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
Devin Schwarz

Devin Schwarz, Podcast Editor

All content by Devin Schwarz
Bakeries Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Bakeries Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Devin Schwarz, A&E Editor
March 8, 2016
Rosa's Best - Time to Get Out & About

Rosa’s Best – Time to Get Out & About

Courtney Paige and Devin Schwarz
March 8, 2016
SRJC Band of the week: Sally Haggard

SRJC Band of the week: Sally Haggard

Estefany Gonzalez, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2016
Bear Cubs’ guard Brooke Santander sets a screen for SRJC guard Jenna Dunbar.

[Photo] Double Defeats: SRJC men’s and women’s basketball end playoff dreams

Anthony Sosa and Frank Sumrall
March 7, 2016
The Santa Rosa Junior College baseball team looks on as it battles against Cañada College Feb. 27 in Redwood City. The Bear Cubs lost 12-5 for only their second loss of the 2016 season.

Bear Cubs head into Big 8 season

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2016
Sophomore guard Jenna Dunbar attempts a free throw in a game against West Hills College Lemoore.

[Photo] Bear Cubs stomp Golden Eagles; advance to third round of playoffs

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
February 28, 2016

Bear Cubs outduel Colts for 10th straight victory 

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2016
Plantain “Spiders” are made from thin grated savory plantain formed into balls and fried into a crispy nest of greasy goodness. Plantains are a specialty at El Coqui.

Food on the fringes

Devin Schwarz, A&E Editor
February 23, 2016
Spirit Animal Within

Petaluma Cinema Series

Petaluma Cinema Series

Devin Schwarz, A&E Editor
February 23, 2016
On Cue Calendar of Events

On Cue Calendar of Events

Devin Schwarz, A&E Editor
February 23, 2016
Members of Sloth & Turtle hang outside of their practice space in rural Santa Rosa.

SRJC band of the week: Sloth & Turtle

Estefany Gonzalez, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2016
Bear Cubs' Bryce Nagata prepares for the pitch that is about to be delivered.

They’re a streakin’: baseball team win streak reaches nine games, leads state in scoring

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2016
It’s no longer a question; they are the greatest

It’s no longer a question; they are the greatest

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2016
Stark's sign at sunset

[Photo] Rosa’s Best

A&E Section
February 16, 2016

Bear Cubs score 15 runs in sixth straight victory

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
February 16, 2016

Bear Cubs continue dominating

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
February 12, 2016

Bear Cubs shutout Eagles for fourth straight victory

Will Mathis, Staff Writer
February 9, 2016
The Dark Souls knight, XCOM alien and Ryu are all iconic images from their respective game franchises. All three will be making reappearances in the next 3 months with the greatly anticipated releases of “XCOM 2,” “Dark Souls 3” and “Street Fighter.”

Studying haze? Video games be praised! Spring releases to cure your academic blues

Devin Schwarz, A&E Editor
February 9, 2016
4th street deli

[Photo] Hot, cold, sandwich gold: Alternatives to Subway for your lunchtime needs

Arthur Gonzalez-Martin, Staff Writer
February 9, 2016
SRJC ‘s Matt Bone connects for an RBI single in a 4-0 win over De Anza College.

In full swing: SRJC baseball team starts season 4-1

Will Mathis, Staff Writer
February 8, 2016
members of the band Boilermaker said some people go to church on Sundays, but they do band practice.

[Photo] SRJC band of the week: Boilermaker

Estefany Gonzalez, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2016
An SRJC student takes a break from taking notes to look for potential love matches during a classroom lecture.

Love in the millennial age

Estefany Gonzalez, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2016

Estes’ 6 Shutout Innings Paves Way to 4-0 Win

Will Mathis, Staff Writer
February 3, 2016
Rain Doesn't Dampen Bear Cubs’ Season Opener

Rain Doesn’t Dampen Bear Cubs’ Season Opener

Will Mathis, Staff Writer
January 29, 2016
Matt Black and other local artists worked together to capture the raw spirit of migrant labor. A number of documentaries and a narrated slideshow accompany the photos.

