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
Dakota McGranahan

Dakota McGranahan, Co-Features Editor

Dakota McGranahan is the Co-Features editor this Fall 2019 semester at the Oak Leaf.

All content by Dakota McGranahan
Dori Elder, 35, embraces a former SGA president, Ian Mauer. "We did this event for a family type meal, where students can sit down and get together for a meal and meet one another," Elder said.

Feed the bear cubs

Dakota McGranahan, Co-Photo Editor
April 25, 2018
On Friday and Saturday, more parking is available to students who take weekend classes as opposed to peak hours during the week.

Parking predicament: What’s in store for the future?

Dakota McGranahan, Co-Photo editor
April 24, 2018
SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong announced new safety measures for both the Santa Rosa and Petaluma campuses one week after a report of a suspect with a gun on campus.

[Photo] An afternoon with Frank Chong

Kevin Johnson, News Editor
April 19, 2018
Kylie Minogue experiments with country, EDM and pop fusion with her new album, "Golden."

With new album, Kylie stays “Golden”

Dakota McGranahan, Co-Photo Editor
April 17, 2018
First-year infielder Hance Smith runs to third base after stealing second base in the fourth inning against Consumnes River on April 4 at Bailey field.

[Photo] Brodnansky homers in Bear Cubs’ 11-9 loss

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
April 6, 2018
First-year infielder Hance Smith runs to third base after stealing second base in the fourth inning against Consumnes River on April 4 at Bailey field.

Santa Rosa Junior College President Frank Chong sent a brief email to students that called into question the decision to cut the majority of the planned courses for the summer term.

The SRJC Forensics Team poses for a photo. Courtesy of Hal Sanford

SRJC Forensics Team becomes first two-year institution to win National Debate Collegiate Championship

Dakota McGranahan, Co-Photo Editor
March 27, 2018
An abundance of love for Simon

An abundance of love for Simon

Dakota McGranahan, Co-Photo Editor
March 27, 2018
Hollywood says 'Time's Up' to sexual harassment

Hollywood says ‘Time’s Up’ to sexual harassment

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
March 4, 2018
A dry winter has brought California back into the drought conditions that were cited as a major cause of last Fall's wildfires.

[Photo] Drought conditions return to California after dry winter

Jett Williams, A&E Editor
February 27, 2018
Umoja Team founders Regina Mahiri (right) and Byron Reaves (left) pose for a picture before being called to the dance floor for the "Cha-Cha-Slide."

[Photo] Blast from the past: BSU holds ‘90s themed dance

Taylor Seprish, Staff Writer
February 24, 2018
Riley Anderson, aeronautics major, attempts to beat the high score in the time trial jump house after sumo-wrestling for the Love Club event in the quad on Feb. 14.

The Love Club

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
February 15, 2018
Student Ambassador Steven Blacencia hands out pizza to students in Rotary Plaza for Pizza Party day on Tuesday. Blacencia is a member of Anime club and helped coordinate events throughout the Petaluma campus’ Welcome Week.

Welcome Week on the Petaluma campus

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
February 12, 2018
Passengers of a vehicle involved in the collision document the damage for their insurance company.

Collision on Highway 101 leaves seven injured

Dakota McGranahan and José Gonzalez
February 5, 2018
Tennis Ball

[Photo] Bear Cub women off to 2-0 start

Ian MacGregor, Staff Writer
February 3, 2018
Starting Pitcher Parker Ruoff begins the game against DeAnza college, striking out the first batter.

[Photo] Bear Cubs’ high-power offense leads to victory

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
February 1, 2018
Chief AFA Negotiator Julie Thompson protests the unfair salary wages for faculty and staff on Mendocino Avenue.

[Photo] AFA begins picketing campaign

Kevin Johnson and Dylan Kerzin
February 1, 2018
Making a debut appearance at club day, kinesiology major Maxwell Bernadini-Jaurique recruits students for lacrosse club. While originally recruiting men, Bernadini-Jaurique also started a second roster for women.

Club day 2018

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
January 31, 2018
Towards the end of the protest, many people took pictures with their friends and family. As one woman left the Women's March, she waved to her colleagues that were also protesting.

Women’s March 2018

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
January 22, 2018
Enjoying their lunch outside, accounting major Oakalani Schnackenberg and business major Makanani Mersberg chat in Analy village for their first day back to school. "Something interesting happened in my accounting class today. This guy stood up and announced he had 111 thousand followers on Instagram," Schnackenberg said. Spring 2018 is Schnackenberg's first semester and Mersberg second semester.

