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
The Bear Cubs battle against the Community College of San Francisco in Santa Rosa on Aug. 30, 2022.

SRJC women’s soccer team displays little offense in 1-0 loss

Tony Moeckel, Editor
September 4, 2022
The ball carrier attempts to outrun the defender, while his jersey is being pulled on Aug. 26 at Bailey Field.

2022 SRJC football preview: set up for success

Tony Moeckel, Editor
August 28, 2022
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad members exit Santa Rosa Junior College's Bailey Hall after performing a sweep of the building on June 29, 2022 in Santa Rosa, California.

Hoax bomb threat prompts evacuations, bomb squad at SRJC’s Bailey Hall

Aryk Copley, Staff Photographer
June 29, 2022
"Someone Dies Again," by Hungarian playwright Árpád Schilling is an outsiders look in to the effects of gun violence on American families. Poster by levimillerart.

SRJC faculty, advisers, alumnus key players in production of new play centering on gun violence

Aryk Copley, Staff Writer/Photographer
June 1, 2022
The rainbow-shaped stump of a fallen oak tree smolders among other dead and living oaks on the hilly Napa countryside

Gallery: Old Fire burns 570 acres in Napa, within Atlas Fire burn scar

Nick Vides and Aryk Copley
May 31, 2022
Sam Gomes in his wheelchair wearing a bright red SRJC baseball jacket, sunglasses and a blue SRJC hat, next to his wife, also wearing a bright red SRJC baseball shirt, sunglasses, and a red SRJC hat. They are in front of the bullpen wall, which says "SAM GOMES BULLPEN' on a red sign with white letters.

Sam Gomes, beloved long-time SRJC baseball coach, dies at 60 of ALS

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
May 30, 2022
SRJC graduates listen to Mayor Jackie Elward's commencement ceremony speech on May 28, 2022 at Bailey Field.

Commencement 2022: SRJC’s first in-person ceremony in 3 years — Photo Gallery

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
May 28, 2022
With the overwhelmingly positive reception of his short film "Under the Lights," former Santa Rosa Junior College student Miles Levin has his sights set on a feature-length production.

Big screen Bear Cubs: Four SRJC alumni producing feature length films

Aryk Copley, Photographer
May 25, 2022
A screenshot from "Vroom in the Night Sky" depicting a magical girl on a motorcycle flying over city streets. A dialogue between her and her magical girl rival in the left bottom corner. Main character says "I want to live in such a high-rise." Rival character says "That's simply impossible."

The good and the bad of the decade’s worst video games

Alex Fuller, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2022
A stock photo of an empty restaurant

Tips to be a good customer — from your waitstaff

Ava Domenichelli, Reporter
May 24, 2022
The field at Cook Sypher Field is now entirely turf, including its infield, which is colored brown to look like a traditional dirt base path.

SRJC athletes score “state of the art” facilities

Christian Vieyra, Reporter
May 23, 2022
A drawing of a dog turning up their nose and facing away from a steaming cooked steak in a bowl. The dog has a collar with "Princess" on it.

Hospitality hostility: SRJC students share their waitstaff horror stories

Ava Domenichelli, Reporter
May 21, 2022
A look at the varying format options for some Spring 2022 SRJC classes.

Transformation in education: How the pandemic forced SRJC to evolve its learning options

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
May 20, 2022
SRJC has Hispanic Serving Institution status, but are Latinx students easily able to access the resources allotted to them?

Is SRJC truly a Hispanic Serving Institution?

Liam Vinueza, Social Media Editor
May 19, 2022
Jean Schulz, widow of the beloved "Peanuts" cartoonist Charles M. "Sparky" Schulz, sat down to talk with the Oak Leaf about the Sonoma County community, the legacy of "Peanuts," her husband, and herself.

A Q&A with Jean Schulz: Fostering the “Peanuts” legacy and more

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
May 19, 2022
SGA President Delashay Carmona Benson (left) and SGA Vice President of Diversity Athena Weathers (right) formed the SRJC Disabled Student Union to support disabled students who feel excluded from campus life.

SGA leaders start Disabled Student Union to support SRJC’s disabled community

Michael Combs, Editor
May 18, 2022
Alan Soto and Emanuel Padilla receive their All-American awards on stage at the 2022 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

From Montgomery High to SRJC to All-American: Two soccer players honored among nation’s best

Christian Vieyra, Reporter
May 18, 2022
"If life circumstances stop your progress, never, ever give up on the dream," is Saldaña-Talley's advice to students trying to fine their way.

