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
Matthew Koch

Matthew Koch, Staff Writer

All content by Matthew Koch
New lights illuminate the Barnett Hall area where a rape occurred in the bathroom in August.

[Photo] Safety stroll presents some concerns

Gideon Halpin, Staff Writer
December 7, 2015
The Thrifty Hippy has vintage records for music aficionados with a taste for retro.

Records over digital media: Places to get vinyl near school

Matthew Koch, Staff Writer
December 9, 2015
Adam Gockel coasts around SRJC campus by scooter. “It gets me places a lot faster than walking; cuts down [travel] time by over a half,” he said.

Be cool and maneuver the school

Matthew Koch, Staff Writer
November 16, 2015
Leslie Mancillas compiles an anthology of body maps with local ESL students.

[Photo] Crossing Cultures: SRJC museum features exhibit on students’ immigration stories

Amy Reynolds, Staff Writer
November 16, 2015
Lumafest

Lumafest

Maci Martell and Matthew Koch
October 27, 2015
Students acclimate to college life with pieces of their childhood looming around their new adult lives. It is up to them to decide how to deal with the baggage.

Breaking up with your parents: Discarding the excess baggage you grew up with

Matthew Koch, Staff Writer
October 26, 2015
In this anonymous digital age, it’s easier than ever to bully strangers online, and SRJC wants to make a change.

[Photo] Cyberbullying: Dicussing the dangers of online anonymity

Mitchell Garcia-Buckley, Staff Writer
October 26, 2015
Eric Sadler strokes his beard outside of Bertolini Hall at SRJC.

[Photo] Don’t fear, the beards are here

Nikki Goetz, Staff Writer
October 12, 2015
Students join out of solidarity for the Umpqua shooting victims in front of Doyle Library.

[Photo] Students reflect on Oregon mass shooting

Faith Gates, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2015
SRJC is home to beautiful oak trees that are sprawled all over Santa Rosa campus.

SRJC hopes to become a tree-accredited campus

Matthew Koch, Staff Writer
September 29, 2015
Students who ride motorcycles have designated parking spots on campus where parking is readily available.

Good vibrations provide a rush of adventure from A to B

Matthew Koch, Staff Writer
September 15, 2015
Portions of funds provided by Measure H are being designated to aid in restoration of Emeritus Hall at SRJC.

[Photo] Measure H begins 15-year rollout

Devin Marshall, Senior Staff Writer
September 13, 2015
Bridging the gap between interest and the desire to learn

Bridging the gap between interest and the desire to learn

Matthew Koch, Staff Writer
August 28, 2015
Joanie Dybach, administration of justice instructor, hopes to raise money for Nepal.

Tragedy in Nepal: An SRJC instructor’s quest to help aid orphans after dire earthquake

Matthew Koch, Staff Writer
May 11, 2015
A diagram of the proposed garden to be built on the Petaluma campus.The non-lawn garden will be drought tolerant and low cost.

Permaculture garden to sprout at SRJC Petaluma campus

Matthew Koch, Staff Writer
April 28, 2015

Chicanas persevere

Matthew Koch, Staff Writer
April 7, 2015

Students rally at the capitol

Matthew Koch and Luke Heslip
March 10, 2015

Self-evaluation forum at SRJC

Matthew Koch, Staff Writer
February 24, 2015
Dr. Charles Prickett is a civil rights enthusiast and has been since the 1960s.

Civil rights advocate motivates SRJC

Matthew Koch, Staff Writer
February 10, 2015
SRJC installed gender-neutral bathrooms on campus in January 2015.

Gender neutral bathrooms arrive at SRJC

Matthew Koch, Staff Writer
January 23, 2015