Cubs rebound: men’s team gets hot in time for playoffs

Frank Sumrall, Staff Writer
February 22, 2016

Ready for playoffs: women’s basketball heads to postseason despite recent loss

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
February 22, 2016
Bear Cubs men’s tennis members get set during a practice match.

Women’s tennis rolling, men’s stays idle

Albert Gregory, Staff Writer
February 22, 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
Panthers' quarterback Cam Newton dabbing. Many people are criticized Cam for his celebration antics in the 2015-16 season.

Cam Newton: misfit or misunderstood

Frank Sumrall, 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
Draymond Green remains under the spotlight of Stephen Curry despite monstrous numbers.

Draymond Green is the true leader of the Dubs’

Albert Gregory, Staff Writer
February 22, 2016
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson dominate the rest of the NBA. The Warriors are 47-5 this season, so far.

Warriors silence their haters game by game

Jaime Rodriguez, Staff Writer
February 22, 2016

Dunbar’s record-breaking performance helps Bear Cubs defeat Panthers

Frank Sumrall, Staff Writer
February 19, 2016

Bear Cubs obliterate Panthers ahead of regular season finale

Frank Sumrall, Staff Writer
February 18, 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

Bear Cubs shutout Eagles for fourth straight victory

Will Mathis, Staff Writer
February 9, 2016
SRJC ‘s Matt Bone connects for an RBI single in a 4-0 win over De Anza College.

In full swing: SRJC baseball team starts season 4-1

Will Mathis, Staff Writer
February 8, 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

Track and field jumps into season

Jaime Rodriguez, Staff Writer
February 8, 2016
Both the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders look to improve for the upcoming 2016-17 season, both teams take different paths this offseason, as one team is on the rise and the other hopes to avoid downfall.

Changing of the guard: Niners littered with question marks, Raiders make push for playoffs

Austin Burmester, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2016

Bronco’s 7 sacks, 4 turnovers, takes Super Bowl 50

Frank Sumrall, 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

Women’s tennis thrives, as men’s hopes to survive

Albert Gregory, Staff Writer
February 8, 2016
Bears Cubs sophomore point guard Kerianne Noonan attempts the free throw against American River College Jan. 29 in a nail-biting victory at SRJC’s Haehl Pavillion.

Bear Cubs stay optimistic after tough loss

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
February 8, 2016
Santa Rosa Junior College sophormore center Arnold Silva wins the tipoff against American River College Jan. 29 en route to a 93-71 Bears Cubs victory at SRJC’s Haehl Pavillion.

Bear Cubs playoff hopes remain high despite recent two game slump

Frank Sumrall, Staff Writer
February 8, 2016
SRJC hockey captain Josiah Nikkel raises the Pacific Collegiate Hockey Association championship cup to his cheering teammates. The Polar Bears hockey team beat UC Davis for their fourth straight division title win.

Puck Dynasty: SRJC hockey team win 4th straight PCHA Cup

Lachlan Irvine, Staff Writer
February 8, 2016

Bear cubs cruise by with an easy win

Albert Gregory, Staff Writer
February 6, 2016

Estes’ 6 Shutout Innings Paves Way to 4-0 Win

Will Mathis, Staff Writer
February 3, 2016
Bear Cubs remain undefeated at home

Bear Cubs remain undefeated at home

Kiana Medina, Staff Writer
January 31, 2016
Bear Cubs demolish the Beavers

Bear Cubs demolish the Beavers

Frank Sumrall, Staff Writer
January 31, 2016
Rain Doesn't Dampen Bear Cubs’ Season Opener

Rain Doesn’t Dampen Bear Cubs’ Season Opener

Will Mathis, Staff Writer
January 29, 2016
A College of Marin player calls time while laying on the hardwood during a game Dec. 3.

Right down to the wire: Questionable calls and physical play ruin Bear Cubs’ comeback

Stephen Wolmarans, Staff Writer
December 10, 2015
The end of perfection: women's soccer team ends historic season with playoff loss

The end of perfection: women’s soccer team ends historic season with playoff loss

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
December 8, 2015
The Los angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant exhalts after a three point shot in a game that he finished with 49 points and a 2 games to none lead over the Denver Nuggets in a NBA Western conference play-off game.

Goodbye, Kobe

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
December 8, 2015
Honoring Karen Stanley

Honoring Karen Stanley

Faith Gates, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2015
Ja'narrick James breaks free on a run.

Small running back dreams big

and Parker Dangers Oncken
December 8, 2015
A referee picks up the yellow flag during the second half of an NFL preseason football game between the Denver Broncos and the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012,in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Blind and Inconsistent: NFL officiating hits new low

Austin Burmester, Social Media Editor
December 8, 2015
SRJC Athletic Director Matthew Markovich works to keep athletes positively involved in the community.

Community Matters: keeping athletes balanced in life

Austin Burmester, Social Media Editor
December 8, 2015
Bear Cubs defender Megan Flynn fights for possession of the ball against San Joaquin Delta College. Flynn is part of a dominant defensive unit that allowed just nine goals over the entire regular season.

Undefeated: SRJC women’s soccer team makes school history with perfect regular season

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
November 18, 2015
A UC Berkeley goaltender tackles former SRJC forward Chris Whitten after the Polar Bears’ center attacked the net attempting to score. The two engaged in a heated scrum before officials pulled the skaters apart and penalized both teams.

Throwdown on the ice: SRJC hockey players weigh fighting in beloved sport

Travis Labrucherie, Staff Writer
November 18, 2015
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has repeatedly expressed his support of Greg Hardy (pictured), effectively prioritizing winning football games over the right and just punishment of perpetrators of domestic abuse.

Zero tolerance for domestic violence in professional sports

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
November 18, 2015
While Bear Cubs football and Polar Bears hockey athletics programs have no trouble filling the stands, most SRJC sports team struggle to maintain a steady audience.

SRJC athletics struggle to fill seats

Stephen Wolmarans, Staff Writer
November 18, 2015
The best NBA team ever?

The best NBA team ever?

Parker Dangers Oncken, Sports Editor
November 18, 2015
The Santa Rosa Junior College men’s basketball team looks to return to the playoffs this season after finishing at .500 last season.

SRJC basketball preview: High hopes for new season

Robert Marshall, Senior Staff Writer
November 18, 2015
Hickman ready for sophomore campaign

Hickman ready for sophomore campaign

Dale Watkins, Contributing Writer
November 18, 2015
In a hard-fought and exciting game, the SRJC Bear Cubs football team lost to Diablo Valley College. The overtime defeat cost the team a chance to play in the postseason.

SRJC football: Overtime defeat costs team chance at playoffs

Austin Burmester, Social Media Editor
November 18, 2015
Bear Cubs midfielder Nathan Bell takes the ball to the goal against Consumnes River College

Soccer Continues to Thrive

Parker Dangers Oncken and Anthony Sosa
October 29, 2015
Polar Bears left to freeze

Polar Bears left to freeze

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2015
NFL power rankings week seven

NFL power rankings week seven

Austin Burmester, Social Media Editor
October 27, 2015
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