Rebuilder and retiree: Jane Saldaña-Talley leaves SRJC

Sean Young, Reporter
May 17, 2022

Jenner Headlands Preserve: Coastal prairies, cows and vista points

Michael Combs and Albert Levine
May 17, 2022
Shady Oak Barrel House has nine pinball machines and an assortment of other arcade cabinets tucked in the back of the tasting room.

15 pinball machines in Santa Rosa to check out

James Domizio, Magazine Editor
May 16, 2022
Former SRJC student Tate Barend created the Lift-Off scholarship to support students with learning disabilities through college and allow them to showcase their unique abilities, which may be hampered by traditional education.

Former SRJC student gives back to disabled community with Lift-Off Scholarship

Michael Combs, Editor
May 15, 2022
A white sculpture depicting a humanoid deer rests near the window of the art gallery.

Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery sees its first student show since 2019

Aryk Copley, Photographer
May 12, 2022
Wine industry fails to protect workers during risky fire seasons

Wine industry fails to protect workers during risky fire seasons

Bryan Fructuoso and Aryk Copley
May 8, 2022
Many people marching in a protest. One person is in the foreground with a white sign that says "Keep abortion safe. Legal. and Accessible!"

Pro-Choice marchers protest in Old Courthouse Square in response to leaked Supreme Court draft overturning Roe v. Wade

Aryk Copley and Ava Domenichelli
May 5, 2022
A woman joins dozens of others for an impromptu protest May 3 after a draft of Supreme Court Justice Samual Alito's opinion possibly overturning legalized abortion was leaked to the media.

Abortion rights under attack across America

Ava Domenichelli and Oliviah Shine
May 1, 2022
A group of children playing and socializing on a playground.

Pandemic leaves children behind in social development skills

Christian Vieyra and Tony Moekel, Staff Writers
May 1, 2022
A migrant's journey from Honduras to Sonoma County

A migrant’s journey from Honduras to Sonoma County

Cristian Garcia and Francisco Vargas, Oak Leaf Contributors
May 1, 2022
SRJC filmmaking students said award-winning director Fabio Frey provided the right mix of professional criticism and learning space during the making of student film “You Don’t See Me," which will air as an unofficial selection of the 14th Petaluma Film Fest.

Award-winning director Fabio Frey shows SRJC filmmaking students how it’s done

Michael Combs, Editor
April 29, 2022
Noah McSweeney, 21, is an unreliably speaking autistic student at Santa Rosa Junior College who uses a letterboard to spell his thoughts.

Be an autism ally: Guest column by Noah McSweeney

Noah McSweeney, Special to The Oak Leaf
April 28, 2022
Painters finishing their design for their "Youth Engagement Model" mural created on Earth Day

A mural of monarchs: Students paint Elliott Avenue for Earth Day

Sam Guzman, Special to The Oak Leaf
April 23, 2022
Levin, who's attended the JC on and off since 2014, wrote and directed the short film as a way to represent epilepsy in cinema.

SRJC alumnus’ short film to screen with panel on disability representation at Monte Rio Theater

Aryk Copley, Photographer
April 18, 2022
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" takes the viewer on a journey into the multiverse, where the mundane and the weird infinitely intersect.

“Everything Everywhere All At Once”: Finding meaning in a world where each moment is weirder than the last

Aryk Copley, Photographer
April 17, 2022
a screenshot of the battle pass screen in the game "Halo: Infinite" highlighting the helmet and other paid items alongside a couple free items.

Opinion: Battle passes need to go

Stephen Howe, Reporter
April 14, 2022
a photo after sunset of the Guardians of the Galaxy tower ride behind a futuristic railway at Disneyland's California Adventure.

Disney Genie Plus: Theme park timesaver

Tony Moeckel, Reporter
April 7, 2022
Gas prices have skyrocketed over the past few months and continue to be a problem for students.

Inflation: Prices in Sonoma County soar, force lifestyle choices for students

Tony Moeckel, Blair McTaggart, and Bryan Fructuoso
April 6, 2022
Hilleary Zarate smiles at the camera as her lawyer walks behind her in the Sonoma County Superior Court

Suspended SRJC student support manager pleads not guilty to all charges

Aryk Copley and Nick Vides
March 29, 2022

Helen Putnam Regional Park: Take a walk through the rolling hills of Sonoma County

Michael Combs and Albert Levine
March 28, 2022
A poster for the "Women and Disability in America" talk at SRJC.

