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
The Santa Rosa Junior College women's soccer team held their annual alumni game on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024.

SRJC women’s soccer plays alumni game against former Bear Cubs

Jaime Jauregui and Yna Bollock
October 12, 2024
(Left to Right) Sophomores of the 2023-2024 baseball team that are moving on: Gabe Henschel, Aidan Lombardi, Quinn Medin, Zane Bennett, Jake McCoy, Michael O'Daniel, Keenan Morris, Alex Leopard, Jacob Greiner, Tony Suarez, Eli Yamanaka and Hekili Robello, shown here on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Baseball: To the Grave

Oliver Kindt, Sports Reporter
May 15, 2024
Pitcher Hekili Robello stoically walks out to the mound ahead of his start against Sierra College at Santa Rosa’s Cook Sypher Field, Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Bear Cubs Spotlight: Hekili Robello

Oliver Kindt, Sports Reporter
May 13, 2024
The 2023 35+ Giants celebrate a 19-2 season championship with their kids. Started in 1990, REBL has grown to 40 teams and brings families together at the ballpark on Sundays from spring to fall.

18 to 79: Redwood Empire Baseball players are competitive at all ages

Sean Shanks, Reporter
April 10, 2024
Bear Cubs outfielder and pitcher Alex Leopard strikes out the side to close out the 21-9 victory against College of Marin on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

Bear Cubs Spotlight: Alex Leopard

Oliver Kindt, Sports Reporter
February 26, 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
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
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
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
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
SRJC Athletics: Upcoming (Fall Preview)

SRJC Athletics: Upcoming (Fall Preview)

Ian MacGregor, Co-Sports Editor
September 6, 2018
Bay Area sports teams rally together for wildfire fundraising.

Athletes get fired up about relief efforts

Matthew Wreden, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
Adam Gockel approaches the mark for pole vault.

Creating a legacy of his own

Ali Benzerara, Sports Editor
April 25, 2017
First year Erik Poulsen shooting over his defender for three points

Stand tall: hard work brings pleasant surprise

Ali Benzerara, Sports Editor
February 28, 2017
This vintage media guide features the Arizona Wildcats 1988 Final Four Team.

Legendary: Craig McMillan’s legacy continues with the Bear Cubs

Tom Rivas, Features Editor
February 7, 2017
SRJC freshmen midfielder Tony Holleran cradles his head after colliding with an opponent on Aug 30.

Research leads to changes in concussion education

Luke Straub, Staff Writer
December 13, 2016
SRJC's Wall of Fame sits outside the football coaches office to celebrate former SRJC football players who have achieved success at the highest level. This is a photo of the wall.

Celebrating our past

Tom Rivas, Assistant Sports Editor
December 13, 2016
Photo by Andre Ringuette/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images

2016 World Cup of Hockey power rankings

Lachlan Irvine, Oak Leaf Hockey Analyst
September 13, 2016
2016 Bear Cubs finish No. 3 in the nation

2016 Bear Cubs finish No. 3 in the nation

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
June 8, 2016
Championship or bust for 35-8 SRJC

Championship or bust for 35-8 SRJC

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 27, 2016
James Odoms III (left) and his brother Jay Hooks (right) moved from Tampa Bay, Florida to Santa Rosa looking for a better life. Odoms is redshirting on the Santa Rosa Junior College basketball team and dreams of playing DI basketball

Homeless in Santa Rosa: Two brothers travel to California in hopes of a better life

Ali Benzerara, Contributing Writer
May 16, 2016
SRJC’s Siaan Rojas waits out of bounds with the referee to resume play with an inbounds pass in front of the home fans.

All-conference guard: SRJC basketball player Siaan Rojas’ hard work ethic pays off

Luke Straub, Contributing Writer
May 16, 2016
Phillip “Scooby” Wright was drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the 250th pick in the 2016 NFL draft. Wright’s dad is the SRJC softball coach.

To the NFL: SRJC softball coach’s son drafted by Cleveland Browns

Albert Gregory, Staff Writer
May 16, 2016
From Bear Cub to Dust Devil

From Bear Cub to Dust Devil

Kiana Medina, Staff Writer
May 16, 2016
Track stars make history at Big 8 Championships

Track stars make history at Big 8 Championships

Jaime Rodriguez, Staff Writer
May 16, 2016
Musical muscles: beats to help you move your feet

Musical muscles: beats to help you move your feet

May 16, 2016
Bear Cubs' Hill recovers from surgery

Bear Cubs’ Hill recovers from surgery

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
April 11, 2016
The Santa Rosa Junior College rugby club performs tackling drills during a practice March 3. The rugby club continues its hard work to prepare for games despite their low fan turnout.

Calling all fans: SRJC rugby team succeeds despite lack of fan turnout and commuity support

Frank Sumrall, Senior Staff Writer
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
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
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
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
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
SRJC Students talk Fantasy Football

SRJC Students talk Fantasy Football

Travis LaBrucherie, Staff Writer
September 16, 2015
Josh Donaldson of the Toronto Blue Jays follows through on a swing.

Former Bay Area stars look to sweep top honors in Major League Baseball

Parker Dangers Oncken, Sports Editor
September 16, 2015
Ryan Haug takes a swing during a game in Spring 2015

From Bear Cub to Wild Cat

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
September 16, 2015
Fall Sports Preview

Fall Sports Preview

Parker Dangers Oncken, Austin Burmester, Anthony Sosa, Stephen Wolmarans, Travis LaBrucherie
August 28, 2015
[Video] SRJC and concussions

[Video] SRJC and concussions

Catherine Ramirez and Austin Burmester
June 17, 2015
Santa Rosa Junior College soccer player Andrew Carlile is currently sidelined due to concussion symptoms after being injured during a practice session.

An in-depth look at SRJC’s concussion process

Austin Burmester, Staff Writer
May 12, 2015