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

Joseph Barkoff, Photo Editor, Spring 2014

All content by Joseph Barkoff
Bryce Gevas makes a one handed dig saving a point from being scored by Sierra College Oct. 8 in Haehl Pavilion Santa Rosa.

[Photo] Bear Cubs lose home opener in heartbreak

Nikko Edwards, Staff Writer
October 9, 2014
Kayleen Belda runs down the ball to make a touch pass on a Bear Cub scoring chance against ARC Oct. 7 at Sypher Field.

[Photo] Bear Cubs are building momentum

Robert Marshall, Sports Editor
October 9, 2014
Sophie Angel shoots the puck on San Francisco State University's net in the second period Oct. 3 at Snoopy's Home Ice Santa Rosa. Angel picked up her first assist of the season against SFSU.

Polar Bears dominate two nights of hockey

Joseph Barkoff, Photo Sports Editor
October 6, 2014
Bear Cubs John Amandoli pulls Butte College's QB Zach Kline to the ground for a sack Sept. 13 at Bailey Field Santa Rosa.

[Photo] A physical specimen: Bear Cubs’ Jonny Amandoli

Brennan Cole, Staff Writer
October 6, 2014
Richard Morris picks up his Chabot College opponent on the out of bounds line to prevent his attempt at escape Oct. 3 in Tauzer Gym Santa Rosa.

[Photo] Bear Cubs tie with Chabot

Ben Steinberg, Staff writer
October 6, 2014
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Bear Cubs head undefeated into conference play

Joseph Barkoff, Photo Sports Editor
October 6, 2014
Andrew Carlile heads the ball down the sidelinelooking for another scoring opportunity against Modesto Junior College Sept. 30 at Sypher Field Santa Rosa.

[Photo] Bear Cubs put on a show

Nikko Edwards, Staff Writer
October 2, 2014
Isaac Maximov capitalizes on one of his two mid pool steals with a goal against Sierra College Oct. 1 at Quinn Aquatic Complex Santa Rosa.

[Photo] Men’s waterpolo defeated by Sierra College

Joseph Barkoff, Sports Photo Editor
October 2, 2014
Nicole Groat makes a field block for a save, denying the scoring opportunity by Sierra College Oct. 1 at Quinn Aquatic Complex Santa Rosa.

[Photo] Women’s water polo lose close game against division powerhouse Sierra College

Joseph Barkoff, Sports Photo Editor
October 2, 2014
Desmond Nisby breaks two tackles after a short reception from Christian McAlvain before breaking 3 more on Nisby's way to a 48-yard touchdown reception Sept. 27 at Bailey Field Santa Rosa.

[Photo] Laney defeated, Wagner’s Bear Cubs are 4-0

Joseph Barkoff, Sports Photo Editor
September 30, 2014
Andrew Carlile jumps over a Delta College slide tackle chasing the ball down the sideline Sept.26 at Sypher Field Santa Rosa.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer lose 1-0 against Delta College Sept. 26

September 26, 2014
Bear Cubs forward Taylor Halstenson jukes with the ball around Sierra College midfielder Mikayla English Sept. 23 at Sypher Field Santa Rosa.

[Photo] Women’s soccer upset at home; drops first conference game

Sal Gebre, Staff Writer
September 24, 2014
Quinten McCoy intercepts the end of the game hail-mary, putting an end to Delta’s hopes of catching the Bear Cubs in their season opener Saturday, Sept. 6 at Delta Communtiy College in Stockton.

UNLEASHED: Bear Cubs open with a win

Joseph Barkoff, Sports Photo Editor
September 8, 2014
Officers arrested tranisent, Robert Thresh, 56, in the Burbank Circle area of the Santa Rosa campus.

[Photo] SRJC District Police under investigation

JoshuOne Barnes, News Editor
September 9, 2014

Polar Bears hockey team takes first loss on 4-day road trip

Joseph Barkoff, Photo/Sports Editor
December 13, 2013
Winds gusting at 45 miles-per-hour toppled an approximately 250-year-old oak tree at the Santa Rosa campus Nov. 1.

[Photo] New life comes from old: What happened to this tree and what happens next

Faith Gates, Staff Writer
December 10, 2013
Kayla Kearney, whose YouTube video garnered more than one million views, takes a moment away from her busy day at SRJC Dec. 6.

