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
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
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
"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
Eric J. Adams (left) and director Amitabh Reza Chowdhury’s (third from left) latest film “Rickshaw Girl,” set in Bangladesh, screened at Carole L. Ellis Auditorium on April 6.

From Star Wars to sloths: The Spring Cinema Series returns to Petaluma campus on Wednesdays

Ava Domenichelli, 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
Ukraine Consul General Dmytro Kushneruk delivers a vigorous speech to a supportive crowd in front of City Hall in Sonoma, Calif. March 17, 2022.

Hundreds gather in Sonoma to hear Ukraine Consul General speak

Aryk Copley, Nick Vides, and Sean Young
March 17, 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
The Oak Leaf's 2022 March Madness bracket

The Oak Leaf’s 2022 March Madness bracket

Tony Moeckel, Christian Vieyra, and Sean Young
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
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
SRJC softball beat Sierra College 7-6 in a walk-off RBI win.

One twin’s walk-off RBI brings in sister to score winning run

Jordan Atallah, Reporter
March 9, 2022
Bear Cubs infielder Noah Rabin celebrates his three-run homerun in the bottom of the 1st against the Sierra College Wolverines at Cook Sypher Field in Santa Rosa, Calif., March 8, 2022.

SRJC baseball routs Sierra College 10-4

Tony Moeckel, Reporter
March 8, 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
A beige and brown sign reads Welcome to Sebastopol and features blue and yellow ribbons next to Chihirin, Ukraine, one of Sebastopol's two sister cities.

Students and instructors react in wake of Russia’s unprovoked attack

Ava Domenichelli, Reporter
March 3, 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
SRJC Swim and Dive teams compete in Saturday's NorCal Relays inside the Quinn Swim Center.

SRJC hosts the first NorCal Relay since Pre-pandemic

Richard Tucker, Reporter
February 12, 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
SGA appointed an English major to a hiring committee, discussed the continued development of the ethnic studies department, and allotted $7500 to send JC SGA representatives to a state student government conference.

SGA approves funding for manuals

Liam Vinueza, Editor
February 2, 2022
The inside of JANE Dispensary is clean, spacious, well-lit and surrounded by glass display cases stocked with various local and big brand cannabis products.

JANE Dispensary staff aims to “shed the stigma around cannabis”

Alex Fuller, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2022
Santa Rosa Junior College in-person services will remain online until Feb. 14 at least, with the exception of the SRJC Bookstore and Student Health Services, due to the severity of Omicron infections in Sonoma County.

Santa Rosa Junior College in-person services remain closed through Feb. 14

Michael Combs, Editor
February 1, 2022
Santa Rosa Junior College Polar Bears captain Angus Brodeur takes to the ice during a 7-1 win against the Cal Lutheran Kingsmen Jan. 21 at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa.

Polar Bears beat Cal Lutheran 7-1 in restricted attendance game

Sean Young, Reporter
January 28, 2022
SRJC student support manager Hilleary Zarate, 44, was arrested Jan. 10 on charges of possession for sale of methamphetamine, according to authorities. She has been placed on leave "until further notice," according to Erin Bricker, SRJC director of district and community relations.

SRJC student support manager Hilleary Zarate arrested for possession of methamphetamine for sale

James Domizio, Managing Editor
January 10, 2022
Santa Rosa freshman Gael Cervera (right) helps up distraught freshman teammate Billy Rodriguez (left) after the final whistle in a 1-0 loss vs. Consumes River on Nov. 23 at Sunrise Park in Rohnert Park.

SRJC men’s soccer team’s season comes to an end

Christian Vieyra, Reporter
December 22, 2021
"House of Gucci" does not live up to the expectations teased in the exciting trailer, but instead delivers a slow, vapid and falsified rendition of the Gucci family story.

Despite intriguing story and legendary cast, “House of Gucci” fails to entertain

Jenna McGovern, Reporter
December 20, 2021
Santa Rosa Junior College’s Student Government Assembly discussed plans to rename Thanksgiving break and worked on creating representative positions for each of SRJC’s five campuses at its Dec. 6 meeting.

SGA discusses Fall Break proposition and more campus representation

Jenna McGovern, Reporter
December 17, 2021
SGA asked representatives from 15 Santa Rosa Junior College student groups how supportive campus administration and culture was for them over Zoom Dec. 6.

SGA asks SRJC student groups if the campus is student-ready

Michael Combs, Editor
December 11, 2021

Salt Point State Park: Pygmy forest, coastal prairie and mushrooms

Michael Combs, Editor
December 8, 2021
Jorgen Sarganis making a catch during practice on Bailey Field. His death is the third the college's football team has experienced in the past 17 months.

Football team reflects on three player deaths in 17 months

Christian Vieyra and Tony Moeckel
December 8, 2021
"The Haunting of Hype House" directed by former Santa Rosa Junior College student Brandon Douglas and Matthew Farren is set to begin filming Jan. 15. It features former SRJC student Mahlon "Zach" Tracy.

Former SRJC students to star, direct in upcoming feature-length film: “The Haunting of Hype House”

Nick Vides, Photographer
December 8, 2021
Student Government Assembly logo

SGA promotes upcoming events, announces vacancy

Cass Stewart, Editor
December 1, 2021
Bear Cubs defensive coordinator Dante DePaola celebrates with a selfie of his defensive unit after Santa Rosa Junior College's football team beat the Sierra College Wolverines 24-21 on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

SRJC Bear Cubs finish season strong with a 24-21 comeback win against Sierra

Tony Moeckel, Reporter
November 29, 2021
"Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl" is a more than worthy addition to the ever-growing pool of platform fighters inspired by "Super Smash Bros."

“Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl”: a fast paced, highly competitive “Smash Bros.” alternative

Stephen Howe, Reporter
November 23, 2021
SGA officers unanimously appointed Zavier Rodrigues Santa Rosa vice president of clubs and discussed new B-CARE response team at their Nov. 15 Zoom meeting.

SGA appoints a new vice president of clubs and discusses B-CARE response team

Cass Stewart, Editor
November 22, 2021
The Oak Leaf staff, pictured here with Santa Rosa Junior College President Dr. Frank Chong (center, blue sweater), won two on-the-spot awards and 12 publication awards at the 2021 JACC Virtual Fall Conference Nov. 5–7.

The Oak Leaf brings home 14 JACC awards

James Domizio, Managing Editor
November 18, 2021
The logo for Santa Rosa Junior College's Student Government Assembly.

SGA approves $1,000 for giveaways at upcoming Sleep Out event

Aryk Copley, Photographer
November 14, 2021
The SRJC's Symphonic Band and Orchestra performance, "Lift Off!" captured a theme of space and flight at their fall concert streamed on YouTube Oct. 23.

SRJC Orchestra and Symphonic Band wows with their “Lift Off!” fall performance

Jenna McGovern, Reporter
November 14, 2021
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