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 Oak Leaf believes Caroline Bañuelos (pictured) and Mariana Martinez are the two Board of Trustees candidates who most understand the needs of SRJC students.

The Oak Leaf endorses Bañuelos and Martinez for Board of Trustees, Rego close third

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
October 16, 2020
Smoke and haze over the Skyhawk neighborhood.

Fires force SRJC students to evacuate mid-semester for the third consecutive year

Cass Stewart, Staff Writer
October 13, 2020
Protestors march on Washington Street carrying signs for the BLM movement.

“No good cops in a racist system”: Protestors march for Breonna Taylor in Petaluma

Jonathan Bigall, Editor
October 12, 2020
SRJC logo and "Santa Rosa junior college" on a white background

SRJC awarded $3 million HSI grant for Latinx and low-income students

Michael Combs, Editor
October 7, 2020
The prefrontal cortex and amygdala may be the two most important decision makers in the brain.

The California stop, explained

Michael Combs, Editor
October 7, 2020
The LNU Lightning Complex Fire roared though five counties in 39 days and destroyed 363,220 acres.

Cloth masks on top of N95s: Fire season in Sonoma County

Peyton Krzyzek, Staff Writer
October 4, 2020
"Shore" is a poignant, sharply written album that fits snugly in Fleet Foxes' discography.

Fleet Foxes surprises with the feathery musings of “Shore”

Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
October 4, 2020
Dakota McGranahan, recently ousted student body president, has alleged impropriety in the college's decision to remove them and replace them with runner-up Delashay Carmona Benson.

Former SGA President Dakota McGranahan alleges “illegal” conduct by SRJC

Alex Fuller and James Domizio
September 26, 2020
SRJC student Amy Aguilar Lopez (pictured left) and former SRJC student Julia Dearing (pictured right) ensure customers wear adequate personal protective equipment inside Oliver's Market.

Maskholes: Working in grocery stores during coronavirus

Maritza Camacho and Emma Molloy
September 21, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has halted progress on many commercial projects, including movies like "The Batman" and "Mission: Impossible 7," TV shows like "The Walking Dead" and "Love Island" and albums by artists like Weezer and Rihanna.

COVID-19 is delaying our most anticipated releases

Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
September 20, 2020
"I'm Thinking of Ending Things," Charlie Kaufman's Netflix-exclusive adaptation of Iain Reid's 2016 debut novel, is an existential drama that both challenges and reveres the rules of storytelling.

“I’m Thinking of Ending Things” is an existential knockout

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2020
Students, faculty and citizens gather outside the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office June 6, just a week after the killing of George Floyd.

Do more: SRJC’s Black community speaks out

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2020
SRJC staff were shocked Tuesday when an English instructor's email invitation to an online diversity seminar was met with a hateful email from a former SRJC adult education instructor.

Faculty and staff furious at menacing response to diversity, inclusion workgroup

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2020
While the Golden State is well-loved for its temperate weather, living in California is akin to playing with fire.

California: Waiting in heaven for hell to arrive

Oak Leaf Editorial Board
September 1, 2020
Opinion: What I gained from two coronavirus outbreaks

Opinion: What I gained from two coronavirus outbreaks

Riley Palmer, Special to the Oak Leaf
June 16, 2020
I help out many essential workers like Heinrich, who works at the Manazana apple sauce plant in Rohnert Park. Essential workers are often patient and understand the stress I am going through as an essential worker myself.

Checked out: My struggles and sacrifices as a front-line worker

Luke Morrow, News Editor
June 13, 2020
Review: El Patio

Review: El Patio

Mike Combs, Staff Writer
June 13, 2020
Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, RJ. Florence Gomes is a first-year International student at SRJC.

What is going on in my hometown?

Florence Gomes, Special to the Oak Leaf
June 9, 2020
El Tarasco's chicken tostada with soft tortilla, shredded chicken and the works.

Review: El Tarasco

Azelia Mazur, Special to The Oak Leaf
June 2, 2020
Spice up you lunch or dinner by checking out Kabuki in downtown Petaluma.

Review: Kabuki

Rebecca Bell, Staff Writer
June 2, 2020
The basic Cafe mimosa breakfast has juicy bacon strips, rosemary house potatoes plus half a plate of hearty eggs.

