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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
That Time I Got Sniffed By A Bear
Join Arlo Connally Stewart for this podcast about the time he went on an ill-fated, all-day hike that ended in the most surprising way. Backcountry encounters like this you’ve only heard about in fairytales or drunken campfire stories. Original music by Jesse Fichman, David Thiessen and Christine Wilhoyte (a.k.a. Vortex Willie).
Arts & Entertainment
Student on the Street: Winter Break
Student on the Street: Winter Break
Bryan Fructuoso and Samantha Carter • December 21, 2024
Participants gather in the Burbank Auditorium lobby to take photos and celebrate a night of talent and community at La Carpa on Nov. 22, 2024.
La Carpa celebrates talent, culture and heritage
Bryan Fructuoso • December 13, 2024
A board among a holiday spread with locally sourced cheeses, salami, blackberries, and rosemary. The produce is sourced from the Marin French Cheese Company and Oliver's Market in Cotati, CA on Dec. 25, 2023.
Cristan’s Christmas Culinary Classics
Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter • December 9, 2024
Kebab Koobideh takes center stage at Berenjak. Persian restaurants aren’t very common in the world due to the amount of time and energy that most Persian dishes take to cook, and the expensive spices like saffron that most dishes require. Fesenjan (pomegranate chicken) and Gormeh Sabzi (lamb, herb, and saffron stew), two classic Iranian stews each take several hours to cook and prepare.
A Taste of Comfort: Berenjak in Soho, London
Nauder Maghsoodnia, London Reporter • December 8, 2024
An advertisement at Lambeth North Underground Station. The Lion King musical has ran an ad campaign on the tube for the last month and a half.
Lion King on Stage Roars Into Action at Lyceum Theatre
Joseph Tugwell, London Reporter • December 5, 2024
Toconoco's play den pulses with creativity and imagination, filling the space with spirited energy. The London-based cafe in Hackney is a safe haven for families to enjoy a nourishing meal.
Sanctuary: Toconoco Is A Cozy Retreat From The Chaos of London
Joe Tourk, London Reporter • December 5, 2024
The Toyota AE86 sits in the shade at Santa Rosa Cars & Coffee in the Coddingtown Shopping Center parking-lot on June 9, 2024.
Cars and Coffee Draws an Eclectic Crowd to Coddingtown Mall
Henry Fliflet, Reporter • December 1, 2024
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Many visitors have claimed to see strange things happen with these mirrors, which some believe as being a portal to another dimension.

Haunted or Not: Sonoma County is Still Scary • 954 Views

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The Toyota AE86 sits in the shade at Santa Rosa Cars & Coffee in the Coddingtown Shopping Center parking-lot on June 9, 2024.

Cars and Coffee Draws an Eclectic Crowd to Coddingtown Mall • 626 Views

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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.

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The ergonomics of the Canon Elan Ile are superb.

The Canon Elan IIe: Everything you’d ever need in a 35mm SLR • 189 Views

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The Oak Leaf reporter Sal Sandoval-Garduño and the manifestation of his inner Bigfoot confront each other after Sandoval-Garduño realized that Bigfoot was in his heart all along.

I Went Searching for Bigfoot and Found Myself • 166 Views

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SRJC PA announcer Trey Dunia strolls past the original press box on Bailey Field on Nov. 2, 2024

More Than Just a Microphone: A Conversation With Trey Dunia • 152 Views

News
How California keeps transgender student athletes on the court as bans unfold across the country
How California keeps transgender student athletes on the court as bans unfold across the country
Amy Moore and Desmond Meagley (CalMatters Reporter) • November 21, 2024
Library assistants Isabella Tickner (left) Luke Cox (center) and Zachary Hammond (right) are all smiles near Frank P. Doyle Library on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024.
Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees approves student employee pay raise
Amy Moore, Reporter • November 21, 2024
Sonoma County Sheriff deputies, Petaluma Police, Petaluma Fire and EMTs surrounding the suspect in the middle of the Petaluma River near Lakeville Highway on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Man arrested after fleeing traffic stop and driving into Petaluma River
Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter • November 6, 2024
Study Abroad student Sam Violich said she is more at ease with the decrease in gun violence and the increased CCTV surveillance while living in London this fall semester.
Study Abroad Students Offer Unique View on Gun Control Issue
Tara Thompson and Kathryn Mauck • November 5, 2024
Canva illustration by Sam Violich
UK College Women Prefer Harris, Worry About Abortion Rights
Aya Arrowsmith and Sam Violich • November 4, 2024
Danza Azteca Grupo Xantotl leads the attendees in a friendship dance during the Indigenous Peoples' Celebration on the Santa Rosa campus on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.
Power Outage at Santa Rosa Junior College Doesn’t Stop the Celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 14
Jordan Garcia, Reporter • November 2, 2024
State Senator Mike McGuire is cordial as he begins his Town Hall Meeting in Windsor at the Sonoma County Fire District Station No. 3 on Oct. 17, 2024.
Sen. Mike McGuire Addresses Education, Climate, and Community Concerns at Packed Windsor Town Hall
Marty Lees, Reporter • October 30, 2024
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Sports Features
The Santa Rosa Junior College women's soccer team held their annual alumni game on Sunday, Oct. 6, 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.

Oliver Kindt, Sports Reporter

May 15, 2024

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Sports News
Bear Cub Rayhan Jaleel (197) annihilates Shasta College’s Garrison Palmer in the first round by tech fall, 16-0 at the CCCAA Norcal Regional Championships in Haehl Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 7.
SRJC guard/forward Ivy Gonzalez attempts a free throw in the final minutes of the fourth quarter against College of San Mateo at Haehl Pavilion on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.
Santa Rosa’s forward Shae Dougherty runs to celebrate after opening the scoring against Skyline College at home on Nov. 23, 2024
The SRJC Bear Cubs huddle up before the start of the match ahead of the game against Solano at Haehl Pavilion on Tuesday Nov. 26, 2024.
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Sports Opinion
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.
Pitchers at all levels of baseball are being pushed beyond their limits to the point of injury, such as with SRJC pitcher Tony Suarez, who underwent Tommy John surgery and had to miss the second half of the 2024 baseball season.
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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

In this episode, we invite experienced writer and editor Mark Fernquest to talk with us about themes/motifs within stories, what makes a good...

That Time I Got Sniffed By A Bear
Arlo Connally Stewart, Podcaster • December 5, 2024

Join Arlo Connally Stewart for this podcast about the time he went on an ill-fated, all-day hike that ended in the most surprising way. Backcountry...

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Features
Salvador Sandoval-Garduno looks across the Mojave for potential prospecting locations.
SRJC's dance program includes a dance company performance course in the Fall semester and a collaborative dance performance course with the Theatre department in the spring
Oak Leaf reporter Marty Lees sits cozy with SRJC mascot Rosco the Bear on Nov. 18, 2024.
Shoppers and passersby inspect Mick's wares which include several kinds of tropical fruit and bulk quantities of berries.
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Oak Leaf Magazine - Spring 2024