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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
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Computer studies instructor Mike Starkey (courtesy SRJC).

SRJC's SGA members talked about bringing back physical student ID’s and changing systems that were adjusted during the pandemic to virtual ID's, at their May 6 meeting.

[Photo] SGA approves funding for snacks and testing materials during finals, announces final fun day plans and talks about bringing back physical IDs

May 7, 2024
SGA said the campus club day event, called “Graduation,” will have supplies for students who are graduating this semester to decorate their caps with, at their April 29 meeting.

[Photo] SGA reminds students of “Indigenous Social Gathering” and Club Day events

April 30, 2024
SRJC's Student Government Assembly meets every Monday of fall and spring semesters from 3-5:00 p.m. on the Santa Rosa campus in the Senate Chambers in Bertolini Student Center.

[Photo] Santa Rosa Junior College’s Student Government voting opens today

Sal Sandoval-Garduno, Reporter
April 29, 2024
SRJC's Student Government Assembly meets every Monday of fall and spring semesters from 3-5:00 p.m. on the Santa Rosa campus in the Senate Chambers in Bertolini Student Center.

The SRJC Student Government Assembly reminded students to vote for SGA elections, which will determine who will serve in next year’s positions, via a pop-up menu on the SRJC student portal from April 29 to May 3, at their April 22 meeting.

[Photo] SGA reminds us student elections are next week, discusses next club day event and other upcoming events

Samantha Carter, Reporter
April 25, 2024
In celebration of Women’s History Month, SRJC’s Theatre Arts Department is holding a production of “Orlando,” a play that explores what it means to be a woman in society as well as love, regardless of gender.

[Photo] SRJC Theatre Arts celebrates Women’s History Month with “Orlando”

February 21, 2024
The destination for SRJC’s study abroad program for Spring 2024 semester is Florence Italy, where Italian faculty will teach students about local food, politics and architecture in addition to regular coursework.

[Photo] SRJC’s study abroad program sends students to Florence, Italy for the Spring semester

October 31, 2023
“Breaking Traditions, Saving Traditions: Elsie Allen and the Legacy of Pomo Basketry” exhibit will showcase 130 Pomo Community-made baskets, which range from the size of an eraser to 40 inches.

[Photo] SRJC Multicultural Museum celebrates Pomo community basket weaving tradition

Jaime Jauregui, Reporter
May 17, 2023
A poster for the "Women and Disability in America" talk at SRJC.

[Photo] The little known history of the women behind the disability rights movement in America

Michael Combs, Editor
March 19, 2022
A poster for the Black Student Union's "What is Black" seminar.

[Photo] Black Student Union holds “What is Black?” seminar to discuss the African American Community in Sonoma County

Liam Vinueza, Social Media Manager
March 15, 2022
In-person graduation ceremonies will finally be returning for SRJC graduates this May.

[Photo] SRJC will hold in-person commencement ceremony for first time since 2019

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
February 23, 2022
Former SRJC Student Support Manager Hilleary Zarate's smiling headshot on a dark grey background.

[Photo] SRJC community caught off-guard by Hilleary Zarate’s arrest for possession of meth for sale

Alex Fuller and James Domizio
February 9, 2022
SGA appointed an English major to a hiring committee, discussed the continued development of the ethnic studies department, and allotted $7500 to send JC SGA representatives to a state student government conference.

[Photo] SGA approves funding for manuals

Liam Vinueza, Editor
February 2, 2022
SRJC's Academic Senate is looking for faculty input on new, more inclusive hiring language and processes.

[Photo] Academic Senate asks for faculty input on hiring practices and language

Liam Vinueza, Editor
December 7, 2021
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[Photo] SGA promotes upcoming events, announces vacancy

Cass Stewart, Editor
December 1, 2021
SGA approved two hiring committee positions for advisor of student affairs accounting and marketing positions and one supervisor for COVID safety hiring committee position at their meeting Oct. 18.

[Photo] SGA approves three new hiring committee positions 

Michael Combs, Editor
October 19, 2021
SGA officers unanimously appointed Zavier Rodrigues Santa Rosa vice president of clubs and discussed new B-CARE response team at their Nov. 15 Zoom meeting.

[Photo] SGA appoints a new vice president of clubs and discusses B-CARE response team

Cass Stewart, Editor
November 22, 2021
A photo of a graphic titled "On-Campus Employees/Volunteers - Vaccination verification & Covid 19 Testing Process. Step 1: Vaccination verification submitted online or in-person. Step 2: Vaccination record verified by HR and recorded in Escape Portal. OR Test Weekly with SRJC (Positive tests will be reported to COVID Response Team. Step 3: Weekly report on employees allowed on campus.

[Photo] SRJC Board of Trustees approves on-campus vaccine mandate

Michael Combs and Liam Vinueza
September 16, 2021
The logo of Santa Rosa Junior College's Student Government Assembly.

[Photo] SGA officers express gratitude at last Spring meeting

Audrey Fry, Reporter
May 19, 2021
A photo of the Santa Rosa Junior College front-lawn sign depicting the school's name.

