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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
Features
The Dream Center works to ensure immigrant and undocumented students at SRJC know their rights.
How will Santa Rosa Junior College protect its immigrant students under a second Trump presidency?
Amy Moore, Reporter • February 7, 2025
An attendee at a Santa Rosa school district board meeting protests the possible closure of select schools at Santa Rosa City Hall on Wednesday Dec. 11, 2024.
With Santa Rosa school closures looming, return of School Resource Officers remains in limbo
Reid Carpenter and Henry Fliflet • January 23, 2025
Fire alarms, substandard fire safety, uncleanliness, an understaffed resident adviser program and an apathetic development and management company, Servitas, have made life at the dormitory potentially less appealing than off-campus housing.
Problems at Polly Hall: A Year-and-a-Half of the SRJC Dormitory
Emelle Raschein and Oliver Kindt • December 19, 2024
Salvador Sandoval-Garduno looks across the Mojave for potential prospecting locations.
Shovels, Sweat and Student Loans: Getting Dirty to Get Rich Quick
Sal Sandoval-Garduno, News Editor • December 15, 2024
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Arts & Entertainment
The entrance to the patio at Rocker Oysterfeller's overlooks the bay and fishing dock. On Friday Feb 28
Rocker Oysterfeller’s at Lucas Wharf: A must-try stop in Bodega Bay
Ellie Kohtz, Reporter • March 6, 2025
Cock Robin in Sebastopol has patio tables and bench chairs that offer community-friendly seating inside and outside of the restaurant. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.
Cock Robin: Bringing a taste of the Midwest to West County
Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter • March 6, 2025
Lizzy Bies as Vice Principal Panch (center) cracks a joke as the Spelling Bee is about to begin.
SRJC’s “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: Hilarious but a tad messy with the music
Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor-In-Chief • March 4, 2025
Entries for the 17th Annual Sonoma County Student Film Festival are open until March 3. The accepted entries are to be announced March 14.
SRJC to host 17th annual student film festival
Debbie Van Dyke, Reporter • March 1, 2025
Christopher West's untitled pieces adorn the entry to the SRJC Faculty Art Show from Feb. 18 to April 4 at the Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery.
Robert F. Agrella Gallery in Doyle Library displays faculty art show
Max Underdown, Reporter • February 27, 2025
Despite being released in 2023, Jake Bittle's "The Great Displacement: Climate Change and The Next American Migration" is as timely as ever.
“The Great Displacement”: An older but timely book everyone should read
Debbie Van Dyke, Reporter • February 24, 2025
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Trending
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"Synesthesia is how I experience the world," says SRJC student Noah McSweeney, 23. A blending of senses creates sensory overload. "Your control panel is a mess of tangled wires and the system is on the fritz."

OPINION: Sensory Salvation • 592 Views

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Sonoma State University students picket in Seawolf Plaza before the state legislative forum at Sonoma State University on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

Students, faculty and lawmakers voice their concerns over SSU budget cuts at public forum • 288 Views

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First Gen Empower presenters introduced SRJC faculty and staff attendees to the Higher Ed Immigration Portal at their workshop Feb. 13.

Informational sessions raise more questions among Santa Rosa Junior College community • 265 Views

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Cock Robin in Sebastopol has patio tables and bench chairs that offer community-friendly seating inside and outside of the restaurant. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

Cock Robin: Bringing a taste of the Midwest to West County • 169 Views

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SRJC's infielder Joe Brown prepares to bat against West Valley on Jan. 28, 2025.

SRJC baseball walks off for 16th straight win • 162 Views

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Santa Rosa Junior College's pitcher Jordan Giacomini unleashes a pitch during an immaculate inning against San Joaquin Delta on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

Giacomini’s brilliance, immaculate inning leads SRJC Baseball to their 20th straight win • 160 Views

