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
An SRJC Police officer speaks with an individual having a mental health crisis on the south side rooftop of the Zumwalt Parking Garage on Friday, Feb. 14, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

District police respond to mental health crisis on campus

Sean Young and Michael Combs
February 15, 2023
SGA members appointed Michelle Diaz as the new Vice President of Marketing Santa Rosa.

SGA approves new VP of marketing, funds Black History Month event, appoints members to hiring and finance committees

Dharma Niles, Editor
February 14, 2023
Members of The Oak Leaf pose with some of the 29 awards they won at the Fall 2022 Journalism Association of Community Colleges NorCal conference Oct 22 at Las Positas College.

The Oak Leaf awarded best two-year college media outlet in the nation by professional press

Michael Combs, Co-Editor in Chief
February 9, 2023
2: SRJC Bear Cubs pitcher Evan Johnson launches a pitch in the second inning.

Bear Cubs beat Cañada Colts 9–8

Jordan Atallah and Alex Cambron Padilla
February 8, 2023
SRJC Polar Bears forward Toby Petrus completes another hat trick against the UC Davis Aggies Jan. 27 at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa.

Caillot and Petrus lead Polar Bears to win against UC Davis — Photo Gallery

Sean Young, Co-Editor in Chief
January 29, 2023
Top 3 TV Adaptations of Video Games

Top 3 TV Adaptations of Video Games

Stephen Howe, Editor
December 31, 2022
The latest entries in famous video game series like “Call of Duty,” “Kirby” and “God of War” are several of the top video games of 2022. The diversity of gamestyle ensures something for everyone.

Top Five Video Games of 2022

Cristian Garcia, Reporter
December 31, 2022
Bennett Friedman continues to perform for audiences of loyal students and SRJC community members with an annual performance of his current jazz ensemble, The Bennett Friedman Quartet. The SRJC legend has backed up megastars like Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson

The Performer and The Professor: Bennett Friedman plays among giants

Sean Young, Co-Editor in Chief
December 30, 2022
SRJC football team punter Seth Vernon practices his punts at Bailey Field on Nov. 16, trying to stay ready for any opportunity.

Former SRJC punter is ready for next call: A stint with Atlanta Falcons showed Seth Vernon what it’s like to play in the NFL

Christian Vieyra, Editor
December 22, 2022
SRJC football coach Lenny Wagner (center) under the Bailey Field lights with Swiss-born strong safety Nils Lehmann (left) and France-born Malian tight end Dodji Dahoue (right).

A new kind of ‘beautiful game’: A tight end from West Africa and a strong safety from Europe take a chance on American football

Christian Vieyra and Jonathan Cangson
December 22, 2022
Flipping the script: Creative instructors found new ways to educate during the pandemic and are implementing them permanently

Flipping the script: Creative instructors found new ways to educate during the pandemic and are implementing them permanently

Peter Morales and Lucas Cadigan-Carranza
December 17, 2022
Firefighters on Mountain Hawk Road fight devastating flames as the Glass Fire moves in on eastern Santa Rosa Sept. 28, 2020.

“That’s what I need to do”: Sonoma County residents feel compelled to join SRJC Firefighting Academy

Nick Vides, Editor
December 15, 2022
24th U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón thinks the pandemic was a time where it was easier for Americans to be numb and hopes poetry can help us remember we are thinkers and feelers.

Songs of Sonoma: U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón reads select poems from her life in Sonoma County

Michael Combs, Editor-In-Chief
December 14, 2022
Legendary climber Kevin Jorgeson scales the wall at his new climbing gym, Session, his latest passion after a life spent clinging to natural walls including Yosemite's storied Dawn Wall, which he and his climbing partner, Tommy Caldwell, were the first to summit.

School of Hard Rocks: The Story of Kevin Jorgeson

Michael Combs, Editor-In-Chief
December 13, 2022
Ukrainian Hennadyi Balabonav walks among the burnt remains of his home, burned down by Russian forces in revenge for his son's military service, in Malaya Rohan on Aug. 10. 2022.

24 Hours in Kharkiv

Aryk Copley, Former Oak Leaf Reporter
December 12, 2022
A photo sent to Yana Kalmykova shows a high-rise building burning moments after a Russian artillery strike that Yana was hiding from one block away in her mother's basement

Waking up to War

Sam Guzman, Reporter
December 11, 2022
Attendance at Bear Cubs sporting events lags due to low student interest influenced by the college's lackluster effort at increasing school spirit.

Opinion: No students in sight: Attendance lags at marquee events

Tony Moeckel, Editor
December 10, 2022
With careful planning, you can decrease the dent in your wallet and increase the fun you have on your next trip to Disneyland.

