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
Digital filmmaking instructor Brian Antonsen shows off the one switch lighting in the green screen room.

SRJC unveils new digital media creation and editing suites in the Doyle Library

Leslie M. Levy, Staff Writer
April 5, 2019
SGA votes against new position for Petaluma campus

SGA votes against new position for Petaluma campus

Séamus Reed, Assistant News and Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 5, 2019
Jordan Peele's acclaimed follow-up to "Get Out" exceeded expectations earning an estimated $70.3 million in North America.

Jordan Peele solidifies his place in horror with “Us”

Edgar Soria Garcia, Illustrations Editor
April 5, 2019
MEChA co-chair Jocelyn Toscano (left) prepares her follow-up questions if administrators, Dean of Students Robbert Ethington (center), and Vice President of Student Services Pedro Avila, offer anything less than $15-per-hour on March 11 in the Bertolini Student Center.

MEChA declines the SRJC administration’s 15-month plan to increase student-employee wages

Luke W. Morrow, Staff Writer
March 24, 2019
Conor McGregor has ended some fights almost too fast to believe, like when he knocked out Patrick Doherty four seconds into their bout back in 2011.

G.O.A.T?: The case for Conor McGregor

Prabin Thapa, Staff Writer
March 17, 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
Not only do adjunct instructors sacrifice much of their personal lives to commute or make time for students, their positions are also largely at risk when schools make budget cuts.

Adjunct instructors make big sacrifices to deliver students an education

Marilyn Santos, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019
D'Angelo Russell, in his fourth-year in the NBA and his second with the Nets, has increased his play in nearly every stat category.

Thank You, Magic: the Lakers gave away a superstar

Jackson Etienne, Staff Writer
March 9, 2019
SRJC officials answer on-going questions from MEChA. Seated left-to-right: Pedro Avilla, assistant superintendent and vice president of student services; Kate Jolley, interim vice president of finance and administrative services; Rachael Cutcher, manager of student financial services; Jana Cox, director of student financial services; Jordan Burns, president of the board of trustees.

MEChA continues its fight for 15

Luke Morrow, Staff Writer
March 7, 2019
Secession is the only credible course of action for a state as cool as California.

In favor of secession

Mark Fernquest, News Editor
March 7, 2019
Alvin Nguyen, director of Sonoma State University’s center for transfer and transition programs, designed the new intake advising program for transfer students.

SRJC students will see easier transfer process to SSU

Mark Fernquest, News Editor
March 6, 2019
Who’s Got The Chop’s is a lip sync competition pitting teams against each other in an entertaining evening that raises funds for Sonoma County teens.

Local lip sync battle supports youth

Zane Zinkl, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
SRJC baseball players sprint across the diamond.

SRJC baseball: Revenge is a dish best served as a blowout

Grayson Edgemon, Staff Writer
March 6, 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
Miss Sonoma County 2019 contestants

“Miss Sonoma County: it’s not a pageant, it’s a scholarship program

Grace Evans and Kristina Schmuhl
March 2, 2019
SRJC student, Daniela Rodas, 20, Petaluma

Miss Sonoma County profile: Daniela Rodas

Aria Quinn, Features Editor
March 2, 2019
SRJC student, Lyndsey Burcina, 19, Santa Rosa

Miss Sonoma County profile: Lyndsey Burcina

Aria Quinn, Features Editor
March 2, 2019
SRJC student, Elita Damron, 19, Santa Rosa

Miss Sonoma County profile: Elita Damron

Aria Quinn, Features Editor
March 2, 2019
The Golden State Warriors emotional leader is currently tied for first with 14 technical fouls with Russell Westbrook and Andre Drummond.

Draymond Green: the forgotten modern-era pioneer

Jackson Etienne, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019
Acclaimed composer David Newman talks film music with students and community at Petaluma Cinema Series on the SRJC Petaluma campus.

Petaluma Cinema Series invites Academy Award nominated composer

Kaila Cotherman-Bohler, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
Alfonso Cuarón (Best Cinematography for "Roma," Ruth E. Carter (Best Costume Design for "Black Panther") and Mahershala Ali (Best Supporting Actor for "Green Book") accept their wins on the Oscars stage.