[Photo] Kayla Kearney breaks the silence: A star is revealed

Julie Lee, Contributing Writer
December 10, 2013
Andre Davis breaks the plane of the end zone scoring a touchdown against College of San Mateo Nov. 16 in San Mateo.

Courageous Bear Cubs earn bowl bid

Joseph Barkoff, Photo/Sports Editor
November 21, 2013
The Bear Cubs wrestling team is in the home stretch of the season with only a few meets left before the NorCal Regionals Dec. 7. The team has been strong with an overall record of 7-4 and 2-2 in conference play. The season started off well with two wins against Delta and Shasta. The Bear Cubs beat Shasta 31-17 and Delta 41-17. The following weekend they placed fifth out of 10 teams at the Sacramento City Tournament on Sept. 21. The Bear Cubs suffered a setback the next weekend with a short-handed team, and were shutout 48-0 by Lenmoore. The tough part was once they arrived at the meet, they only had 30 minutes to get ready, which is less than normal. “Driving made it hard,” said head coach Jake Fitzpatrick. Logan Fore, 133 pounds, was injured and Colton Farley, 285 pounds, had the flu. The next night they placed eighth out of 10 teams, which was an improvement from the night before. Jesus Moreno, 125 pounds, finished 3-3 and placed sixth. Aaron Pen–Kruger, 133 pounds, finished 3-2 and placed fourth. Pen-Kruger lost in the semi-finals 8-7. Kaden Martin, 165 pounds, was one match away from placing. Jose Anaya, at 184 pounds, went 2-2. They then beat Skyline 24-21, then placed eighth out of 12 teams in the Modesto Tournament Oct. 12. Daniel Larman, 157 pounds, placed fourth. Pen-Kruger went undefeated and finished first. At that point in the season, Pen-Kruger led the team with an 11-5 record and eight pins to date. At the Meathead Movers tournament they placed 12th out of 16 teams. Against Fresno State the Bear Cubs lost 42-3. In their first home meet, Nov. 6, they placed fourth out of nine teams in the NorCal Dualmeet. After a first round bye they beat Delta 50-3, then lost to Sac City 37-6. After that they beat Skyline, 27-18 and Chabot 28-13. The next week they wrestled Chabot again, and won a close one 24-22. At the latest meet on Wednesday they lost 33-4 to Modesto. They have the Sac City Duals this weekend and hope to get back on the winning track as the season winds down. The Coast Conference Championship is on Nov. 23, and Fitzpatrick is looking for gold. “Hoping to come away with medals, [we] won tournament last three years,” he said. In the NorCal Regionals they are looking to make some waves. “Our goal is to qualify every weight class,” Fitzpatrick said. “Also, players have to step up; Daniel Larman, Isai Guzman, and Kaden Martin have to step up to qualify,” Fitzpatrick said. The Coast Conference Championships are at 11 a.m. Nov. 23 in Hayward. The NorCal Regionals are at 9 a.m. Dec. 7 in Susanville.