Students start semester strong

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
January 17, 2018
Cry to God, a group focused on informing colleges about the wrath of God, performed a demonstration in Bertollini quad on the Santa Rosa Junior College campus. Of the four demonstrators, two consistently targeted individual students to yell profanities at in an attempt to start a discussion.

Wrath of God on the quad

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
December 13, 2017
Owen McCabe left high school at 16 to play semi-professional soccer in Scotland.

[Photo] Scottish athlete kilting the game

Matthew Wreden, Staff Writer
December 12, 2017
Student Government Assembly President Evelyn Navarro is spearheading efforts to help SRJC students get their voices heard by SGA and SRJC administration as well.

[Photo] From low GPA to President of SGA

Julia Modell, Contributing Writer
December 12, 2017
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[Photo] SRJC fire response prevents drop-outs

Rachel Edelstein and Meghan Buckman
November 16, 2017
Photo from @forevrtay_13 on Instagram.

Look what you made me do: A Taylor Swift album review

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
November 14, 2017
Photo Editor Dakota McGranahan

A week of worry, fire and fear

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
October 31, 2017

SRJC student narrowly escapes fire

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
October 31, 2017
A firefighter watches a controlled burn outside the juvenile correctional facility near Kenwood.

[Photo] From the ashes we will rise

Brandon McCapes, News Editor
October 31, 2017
Home Again: Reese Witherspoon revitalizes the single mother persona

Home Again: Reese Witherspoon revitalizes the single mother persona

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
October 25, 2017
A tale of two Cristina's

A tale of two Cristina’s

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
October 25, 2017
Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley addresses SRJC students and staff during an informational meeting regarding the fires in Sonoma County. Ortiz Oakley affirmed the crowd that he will guarantee the safety of SRJC students, staff, and faculty.

A map of the advised evacuation zone in Santa Rosa.

Northeast Santa Rosa receives advisory evacuation

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
October 11, 2017
SMART train officials direct passengers to their designated trains.

[Photo] SMART Train may be of little benefit to SRJC Students

Roberta MacIntyre, Staff Writer
October 5, 2017
Dakota's Dictionary: Consent

Dakota’s Dictionary: Consent

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
October 5, 2017
The Pumpkin Spice Latte, or PSL, from Starbucks will soon come to an end for the season. Once it does, just recreate it with your own Starbucks cup for the extra feel of a PSL.

PSL DIY

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
October 5, 2017
Performer Summer Bloom leaves the audience in awe after her debut piece about the transformation after heartbreak.

The Underground Music Scene Project

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
October 4, 2017
As one the biggest bounce houses in the world, Big Bounce America attracts crowds to the Santa Rosa Fairgrounds.

Big Bounce America lands in Santa Rosa

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
October 3, 2017
Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly used Monday's weekly meeting to debate what is best for the wellness of students.

[Photo] Student government takes steps to aid underrepresented students, debates motion

Brandon McCapes, Deputy News Editor
September 29, 2017
Santa Rosa Junior College Students can now ride the local buses for free

[Photo] All public transit buses made available to SRJC students

Brandon McCapes, Deputy News Editor
September 29, 2017
Santa Rosa Junior College Students can now ride the local buses for free

Follett Corporation offers a variety of low costs alternatives to full-priced books.

[Photo] Bookstore still undergoing transition

Rachel Edelstein, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
Sophomore Katie Williams waits to pop up and spike the ball in the Bear Cubs loss to San Joaquin Delta College on Sept. 15 in Hael Pavilion.

[Photo] Bear Cubs early efforts not enough

Anthony Rea, Staff Writer
September 15, 2017
After an accident on Mendocino avenue, a woman is stabilized and taken to Memorial Hospital. Officers stayed at the scene to investigate the incident.

Accident on Mendocino avenue leaves woman injured

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
September 14, 2017
One student looks over brochures from a display of information for college transfer.

Transfer Day paves way for Transfer Awareness Month

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
September 9, 2017
A protestor draws on poster board for a Sep. 2017 protest

DACA Protest at Old Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa

Dakota McGranahan and James Wyatt
September 5, 2017
Jay Asher explains the story behind his best selling novel, "13 Reasons Why." Asher gave a presentation at the Charles Schulz museum on Sep. 2.

(13) Reasons Why You Matter: Jay Asher Opens the Conversation Surrounding Suicide

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
September 5, 2017
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