Review: Cafe Mimosa

Maritza Camacho, Special to The Oak Leaf
June 2, 2020
XCOM: Chimera Squad is a pretty decent expansion for the price you pay.

XCOM: Chimera Squad review

Arthur Gonzalez-Martin, Staff Writer
June 2, 2020
North Bay nonprofit continues to battle domestic violence during quarantine

North Bay nonprofit continues to battle domestic violence during quarantine

Willow Ornellas, Staff Writer
May 23, 2020
Working in a psych facility during a pandemic

Working in a psych facility during a pandemic

Priscilla Navas, Special to the Oak Leaf
May 23, 2020
What coffee shop workers want you to know

What coffee shop workers want you to know

Maritza Camacho, Special to the Oak Leaf
May 23, 2020
SRJC will remain online through May 23 and has canceled all events through the end of the semester, "and possibly beyond." Alternative options are being considered for major events like graduation.

SRJC cancels remaining spring semester events, in-person classes

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2020
Due to coronavirus, SRJC will continue online for the foreseeable future starting March 30. The decision was made after Gov. Newsom ordered all Californians to stay home.

SRJC to begin remote instruction March 30

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2020
The Swedish exchange students were expected to arrive March 25, but the plans were canceled this semester due to fears of COVID-19.

Another coronavirus casualty: SRJC’s Swedish program

Alden Nichols, Staff Writer
March 12, 2020

Opinion: Four reasons why the U.S. isn’t ready for coronavirus

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020
Set in a zombie apocalypse, "Daybreak" is a colorful teen comedy with solid comedic writing and fun performances.

Daybreak: A true teenage wasteland

Jonathan Bigall, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
Bear Cubs left-handed slapper Anna Zoia-Buescher hits the ball to left field for a base hit in a 17-0 home victory Feb. 25 at Santa Rosa Junior College.

Bear Cubs women’s softball puts on a hitting clinic in a decisive victory

Kayla Beaton, Sports Editor
February 27, 2020
"Birds of Prey" rejuvenates the tired tropes of the comic book movie genre by blowing viewers away with stunning visuals and relatable moments that excite the common feminist movie goer.

“Birds of Prey”: A comic book movie made by and for women

Alex Fuller, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
Noah Rennard delivers a pitch to a Laney College batter in the sixth inning of the Bear Cubs' 4-0 win Thursday at SRJC. Rennard was masterful, pitching into the eighth inning without allowing a hit.

Bear Cubs baseball shuts out Laney College

Kayla Beaton, Sports Editor
February 11, 2020
The novel coronavirus is a zoonotic virus originating in animals. The virus is believed to have been transmitted to humans at an open-air market in China towards the end of 2019. Sonoma County Department of Health and SRJC Student Health Services are advising precautions despite the "low risk" of the virus spreading from the seven confirmed cases in California.

Risk of coronavirus spread low in California among seven confirmed cases

Luke Morrow, News Editor
February 11, 2020
South Korean director Bong Joon-ho won big at the 2020 Academy Awards, with his film "Parasite" winning Best International Feature, Best Original Screenplay, Best Director and Best Picture. Taika Waititi and Hildur Guðnadóttir also took home historic awards in the Oscars' second straight year without a host.

The Oscars: More than an awards show

Maisie French, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
"Miss Americana," the new Taylor Swift documentary directed by Lana Wilson, received rave reviews from critics and fans after its premiere Jan. 23 at Sundance Film Festival; the film released on Netflix a week later on Jan. 31.

I’ve been a Swiftie for most of my life, and I loved “Miss Americana”

Kayla Beaton, Sports Editor
February 5, 2020
An SRJC student with a sparkling Guayaki relaxes along the fences of the Analy village on Jan 28.

Is caffeine the new water?

Maisie French, Staff Writer
February 5, 2020
SRJC conducted a survey last spring asking students to report on their mental health during the last 12 months..

