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
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
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
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
The SRJC Foundation and professional artist Maria De Los Angelos want to represent SRJC community values for the new mural at 707 Elliot Ave.

SRJC Foundation seeks student and faculty input for new on-campus mural

Michael Combs, Editor
November 8, 2021
A woman sits behind a safety monitor check-in station in a white tent

Check-in checkup: SRJC students and staff react to first weeks of vaccine mandate

James Domizio, Alex Fuller, and The Oak Leaf Staff
November 1, 2021
A man in a suit, Jordan Burns, sits at a desk and speaks into a small microphone.

Former SRJC trustee Jordan Burns accused of child sex abuse

James Domizio, Managing Editor
November 1, 2021
After battling the Butte Roadrunners in their last home game, the SRJC Bear Cubs were prepared to host the Siskiyous Eagles Nov. 30, however the game has been cancelled due to a Covid-19 outbreak on the Eagles' team.

COVID-19 outbreak causes canceled home game for SRJC

Tony Moeckel, Reporter
October 30, 2021
Polar Bears assistant captain and forward Jonah Petrus (82) celebrates his younger brother Toby Petrus' first period goal in SRJC's 5-4 overtime win against San Jose State University on Oct. 22 at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Polar Bears beat San Jose State 5-4, Toby Petrus scores two including OT winner

Sean Young, Special to The Oak Leaf
October 27, 2021
Six people standing with shovels during the groundbreaking ceremony for new on-campus housing.

SRJC celebrates new student housing project with groundbreaking ceremony

Michael Combs, Editor
October 25, 2021
A sign for Santa Rosa Junior College stands on a green lawn backed by large oak trees and a blue sky.

Shone Farm closed due to weather conditions, food distribution postponed

Stephen Howe, Reporter
October 24, 2021
The Oak Leaf adds national syndication to its list of accomplishments after the work of current and former Oak Leafers Lauren Spates, Maritza Camacho, Nick Vides and Rebecca Bell was recognized by NPR.

The Oak Leaf’s “Chronic Catastrophe” podcast picked up by NPR

Cass Stewart, Editor
October 24, 2021
SRJC midfielder Abria Brooker (4) fights for possession with Modesto defenseman Mia Basi (14) during the second half of the Bear Cubs' 5-1 win over Modesto Oct. 22.

SRJC women’s soccer team dominates Modesto 5-1, Monroy scores two goals

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
October 24, 2021
Santa Rosa Junior College Polar Bears rookie defenseman receives a pass from a teammate in the second period of the Polar Bears 3-3 overtime tie against the San Jose State University Spartans Oct. 22 at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa,

SRJC Polar Bears tie San Jose State 3-3 in electric home opener

James Domizio, Managing Editor
October 23, 2021
SGA approved two hiring committee positions for advisor of student affairs accounting and marketing positions and one supervisor for COVID safety hiring committee position at their meeting Oct. 18.

SGA approves three new hiring committee positions 

Michael Combs, Editor
October 19, 2021
Chicken, bread, pickles and fries in a takeout container.

Review: Dave’s Hot Chicken

Garrett Ashton, Reporter
October 19, 2021
A photo of Santa Rosa Junior College's front lawn and sign displaying the school's name.

SRJC students attend Academic Senate meeting to support student involvement in faculty hiring committees

Michael Combs, Editor
October 16, 2021
SRJC midfielder Abria Brooker changes direction against Sierra defender Paulina Caja Duran to try to continue momentum towards the goal during the second half of the game in SRJC's loss to Sierra College Oct. 15.

SRJC women’s soccer team loses 4-1 against Sierra College

Liam Vinueza, Social Media Manager
October 15, 2021
Defender Robel Negash (21) is challenged by American River’s Dominic Verdi (13) in the Bear Cubs’ 6-0 victory over the Beavers on Friday.

SRJC men’s soccer team defeats American River 6-0

Christian Vieyra, Reporter
October 15, 2021
A shot of the BottleRock main stage during the day as Jimmy Eat World plays to a packed audience.

Opinion: Live music fans, check your venue’s COVID protocols before chasing that long-awaited concert high

La Reva Myles, Reporter
October 11, 2021
This Oak Leaf explainer will catch you up on SRJC's new vaccine mandate, how to get a CLEARED4 access pass and changes in campus attendance coming this October.

Everything you need to know about SRJC’s vaccine mandate and CLEARED4 access passes

James Domizio, Managing Editor
October 11, 2021
Santa Rosa Junior College football players huddled together wearing white uniforms/

SRJC athletes gear up for first fall season since 2019

Jordan Atallah, Garrett Ashton, Tony Moeckel, and Christian Vieyra
October 8, 2021
A Santa Rosa Junior College Student Health Services sign pointing to where students can receive COVID vaccines.

SRJC’s vaccine mandate was implemented too late

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
October 8, 2021
Michael Kemp took his winning photo of Bodega Head on a Canon 5DSR with a 35mm lens.

First SoCo Clicks photo competition brings Sonoma photographers together

Aryk Copley, Assistant Editor
October 5, 2021
The logo for Santa Rosa Junior College's Student Government Assembly.

SGA approves resolution supporting student participation in faculty hiring committees

James Domizio, Managing Editor
September 30, 2021
A photo of a graphic titled "On-Campus Employees/Volunteers - Vaccination verification & Covid 19 Testing Process. Step 1: Vaccination verification submitted online or in-person. Step 2: Vaccination record verified by HR and recorded in Escape Portal. OR Test Weekly with SRJC (Positive tests will be reported to COVID Response Team. Step 3: Weekly report on employees allowed on campus.

