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 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
Magic the Gathering club hosts open games every Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m. and Fridays from 2-6 p.m. in the Bertolini student success center at the Santa Rosa campus.

SRJC’s Magic the Gathering club

Jesus Lopez Cruz, Reporter
December 5, 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
“Kirby and the Forgotten Land" is one of the many great games you can find on console sales for the 2023 Thanksgiving week specials.

6 great digital game deals this Thanksgiving weekend

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza and Sam Guzman
November 23, 2023
The SRJC women’s soccer team wins their first round of the 2023 playoffs in their game against Las Positas College, which lets them advance to the next round.

SRJC Women’s soccer team advances to round two of playoffs after beating Las Positas College

Jaime Jauregui, Reporter
November 22, 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
Shone Farm's Fall Festival hosts many harvest season activities, including "u-pick" produce, wine tasting, and farm stands on Oct. 14, 2023.

Shone Farm’s 2023 Fall Festival brings harvest time to the SRJC community: A photo gallery

Evan Nazarov, Reporter
November 8, 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
"Party Animals" is a physics brawler where players can work together or alone in a series of changing arenas and sport inspired game modes.

“Party Animals”: A blast to play, but prepare to lose some friends

Javi Rosas, Editor
October 22, 2023
"Mortal Kombat 1" reboots the entire franchise, changing everything from characters to designs to storylines.

“Mortal Kombat 1”: A Rough Start to the Reboot

Sam Guzman, Photo Editor
October 21, 2023
Guest speaker Kamil Oshundara will delve into their experiences with transitioning, spirituality and healing from noon to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Our House Center in Jacobs Hall, room 116 on the Petaluma campus.

Guest speaker to discuss importance of self-healing, spirituality and trans empowerment

Max Millan, Reporter
October 21, 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
Mary Kennedy, the skills lab coordinator for SRJC's health sciences department will retire after almost 12 years at the college.

Beloved SRJC health sciences employee to retire

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza and Samantha Carter
October 12, 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
Hilleary Zarate listens to her lawyer, Amy Chapman, argue in her defense against Jan. 10, 2022 methamphetamine trafficking charges during a preliminary hearing in Sonoma County Superior Court on March 8, 2023.

SRJC student support manager Hilleary Zarate sentenced in methamphetamine case

Chelsea Kurnick, Editor
August 31, 2023
“Coming off the last five years with everything as chaotic as they were, I think we wanted to tell stories that really highlighted not only fun, but also positivity in the world, and I think you really see that in these shows,” said SRJC Theatre Arts Department Chair James Newman about the 2023-2024 season.

SRJC Theatre Arts promotes fun and positivity for its 2023-2024 season

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
August 24, 2023
Post Malone rocks out on the JaM Cellars Stage at BottleRock Napa Valley on Friday, May 26, 2023.

Post Malone returns to the US; Smashing Pumpkins maintains legendary status at BottleRock day 1.

Tony Moeckel, Peter Morales, Michael Combs, and Nick Vides
May 27, 2023
BottleRock runs from Friday, May 26 through Sunday, May 28 in Napa.

What to know before heading out to BottleRock Napa Valley

Nick Vides, Tony Moeckel, Michael Combs, Sean Young, and Peter Morales
May 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
Former USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter consoles star forward Christian Pulisic after crashing out of the World Cup at the hands of the Netherlands on Dec. 3 2022 at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar.

Top 5 candidates for USMNT new head coach

Tom Healy, Reporter
May 23, 2023
Bear Cubs pitcher Evan Johnson pitches in a 9-4 loss to Sierra College May 19, allowing eight hits and six runs, the second most runs he’s allowed this season.

Santa Rosa heads to winner-takes-all game versus Sierra College after splitting games 1 and 2

Sean Young and Cameron Romanik
May 20, 2023
As a college president, Dr. Garcia looks forward to connecting with students. She kept sneakers in her office at Berkeley City College so she could walk the campus to socialize throughout the day.

Gabbing with Garcia: An interview with SRJC’s incoming president

Michael Combs and Sean Young
May 19, 2023
Waste Diversion Technician Guy Tillotson manages trash, recyclables and compost, and is notably responsible for campus “waste installations.”

SRJC’s Steps Toward Sustainability

Dharma Niles, Editor
May 18, 2023
A pair of raccoons get caught red-pawed as they break into a closed bank in Redwood, California.

Raccoons and Chopsticks: Six Ways To Ensure Your News is Legit

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza and Peter Morales
May 16, 2023
Stress from assignments and exams can lead to burnout. Try implementing new study tips into your routine, and make a difference in your school performance.

The Next Step: Recovering From Burnout

Leilany Sosa, Reporter
May 16, 2023
Homelessness is not a uniquely American problem, but visitors from other countries may find it jarring to witness the disproportionate amount of the population that are unhoused in America.

