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
Will Mathis

Will Mathis, Co-Editor-in-Chief

All content by Will Mathis

A Little Punchy Podcast: Celebrity Big Brother Week 1 Recap

Albert Gregory and Will Mathis
February 14, 2018
Bear Cubs survive and advance

Bear Cubs survive and advance

Will Mathis, Contributing Writer
May 6, 2017
SRJC blows ninth inning lead

SRJC blows ninth inning lead

Will Mathis, Contributing Writer
May 6, 2017
Bear Cubs in good shape for consecutive Big 8 titles

Bear Cubs in good shape for consecutive Big 8 titles

Will Mathis, Contributing Writer
April 25, 2017

2016-17 NBA MVP race

Parker Dangers Oncken, Frank Sumrall, Will Mathis, Albert Gregory, and Ali Benzerara
April 11, 2017
Chabot College catcher Jake McIntosh walks back to the dugout after striking out looking. Chabot batters struck out 27 times and didn't score a run in two games versus Santa Rosa Junior College to start the season.

SRJC sweeps Chabot, again

Will Mathis, Baseball Analyst
January 28, 2017
Former Bear Cub and Major Leaguer Jason Lane throws batting practice to the Bear Cubs on Jan. 24. Lane played for the San Diego Padres and Houston Astros during his career and currently is the assistant hitting coach for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Baseball: State title defense begins Jan. 27

Will Mathis, Baseball Analyst
January 26, 2017
Martinez makes history: SRJC Board of Trustees welcomes first Latina member

Martinez makes history: SRJC Board of Trustees welcomes first Latina member

Will Mathis, Co-editor-in-chief
November 15, 2016
SRJC's Jay Ferguson leaps over the pile at the goal line to score a touchdown on a one yard run at Bailey Field.

[Photo] Conference Championship bound: SRJC will play College of San Mateo for the Bay 6 Championship

Albert Gregory, Sports Editor
October 30, 2016
Santa Rosa Junior College forward Samuel Richter defends the ball from a Modesto Junior College player in SRJC's 3-2 win Oct. 4 at Cook Sypher Field

Bear Cubs recover from slow start for 3-2 win

Will Mathis, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 6, 2016
Santa Rosa Junior College running back Ja'Narrick James cuts through two San Joaquin Delta defensive players in a blowout 55-23 SRJC victory Sept. 17 at Bailey Field.

[Photo] Bear Cubs’ offense explodes against Mustangs

Albert Gregory, Sports Editor
September 18, 2016
SRJC District Police Lieutenant Robert Brownlee discusses what to do in an active shooter situation in an Aug. 19 workshop.

[Photo] One year later: Oregon shooting spurs increased security at SRJC

Luke Straub, Staff Writer
September 12, 2016
Santa Rosa Junior College first baseman Ryder Kuhns and pitcher Alec Rennard celebrate after recording the final out at the 2016 state championship.

Baseball players start GoFundMe page for state championship rings

Will Mathis, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 9, 2016
SRJC sophomore starting quarterback Mitch Hood scans the field during a team scrimmage Aug. 20.

[Photo] Bear Cubs are all in to win State

Albert Gregory, Sports Editor
August 25, 2016
2016 Bear Cubs finish No. 3 in the nation

2016 Bear Cubs finish No. 3 in the nation

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
June 8, 2016
One brotherhood, one champion

One brotherhood, one champion

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 30, 2016
One win away

One win away

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 29, 2016
SRJC holds on to beat Cypress 6-5

SRJC holds on to beat Cypress 6-5

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 29, 2016
Championship or bust for 35-8 SRJC

Championship or bust for 35-8 SRJC

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 27, 2016
Rennard’s shutout sends Bear Cubs to State Championship

Rennard’s shutout sends Bear Cubs to State Championship

Anthony Sosa and Will Mathis
May 21, 2016
Stellar defense helps Santa Rosa rally for a 7-5 Game 1 win

Stellar defense helps Santa Rosa rally for a 7-5 Game 1 win

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 20, 2016
SGA president nominee Jordan Carbajal (center) weighs in on the ad-hoc committee debate.

Student government controversy: Election violations prompt emergency action

Alex T. Randolph and Will Mathis
May 17, 2016
Bryce Nagata, No. 21, comes storming into the Bear Cubs’ dugout after scoring on a two-RBI double by first baseman Ryder Kuhns in the bottom of the third inning.

