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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
Yna Bollock

Yna Bollock, Social Media Editor

Yna Bollock (she/her) is in her third semester with the Oak Leaf and is pursuing a degree in photojournalism. She has been working on prerequisites for the last four semesters and is elated to begin major specific requirements. Prior to pursuing a photojournalism degree, she graduated from SRJC’s culinary program in 2013.

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Pat Sabo, chair of the Sonoma County democratic party, speaks to attendees of the Democratic watch party at Barrelproof Lounge in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

[Photo] The Oak Leaf 2024 Election Blog

Oak Leaf Staff
November 5, 2024
Pat Sabo, chair of the Sonoma County democratic party, addresses the attendees of the Democratic watch party at Barrelproof Lounge in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Representative Mike Thompson welcomes Assemblyman Chris Rogers and his daughter to the Democratic watch party at Barrelproof Lounge in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Representative Mike Thompson speaks to Oak Leaf reporter Bryan Fructuoso at the Democratic watch party at Barrelproof Lounge in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Representative Mike Thompson is greeted with all smiles at the Democratic watch party at Barrelproof Lounge in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Mike Thompson engages in animated conversation at the Democratic watch party at Barrelproof Lounge in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Representative Mike Thompson, right, looks on as more election results are projected on television at the Democratic watch party at Barrelproof Lounge in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

'Harris/Walz' signs on display at the Democratic watch party at Barrelproof Lounge in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

A 'Harris/Walz' sign is displayed right outside of at the Democratic watch party near a patriotically adorned truck at Barrelproof Lounge in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Designated "voter parking only" spots on display at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

The voter finishes registering to vote at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Directions on how to fill out the ballots on display at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

SRJC PA announcer Trey Dunia strolls past the original press box on Bailey Field on Nov. 2, 2024

More Than Just a Microphone: A Conversation With Trey Dunia

Yna Bollock, Photo Editor
December 14, 2024
SRJC PA announcer Trey Dunia poses for a portrait in the homestands of Bailey Field on Nov. 2, 2024.

Sonoma Stompers on-field announcer Trey Dunia takes a moment to enjoy a few pitches from the homestands at Arnold Field during the game against the Petaluma Leghorns on June 29, 2024.

Sonoma Stompers on-field announcer Trey Dunia gets ready for a game to get the crowd going at Arnold Field before the game against the Petaluma Leghorns on June 29, 2024.

Sonoma Stompers on-field announcer Trey Dunia consults with the Stompers’ mascot Rawhide at Arnold Field before the game against the Petaluma Leghorns on June 29, 2024.

Sonoma Stompers on-field announcer Trey Dunia faces the flag during the national anthem at Arnold Field before the game against the Petaluma Leghorns on June 29, 2024.

Dance Coordinator Casandra Hillman answers last minute questions before rehearsal begins in the Analy Village dance studio in Fall 2024.

[Photo] Finding Their Stride: The history and people of SRJC’s dance program

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2024
Simeon Van Izquierdo works through his choreography with student dancers in the Analy Village dance studio in Fall 2024.

SRJC dance students prepare to slide across the dance floor in the Analy Village dance studio for a choreographed piece in Fall 2024.

Oak Leaf reporter Marty Lees sits cozy with SRJC mascot Rosco the Bear on Nov. 18, 2024.

[Photo] Bear Necessities: What I Learned by Asking “Who is Rosco?”

Marty Lees, Reporter
December 13, 2024
SRJC's Ikaika Madayag (157) wins by decision over Lassen's Kaleb Gomez in the second round of consolation matches at the CCCAA Norcal Regional Championships in Haehl Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 7.

Bear Cub Rayhan Jaleel (197) annihilates Shasta College’s Garrison Palmer in the first round by tech fall, 16-0 at the CCCAA Norcal Regional Championships in Haehl Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 7.

SRJC men’s wrestling shows out at the CCCAA Norcal Regional Championship

Yna Bollock, Reporter
December 12, 2024
SRJC's Rayhan Jaleel (197) wins by fall over Modesto's Erick Lopez Alecio in the quarterfinals of the CCCAA Norcal Regional Championships in Haehl Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 7.

Bear Cub Joe Ellis (197) prepare to throw Lassen's Chris Wells into the mat in the quarterfinals of the CCCAA Norcal Regional Championships in Haehl Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 7. Ellis wins by fall.