Things I wish I had been told before moving to America

Tom Healy, Reporter
May 13, 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
Bear Cubs infielder/pitcher Connor Charpiot is all smiles after pitching a victorious top of the ninth inning against Cañada College on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

McCoy; Charpiot nab playoff win for the Bear Cubs against Cañada College

Tony Moeckel, Sports Editor
May 11, 2023
Lisa Amaroli produces award-winning, certified organic and biodynamic wines at Benziger Winery.

Breaking the glass bottled ceiling

Nick Vides, Photo Editor
May 9, 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
Adrian Arango glues a paper flower together. They said the experience was calming.

Sanación del Pueblo brings healing to SRJC students

Chelsea Kurnick, Reporter
April 20, 2023
Dr. Maria Angélica Garcia accepts her nomination as the next president of Santa Rosa Junior College via Zoom on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

Dr. Angélica Garcia selected as next president of SRJC

Dharma Niles, Sean Young, and Michael Combs
April 11, 2023
"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" from Nintendo and Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures is an excellent film for fans of the video games, families and moviegoers who want to just sit back and have fun.

“The Super Mario Bros. Movie”: A serviceable kids film but a superstar adaptation

Lucas Cadigan-Carranza, Editor
April 11, 2023
Bear Cubs infielder and pitcher Connor Charpiot, middle right, celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the bottom of the fifth against American River College on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

First Place Bear Cubs take win streak to 7; Shutout American River College in 6-0 game

Cameron Romanik, Reporter
April 6, 2023
Co-founders of Women's History Month are honored in Statutory Hall at the Capitol in Washington D.C. in 2000. From right to left: Maria Cuevas, Mary Ruthsdotter, Paula Hammett, Molly Murphy MacGregor.

Homegrown Herstory: National Women’s History Month was born in Sonoma County

Chelsea Kurnick, Reporter
March 31, 2023
Angélica Garcia prioritizes connection with students and attention to underrepresented communities at SRJC.

The Oak Leaf endorses Dr. Angélica Garcia to be SRJC’s 6th president

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
March 30, 2023
Kimberlee Messina has an extensive history of education at SRJC and deep ties to the Santa Rosa community.

SRJC’s next president: A look at the finalists

Chelsea Kurnick and Dharma Niles
March 30, 2023
Hi-Fi Rush's art style, over-the-top combos and comic-book-like vibe make for a visually pleasing and satisfying experience.

“Hi-Fi Rush”: An early contender for Game of the Year

Stephen Howe, Reporter
March 19, 2023
Evelyn Navarro held positions in student government from 2017-2021 and is now the Vice President of Finance.

SGA approves new VP of marketing, funds Black History Month event, appoints members to hiring and finance committees

Dharma Niles, Editor
March 18, 2023
Bear Cubs outfielder Michael O’Daniel is met with a crowd of his teammates after hitting a three-run shot in the bottom of the fourth inning against Consumnes River College on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

A season-high nine-run inning propels the Bear Cubs to a victory over Cosumnes River 14-4

Tony Moeckel, Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
The SRJC swim and dive team continues their success this season with a set of wins at the Los Rios Invite Feb. 24 at Sacramento City College.

SRJC swim & dive team exceed expectations at Los Rios Invite

Roland Petty, Reporter
March 7, 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
An SRJC Police officer speaks with an individual having a mental health crisis on the south side rooftop of the Zumwalt Parking Garage on Friday, Feb. 14, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

District police respond to mental health crisis on campus

Sean Young and Michael Combs
February 15, 2023
Bear Cubs outfielder/pitcher Jake McCoy throws a shut-down sixth inning, showing off his two-way durability against College of Marin on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

Three home runs earn the Bear Cubs their third win of the season

Tony Moeckel, News Editor
February 10, 2023
SRJC Polar Bears forward Toby Petrus completes another hat trick against the UC Davis Aggies Jan. 27 at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa.

Caillot and Petrus lead Polar Bears to win against UC Davis — Photo Gallery

Sean Young, Co-Editor in Chief
January 29, 2023
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
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
With careful planning, you can decrease the dent in your wallet and increase the fun you have on your next trip to Disneyland.

Disneyland on a dime: Making memories while saving money

Javi Rosas, Reporter
December 8, 2022
Eighteen to twenty-four-year-olds have historically favored Democratic candidates.

Young voters shape election results despite low turnout

Dharma Niles, Reporter
December 8, 2022
From the psychological horror "Split"(bottom-right) to the crime-conspiracy "Nightcrawler," (center) there’s a wide variety of thriller films to satisfy your need for the Winter season chills.

Top 10 unnerving thriller films to watch this fall

Hana Seals, 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 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
Kunde to Retire, Chaaban to assume trustee seat

Kunde to Retire, Chaaban to assume trustee seat

Sean Young and Nick Vides
November 8, 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
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