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
Double life: Classes by day, jokes by night

Double life: Classes by day, jokes by night

Riley Palmer, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2019
Baseball players at all levels are hitting more home runs than ever before, leading players, coaches and managers to ask why.

Juiced players vs. juiced balls: Experts debate reasons for home run highs

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
Action Bronson, is a native of the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York. His music is influenced by New York culture, his culinary background, and his affinity for Sports Cars.

Action Bronson’s “Lamb Over Rice”: Groovy but abrupt

Séamus Reed, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 9, 2019
"The Irishman" overcomes a massive 209-minute runtime to become one of the decade's greatest gangster films on the backs of master direction from Martin Scorsese and larger-than-life performances from Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci.

“The Irishman” is a lengthy yet rich masterpiece

James Domizio, Staff Writer
December 9, 2019
Students from Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University have come together for their production of the broadway play "The Sound of Music" from Nov. 22 to Dec. 8 at the Evert B. Peterson Theatre building in SSU.

“The Sound of Music” arrives at Sonoma State

Jesse Kapukui, Co-Features Editor
November 22, 2019
Lil Peep's final album was released Nov. 12, 2019.

“Everybody’s Everything”: Lil Peep’s influence remains alive

Sam McMinimy, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
Incoming SRJC Foundation Executive Director W. John "J" Mullineaux has over 30 years experience with fundraising, and will be taking over the role from departing Kate McClintock.

W. John Mullineaux hired as new Executive Director of the SRJC Foundation

James Domizio, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
Bear Cubs defender Carlos Villanueva kicking the ball away from his own goal.

Bear Cubs defeat Cosumnes River College in shutout match

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
SRJC students respond to Kincade fire

SRJC students respond to Kincade fire

James Domizio and Marilyn Santos
October 24, 2019
The exterior of a Windsor tract home remains surrounded by the ashes of personal belongings and outside furniture on Brooks Road.

Kincade fire blog-style coverage

The Oak Leaf Staff
October 24, 2019
PG&E began shutting off power to much of Northern California at 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Latest round of PG&E power outages do not affect SRJC

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
October 23, 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
Students often rely on online education to work school in their busy schedules.

SRJC awarded $460,000 for online career education

Zane Zinkl, News Editor
October 17, 2019
SRJC students try their best to ignore the graphic images surrounding them. Music and games can be excellent distractions.

SRJC students respond to anti-abortion activists with games and music

Zane Zinkl, News Editor
October 17, 2019
Project Truth causes much stir at SRJC in two short days. With these events, violence is always a concern.

SRJC student attacks member of anti-abortion group

Zane Zinkl, News Editor
October 17, 2019
SRJC Project Truth protest

SRJC Project Truth protest

Edgar Soria Garcia, Managing Editor
October 17, 2019
Anti-Abortion group Project Truth stirs up SRJC

Anti-Abortion group Project Truth stirs up SRJC

Zane Zinkl and Sam Mcminimy
October 15, 2019
Linda Lau discusses the cultural impacts of the films “A Simple Life” and “The Second Mother” as part of the Arts and Lectures series Sept. 30 in Newman Auditorium

Arts and Lectures Series Dives into the Lives of Domestic Workers

Allison Khadoo, Staff Writer
October 12, 2019
Flyer for Stress and Sleep Workshop.

Stress and sleep affects students

Alex Nunez, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
Todd Philips' bleak and twisted portrait of the infamous Joker character's backstory and ultimate descent into madness is as compelling as it is tragic. Joaquin Phoenix's performace will stand as one of his best.

Gotham City’s beautiful dark twisted fantasy

Jesse Kapukui, Features Editor
October 9, 2019
SJRC announces power shut-offs and campus-wide closures on Tuesday Oct. 8, 2019.

SRJC power shutoffs

Zane Zinkl, News Editor
October 8, 2019
Though SRJC students Azulito Bernal, 19, and Aurelio Aguilar, 20, appreciate the day off of classes, they are critical of PG&E for the lack of warning and details surrounding the impending power outage.

SRJC students, faculty weigh in on PG&E-mandated power outage

Ian MacGregor
October 8, 2019
The Fight for $15 wins a major victory in Santa Rosa on Oct. 1, 2019. Now Santa Rosa joins Petaluma and Sonoma in approving the wage increases.

Fight for $15

Zane Zinkl, News Editor
October 7, 2019
The Oak Leaf Variety Competition

The Oak Leaf Variety Competition

Zane Zinkl, News Editor
October 7, 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
Santa Rosa Junior College on climate

Santa Rosa Junior College on climate

Marilyn Santos and Jose Gonzalez
September 27, 2019
The new reusable straws can withstand heated and cool beverages and will cost $3.

SRJC Student Government Assembly to sell reusable straws as first step toward campus plastic ban

Edgar Soria Garcia, Managing Editor
September 24, 2019
Thousands of strikers pause to partake in a national moment of silence, then join together for a song of climate action.

Fridays for Future: Youth climate strike in San Francisco

Téa Lindsey, Staff Writer
September 21, 2019
Approximately 2000 people gather for the Climate Strike Sept. 20 in downtown Santa Rosa.

Santa Rosa Climate Strike

Zane Zinkl, News Editor
September 20, 2019
SRJC's captain Gizela Carranza passes through two Clovis defenders on Tuesday's game.

