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
James Wyatt

James Wyatt, Staff Writer

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SRJC religious studies instructor and president of the Academic Senate, Eric Thompson was accused of sexual misconduct in the '90s.

UPDATE: college investigates misconduct, accuser speaks out

Brandon McCapes and James Wyatt
December 12, 2017
SRJC religious studies instructor and president of the Academic Senate, Eric Thompson was accused of sexual misconduct in the '90s.

President of Academic Senate accused of sexual assault

Brandon McCapes and James Wyatt
December 6, 2017
Clean-up crews use heavy machinery at Coffey Park Nov. 14.

Post-fire clean-up

James Wyatt, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2017
With garbage bins full of personal belongings, several activists helped the homeless recover their things. One woman displays her hand-made sign and protests the removal of their camp.

[Photo] SRPD to conduct mass eviction at downtown tent city

Brandon McCapes and José Gonzalez
November 14, 2017

Students return to normalcy

James Wyatt, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2017
Co-Editor-in-Chief James Wyatt shoots footage of the devastation from a fallen shopping center in Fountaingrove as the ashes still smoldered on Oct. 10.

The fire guided me through the dark

James Wyatt, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 27, 2017
Wind advisory in effect tonight

Wind advisory in effect tonight

James Wyatt, Co-editor-in-chief
October 13, 2017
Number of residents able to return home

Number of residents able to return home

James Wyatt, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 11, 2017
As fire fighters contain flames, police help keep people safe

As fire fighters contain flames, police help keep people safe

James Wyatt, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 11, 2017
Oct. 10: The aftermath of a fire still raging

Oct. 10: The aftermath of a fire still raging

James Wyatt, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 11, 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

Temp employees lose jobs as SRJC saves money

Albert Gregory and James Wyatt
May 16, 2017
Daniel Jaebok Lee has been attending SRJC under an alias.

Sex offender in hiding found at SRJC

James Wyatt, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2017
“Thirteen Reasons Why” forces viewers to engage in challenging discussions about social issues such as bullying, sexual assualt and suicide in todays high schools.

I could’ve saved her: Controversial Netflix series teaches us why we shouldn’t just stand back and turn a blind eye

James Wyatt, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2017
Sioux Tribal member and Standing Rock activist Chase Iron Eyes speaks to a packed crowd in the Lawrence A. Bertolini Center at Santa Rosa Junior College April 3. The event gave students insight into one of the most controversial protests in the U.S.

[Photo] Standing Rock at SRJC

Chris Ludlow, Co-News Editor
April 10, 2017
Stop by for happy hour every day from -6 p.m.

Jack and Tony’s Restaurant and Whisky Bar

James Wyatt, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2017
Islamophobia on the rise

Islamophobia on the rise

Chris Ludlow, James Wyatt, and Simon Isaksson
March 14, 2017
Uncertain times for undocumented students

Uncertain times for undocumented students

Simon Isaksson and James Wyatt
February 28, 2017
In wake of Trump, students prepare

In wake of Trump, students prepare

James Wyatt, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2017
Jordan Panana Carbajal poses for his campaign photo.

Not looking back

James Wyatt, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2017
Student Government Assembly President Jordan Panana Carbajal was found guilty of commiting campaign violations.

SGA controversy continues; President suspended after review board proceedings

James Wyatt, Co-News Editor
December 13, 2016
SRJC president discusses election matters on Election Day

SRJC president discusses election matters on Election Day

James Wyatt, Tom Rivas, and Catherine Ramirez
November 10, 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
Police seek suspect near campus: Sexual assault at Mendocino and Ridgeway

Police seek suspect near campus: Sexual assault at Mendocino and Ridgeway

James Wyatt, News Editor
October 25, 2016
The site of Andy Lopez’s death in 2013 will become a new park with a $1.2 million grant from the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. The park will feature a community garden, a skate park, dog park and a basketball court.

Saving Andy’s Legacy

James Wyatt, Staff Writer
October 10, 2016
SGA looks into food stamps on campus: Faltering district support derailed initiative in 2014

SGA looks into food stamps on campus: Faltering district support derailed initiative in 2014

James Wyatt, Staff Writer
September 27, 2016
Lessons in critical thinking: SRJC police policy promotes communication

Lessons in critical thinking: SRJC police policy promotes communication

James Wyatt, Staff Writer
September 13, 2016
Lynda Hopkins and Noreen Evans are scheduled to speak on Aug 29 to address issues concerning students of the fifth district.

District supervisors to answer student questions

James Wyatt, Staff Writer
August 29, 2016
Board of trustees meeting discusses concussions, enrollment and student completion

Board of trustees meeting discusses concussions, enrollment and student completion

James Wyatt, Staff Writer
May 14, 2016
Recovery Night attendees find support and share stories of their experiences.

College community helps students seeking support

James Wyatt, Staff Writer
April 26, 2016
Trustees talk trust: Meeting addresses sexual assault, student homelessness, and Measures H and A funds

Trustees talk trust: Meeting addresses sexual assault, student homelessness, and Measures H and A funds

James Wyatt, Staff Writer
April 24, 2016
Sarah Magnani (left) and Ryan Sansome (right) are clean and sober after years of struggling with addiction. Their goal is to help students who still battle with substance abuse. The Recovery Club will allow students to open up in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.

In between addiction and recovery

Jynessa Lazzaroni and James Wyatt
April 12, 2016
Santa Rosa Junior College student Damion Square helped revive the Black Student Union and brought life to the club, which had been inactive for a decade .

Unity in the SRJC community

James Wyatt, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016