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
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
Kunde to Retire, Chaaban to assume trustee seat

Kunde to Retire, Chaaban to assume trustee seat

Sean Young and Nick Vides
November 8, 2022
Jared Huffman, left, and Mike Thompson have both won their respected congressional districts.

The Oak Leaf election blog: November 2022 edition

Oak Leaf Staff
November 8, 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
Running Back Adrian Torres hurdles an American River defender on a 44-yard kickoff return to potentially set up the Bear Cubs for a game-winning drive on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Santa Rosa.

Bear Cubs lose nail-biter against American River College

Christian Vieyra, Sports Editor
October 29, 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
Bears Cubs went 1-1 at the Skyline Duals taking the win against San Joaquin Delta College and falling short to Skyline Community College Sep. 10.

New interim takes the reins from legendary head coach Jake Fitzpatrick

Jordan Atallah, Reporter
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
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
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
Quarterback Carson Budke throws the lone score for the Bear Cubs, a 81-yard touchdown pass to Andre Duvall in a 15-7 loss vs. Modesto on Sept. 10 at Bailey Field.

Bear Cubs fall short to Modesto Pirates in a gritty 15-7 game

Tony Moeckel, Editor
September 10, 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
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 new Olympic-sized pool on the south side of campus is now filled as of April 13.

Summer pool party: SRJC swim and dive receives Olympic-sized upgrade

Richard Tucker, Reporter
May 23, 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
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
Abrea Tillman, Santa Rosa Junior College Student Wine Club president and student body president-elect, is excited that a new wave of vitculture and oenology students are changing the approach to wine making.

New vibes, same vines: How young wine aficionados are revamping a traditional industry

Nick Vides, Reporter
May 17, 2022

Jenner Headlands Preserve: Coastal prairies, cows and vista points

Michael Combs and Albert Levine
May 17, 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
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