BCARE SRJC’s improved crisis response team

Sam McMinimy, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
SRJC students respond to lockdown after Ridgway shooting

SRJC students respond to lockdown after Ridgway shooting

Edgar Soria Garcia and Jose Gonzalez
October 22, 2019
JPEGMAFIA promotes the release of his newest album "All My Heroes Are Cornballs" with an electrifying performance at The New Parish in Oakland.

JPEGMAFIA brings “All My Heroes Are Cornballs” to Oakland

Jesse Kapukui, Features Co-Editor
October 17, 2019
The Good Doctor: SRJC Theater Arts’ last performance in Newman Auditorium

The Good Doctor: SRJC Theater Arts’ last performance in Newman Auditorium

Séamus Reed, A&E Editor
October 3, 2019
I watched over 365 movies last year and now I have movie burnout

I watched over 365 movies last year and now I have movie burnout

James Domizio, Staff Writer
September 18, 2019
Ancient Puebloan pottery on display inside the Jesse Peter Multicultural Museum on SRJC campus.

College’s collection of hundred-year-old pottery on exhibition

Alex Nunez, Staff Writer
September 5, 2019
Hemp plants being unloaded at Shone Farm.

Santa Rosa Junior College to develop state’s first hemp agriculture program

Zane Zinkl, News Editor
August 27, 2019
Lessons I learned from my autistic brother

Lessons I learned from my autistic brother

Riley Palmer, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019

Hospice Care: The last phase of life

May 14, 2019

Disneybland

Edgar Soria Garcia, Illustrations Editor
May 14, 2019
Carnival float in Viagreggio that takes place end of January through the beginning of March, a possible field trip opportunity for Florence Study Abroad 2020.

Political science and pizza margherita: SRJC Study Abroad Program

Riley Palmer, Staff Writer
April 26, 2019
Structural characteristic shown in artist rendering highlights the similarity in design between current SRJC buildings.

Board of Trustees advances student housing

Luke W. Morrow and Mark Fernquest
April 11, 2019
This is the second floor Men's bathroom where the alleged incident is believed to have taken place. Police closed it off Tuesday during their investigation. No further information is available at this time.

Police arrest SRJC student for alleged rape on Petaluma campus

Zane Zinkl, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019
SRJC Umoja and Student Success program cordinator, Byron Reaves, explains the deep connections between hip-hop and the voice of black America in his presentation "It Was All a Dream," Tuesday afternoon in the Bertolini Student Center.

Hip-hop: the 21st century vehicle of the black voice

Lenita Marie Johnson and Luke Morrow
March 3, 2019
By the second era, "The Colonists"'s play area is crowded with cards, notes and game pieces.

Back to the “Colonies”

Arthur Gonzalez-Martin, Staff Writer
May 15, 2018
Juanita's offers killer salsas and delicious budget tacos with a location easily accessed by SRJC students.

For taquerias, “Juanita’s” is almost perfection

Jett Williams, A&E Editor
May 15, 2018
Sleep will be performing live June 7 at the Warfield in San Francisco.

The legend grows with Sleep’s “The Sciences”

Seamus Reed, Staff Writer
May 3, 2018
"Infinity War" takes the expected superhero arc and shatters it into an emotional and unexpected crescendo.

Avengers: Infinity War perfects the modern blockbuster

Andres Pimentel, Staff Writer
May 1, 2018
SRJC Media Instructor and Festival Director Mike Traina and fellow Instructor Brian Antonson pose in front of the historic Mystic Theater, the site of this year's Petaluma Film Festival.

Film festival coming to Petaluma this Saturday

Jett Williams, A&E Editor
April 29, 2018
The HP 3000 was a $200,000 investment that propelled SRJC into the modern age.

Centennial Series: SRJC’s first computer

Abraham Fuentes, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018
Kylie Minogue experiments with country, EDM and pop fusion with her new album, "Golden."

With new album, Kylie stays “Golden”

Dakota McGranahan, Co-Photo Editor
April 17, 2018
Judas Priest again proves their relevancy with the breakneck tempo of "Firepower"

Judas Priest continues to lead the charge

Séamus Reed, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018
Kevin McGuire's racist and anti-semetic rhetoric left damage wherever he went.

Centennial Series: Neo-Nazi wrote Oak Leaf’s worst column

Dylan Kerzin, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018
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