The little known history of the women behind the disability rights movement in America

Michael Combs, Editor
March 19, 2022
A standing man talks to a boy who is sat at a table during the SRJC Theatre Arts performance of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime."

It was a “curious incident” to watch a live show again 

Ava Domenichelli, Reporter
March 17, 2022
Three wine glasses filled with tasting portions of red wine. The middle glass is being poured into.

SRJC Student Wine Club hosts in-person tasting event

Sean Young, Reporter
March 17, 2022
A silhouetted photo of Batman from "The Batman."

“The Batman”: Vengeance delivered

Sean Young, Reporter
March 17, 2022
Michael Hogle, 39, poses in his Santa Rosa Junior College culinary arts jacket and holds a small tote bag

Cooking alone: The challenge in learning culinary arts during a pandemic

Michael Combs, Editor
March 16, 2022
Bear Cubs coach assistant coach Tom Francois hypes up the team before its March 15 game against Folsom Lake in Santa Rosa.

Baseball team’s strong start due to heavy offensive power and winning mindset

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
March 16, 2022
Students interested in shaping the future of SRJC should consider running for office for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Applications open for Student Government Assembly

Sean Young, Reporter
March 16, 2022
14 Santa Rosa Junior College choir and chamber singers and there instructor stand on the front steps of Burbank Auditorium in black formal wear.

Help SRJC choir students get to Carnegie Hall

Michael Combs, Editor
March 15, 2022
A poster for the Black Student Union's "What is Black" seminar.

Black Student Union holds “What is Black?” seminar to discuss the African American Community in Sonoma County

Liam Vinueza, Social Media Manager
March 15, 2022

The Oak Leaf Online: Russia Invades and SRJC playoff basketball

SRJC MEDIA 19 students
March 14, 2022
The Guerneville Pedestrian Bridge at dusk with yellow and blue lighting to show support for Ukraine.

Strong community presence at Russian River Rally for Ukraine

Aryk Copley, Photographer
March 12, 2022
Bear Cubs outfielder Jared Sundstrom makes it to first base after Diego Moran walked him.

Bear Cubs lose due to poor offense and dominant opposing pitching

Jordan Atallah, Reporter
March 4, 2022
SRJC's theater department will host its first in-person production in more than two years with “Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime” at Burbank Theater March 4-13.

A curious incident occurs on stage with SRJC Theater Department’s first in person performance since the pandemic

Ava Domenichelli, Reporter
March 3, 2022

The Oak Leaf Online: The Super Bowl

SRJC MEDIA 19 students
March 1, 2022
A silver PS5 sits on top of a white table with four PS5 games leaning against a white wall behind it. A primarily white controller with black accents sits in front of the PS5.

One year later, is the PS5 worth it?

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
February 24, 2022
In-person graduation ceremonies will finally be returning for SRJC graduates this May.

SRJC will hold in-person commencement ceremony for first time since 2019

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
February 23, 2022
A Santa Rosa Junior College player in mid-swing.

SRJC baseball pummels Contra Costa 10-0

Christian Vieyra, Reporter
February 22, 2022
Bear Cubs infielder Max Handron tags out a Marin Mariner during a pickle in the top of the first at Cook Sypher field in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Feb. 15, 2022.

Three home runs seal the win for SRJC baseball

Tony Moeckel, Editor
February 20, 2022
A Black History Month flyer detailing the various BHM events happening at SRJC.

SRJC Sawubona Black Support Center presents “Black Yoga Series” for Black History Month

Michael Combs, Editor
February 15, 2022
The frame of the new SRJC dorm building with a white sky nearing sunset in the background.

State funding could drop new student housing rent as low as $700

Aryk Copley, Photographer
February 10, 2022
A photo of a sign that says "Santa Rosa Junior College."

The Oak Leaf Guide to SRJC, Spring 2022: Online and Santa Rosa campus edition

The Oak Leaf Staff
February 9, 2022
Former SRJC Student Support Manager Hilleary Zarate's smiling headshot on a dark grey background.

SRJC community caught off-guard by Hilleary Zarate’s arrest for possession of meth for sale

Alex Fuller and James Domizio
February 9, 2022
Freshman first baseman Connor Charpiot tags a Mission runner early in the Bear Cubs' loss to Mission College.

SRJC baseball team loses first game of the season to the Mission Saints 9-3

Tony Moeckel, Reporter
February 4, 2022
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