[Photo] Dirty, gritty and eye-catching: California artists capture the lives of migrant laborers through photography

Rebecca Dominguez, Web Editor
December 9, 2015
Often referred to as Christmas pie, mincemeat pie is a popular holiday tradition.

Art good enough to eat: Holiday foods from around the world to spice up your table

Devin Schwarz, Assistant A&E Editor
December 9, 2015
Treehorn Books, located in downtown Santa Rosa, smells of vintage books guaranteed to warm the heart of any bookworm.

[Photo] Bargain reading on rainy days

Alex T. Randolph, Copy Editor
December 9, 2015
(Left to right) Dylin Stice, Scott Manwell, Mikey Bollonio and Derek Nielsen relax backstage at the Arlene Francis Center and drink beer before their band’s set.

SRJC band of the week: The Illumignarly

Estefany Gonzalez, A&E Editor
December 7, 2015

Outer Planes: More than just a comic shop

Devin Schwarz, Assistant A&E Editor
December 7, 2015
PEERS members promote safe sex by distributing condoms to students on the Bertolini quad. Condoms are free at Student Health Services.

Contraception misconceptions: Is your method effective?

Maci Martell and Estefany Gonzalez
December 7, 2015
Pathfinder 3.7.5 Review (Podcast)

Pathfinder 3.7.5 Review (Podcast)

Arthur Gonzalez-Martin, Carin Huber, Alex T. Randolph, and Devin Schwarz
November 17, 2015
In the MMORPG “Tera” there is no practical armor for female characters.

Game over for boys club

Devin Schwarz, Assistant A&E Editor
November 17, 2015
Sage Fifield (right) and Kevin Carducci (left) of The Easy Leaves duo enjoy a beer in Carducci’s cozy home located in the heart of Roseland. The pair have spent the last eight years traveling the world and playing music together.

Band of the Week: The Oak Leaf meets The Easy Leaves

Estefany Gonzalez, A&E Editor
November 16, 2015
An SRJC employee makes a fresh burrito at the Santa Rosa cafeteria where students can choose cuisine from different world regions.

Cafeteria lunch gamble: Weighing price against time

Devin Schwarz, Assistant A&E Editor
November 16, 2015
The current members of Santa Rosa band The Down House takes a break outside of their rehearsal room at Manzantia Studios where they meet twice a week to rehearse for upcoming shows.

The Down House: SRJC band of the week brings on house shows

Estefany Gonzalez, A&E Editor
October 27, 2015
Stop the shame

Stop the shame

Estefany Gonzalez, A&E Editor
October 13, 2015
The Naked Pig serves all local farm to table food.

South of A street

Devin Schwarz, Assistant A&E Editor
October 13, 2015
Water flows from a calming stone fountain at the front doors of Toyo Bar & Grill located off Piner Road in Santa Rosa.

Toyo Bar & Grill: Students can roll on down for delicious sushi and warm atmosphere at an affordable price

Estefany Gonzalez, A&E Editor
October 12, 2015
The five members of the Acrylics sit outside of an old church in downtown Santa Rosa.

SRJC band of the week: Acrylics

Estefany Gonzalez, A&E Editor
September 29, 2015
Tender chicken feet soaked in black bean sauce.

You win some, you dim sum

Devin Schwarz, Assistant A&E Editor
September 29, 2015
Giulletti, Olguin, and Olney-Burnett chat after band practice.

Rock of the dead

Devin Schwarz, A&E Editor
September 15, 2015
How to: The temporary way to change hair color

How to: The temporary way to change hair color

Estefany Gonzalez, A&E Editor
September 15, 2015
The Petaluma Cinema Series offers a wide variety of films to fit all.

Cinema series returns to Petaluma Campus

Devin Schwarz   , Assistant A&E Editor
September 15, 2015
Mad Max and his mechanic lay waste to an enemy vehicle showering the wasteland with fire and scrap.

Mild Max: Video game fails to meet expectations raised by film franchise’s legacy

Devin Schwarz, Assistant A&E Editor
September 15, 2015
Third Street Ale Works.

[Photo] Bottom ups on a school day: Five bars near SRJC to kick back at after class

Rico Pinola, Staff Writer
September 15, 2015
Kai Schade rests on the lawn in front of Doyle Library enjoying a book and sporting her blue-green hair.