SRJC Board of Trustees approves on-campus vaccine mandate

Michael Combs and Liam Vinueza
September 16, 2021
The logo of Santa Rosa Junior College's Student Government Assembly.

SGA supports on-campus vaccine mandate

Audrey Fry, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2021
A picture of a dark skyline of trees with the orange glow of the Caldor Fire coming from behind the trees.

Photo gallery: Caldor Fire

Nick Vides and Aryk Copley
September 1, 2021
Sign on the lawn of the SRJC that says "SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE."

More than 800 Fall 2021 SRJC classes will be in-person

Audrey Fry, Editor-in-Chief
August 12, 2021
SRJC student Francene Ayala poses in front of a blank wall.

SRJC graduates reflect on their time at the JC amidst a pandemic

Emma Molloy, Editor
May 28, 2021
A picture of a group of Pomo dancers performing under a read canopy.

Unity Through Community: SRJC clubs share support and solidarity

Emma Molloy and Michael Combs
May 20, 2021

Willow Creek Road Trail: Let summer hiking begin

Michael Combs, Editor
May 20, 2021
Santa Rosa Junior College Student Body President Delashay Carmona Benson speaking at a 'BlackOut' walkout May 5.

SRJC Student Body President Delashay Carmona Benson wants you to “turn on your human”

Audrey Fry, Reporter
May 19, 2021
Travelling doesn't have to take you hundreds or thousands of miles from home; there are all sorts of summer vacation experiences just an hour or two away.

Five staycation ideas that will mentally transport you to another country

Emily Hewitt, Reporter
May 19, 2021
A photo of Black Panther Legacy Keepers cofounder Amin Cooley.

Black Panther Legacy Keepers co-founder Amin Cooley on starting anew while building on the old

Michael Combs, Editor
May 19, 2021
A photograph of a wooden boat at sea, carrying dozens of Vietnamese refugees.

“Finding the Virgo” screening and Q&A with Barre Fong and Lauren Vuong

Emily Hewitt, Reporter
May 19, 2021
A flyer for a hapa event at Santa Rosa Junior College.

SRJC Asian Pacific Islander Staff Association hosts panel for hapa students and faculty

Emma Molloy, Editor
May 19, 2021
A dish from the Mexican restaurant Mi Ranchito.

Review: Mi Ranchito

Blair McTaggart, Reporter
May 19, 2021
Sergio Santana-Peralta (pictured left) towering over his mother Alberta Peralta (pictured right).

An old soul in a young body: Remembering SRJC student Sergio Santana-Peralta

Jennifer Sawhney and Emma Molloy
May 19, 2021
A photo of a black cat seated in a windowsill.

Adopting a pet in a pandemic

Jessica Johnson, Reporter
May 19, 2021
The logo of Santa Rosa Junior College's Student Government Assembly.

SGA officers express gratitude at last Spring meeting

Audrey Fry, Reporter
May 19, 2021
A photo of poet

SRJC hosts native and diaspora poetry reading

Sophia Serrano, Reporter
May 19, 2021
The logo for SRJC HackJam 2021.

“AI Spy” wins first place at SRJC HackJam 2021

Blair McTaggart, Reporter
May 19, 2021
The cover of Greta Van Fleet's 2021 album "The Battle At Garden's Gate."

“The Battle at Garden’s Gate”: Greta Van Fleet continue to be today’s least essential rock band

Tucker Lang, Editor
May 16, 2021
A photo of the Santa Rosa Junior College front-lawn sign depicting the school's name.

Board of Trustees schedules listening session in response to BLAC’s protest against listening sessions

Michael Combs, Editor
May 16, 2021
Two white takeout containers holding crispy fried eggs rolls and cheese puffs, served with two small plastic cups of sweet and sour sauce.

Review: Qimura Sushi & Ramen

Hannah Cunha, Reporter
May 13, 2021
Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly's logo.

SGA discusses campus reopening logistics and concerns

Audrey Fry, Reporter
May 12, 2021
The band Empire of the Sun wearing original second-hand pink costumes with pointy pink hats made by designer Svetlana Shigroff.

Trashion Fashion: A sustainable fashion show

Emily Hewitt, Reporter
May 12, 2021

Photo gallery: BlackOut

Nick Vides, Michael Combs, and Audrey Fry
May 6, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 21

Maritza Camacho, Editor
May 6, 2021
A photo of former SRJC theatre arts employee Ari Eden Poppers that he used as his Facebook profile picture before he deleted his account.

Ari Poppers resigns from SRJC theatre arts department, SRPD investigation wraps up

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2021
A photo of musician and filmmaker Boots Riley.

Boots Riley illustrates students’ power in numbers

Malcolm Bess, Reporter
May 4, 2021
A photo of the front gates of Santa Rosa Junior College.

Dr. Chong says some on-campus classes will return Fall 2021, follow CDC guidelines

Jonathan Bigall, Editor
May 4, 2021
A photo of a person carrying a sign that says "Defund the police." Behind them is a group of people holding up a "Black Lives Matter" flag.

BLAC, BSU and Black students and faculty to stage “BlackOut” walkout May 5

Michael Combs, Editor
May 4, 2021
SRJC Student Government Assembly logo.

More calls for racial justice on campus at SGA meeting

Audrey Fry, Reporter
May 4, 2021
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