[Photo] Board of Trustees schedules listening session in response to BLAC’s protest against listening sessions

Michael Combs, Editor
May 16, 2021
Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly's logo.

[Photo] SGA discusses campus reopening logistics and concerns

Audrey Fry, Reporter
May 12, 2021
A photo of musician and filmmaker Boots Riley.

[Photo] Boots Riley illustrates students’ power in numbers

Malcolm Bess, Reporter
May 4, 2021
SRJC Student Government Assembly logo.

[Photo] More calls for racial justice on campus at SGA meeting

Audrey Fry, Reporter
May 4, 2021
A photo of Santa Rosa Junior College.

[Photo] Mondays with Mary: How SRJC is taking care of students’ mental and physical health during remote learning

Blair McTaggart, Reporter
May 4, 2021
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[Photo] SGA approves May 15 Unity Walk and discusses campus reopening

Audrey Fry, Reporter
April 29, 2021
The SRJC museum surrounded by trees.

[Photo] Board of Trustees renames on-campus museum and supports climate change policies

Jennifer Sawhney, Reporter
April 20, 2021
A photo of Santa Rosa Junior College's logo.

[Photo] SRJC will remain mostly online for Fall 2021

Jonathan Bigall, Editor
April 8, 2021
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly logo.

[Photo] SGA debates letter supporting racial minorities, announces upcoming events

Audrey Fry, Reporter
April 8, 2021
A flyer for the event featuring Dr. Jessica Esquivel

[Photo] Where physics and life collide: Jessica Esquivel, Afro-Latina physicist and activist

Jennifer Sawhney, Reporter
March 17, 2021
The SRJC Student Government Assembly logo.

[Photo] SGA creates committee to address virtual learning concerns

Audrey Fry, Reporter
March 14, 2021
Student Government Assembly logo

[Photo] SGA announces budget, food drive success, election updates and progress on remote learning concerns

Audrey Fry, Reporter
March 6, 2021
SRJC is offering loaner laptops, hotspots and calculators for students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The items are available via contactless curbside pickup.

[Photo] SRJC still offering loaner laptops and hotspots for remote learning

Malcolm Bess, Reporter
February 28, 2021
The SRJC SGA addressed concerns about online test proctoring software and reviewed details for a variety of upcoming health and cultural events over Zoom 2/22.

[Photo] SGA examines online test proctoring and previews student health, cultural events

Audrey Fry, Reporter
February 25, 2021
Dr. Abdimalik Buul spoke Feb. 5 over Zoom about the types of racism, how to be an agent of change and how racism affects us all.

[Photo] Black lives more than matter: Being an agent of change against structural racism

Michael Combs, Editor
February 11, 2021
Prospective and current club members gathered on Zoom Wednesday in the first ICC Club Day of the semester.

[Photo] SRJC clubs present online in semester’s first Club Day

Ashley Luna, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
The SRJC SGA met to promote upcoming events over Zoom Monday. During the meeting, Student Body President Delashay Carmona Benson was appointed to aid in the hiring process for the school's new Vice President of Human Resources.

[Photo] SGA prepares for upcoming elections and encourages student participation

Cass Stewart, Editor
February 10, 2021
The SRJC SGA met to fill the vacant Santa Rosa vice president of marketing seat and discuss online-education-induced anxiety over Zoom Monday.

[Photo] SGA appoints new vice president of marketing and discusses Zoom fears

Cass Stewart, Editor
February 2, 2021
The last food distribution and grocery card giveaway of the semester will take place 9–10 a.m. Dec. 7 on Santa Rosa campus

[Photo] SJRC to host final food giveaway of the semester Friday

Cass Stewart, Staff Writer
December 1, 2020
Free Food Flier

[Photo] Free produce, plus $50 grocery card for SRJC students

Cass Stewart, Staff Writer
November 1, 2020
Poster giving details on the SRJC Oktoberfest concerts

[Photo] SRJC music department will host digital Oktoberfest

Priscilla Navas, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
SRJC logo and "Santa Rosa junior college" on a white background

[Photo] SRJC awarded $3 million HSI grant for Latinx and low-income students

Michael Combs, Editor
October 7, 2020
SRJC staff were shocked Tuesday when an English instructor's email invitation to an online diversity seminar was met with a hateful email from a former SRJC adult education instructor.

[Photo] Faculty and staff furious at menacing response to diversity, inclusion workgroup

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2020
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[Photo] SRJC extends online-only classes through Spring 2021

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2020
SRJC is offering three virtual graduation ceremonies due to the coronavirus pandemic, rather than an in-person event on the quad.

[Photo] SRJC graduates walk — at home

Alden Nichols, Staff Writer
May 21, 2020
Santa Rosa Junior College will not hold an in-person commencement ceremony after the Spring 2020 semester due to the coronavirus pandemic.

[Photo] Opinion: Graduating without graduation

Arthur Gonzalez-Martin, Staff Writer
May 7, 2020
SRJC and others are providing resources for students to help with online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Loaner laptops and free internet for students

Alden Nichols, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
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[Photo] BSU students encounter racism

JoshuOne Barnes, News Editor
November 18, 2014