[Photo] Bear Cubs hope for Big 8 victory

Amelia Parreira, Staff Writer
November 21, 2013
The Bear Cubs wrestling team is in the home stretch of the season with only a few meets left before the NorCal Regionals Dec. 7. The team has been strong with an overall record of 7-4 and 2-2 in conference play. The season started off well with two wins against Delta and Shasta. The Bear Cubs beat Shasta 31-17 and Delta 41-17. The following weekend they placed fifth out of 10 teams at the Sacramento City Tournament on Sept. 21. The Bear Cubs suffered a setback the next weekend with a short-handed team, and were shutout 48-0 by Lenmoore. The tough part was once they arrived at the meet, they only had 30 minutes to get ready, which is less than normal. “Driving made it hard,” said head coach Jake Fitzpatrick. Logan Fore, 133 pounds, was injured and Colton Farley, 285 pounds, had the flu. The next night they placed eighth out of 10 teams, which was an improvement from the night before. Jesus Moreno, 125 pounds, finished 3-3 and placed sixth. Aaron Pen–Kruger, 133 pounds, finished 3-2 and placed fourth. Pen-Kruger lost in the semi-finals 8-7. Kaden Martin, 165 pounds, was one match away from placing. Jose Anaya, at 184 pounds, went 2-2. They then beat Skyline 24-21, then placed eighth out of 12 teams in the Modesto Tournament Oct. 12. Daniel Larman, 157 pounds, placed fourth. Pen-Kruger went undefeated and finished first. At that point in the season, Pen-Kruger led the team with an 11-5 record and eight pins to date. At the Meathead Movers tournament they placed 12th out of 16 teams. Against Fresno State the Bear Cubs lost 42-3. In their first home meet, Nov. 6, they placed fourth out of nine teams in the NorCal Dualmeet. After a first round bye they beat Delta 50-3, then lost to Sac City 37-6. After that they beat Skyline, 27-18 and Chabot 28-13. The next week they wrestled Chabot again, and won a close one 24-22. At the latest meet on Wednesday they lost 33-4 to Modesto. They have the Sac City Duals this weekend and hope to get back on the winning track as the season winds down. The Coast Conference Championship is on Nov. 23, and Fitzpatrick is looking for gold. “Hoping to come away with medals, [we] won tournament last three years,” he said. In the NorCal Regionals they are looking to make some waves. “Our goal is to qualify every weight class,” Fitzpatrick said. “Also, players have to step up; Daniel Larman, Isai Guzman, and Kaden Martin have to step up to qualify,” Fitzpatrick said. The Coast Conference Championships are at 11 a.m. Nov. 23 in Hayward. The NorCal Regionals are at 9 a.m. Dec. 7 in Susanville.

[Photo] Bear Cubs wrestling looks to make waves

Robert Marshall, Staff Writer
November 21, 2013

Polar Bear hockey skates to victory

Joseph Barkoff, Photo/Sports Editor
November 21, 2013
Megan Johnson dumps the ball over the net against Delta Nov. 8 at Haehl Gym in Santa Rosa.

12-11 overall Bear Cubs have plenty of fight left

Joseph Barkoff, Photo/Sports Editor
November 21, 2013
SRJC forward Allison Rash heads the ball keeping it inbounds by a hair Oct. 1 at Sypher Field in Santa Rosa.

[Photo] Women’s soccer ends September with a solid performance

October 6, 2013
A wealth of knowledge new to the Santa Rosa Junior College gathers for a quick group photo before a new staff safety meeting Sept. 13 Doyle Library SRJC Santa Rosa.

[Photo] Profiles of new SRJC faculty

September 26, 2013
SRJC celebrates a goal after scoring another against Cal Sept 21 at Snoopy's Ice Arena in Santa Rosa.

Polar Bears open season with win

Joseph Barkoff, Photo Editor
September 26, 2013
SRJC sophomore Courtnie Morton spikes the ball against Fresno City College Sept. 20 for the first game of the day in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Bear Cubs volleyball takes tough loss, enjoys exciting win

Joseph Barkoff
September 26, 2013

Polar Bears open season with win

Joseph Barkoff
September 26, 2013
Arms raised by SRJC tight end Nick Reynolds as Bear Cubs’ running back K’Lan Anderson rushes for a 1-yard touchdown against Diablo Valley College Sept. 13 in Santa Rosa.

Bear Cubs football comes from behind again

Joseph Barkoff
September 26, 2013
Bear Cubs Football Dominates Season Opener

Bear Cubs Football Dominates Season Opener

Joseph Barkoff, Photo Editor
September 14, 2013
A server prepares a personalized salad for a customer at Bianchini’s, a new restaurant on Mendocino Avenue that offers a variety of sandwiches and salads.

[Photo] Bianchini’s: More Than Meets the Rye

Ken Kutska, A&E Editor
May 13, 2013

The Scuttlebutt is Out

Joseph Barkoff, Photo Editor
April 30, 2013
End Student Hunger With SRJC Honors Society

End Student Hunger With SRJC Honors Society

Joseph Barkoff, Photo Editor
April 29, 2013

End Student Hunger with the SRJC Honor Pantry

Joseph Barkoff, Photo Editor
April 21, 2013
The Best Falafel Falls Apart in Your Mouth, not in Your Hands

The Best Falafel Falls Apart in Your Mouth, not in Your Hands

Joseph Barkoff, Photo Editor
February 12, 2013
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