SRJC head coach Fred Duerr looks on one of his wrestlter's matches during the CCCAA Norcal Regional Championships in Haehl Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 7.

SRJC's Vicente Rodarte (149) tightens his grip on Sierra's Brock Birkett in the quarterfinals of the CCCAA Norcal Regional Championships in Haehl Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 7. Roadarte wins by major decision, 12-0.

SRJC's Erickson Edpao (133) wrestles Fresno City College's Zeth Cerda in thr quarterfinals of the CCCAA Norcal Regional Championships in Haehl Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 7.

Bear Cub Derek Ruffin (125) locks in on College of the Redwood's Dakota Sanders in the quarterfinals of the CCCAA Norcal Regional Championships in Haehl Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 7. Ruffin beats Sanders by decision, 10-9.

SRJC's Jesus Anguiano (184) locks himself around Chabot's Feroze Azimy in the first round of the CCCAA Norcal Regional Championships in Haehl Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 7. Anguiano beats Azimy by major decision, 11-3.

SRJC's Jesus Anguiano (184) prepares to wrestle Chabot's Feroze Azimy in the first round of the CCCAA Norcal Regional Championships in Haehl Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 7. Anguiano beats Azimy by major decision, 11-3.

SRJC's Ali Hamzia (141) fights to pin College of the Redwoods' Chris Lee in the first match of the CCCAA Norcal Regional Championships in Haehl Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 7.

SRJC forward Kaia Eubanks fights through Rams guard To'shia Reynolds at home against City College of San Francisco on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

[Photo] SRJC Women’s Basketball Loses Back-And-Forth Battle against CCSF

Arlo Connally Stewart, Reporter
November 19, 2024
Bear Cubs forward Kaia Eubanks goes in for a layup at home against City College of San Francisco on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

Bear Cubs forward Sydney Martin faces off against Rams guard Alessandra Nelson for tipoff at home against City College of San Francisco on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

The SRJC women's basketball team huddle up ahead of their game in the Santa Rosa Crossover tournament at home in Haehl Pavilion against City College of San Francisco on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

Volleyball head coach Ally Sather, center, poses with her assistant coaches, Tommy Wong, left, and Ryan Hughes, right, ahead of Sophomore Night at home against San Joaquin Delta on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Defensive specialist Jaiden Brooner poses with head coach Ally Sather, left, and assistant coaches, Tommy Wong, center, and Ryan Hughes, right, ahead of Sophomore Night at home against San Joaquin Delta on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Assistant coach Tommy Wong, center, recognizes defensive specialist Jaiden Brooner, right, ahead of Sophomore Night at home against San Joaquin Delta on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Setter Sierra Yates-Bruch poses with head coach Ally Sather, left, and assistant coaches, Tommy Wong, center, and Ryan Hughes, right, ahead of Sophomore Night at home against San Joaquin Delta on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Head coach Ally Sather, left, recognizes setter Sierra Yates-Bruch, right, ahead of Sophomore Night at home against San Joaquin Delta on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Middle blocker Sarah Thornton poses with head coach Ally Sather, left, and assistant coaches, Tommy Wong, center, and Ryan Hughes, right, ahead of Sophomore Night at home against San Joaquin Delta on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Assistant coach Ryan Hughes, middle right, recognizes middle blocker Sarah Thornton, right, ahead of Sophomore Night at home against San Joaquin Delta on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Outside hitter Stephanie Melendez poses with head coach Ally Sather, left, and assistant coaches, Tommy Wong, center, and Ryan Hughes, right, ahead of Sophomore Night at home against San Joaquin Delta on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Head coach Ally Sather, left, recognizes outside hitter Stephanie Melendez, right, ahead of Sophomore Night at home against San Joaquin Delta on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Middle/opposite Kiana Walker poses with head coach Ally Sather, left, and assistant coaches, Tommy Wong, center, and Ryan Hughes, right, ahead of Sophomore Night at home against San Joaquin Delta on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Head coach Ally Sather, left, recognizes middle/opposite Kiana Walker, right, ahead of Sophomore Night at home against San Joaquin Delta on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Outside hitter Katy Brenninger poses with head coach Ally Sather, left, and assistant coaches, Tommy Wong, center, and Ryan Hughes, right, ahead of Sophomore Night at home against San Joaquin Delta on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Head coach Ally Sather, left, recognizes outside hitter Katy Brenninger, right, ahead of Sophomore Night at home against San Joaquin Delta on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Head coach Crystal Chaidez meets with the women's soccer team ahead of their annual alumni game on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024.