[Photo] Curtains of color, curls of light

Nikki Goetz, Staff Writer
September 13, 2015
Whales, Weapons and Weepers

Whales, Weapons and Weepers

Devin Schwarz, Staff Writer
August 28, 2015
Wednesday Night Market returns to delight crowds

Wednesday Night Market returns to delight crowds

Devin Schwarz, Staff Writer
May 12, 2015
A baking student brushes eggwash onto blueberry gallettes.

Satisfy Your Cravings

Devin Schwarz, Staff Writer
May 12, 2015
SRJC alumnus Armando Garcia speaks at “Light the Torch,” an SRJC student-organized rally downtown to inspire students to push for an immigration reform and allow DREAMers to share their stories.

Deferred Action Renewals: What it means for undocumented students to apply and what DACA doesn’t cover

Estefany Gonzalez, Features Editor
May 12, 2015
Daniel Kong

Pho Real? Four fantastic pho factories in Santa Rosa

Devin Schwarz, Staff Writer
April 28, 2015
A combination of Mexican and American flags representing Mexican-American students.

Hiding in plain sight, a story of growing up in between cultures

Estefany Gonzalez, Features Editor
April 14, 2015

Florence, New York, Santa Rosa: Four different pizza restaurants provide a plethora of options

Devin Schwarz, Staff Writer
April 5, 2015
Kaldunski holds her book "The Ice Creamery" at the SRJC culinary center, where she's been a faculty member for three years.

Living a culinary dream as an SRJC educator

Devin Schwarz, Staff Writer
March 8, 2015
Dominic Chambrone, The Shoe Suregon, at his Santa Rosa studio where he designs unique footwear for celebrities like Will.i.am and Justin Bieber. Chambrone is a former SRJC student.

The Shoe Surgeon: A man with a sewing machine and a dream

Estefany Gonzalez, Features Editor
February 24, 2015
La Texicana on Sebastopol Road. This restaurant has appeared on the Food Network for its excellent Mexican cuisine.

North of the border

Devin Schwarz, Staff Writer
February 20, 2015
La Vera pizza downtown has fabulous service and a vast menu.

Chow down downtown

Devin Schwarz, Staff writer
February 10, 2015

Gotta get out of here ASAP

Estefany Gonzalez, Features Editor
February 10, 2015

8 Worst Date Stories

Eden Anuskewicz, Madison Anuskewicz, Luke Heslip, and Estefany Gonzalez
February 10, 2015
Judy Leroy

Judy Leroy

Estefany Gonzalez, Features Editor
January 26, 2015
R-e-s-p-e-c-t: Find out what it means to L-G-B-T

R-e-s-p-e-c-t: Find out what it means to L-G-B-T

Estefany Gonzalez, Features Editor
January 26, 2015
Katie Suoja

Katie Suoja

Estefany Gonzalez, Features Editor
January 26, 2015
Ike's Place has delicious sandwiches on the daily.

Food on foot near SRJC

Devin Schwarz, Staff Writer
January 23, 2015
Beyond stereotypes: Homeless yet hopeful in Sonoma County

Beyond stereotypes: Homeless yet hopeful in Sonoma County

Julie Lee, Nate Voge, Jeanine Flaton-Buckley, and Estefany Gonzalez
December 7, 2014

Four weeks to go, all ready to blow

Nate Voge, Hannah Kooistra, and Estefany Gonzalez
November 17, 2014
Santa Rosa Junior College stuent Samuel Adams (center) and two friends pose while cosplaying as characters from the popular anime series “Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann.”

Costumes aren’t only for Halloween

Estefany Gonzalez, Staff Writer
October 30, 2014
This poster by J. Ho­ward Miller has been serving as a cultural icon of feminism since 1942.

The only f-word that matters

Estefany Gonzalez, Staff Writer
October 8, 2014
Lyft driver Maxwell Austinweil offers a “lyft” to riders who use the smartphone app to seek transportation. The pink mustache is the company’s trademark.

Text the ‘stache for a ride

Estefany Gonzalez, Staff Writer
September 23, 2014
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