Bear Cubs emerge victorious after a tight game against Clovis

Marilyn Santos, Co-Sports Editor
September 12, 2019
Students gather in Bertolini Quad for SRJC's annual Club Day.

SRJC’s Club Day popular with students

Alex Nunez, Staff Writer
September 11, 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
Travis Scott performs in anticipation of, "Look Mom I Can Fly."

“Look Mom I Can Fly”: A glimpse into the life of Travis Scott

Sam McMinimy, Staff Writer
September 5, 2019
SRJC defenseman Matias Gomez goes up for a header in the first half of Wednesday’s home opener versus Contra Costa. The Bear Cubs trounced their opponent 12-0.

Bear Cubs dominate against Contra Costa

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer
September 5, 2019
Disney unveils their new exciting line-up on Aug. 23-25 in Anaheim Calif. from Disney+ to upcoming Marvel movies for years to come.

D23 expo wrap-up: Disney+, Marvel, Star Wars and more

James Domizio, Staff Writer
September 5, 2019
SRJC Dean of Public Safety April Chapman and President Frank Chong unveil Public Service Training Center on Windsor Calif. Aug 29, 2019. This building part of many other projects with help from the Measure H program.

Ready to train heroes of tomorrow: New SRJC Public Safety Center opens in Windsor

Riley Palmer, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2019
Taylor Swift during her photoshoot for the Apple Music Lab promotion.

Love prevails in Taylor Swift’s newest album, “Lover”

Dakota McGranahan, Co-Features Editor
August 27, 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
A reunited mother and daughter embrace each other in front of Santa Rosa High School.

Suspected gunman puts Santa Rosa High on Lockdown

Dakota McGranahan, Features Editor
May 31, 2019

Subscription wars: The battle for your wallet

Abraham Fuentes, Photo Editor
May 14, 2019

Fighting Words: Musicians respond to white nationalism in Trump’s America

Jesse Kapukui, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
Lessons I learned from my autistic brother

Lessons I learned from my autistic brother

Riley Palmer, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019

Online does not equal easy

Leslie M. Levy
May 14, 2019

Hospice Care: The last phase of life

May 14, 2019

Disneybland

Edgar Soria Garcia, Illustrations Editor
May 14, 2019
Career Hub

SRJC helps students land jobs, internships

Celina Ocheltree, Staff Writer
May 8, 2019
The upstairs men's bathroom in Mahoney Library on Petaluma campus where the alleged incident took place.

SRJC sexual assault suspect released from custody

Zane Zinkl, Staff Writer
May 2, 2019
Diddl and Diddlina zapping through Cheese TV on a stormy day in Cheesecakeland. "Diddl Zapping" will be featured at Film Fest Petaluma 2019.

11th annual film fest at the Mystic

Jordan Allums, A&E Editor
May 2, 2019
A 2015 study published in “Kinesiology and Exercise” showed success in improving sleep quality in test subjects that received 6 milligrams of melatonin before bed.

How sleep deprivation impacts SRJC students

Jesse Kapukui and Kyle Jordan
April 30, 2019
Conductor Jerome Fleg will be leading the SRJC orchestra and band in a concert combining music and visuals.

SRJC orchestra presents the second annual “Circadian Rhythms”

Jesse Kapukui, Staff Writer
April 30, 2019
Santa Rosa Junior College starting pitcher Shane O'Malley had a 3.36 ERA and a 5-3 record entering Thursday's game.

Bear Cubs enter playoffs on hot streak

Grayson Edgemon, Staff Writer
April 26, 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
Fern Bar: Sebastopol’s newest nightlife destination

Fern Bar: Sebastopol’s newest nightlife destination

Grace Evans, Contributing Writer
April 25, 2019
Yareen Avni, director of "Otherside" and "Auditions for the King" talks about the making of his films at the Sonoma County Student Film Festival on April 5 in the Carole L. Ellis Auditorium at the SRJC Petaluma campus.

Sonoma County Student Film Festival: A showcase of student talent

Edgar Soria Garcia, Illustrations Editor
April 21, 2019
Rafael Vazquez works as the EOPS/CARE/CAFYES Outreach Coordinator for Santa Rosa Junior College.

Financial aid is accessible and available

Leslie M. Levy, Staff Writer
April 21, 2019
Santa Rosa Junior College's theatre team presents it's renowned rock opera on April 21, 27 and 28.

SRJC theatre presents “Jesus Christ Superstar”

Jesse Kapukui, Staff Writer
April 19, 2019
Ian Sanborn (left) directs comically detailed ASL techniques for a rooster to four SRJC deaf studies students: Saadi Vega, 35; Dreena Edillor, 20; Marc Gonzalez and Tyler O'Brien, 22 (left to right).

Professional creative sign-language performer brings ASL storytelling to SRJC

Luke W. Morrow, Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
DR. Victor Rios is featured in the documentary "The Pushouts" which follows him as he helps lead a mentorship program in South Los Angeles.

Professor, award winning author speaks at “We the Future Social Justice Conference”

Jesse Kapukui, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Santa Rosa Junior College's freshman outfielder only had one hit in his four at-bats Tuesday in Santa Rosa, but that hit came in a walk-off single to win the game for the Bear Cubs.

Freshman’s walk-off single seals a comeback win for Bear Cubs

Grayson Edgemon, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Bear Cubs' offense erupts in the fifth

Bear Cubs’ offense erupts in the fifth

Celina Ocheltree, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
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