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
Tom Rivas

Tom Rivas, Staff Writer

All content by Tom Rivas
SRJC’s student enterprise projects give students the opportunity to learn hands on how to grow, market and distribute an agriculture product of their choosing. Cash crops like lettuce are grown on the farm.

Getting Down and Dirty

Tom Rivas, Feature Editor
May 23, 2017

Getting down and dirty

Tom Rivas, Features Editor
May 16, 2017
Pedro Avila, SRJC's new vice president of student services.

New Kid in Town: Santa Rosa Junior College names VP of student services

Tom Rivas, Features Editor
April 25, 2017
The Santa Rosa Junior College plantetarium uses the Goto model GX-10 Star Projector to reproduce images of the sun, moon, planets and stars onto a 40 foot in diameter dome.

Women of the stars

Tom Rivas, Features Editor
March 16, 2017
Watch your back or else: Helpful online security tips

Watch your back or else: Helpful online security tips

Tom Rivas, Features Editor
February 28, 2017
This vintage media guide features the Arizona Wildcats 1988 Final Four Team.

Legendary: Craig McMillan’s legacy continues with the Bear Cubs

Tom Rivas, Features Editor
February 7, 2017
Bear Cubs lose in playoff quarterfinal

Bear Cubs lose in playoff quarterfinal

Tom Rivas, Assistant Sports Editor
December 13, 2016
SRJC freshmen midfielder Tony Holleran cradles his head after colliding with an opponent on Aug 30.

[Photo] Research leads to changes in concussion education

Luke Straub, Staff Writer
December 13, 2016
SRJC's Wall of Fame sits outside the football coaches office to celebrate former SRJC football players who have achieved success at the highest level. This is a photo of the wall.

Celebrating our past

Tom Rivas, Assistant Sports Editor
December 13, 2016
Protesters show concern over reproductive rights

[Photo] Love trumps hate: Sonoma County community protests bigotry

Beatriz Verneaux and Luke Straub
November 15, 2016
Freshman point guard Justin Frazier pulls up and makes a mid-range jumper in SRJC's 91-84 overtime victory over Foothill College on Nov. 11 at Haehl Pavilion.

[Photo] Bear Cubs win in overtime

Albert Gregory, Sports Editor
November 11, 2016
Bear Cubs heavyweight wrestler Paris Henry defeats his opponent in SRJC's win on Nov. 9.

Bear Cubs finish regular season strong

Tom Rivas, Assistant Sports Editor
November 11, 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
SRJC midfielder Henrique Noujeimi fights through opponent and attempts to steal the ball in the Bear Cubs 3-1 victory on Oct. 28.

[Photo] Bear Cubs wins seventh match in a row after defeating San Joaquin Delta College

Tom Rivas, Assistant Sports Editor
October 29, 2016
SRJC's Maggie Selzer looks for an open team mate during the Bear Cubs' 11-3 win over Diablo Valley college on Oct. 19.

[Photo] Women’s water polo defeats Diablo Valley College 11-3

Tom Rivas, Staff Writer
October 19, 2016
The SRJC Rolling Bears is the only club of its kind at a California college. Power soccer is one of the only sports designed for people who use a power wheelchair.

[Photo] Rolling Bears roll on

Luke Straub, Staff Writer
October 25, 2016
Forward Pricilla Villalobos fends off opponent in the 2-1 win over Diablo Valley College on Oct. 14.

[Photo] Bear Cubs outscore undefeated Diablo Valley College 2-1

Tom Rivas, Staff Writer
October 14, 2016
The SRJC Rolling Bears is the only club of its kind at a California college. Power soccer is one of the only sports designed for people who use a power wheelchair.

The Rolling Bears

Catherine Ramirez, Luke Straub, and Tom Rivas
October 24, 2016
SRJC's first-year Pricilla Villalobos fights through a defender in the Bear Cubs' 4-0 shutout on Sept. 30.

[Photo] SRJC women’s soccer shut down Modesto Junior College 4-0

Tom Rivas, Staff Writer
September 30, 2016
SRJC forward Wilson Briggs attempts to save the ball before it goes out of bounds on Sept. 30.

[Photo] SRJC men’s soccer defeats Consumes River College 3-2

Tom Rivas, Staff Writer
September 30, 2016
Bear Cubs fall to 1-8 following 7th straight loss

Bear Cubs fall to 1-8 following 7th straight loss

Tom Rivas, Staff Writer
September 27, 2016
SRJC men's cross country team get out to a fast start at beginning of the race on Fri. 16

Strong races at home cross country invitational

Tom Rivas, Staff Writer
September 26, 2016
SRJC sophomore wrestler Paris Henry fights for position in his winning match against a Chabot College wrestler.

Rolling out the mats: SRJC Bear Cubs prepare for new season

Tom Rivas, Staff Writer
September 13, 2016
The Santa Rosa Junior College volleyball team continues it's early success by winning it's second conference game in a row, 3-0, over Diablo Valley College on Sept. 22 in Santa Rosa.

[Photo] Bear Cubs win all three sets to earn second conference win

September 23, 2017