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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
An Ex-Stoner's Guide
Wandering a dispensary for your first time can feel more disorienting than the Bermuda Triangle, but this guide will lead you through the treacherous fog.
An Ex-Stoner’s Guide to Navigating Dispensaries
Zoë Steiner, Reporter • April 19, 2025
While it’s fun to clear every bong and house every joint, it’s important to pace yourself so you don’t end your night with an anxiety attack and your head in the toilet.
An Ex-Stoner’s Guide to Greening Out
Zoë Steiner, Reporter • April 17, 2025
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SRJC Baseball 2025
Santa Rosa Junior College's sophomore pitcher Jordan Giacomini winds up a pitch against Sac City College on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
SRJC baseball blows out Sacramento City, moves to 33-1
Colin Pratt, Reporter • April 17, 2025
Designated hitter J.T. Summers, center, meets helmets with his fellow teammates Anane Wilson, left, and Josh Martin, right, after a two-run home run in the bottom of the first against American River on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
SRJC Baseball floods the dam against the American River Beavers in three-game sweep, moves to 27-1
Taylor Amador, Reporter • April 1, 2025
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Arts & Entertainment
Wandering a dispensary for your first time can feel more disorienting than the Bermuda Triangle, but this guide will lead you through the treacherous fog.
An Ex-Stoner’s Guide to Navigating Dispensaries
Zoë Steiner, Reporter • April 19, 2025
While it’s fun to clear every bong and house every joint, it’s important to pace yourself so you don’t end your night with an anxiety attack and your head in the toilet.
An Ex-Stoner’s Guide to Greening Out
Zoë Steiner, Reporter • April 17, 2025
Filmmaker Zaya Benazzo, co-director of The Wisdom of Trauma, answers a question from the audience during a Q&A session April 9 at Santa Rosa Junior College. Benazzo, originally from Bulgaria, shared her experiences working with Dr. Gabor Maté and emphasized the importance of reframing trauma as disconnection from the self.
SRJC Students for Recovery Club host film screening to spread awareness of addiction and trauma
Ellie Kohtz, Reporter • April 17, 2025
Santa Rosa Junior College’s Second Chance Club supports formerly incarcerated students by offering a judgment-free space where all are welcomed and valued.
SRJC Second Chance Club holds second annual art show
Jesus Lopez Cruz, Reporter • April 17, 2025
Every college student’s dream night: good friends, good weed and a good story to tell the next day. But what exactly does creating these memories entail — other than getting so high you barely remember them?
An Ex-Stoner’s Guide to a Blunt Rotation: Your Introduction to the World of Weed Etiquette
Zoë Steiner, Reporter • April 16, 2025
Santa Rosa Junior College's World Languages Department hosts the sixth annual world languages fair near Emeritus and Plover Hall on Thursday, April, 17, 2025.
World Languages Department to Host Intercultural Celebration
Samantha Arnott, Reporter • April 15, 2025
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Jordan Mead, 47, gives public comment at the Board of Trustees Meeting on March 11, 2025 in the Bertolini Student Center while wearing a body camera. In his comments, Mead asserted his position as a whistleblower.

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Jordan Mead, 47, gives public comment at the Board of Trustees Meeting on March 11, 2025 in the Bertolini Student Center while wearing a body camera. In his comments, Mead asserted his position as a whistleblower.

Jordan Mead pleads not guilty, posts $1 million bail • 895 Views

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SRJC students cross the Mendocino Avenue campus toward Doyle Library and Bertolini Student Center.

Immigrant students and staff face the prospect of ICE raids on SRJC campus • 659 Views

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The Rohnert Park Police incident report offers details on the arrest of Santa Rosa Junior College IT employee Jordan Mead outside of SRJC Vice President Kate Jolley's home on March 19, 2025.

Police incident report reveals SRJC employee called police before going to VP's house • 590 Views

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Showgoers hang out outside of Taqueria Mila between sets at a show on March 8, 2024.

Taqueria Mila: Santa Rosa's most unconventional music venue • 543 Views

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SRJC’s Queer Resource Center (QRC) provides a safe physical space for queer students. The QRC invites all students to visit Bertolini Hall on Tuesday, April 2, for Trans Day of Visibility celebrations.

Anti-LGBTQIA+ sentiments are closer to home than we think; anti-trans graffiti found in campus restroom • 355 Views

News
California legislators left, Mike Thompson, center left, Chris Rogers, center, Damon Donnoly, center right, Mike McGuire, and right, Andrew Pedina, seek to address the lack of action from Sonoma State University Interim President Emily Cutrer on SSU's budget cuts, during a legislative forum on April 14, 2025 at Sonoma State University.
Legislators return to SSU to address “Bridge to the Future” plan
Zoë Steiner, Reporter • April 17, 2025
SGA heard special reports on the school’s Strategic Action Plan and issues surrounding campus safety during its meeting on April 14.
SGA discusses strategic action plan and campus safety
Henry Flifet, Reporter • April 17, 2025
SRJC Academic Senate members discussed the possible end of an online learning policy at their meeting on April 2.
SRJC Academic Senate debates possible end of online learning policy
Destiny Quiroz-Lindauer, Reporter • April 10, 2025
SGA discussed the impact of the upcoming MySRJC App shutdown during its meeting on April 7.
SGA discusses impact of MySRJC App shutdown
Henry Flifet, Reporter • April 10, 2025
SRJC students cross the Mendocino Avenue campus toward Doyle Library and Bertolini Student Center.
Immigrant students and staff face the prospect of ICE raids on SRJC campus
Geneviève Duboscq • April 10, 2025
The Rohnert Park Police incident report offers details on the arrest of Santa Rosa Junior College IT employee Jordan Mead outside of SRJC Vice President Kate Jolley's home on March 19, 2025.
Police incident report reveals SRJC employee called police before going to VP’s house
Emelle Raschein, Managing Editor • April 3, 2025
SRJC’s Queer Resource Center (QRC) provides a safe physical space for queer students. The QRC invites all students to visit Bertolini Hall on Tuesday, April 2, for Trans Day of Visibility celebrations.
Anti-LGBTQIA+ sentiments are closer to home than we think; anti-trans graffiti found in campus restroom
Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter • April 1, 2025
The Oak Leaf News displays an impressive haul in the aftermath of the JACC awards ceremony at the ACP Spring National Media Conference on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Long Beach, California.
SRJC journalists attend national media conference in Long Beach
Samantha Arnott, Reporter • April 1, 2025
SRJC President Dr. Angélica Garcia is on leave while she undergoes and recovers from knee surgery.
SRJC president takes medical leave
Drea Hernandez, Reporter • March 31, 2025
Jordan Mead, 47, gives public comment at the Board of Trustees Meeting on March 11, 2025 in the Bertolini Student Center while wearing a body camera. In his comments, Mead asserted his position as a whistleblower.
Jordan Mead pleads not guilty, posts $1 million bail
Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto and Emelle Raschein • March 29, 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
Santa Rosa Junior College's sophomore pitcher Jordan Giacomini winds up a pitch against Sac City College on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
Bear Cub starting pitcher Brice Cox winds back for a pitch against Diablo Valley College on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
Designated hitter J.T. Summers, center, meets helmets with his fellow teammates Anane Wilson, left, and Josh Martin, right, after a two-run home run in the bottom of the first against American River on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
It's a party in the Bear Cub dugout as the team has a scoring explosion in the bottom of the third against Modesto on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Santa Rosa.
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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
Zero to Hero – Episode 1
Max Underdown, Podcaster • April 8, 2025
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
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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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Oak Leaf Magazine - Fall 2024