[Photo] SRJC women’s soccer suffers tough loss against Sierra College

Jaime Jauregui, Reporter
November 7, 2024
Oak Leaf reporter Nathan Kaito Morris holds up an "I Voted" sticker at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Nov. 5th, 2024

Oak Leaf reporter Nathan Kaito Morris holds up an "I Voted" sticker at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Nov. 5th, 2024

Cars lined up as voters cast their votes during the November Presidential Election at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Nov. 5th, 2024

Parking spaces are set aside as voters cast their votes during the November Presidential Election at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Nov. 5th, 2024

Parking spaces are set aside as voters cast their votes during the November Presidential Election at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Nov. 5th, 2024

Official poll workers collects the ballots at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Nov. 5th, 2024.

Official poll workers collects the ballots at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Nov. 5th, 2024.

Oak Leaf Reporter Nathan Kaito Morris gets an "I Voted" sticker placed on him at the Registrar of Voter in Santa Rosa on Nov. 5th, 2024.

A sheriff peels an "I Voted" sticker for Oak Leaf Reporter Nathan Kaito Morris at the Registrar of Voters on Nov. 5th, 2024

Oak Leaf reporter Nathan Kaito Morris casts his vote at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Nov. 5th, 2024.

Boxes full of casted ballots at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Nov. 5th, 2024.

Oak Leaf reporter Nathan Kaito Morris confirms his voting choices at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Nov. 5th, 2024.

Oak Leaf Reporter Nathan Kaito Morris signs in to cast his vote at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Nov. 5th, 2024.

Oak Leaf Reporter Nathan Kaito Morris signs in to cast his vote at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Nov. 5th, 2024.

Oak Leaf Reporter Nathan Kaito Morris signs in to cast his vote at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Nov. 5th, 2024.

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A voter confirms his choices at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Nov. 5th, 2024.

A warning and the list of official candidates in the booths at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Nov. 5th, 2024.

A voter confirms his choices at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Nov. 5th, 2024.

A Voter Information Guide book set out for Voters in the booths at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Nov. 5th, 2024.

A voting guide, and rules displayed at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Nov. 5th, 2024.

Voting instructions at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Nov. 5th, 2024.

The booths at which voters will cast their votes at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Nov. 5th, 2024.

A voter checks into the polling placeat the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Nov. 5th, 2024.

Dana "Collette" Van Meter as "Usherette" in SRJC's Fall 2024 production of The Rocky Horror Show in the Burbank Auditorium on Oct. 30, 2024.

Alex Delzell as "Dr. Frank-N-Furter" in SRJC's Fall 2024 production of The Rocky Horror Show in the Burbank Auditorium on Oct. 30, 2024.

[Photo] SRJC’s “The Rocky Horror Show”: Don’t Dream It. See it!

November 3, 2024
Aidan Cumming, left, as "Rocky", and Alex Delzell, right, as "Dr. Frank-N-Furter" in SRJC's Fall 2024 production of The Rocky Horror Show in the Burbank Auditorium on Oct. 30, 2024.

Alex Delzell as "Dr. Frank-N-Furter" in SRJC's Fall 2024 production of The Rocky Horror Show in the Burbank Auditorium on Oct. 30, 2024.

Alex Delzell as "Dr. Frank-N-Furter" in SRJC's Fall 2024 production of The Rocky Horror Show in the Burbank Auditorium on Oct. 30, 2024.

Alex Delzell as "Dr. Frank-N-Furter" in SRJC's Fall 2024 production of The Rocky Horror Show in the Burbank Auditorium on Oct. 30, 2024.

Alex Delzell as "Dr. Frank-N-Furter" in SRJC's Fall 2024 production of The Rocky Horror Show in the Burbank Auditorium on Oct. 30, 2024.

Mitra Merzenich-Nassiri as "Columbia" in SRJC's Fall 2024 production of The Rocky Horror Show in the Burbank Auditorium on Oct. 30, 2024.

Dana "Collette" Van Meter as "Magenta" in SRJC's Fall 2024 production of The Rocky Horror Show in the Burbank Auditorium on Oct. 30, 2024.

Bronte Rodriguez-Straub as "Riff Raff" in SRJC's Fall 2024 production of The Rocky Horror Show in the Burbank Auditorium on Oct. 30, 2024.

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