Disneyland on a dime: Making memories while saving money

Javi Rosas, Reporter
December 8, 2022
From the psychological horror "Split"(bottom-right) to the crime-conspiracy "Nightcrawler," (center) there’s a wide variety of thriller films to satisfy your need for the Winter season chills.

Top 10 unnerving thriller films to watch this fall

Hana Seals, Reporter
December 8, 2022
In "Pokémon Scarlet and Violet," players will choose either (left to right) Sprigatito, Fuecoco or Quaxly to be the first partner to accompany them on their journey.

“Pokémon Scarlet and Violet” review: Stumbling past the finish line

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Reporter
December 8, 2022
The SRJC Student Art Fundraiser is an excellent, affordable place to purchase ceramics or prints as holiday gifts while directly supporting students and the SRJC.

Buy Your Holiday Gifts and Support SRJC at the Printmaking and Ceramics Student Art Sale

Stephen Howe, Editor
December 7, 2022
SGA members will represent student interests in the Intercultural Center and the Queer Resource Center Hiring Committees.

SGA appoints members to four new committees, discusses expectations for members

Dharma Niles, Reporter
November 15, 2022
The Santa Rosa Junior College football team ended their season with a 4-6 record, but were a couple key plays away from a bowl game.

Davidson hat trick catapults Bear Cubs to a win over Sierra

Tony Moeckel, News Editor
November 13, 2022
SRJC ethnic studies instructor Lori Laiwa Thomas will teach attendees the traditional and modern methods of harvesting and preparing acorns.

SRJC ethnic studies instructor to demonstrate traditional Pomo food

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Reporter
November 12, 2022

Nieve de Garrafa in the Roseland neighborhood

Bryan Fructuoso
November 11, 2022

Student Survey: Should straight actors play gay on stage and screen?

MacKay Olson, Sam Gleason
November 11, 2022

Double Decker Lanes sells to large corporation

Josiah Anderson, Logan Witthaus
November 11, 2022

Acme Burger survives and thrives through Covid

Colin Miller
November 11, 2022

A Santa Rosa cleaner survives Covid

Malek Madani
November 11, 2022
The library of sound shows detailed, experimental pieces of all forms of the medium, where the creative process involved is as important at the piece itself.

Agrella Gallery presents Library of Forms through year end

Erina Corl, Reporter
November 10, 2022
Kunde to Retire, Chaaban to assume trustee seat

Kunde to Retire, Chaaban to assume trustee seat

Sean Young and Nick Vides
November 8, 2022
Bear Cubs Setter/Defensive Specialist Yasmin Sierra sets themselves up for a serve in the first set.

SRJC volleyball rises above Cosumnes River

Alex Cambron Padilla, Reporter
November 4, 2022
SGA members want to see SRJC's next president to prioritize student welfare and emphasize the school's progressive values.

SGA discusses new president, SSCCC meeting and Club Day fees

Dharma Niles, Reporter
November 4, 2022
Phoebe Pruitt as Sandy Cheeks, Samuel J. Gleason as SpongeBob SquarePants and Aidan Pryor as Patrick Star in SRJC Theater Arts' production of "The SpongeBob Musical."

Bikini Bottom comes to Burbank as SRJC Theatre Arts stages “The SpongeBob Musical”

Max Mwaniki, Reporter
November 3, 2022
Santa Rosa Junior College Student Housing Leasing office is now accepting applications for on-campus dorms, which will be approved after winter break.

Student housing now open for applications, open house set for Thursday

Sam Guzman, Reporter
November 2, 2022
Low student enrollment and staffing has caused the main cafeteria to close at 2 p.m. Students taking classes have been struggling to find food on campus

Why the main cafeteria is closed

Fatima Zarco Gomez, Reporter
October 31, 2022
Polar Bears rookie forward Patrick Voors has five points so far this season, the second most points on the team.

Petrus hat trick helps Polar Bears earn first win of season, crushing UC Davis Aggies 8-4

Sean Young, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2022
A few Bear Cubs kneel for a prayer minutes before the kickoff of their matchup against Modesto Sept. 10.

OPINION: SRJC football team finish conference play strong with a 4-1 record

Tony Moeckel, Editor
October 14, 2022
After two years of planning, SRJC's Ethnic Studies Department is live with five new full-time faculty and courses that fulfill California public universities' graduation requirements. (Clockwise, from top left: ethnic studies instructors Jordan Bell, Moises Santos, Jason Seals, Lori Laiwa Thomas and Stephanie Chang)

Santa Rosa Junior College Ethnic Studies Departments opens with new courses and faculty

Michael Combs, Editor-In-Chief
October 11, 2022
"I'm going to be working till the job is done and it's time to turn the lights out," says Dr. Frank Chong during his report to the Board of Trustees Oct. 11.

SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong to retire summer 2023

Tony Moeckel, Sean Young, and Nick Vides
October 11, 2022
The gundam RX-78, along with many other mechs, are beautifully rendered down to the smallest details.

