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
All content by Beatriz Verneaux
SRJC community members of all ages gathered to remember Andy Lopez and also to protest President Donald Trumps threat to repeal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program last semester.

With DACA decision looming community responds in protest

Beatriz Verneaux and Roberta MacIntyre
September 4, 2017

Telephone Scammers Target SRJC

Dakota McGranahan and Beatriz Verneaux
September 1, 2017
United in the goal of self improvement, Alicia Sealund (left) and Elizabeth Quiroz (right) aim for recovery, while empowering fellow students and community members.

Redemption: You deserve a second chance

Beatriz Verneaux, Co-A&E Editor
April 10, 2017

Fear the unknown: The unwelcoming faces of America

Beatriz Verneaux, A&E Editor
March 14, 2017
There is no singular definiton for nonviolent action, just like there is no singular definiton for a community.

Standing together; Faculty train in nonviolent protest methods

Beatriz Verneaux, Co-News Editor
December 13, 2016

This is democracy: Students speak out on election

Beatriz Verneaux, Co-News Editor
November 15, 2016
Community members advocate for minorities and protest possible consequences of Donald Trump’s presidential win at last Thursday’s rally at Santa Rosa City Hall.

Love trumps hate: Sonoma County community protests bigotry

Beatriz Verneaux and Luke Straub
November 15, 2016
What does a safety pin have to do with Donald Trump?

What does a safety pin have to do with Donald Trump?

Beatriz Verneaux, Co-News Editor
November 15, 2016
A fire broke out Oct. 25 in Santa Rosa Junior College's Jesse Peter Museum.

Breaking News: Fire in Jesse Peter Museum

James Wyatt and Beatriz Verneaux
October 25, 2016

Raw, SRJC students get an uncensored look at growing up African American

Beatriz Verneaux, Staff Writer
October 11, 2016
PEERS members and students display their Mental Health First Aid certificates.

PEERS to the rescue: Supporting mental health

Beatriz Verneaux, Staff Writer
October 11, 2016
HOPE program director Jeannie Dulberg, right, with a new student, wants to see more minority students enter professions like nursing and medical assisting.

HOPE: New center reaches out to minority health students

Beatriz Verneaux, Staff Writer
October 10, 2016
SRJC student-parent Alondra Mendoza, here with her husband Marcos and their four childen, attends classes while her youngest son goes to SRJC’s childcare classes.

College with kids

Beatriz Verneaux, Staff Writer
October 3, 2016
SRJC board of trustees candidates Richard Call (left) and Mariana Martinez (right) are two of the candidates running for open board seats. Incumbent Call has 24 years of experience on the board of trustees and is a local business owner and sports supporter. Martinez holds a Ph.D in education policy and advocates for first-generation college students.

Trustee candidates court SGA endorsement: Two incumbents, one newcomer vie for open seats on SRJC board

Beatriz Verneaux, Staff Writer
September 27, 2016
SGA endorses Noreen Evans for supervisor

SGA endorses Noreen Evans for supervisor

Beatriz Verneaux, Staff Writer
September 15, 2016
Dilma Rousseff, Brazil's first female president, was impeached on Aug. 31.

Brazil and US practice dark politics: Act locally to reclaim democracy

Beatriz Verneaux, Staff Writer
September 13, 2016
SGA reviews candidates for endorsement

SGA reviews candidates for endorsement

Beatriz Verneaux, Staff Writer
September 13, 2016