News
Maggini Hall offers classes in Business Administration, Business Office Technology and Computer Information Sciences on the Santa Rosa campus in March 2025.
SRJC to introduce AI application course in fall 2025 semester
Jesus Lopez Cruz, Reporter • March 12, 2025
SRJC Academic Senate met on March 5 and discussed the future of AI in the classroom.
SRJC Academic Senate debates the role of AI in the classroom
Destiny Quiroz-Lindauer, Reporter • March 9, 2025
The Computer Science major at SRJC offers an associates degree while meeting lower division requirements for a Computer Science degree at a four-year institution.
SRJC Computer Studies Advisory Committee looks toward the future of education
Marty Lees, Reporter • March 3, 2025
First Gen Empower presenters introduced SRJC faculty and staff attendees to the Higher Ed Immigration Portal at their workshop Feb. 13.
Informational sessions raise more questions among Santa Rosa Junior College community
Amy Moore, Reporter • February 28, 2025
SGA members announce applications are now open for Student Government positions for the 2025-2026 school year.
SGA announces 2025 student elections
Drea Hernandez, Reporter • February 27, 2025
Sonoma State University students picket in Seawolf Plaza before the state legislative forum at Sonoma State University on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.
Students, faculty and lawmakers voice their concerns over SSU budget cuts at public forum
Zoe Steiner, Reporter • February 24, 2025
An inflatable-tube-man waves around at the financial aid fun fair outside of Plover Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
Financial Aid Fun Fair and Club Day bring resources and engagement to SRJC
Samantha Arnott, Reporter • February 15, 2025
SGA members announce applications are now open for Student Government positions for the 2025-2026 school year.
SGA appoints two new vice presidents, aims to give Polly Hall residents a voice
Drea Hernandez, Reporter • February 14, 2025
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Financial Services Department will host three Financial Aid Fun Fair events throughout the month of February, each on a different SRJC campus.
SRJC to host financial aid awareness events throughout February – free food, games and cash for college
Samantha Arnott, Reporter • February 9, 2025
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Sports Features
Bear Cubs' guard Ivy Gonzalez leans on a basketball hoop outside of outside of Polly O’Meara Doyle Hall on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.
The SRJC men's wrestling team conclude their season in the 3C2A Wrestling State Championships in the Golden Eagle Arena at Lemoore College on Dec. 14, 2024.
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Sports News
Freshman designated hitter J.T. Summers is all smiles as he returns to the dugout during the scrimmage against Sacramento City College at home, Jan. 17, 2025.
SRJC forward Jaden Washington yells as he dunks powerfully against Yuba on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025 at Haehl Pavilion.
SRJC's infielder Joe Brown prepares to bat against West Valley on Jan. 28, 2025.
Bear Cubs' guard Ivy Gonzalez unleashes a shot, fueling an already dominant performance against the College of the Redwoods on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 at Haehl Pavilion.
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Sports Opinion
A game used ice hockey puck signed by Oak Leaf reporters, Adair Alvarez Rodriguez, Nathan Kaito Morris, and Yna Bollock serves as a sweet souvenir from the Polar Bears' games against Fresno at Snoopy's Home Ice on Jan. 31, and Feb. 1, 2025
A raucous crowd at Emirates Stadium cheers on the Arsenal Women's team, singing the fight song "North London Forever." The game ended in a tie with Manchester City, who came in second place in the Women's Super League (WSL) last year. Arsenal came in third place.
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Podcasts
By the Fireside Episode 2: Themes and Motifs
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, and Mark Fernquest • December 14, 2024
That time I got sniffed by a bear
Arlo Connally Stewart, Podcaster • December 5, 2024
By the Fireside Episode 1: How to Begin a Story
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes and Lucas Cadigan-Carranza • October 19, 2024
Oak Leaf Gaming Podcast Episode 11: Spoiler Alert
Jesus Lopez Cruz, Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, and Natalie Emanuele • October 17, 2024
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London Branch
Bottles filled with poems line the shelves of the Poetry Pharmacy in London. Each bottle offers aid of the literary kind - poems rolled into capsules. Prescriptions are available for dozens of needs, including exhaustion, empty nest syndrome, insomnia, mindfulness and more.
Dry ice cascades over an impressive three tiered treats stand during afternoon tea service at the Ivy, Chelsea Garden in London.
Shoppers and passersby inspect Mick's wares which include several kinds of tropical fruit and bulk quantities of berries.
Study Abroad Instructor Gregory Beyrer's takes students in his U.S. history class on a field trip to see Cornwell Gardens, a private key garden in London's Kensington neighborhood on Sept. 24, 2024.
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