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
Michael Barnes

Michael Barnes, Features Editor

Michael fears he has a learning disability that is yet to be diagnosed. Journalism is a struggle for Michael, because he actually enjoys writing. Michael also enjoys repetition. Michael. Michael. Michael.

All content by Michael Barnes
A recent Whole Foods customer caviled to me about how she was one of Amazon Prime Now’s best customers, but now, because the pandemic prohibits her ability to receive delivery times on orders, she has to physically shop for her groceries in-store like some kind of wild animal.

Opinion: COVID-19 — Give me convenience or give me death

Michael Barnes, Special to The Oak Leaf
May 14, 2020

[Video] Ask SRJC: New Burbank Auditorium, new name?

Julia Modell and Michael Barnes
May 18, 2018
Eduardo Osorío Juarez espera ser la voz de los estudiantes de SRJC.

Juárez es el nuevo Prez de SGA

Michael Barnes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2018
Eduardo Osorío Juarez espera ser la voz de los estudiantes de SRJC.

Juárez is new SGA Prez

Michael Barnes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2018
Former SRJC President Dr. Robert Agrella (left) abused school funding in a more reprehensible manner than his successor and current SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong (right).

Centennial Series: Not every SRJC dollar makes sense

Michael Barnes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2018
The SRJC Southwest Center in Santa Rosa provides a space of higher learning to an often looked-over student population.

Centennial Series: You can’t spell SRJC without ESL

Michael Barnes, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 3, 2018
Michael Madsen as Mr. Blonde in Tarantino's 1992 debut, "Reservoir Dogs."

Tarantino: Stuck In The Middle With You

Michael Barnes, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 14, 2018
Danny Chaparro is Santa Rosa's first-ever community advisory board member from the Roseland area.

Roseland’s Street Soldier

Michael Barnes, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 13, 2018
A street sign located on Sebastopol Road in Southwest Santa Rosa informs residents of upcoming changes to the area's infrastructure.

Danny Chaparro stands in front of the Andy Lopez mural in the Rosleand Community Village Center. Chaparro hopes to create a brighter future for Roseland, while maintaining its unique identity.

Robert Thresh, de 56 años, fue procesado a la Cárcel del Condado de Sonoma en la mañana del 26 de enero de 2018.

Policia del colegio de santa rosa detiene a un transeúnte en posesión de un cuchillo

Michael Barnes, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 27, 2018
Robert Thresh, 56, was prosecuted at the Sonoma County Jail on the morning of January 26, 2018.

SRJC PD arrest transient in possession of knife

Michael Barnes, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 26, 2018
AVLS Vatos featured in "Blood In Blood Out."

Orale, Carnal: Cinema’s downest Cholas y Cholos

Michael Barnes, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 25, 2018
A fire-ravaged neighborhood in Santa Rosa.

Flames still burn evacuees two months later

Michael Barnes, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 24, 2017
A real estate sign on Sebastopol Road, touting the recent annexation of Roseland as a selling point.

Annexation’s rose-colored glasses

Michael Barnes, Co-Features Editor
December 3, 2017
Anamaria Morales displaying her "SO-CO STRONG" hat.

SRJC student cooks up a “SO-CO STRONG” effort

Michael Barnes, Co-Features Editor
November 30, 2017

Removed SGA officer re-appointed

Brandon McCapes and Michael Barnes
November 26, 2017
Saorise Ronan (left) & Laurie Metcalf (right) make for a dysfunctional mother-daughter duo.

Lady Bird sings the teenage blues

Michael Barnes, Co-Features Editor
November 20, 2017
From the ashes we will capitalize

From the ashes we will capitalize

Michael Barnes, Co-Features Editor
November 16, 2017
The Fifth, Sixth and Ninth Street homeless encampments were forced to vacate by Santa Rosa Police.

Homeless encampment forced to vacate

Michael Barnes and Brandon McCapes
November 15, 2017
Chadwick Tatum, 30, is one of three sign spinners employed at Canevari's Deli in Santa Rosa.

Canevari’s off the menu special

Michael Barnes, Co-Features Editor
November 14, 2017
Shone Farm coordinator Anthony Blondin delivers pumpkins to SRJC child development center on Thursday.

Shone Farm harvests goodwill for SRJC child development center

Michael Barnes, Co-Features Editor
November 3, 2017
California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley pledges statewide support for Santa Rosa Junior College as the school moves on from the North Bay wildfires at a #SRJCstrong event on Oct. 19. PC Dakota McGranahan

SRJC re-opens; holds fire relief event

Michael Barnes, Co-Features Editor
October 31, 2017

Memories lost

Michael Barnes, Co-Features Editor
October 31, 2017

Former SRJC Instructor loses home

Michael Barnes, Co-Features Editor
October 31, 2017
Blade Runner 2049

Do tech bros dream of electric feminists?

Michael Barnes, Co-Features Editor
October 30, 2017
Sonoma County residents comfort each other through teary eyes during the Day of Remembrance ceremony.

A day of remembrance. A day of togetherness.

Michael Barnes, Co-Features Editor
October 28, 2017
May 13, 1959: After having their homes destroyed by bulldozers, Chavez Ravine residents Manuel Augustine, left, Ivy Augustine (sweeping), Ira Augustine (baby), Victoria Augustine (woman in doorway) and Abrana Arechiga lived in a trailer.

Dodger blues

Michael Barnes, Deputy Editor
October 24, 2017
Bertolini Hall on the Santa Rosa campus

SRJC makes financial aid payments available for student pickup

Michael Barnes, Deputy Editor
October 18, 2017
The ROSE-ilience of a devastated community

The ROSE-ilience of a devastated community

Michael Barnes, Co-Features Editor
October 15, 2017
Ethan De Seife and his family

SRJC instructor loses home; gofundme campaign raises over $25,000

Michael Barnes, Deputy Editor
October 15, 2017
Flowers at the Luther Burbank Gardens. PC Rachel Edelstein.

Stop and smell the roses, before they turn to ash

Michael Barnes, Deputy Editor
October 15, 2017
Sandy McLennon (Left) and Jennifer Jacobs (Right) are vital sources of information for the deaf community.

Smoke Signals: How the deaf stay informed during a crisis

Michael Barnes, Assistant Features Editor
October 14, 2017
The charred remains of SRJC adjunct instructor, Ty Benoit's home, in the Wikiup area of Santa Rosa.

SRJC evacuee stories emerge through the smoke

Michael Barnes, Co-Features Editor
October 12, 2017
Homes in Fountaingrove destroyed by the North Bay Fires.

SRJC Announces Fire Relief Campaign Fund for Students, Faculty and Staff; Campuses to Remain Closed thru Tuesday

Michael Barnes, Assistant Features Editor
October 11, 2017
The first annual Roseland Community Festival plans to showcase the neighborhood with a hybrid of art and culture.

A new community festival blooms in Roseland

Michael Barnes, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
Pennywise the dancing clown

Send in the clowns… on second thought, don’t!

Michael Barnes, Staff Writer
September 25, 2017
DACA: Heroes of Justice

DACA: Heroes of Justice

Michael Barnes, Staff Writer
September 25, 2017
Our House, located in Petaluma, is the sister space to Mi Casa. Counseling services, access to computers and printers ,and access to a quit space are just a few things 'Our House' offers.

Nuestra Casa es Su Casa for all students at ‘Our House’ in Petaluma

Michael Barnes, Staff Writer
September 7, 2017
I am Chicano

No Soy Hispano, Soy Chicano

Michael Barnes, Staff Writer
September 5, 2017