Not phased: Bear Cubs fight back from Game 1 loss to take series

Anthony Sosa and Will Mathis
May 16, 2016
Santa Rosa cruises to sectionals

Santa Rosa cruises to sectionals

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 15, 2016
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[Photo] Bear Cubs defeat Falcons to force Game 3

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
May 14, 2016
Oak Leaf MLB Podcast

Oak Leaf MLB Podcast

Anthony Sosa, Parker Dangers Oncken, and Will Mathis
May 12, 2016
Santa Rosa sweeps doubleheader, advances to Super Regionals

Santa Rosa sweeps doubleheader, advances to Super Regionals

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 7, 2016
Santa Rosa forces decisive Game 3 after 8-0 win

Santa Rosa forces decisive Game 3 after 8-0 win

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 7, 2016
No. 1 Santa Rosa faces possible elimination after 7-3 defeat

No. 1 Santa Rosa faces possible elimination after 7-3 defeat

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 6, 2016
Santa Rosa Junior College second baseman Myles Andrews attempts to tag out a San Joaquin Delta runner trying to steal second base. SRJC captured its first conference championship since winning the Big Valley Conference in 2005, on its way to winning the State Championship.

Baseball wins first outright Big 8 title

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2016
SRJC sweeps Delta with extra inning victory

SRJC sweeps Delta with extra inning victory

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
April 22, 2016
Assistant coach Tom Francois gathers the Bear Cubs together for a team prayer before the beginning of their game.

Rennard’s complete game evens the series

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
April 14, 2016
A desolate hallway in Forsyth Hall may foreshadow the inevitable loss of classes at SRJC.

College plans to reduce classes to offset deficit

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2016
SRJC baseball 12-1 in conference play

SRJC baseball 12-1 in conference play

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
April 11, 2016
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[Photo] Bear Cub smashes her way to success

Albert Gregory, Staff Writer
April 11, 2016
Santa Rosa Junior College track star Stephanie Fernandez practices her 100-meter hurdles at Bailey Field. Fernandez placed 15th out of 28 in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 16.78.

[Photo] Hurdling to victory

Jaime Rodriguez, Staff Writer
April 11, 2016

Scheiner’s walk-off home run improves Bear Cubs to 9-0

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
April 1, 2016
Bear Cubs’ guard Brooke Santander sets a screen for SRJC guard Jenna Dunbar.

[Photo] Double Defeats: SRJC men’s and women’s basketball end playoff dreams

Anthony Sosa and Frank Sumrall
March 7, 2016
The Santa Rosa Junior College baseball team looks on as it battles against Cañada College Feb. 27 in Redwood City. The Bear Cubs lost 12-5 for only their second loss of the 2016 season.

Bear Cubs head into Big 8 season

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2016
Sophomore guard Jenna Dunbar attempts a free throw in a game against West Hills College Lemoore.

[Photo] Bear Cubs stomp Golden Eagles; advance to third round of playoffs

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
February 28, 2016

Bear Cubs outduel Colts for 10th straight victory 

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2016
Bear Cubs' Bryce Nagata prepares for the pitch that is about to be delivered.

They’re a streakin’: baseball team win streak reaches nine games, leads state in scoring

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2016
It’s no longer a question; they are the greatest

It’s no longer a question; they are the greatest

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2016

Bear Cubs score 15 runs in sixth straight victory

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
February 16, 2016

Bear Cubs continue dominating

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
February 12, 2016

Bear Cubs shutout Eagles for fourth straight victory

Will Mathis, Staff Writer
February 9, 2016
SRJC ‘s Matt Bone connects for an RBI single in a 4-0 win over De Anza College.

In full swing: SRJC baseball team starts season 4-1

Will Mathis, Staff Writer
February 8, 2016

Estes’ 6 Shutout Innings Paves Way to 4-0 Win

Will Mathis, Staff Writer
February 3, 2016
Rain Doesn't Dampen Bear Cubs’ Season Opener

Rain Doesn’t Dampen Bear Cubs’ Season Opener

Will Mathis, Staff Writer
January 29, 2016

Oakland A’s: Is Chavez the key for the 2014 season? [Opinion]

Will Mathis, Staff Writer
May 15, 2014

Oakland reveals strengths through pitching and offense in 2014 season [Opinion]

Will Mathis, Staff Writer
May 1, 2014
Gretchen Harrigan deposits the ball in the hoop off the glass with a bank for 2 of 31 points against Diablo Valley College March 5 in Haehl Gym Santa Rosa.

On they go: SRJC women’s basketball advances to NorCal Semis

Will Mathis, Staff Writer
March 6, 2014
Gretchen Harrigan shoots over the stingy defense De Anza College in Round 2 of the playoffs Feb. 28 in Haehl Gym Santa Rosa.

Don’t call it a comeback: Bear Cubs advance in playoffs

Will Mathis, Staff Writer
March 1, 2014
Madison Sowards, SRJC's leading 3-point scorer, sinks an easy jump shot from near the top of the key against Cosumnes River College Feb.21 at Haehl Gym Santa Rosa.

SRJC basketball teams head to playoffs

Will Mathis and Nate Voge
February 25, 2014

Women’s basketball vs. Modesto Juinor College, 1/31

Will Mathis, Staff Writer
February 5, 2014
Gretchen Harrigan finishes a fast break for a basket against ARC Jan. 21 in Haehl Pavilion. The next home game is Jan. 31.

Lady Bear Cubs stay perfect in Big 8

Will Mathis, Staff Writer
January 27, 2014