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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
In celebration of Women’s History Month, SRJC’s Theatre Arts Department is holding a production of “Orlando,” a play that explores what it means to be a woman in society as well as love, regardless of gender.

SRJC Theatre Arts celebrates Women’s History Month with “Orlando”

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
February 21, 2024
Dressed in a mismatched Lacoste sweatsuit complimented by tri-color Adidas, spoken word artist Bocafloja’s words flow into the crowd of SRJC students at the Santa Rosa Junior College Bertolini Student Services Center Feb. 9, 2024.

Dazzled crowd embraces spoken-word poet Bocafloja

Amy Moore, Reporter
February 13, 2024
The Netflix anime by studio Trigger is a gourmet take on fantasy with new episodes at 5:30 p.m. every Thursday.

Delicious in Dungeon is a fantastic fantasy food tour

Erina Corl, Reporter
February 11, 2024
My journalistic ethics to photograph raw brutality was on trial when I took this photo of a bull, which was a part of “La Corrida,” an ancient tradition of Spain that ended with a matador killing it.

Opinion: A photographer’s responsibility is to shoot everything, no matter how ugly

Sam Guzman, Editor
December 14, 2023
SRJC student and Resident Advisor for SRJC's Polly O'Meara Doyle dormitory Jayce Kaldunski maximizes space in his room with a couch and study area surrounded by his carnivorous plant collection under a bunk bed.

SRJC’s 30-second commute

Michael Combs, Editor
December 5, 2023
In SRJC Theatre Arts musical spin on “A Christmas Carol,” Alanna Weatherby, who plays the Ghost of Christmas Past, sings with a phenomenal voice and carries an impeccable British accent throughout the play.

SRJC’s “A Christmas Carol”: Fantastic, with a few hiccups

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
November 21, 2023
SRJC District Police arrested Communication Studies associate instructor Michael Kenneth Beyries for possession of a concealed firearm on campus and booked him at the Sonoma County Jail before he attended class at Garcia Hall Nov. 20.

SRJC Instructor arrested for possession of firearm on campus

Hana Seals and Max Millan
November 20, 2023
SRJC Theatre Arts Department Chair James Newman has always wanted to produce "A Christmas Carol," and is excited to present this classic story in musical form.

SRJC Theatre Arts brings classic tale, “A Christmas Carol,” to its main stage

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
November 9, 2023
SRJC cheer team raise concerns about not being provided a safe practice space from administration and facilitators, shown here on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Cheerleaders express concerns about practice space at Oct. 10 Board of Trustees meeting

Hana Seals, Co Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2023
The destination for SRJC’s study abroad program for Spring 2024 semester is Florence Italy, where Italian faculty will teach students about local food, politics and architecture in addition to regular coursework.

SRJC’s study abroad program sends students to Florence, Italy for the Spring semester

Oscar DeJung, Reporter
October 31, 2023
In “CyberPunk 2077” players can customize their body with implants that can allow them to double jump, carry more items and even shoot grenades out of their arm.

CyberPunk 2077 V2: CD Projekt Reds Redemption

Javi Rosas, Editor
October 20, 2023
The SRJC Queer Resource Center will host the Rainbow Welcome Dinner to welcome new students and provide information about local LGBTQIA2s+ supporting communities and resources from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 26 outside of the Queer Resource Center and Pioneer Hall.

The Queer Resource Center presents “Rainbow Welcome Dinner”

Evan Nazarov, Reporter
September 25, 2023
The Bear Cubs march out of the locker room minutes before the kickoff of their season finale vs. Sierra on Saturday Nov. 12 at Bailey Field in Santa Rosa.

SRJC football offseason honors

Christian Vieyra, Editor
May 24, 2023
SRJC’s Shone Farm is a 365-acre outdoor learning laboratory where students can learn crop production, ecological preservation, viticulture, animal and equine science, forestry and wildfire prevention.

SRJC’s Shone Farm: a place where students can grow

Michael Combs, Co-Editor in Chief
May 24, 2023
Dan Aguilar holds up a basket made by Elsie Allen, who decided to break the tradition of burying or burning baskets when a community member died so she could use them to raise awareness about Pomo culture.

SRJC Multicultural Museum celebrates Pomo community basket weaving tradition

Jaime Jauregui, Reporter
May 17, 2023
A mock dorm room sits in the corner of the SRJC Student Housing Leasing Office so students can preview before signing up to live in Polly O’Meara Doyle Hall, which will open Aug. 11.

Crashing on campus

Christian Vieyra, Sports Editor
May 12, 2023
Judine Mayfield spends most of her adult life in the Bay Area, caring for and providing a home for many family members, including myself.

Living with my 89-year-old great grandmother Judine Mayfield

Jaden Burris, Reporter
May 11, 2023
Bear Cubs pitcher Austin Ehrlicher throws a solid five innings against College of Marin on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, in Santa Rosa.

SRJC baseball star faces big decision

Alex Cambron Padilla, Reporter
May 10, 2023
The Addams Family's signature dark humor is put on full display as Morticia Addams, played by Gwenevieve Nelson, gleefully sings a lighthearted song about death being "Just Around the Corner."