“Gundam Evolution”: A fast paced hero shooter perfect for mech fans

Erina Corl, Reporter
October 11, 2022
Stadia, Google's game streaming service, has already closed its store, but gamers can still play their already-purchased games until streaming shuts down in January 2023.

The End of Google’s Stadia

Cristian Garcia, Reporter
October 11, 2022
SRJC Polar Bears rookie forward Patrick Voors (23) is one of several rookies already making an impact for the Polar Bears this season.

Despite valiant effort, Polar Bears lose to Santa Clara Broncos 4-2 in gritty rivalry game — Photo Gallery

Sean Young, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2022
Three SGA members and an advisor will attend the CCCSAA, a conference to enhance student leadership skills, Oct. 21-22 in San Diego.

SGA approves funding to attend leadership conference, discusses on-campus housing

Dharma Niles, Reporter
October 7, 2022
A skater from Santa Rosa Junior College and Gonzaga University face off against each other,wait for a referee to drop a puck to resume play.

Polar Bears lose home opener to Gonzaga 6-2 after five straight goals

Sean Young, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2022
Shone Farm will host its annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday.

Shone Farm’s Fall Festival returns for the first time since COVID-19

Dharma Niles, Reporter
October 6, 2022
Tagging and graffiti on the SRJC campus has increased since classes started with at least five known cases at the Zumwalt parking garage since Aug. 1.

Campus Police investigate vandalism of SRJC parking garage

Hana Seals, Reporter
October 6, 2022
The Zumwalt Parking Garage's lower levels are now blocked off due to catalytic converter thefts.

Thieves take catalytic converters from parking garage

Hana Seals, Reporter
October 6, 2022
Bear Cubs celebrate after scoring another point off a block in the fourth set.

Bear Cubs’ volleyball team heats up in 3-1 victory

Alex Cambron Padilla, Reporter
October 1, 2022
SRJC Theatre Arts presents “Stand and Deliver,” based on the true story of an East LA high school teacher who inspires his drop-out prone students with unconventional teaching methods, premiering Sept. 30 at Luther Burbank Auditorium.

Theatre Arts premiers “Stand and Deliver,” dedicated to local math teacher

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza and Peter Morales Garcia
September 30, 2022
Many graduates of the Police Cadet Program go on to be police, probation and correctional officers. They train cadets to be fully ready for the workforce.

SRJC clubs meet hoping to recruit new members

Dharma Niles and Sam Guzman
September 29, 2022
Bear Cubs defender Angel Barajas attacks the ball against De Anza College Sept. 23, 2022, in Santa Rosa.

Men’s soccer ties at home against De Anza

Jonathan Cangson, Reporter
September 27, 2022
Bear Cubs running back Gavin Lemos celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown against Chabot on Sept. 24, 2022 in Santa Rosa.

Bear Cubs put together most complete game yet in 47-18 victory

Tony Moeckel, Editor
September 25, 2022
The SRJC volleyball team lines up before its game against Modesto Sept. 21 in Haehl Pavilion.

‘Setting’ SRJC volleyball back on top

Alex Cambron Padilla, Reporter
September 22, 2022
There are many ways to spice up the next playthrough of a Pokémon game, such as only using the Pokémon available before the first gym in "Pokémon Black Version."

8 different ways to play a Pokémon game

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Reporter
September 18, 2022
In Super Mash Bros. players duke it out as beloved Nintendo characters to knock each other off the screen in several themed stages.

The 7 best party games for fall

Peter Morales, Reporter
September 17, 2022
The Santa Rosa Junior College Latinx Faculty and Staff Association is presenting the college’s first ever student variety talent show, the Latinx Carpa, which shows Sept. 29 at the Luther Burbank Auditorium.

SRJC Latinx Faculty and Staff Association host student talent show

Peter Morales, Reporter
September 15, 2022
Vice President of Clubs Santa Rosa Dori Elder was appointed to the Language Arts and Academic Foundations Hiring Committee during SGA's meeting Sept. 12.

SGA plans suicide awareness event, appoints new hiring committee member, increases funding for spirit week

Dharma Niles, Reporter
September 15, 2022
The Petaluma Cinema Series showcases a film every Wednesday and offers unique viewing experiences, such as a silent comedy with live music accompaniment and a Q&A session with one of the film's directors.

Petaluma Cinema Series brings an exciting lineup this fall

Bryan Fructuoso and Erina Corl
September 7, 2022
Director of Student Health Services Rebecca-Maria Norwick DNP spoke to SGA about services the department provides, such as the monkeypox vaccine and new non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at their meeting August 29.

SGA appoints new Curriculum Review Committee member and provides updates on the Monkeypox and COVID-19 vaccines

Michael Combs, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2022
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