“The Addams Family, A New Musical Comedy”: A delightfully dark and hilarious time

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
May 5, 2023
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, Co-Editor in Chief
April 24, 2023
Delashay Carmona Benson (on the left, next to Board of Trustee Members Terry Lindley, middle, and Ezrah Chaaban, right) announces her resignation as SRJC Student Trustee at the April 11 after a year of conflict with college officials.

SRJC Student Trustee announces resignation at Board of Trustees meeting

Michael Combs, Co-Editor in Chief
April 21, 2023
SRJC student Noah McSweeney writes by using a letterboard with letters that he can point at to spell words his communication partner can write down. Using this format in his SRJC writing classes, McSweeney has learned to write long, in-depth essays and now collaborates with other “spellers” to write songs and poetry.

Autism action comes to you: Guest column by Noah McSweeney

Noah McSweeney, Special to The Oak Leaf
April 18, 2023
"Octopath Traveler II" features eight protagonists who all go on their own individual journeys which can be completed in any order.

“Octopath Traveler II”: Familiar, yet bigger and better than before

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
March 18, 2023
The Quinn Central Plant, funded by the Measure H Bond, is currently under construction on the Santa Rosa campus and will provide high-efficiency heating and cooling to numerous buildings on campus, according to SRJC’s 2022 Sustainability Report.

SRJC takes steps toward sustainability with new construction projects

Hana Seals, Reporter
March 14, 2023
The new president for the SRJC Students in Recovery Club, Dan Lionett, wants meetings to cover the connection between addiction and mental health, individual coping mechanisms for addiction as well as the recovery lifestyle.

SRJC Students for Recovery Club invites all students wanting support in the recovery lifestyle

Michael Combs, Editor In Chief
March 7, 2023
Through clear body language, Dean (Trevor Braskamp), Ani (Lizzy Bies) and Kendra (Nina Nguyen) express annoyance resulting from how their ambitions in a stressful work environment have affected them.

“Gloria” review: A fantastic opening for SRJC Theatre Arts’ spring season

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
March 7, 2023
SGA appointed Micheal Collette as Vice President of Finance and Mark Shen as Vice President of Student Health.

SGA approves new VP of Finance and VP of Student Health, plans Public Safety Center event, reestablishes Student Life Committee

Dharma Niles, Editor
February 24, 2023
In "Hogwarts Legacy" players spend time within Hogwarts and also explore other locals such as Hogsmeade or dungeons.

“Hogwarts Legacy”: A magical experience worth the wait.

Javi Rosas, Reporter
February 24, 2023
The Petaluma Cinema Series showcases a film every Wednesday and offers unique viewing experiences, such as a Q&A session with one of the film’s producers.

Cinema Series back for spring with Oscar-nominated films past and present

Bryan Fructuoso, Editor
February 22, 2023
Dean Vanessa Luna Shannon presents a honorary degree to the Gutierrez family during the Feb. 14 Board of Trustees meeting in Petaluma.

Board of Trustees awards Omar Gutierrez with honorary degree

Roland Petty, Reporter
February 17, 2023
SGA Executive Vice President of Legislation Jimmy Brock announces his resignation during the Board of Trustees meeting Feb. 14.

Jimmy Brock resigns as EVP of Legislation

Dharma Niles, Editor
February 17, 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
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
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
From top left: SRJC's new security infrastructure includes emergency buttons in some buildings that initiate a classroom or building lockdown when pushed; SRJC District Police Chief Robert Brownlee; campus security added.fixed and updated all call boxes on the Santa Rosa campus.

Mass shootings on campus: Is SRJC prepared?

Hana Seals, 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
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
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
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
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
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
In Gotham Knights as Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl and Red Hood each with their own distinct play style.

Gotham Knights: Great ideas but poor execution

Javi Rosas, Reporter
October 31, 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
Idris Elba (top) and Tilda Swinton share a touching relationship in the film “Three Thousand Years of Longing,” which is a story about stories.

Three Thousand Years of Longing Review: A gentle love story spanning millennia

Erina Corl, Reporter
October 29, 2022
A group of SRJC students and members of the community showcase their traditional attire, some even dress as catrinas, an elegantly dressed skeleton.

SRJC Intercultural Center celebrates el Día de los Muertos

Michael Combs and Bryan Fructuoso
October 26, 2022
There are many video games perfect for Halloween that range from mature horror to family-friendly action/adventure games. "Luigi's Mansion 3" falls into the latter with its lighthearted content coupled with a spooky setting.

10 Video Games to Play for Halloween

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza and Javi Rosas
October 26, 2022
The God of War Series is known for its epic boss battles, from Kratos battling Greek Gods such as Ares and Zeus, to now Norse Gods such as Thor and possible others in his way.

Opinion: God of War: Ragnarök Boss Predictions

Cristian Garcia, Reporter
October 26, 2022
Long distance relationships requires effort from both partners, but how do these relationships thrive when couples are pulled miles apart?

Are Long Distance Relationships for You?

Fatima Zarco Gomez and Javi Rosas
October 26, 2022
Should Proposition 28 pass, it would guarantee K-12 public schools a minimum amount of annual funding toward arts and music education.

California Proposition 28

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Reporter
October 24, 2022
Should Proposition 30 pass, it would allot money for wildfire mitigation and help reduce the state's carbon footprint. Lyft wrote and bankrolled the proposition.

California Proposition 30

Peter Morales, Reporter
October 24, 2022
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