91st Academy Awards survives without a host

Raul Ojeda, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
Santa Rosa Junior College sophomore centerfielder Emma Guilfoil prepares for her at bat in the Bear Cubs 14-1 loss to Foothill College Feb. 20 in Santa Rosa. Guilfoil is batting a .227 and has recorded five hits and one RBI this season.

Bear Cubs lose in 14-1 blowout

Prabin Thapa, Staff Writer
February 21, 2019
A new partnership with the Dream Center and the Vital Immigrant Defense Advocacy and Services (VIDAS) will install one attorney and one paralegal that can provide immigration legal services at no cost to SRJC students.

New and improved: SRJC Dream Center to re-open

Riley Palmer, Staff Writer
February 20, 2019
Erik Castro, photojournalist and presenter, answers questions about his 14-month project, "Broken," noon Feb. 12 in the Newman Auditorium, with his photo of Steve and Michelle going for a late night ride in the background.

Photojournalist documents local homeless couple’s journey

Luke W. Morrow, Staff Writer
February 19, 2019
Victor Rios mentors a group of “pushouts” who he says would be doomed to the school-to-prison pipeline if not for patience and education from programs like those in Watts.

SRJC screens “The Pushouts” and challenges perception of high school dropouts

Lauren Spates, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2019
Gowan's Ciders is a California company that was established in 1876. Gowan's 1876 is one of there ciders named after there first harvest of the same year.

On tap: 1876

Abraham Fuentes, Photo editor
October 28, 2018
Photographs courtesy of Rafael Vasquez, Collage courtesy of Adeira Sherpa

Late incident alert raises concerns of campus security

Adeira Sherpa and Séamus Reed
October 16, 2018
Boochcraft’s high alcoholic kombucha is great for any time of the day, from brunch to an outing with friends.

Kombucha Kraze

Abraham Fuentes, Photo editor
September 20, 2018
Marcus Len Walton, 18

Police arrest alleged aggressive flirter

Jose Gonzalez, Managing Editor
September 14, 2018
Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively play cat and mouse in this black comedy.

“A Simple Favor” is simply devious

Jordan Allums, Staff Writer
September 14, 2018
Santa Rosa Junior College Campus

Photo Gallery

September 14, 2018
Voting and registration by age in California, 2016; courtesy Current Population Survey, Voting and Registration Supplement, United States Census Bureau.

SRJC groups to encourage voter registration on campus

Lauren A. Spates, Features Editor
September 13, 2018
“Crazy Rich Asians” : Challenging Hollywood’s Asian-American portrayal

“Crazy Rich Asians” : Challenging Hollywood’s Asian-American portrayal

Jasmine Benigno-Hall, Staff Writer
September 13, 2018
Imperial Stout Ales pair perfectly great with pancakes.

ON TAP: Tall, dark and mysterious

Abraham Fuentes, Photo editor
September 13, 2018
Album Cover

Eminem’s surprise “Kamikaze” album, bombs.

Aria Quinn, Staff Writer
September 13, 2018
Ally Deal (third from left) brings connection with the county and years of coaching experience to SRJC.

Miss Sonoma County: Volleyball Edition

Zena Bounsall, Staff Writer
September 13, 2018
Eduardo Osorío Juarez espera ser la voz de los estudiantes de SRJC.

Juárez is new SGA Prez

Michael Barnes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2018
The auditorium is the first of several buildings to be overhauled using money from Measure H, a state bond grant Sonoma County residents approved to revitalize the. The $410 million bond, first voted on in 2014, serves to "upgrade facilities, address overcrowding and prepare students to attend four-year universities," according to a statement released by SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong.

Centennial Series: Measure H revitalizes tired Burbank Auditorium

Jett Williams, A&E Editor
April 18, 2018
Former SRJC President Dr. Robert Agrella (left) abused school funding in a more reprehensible manner than his successor and current SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong (right).

Centennial Series: Not every SRJC dollar makes sense

Michael Barnes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2018
Crowds fill Bertolini Hall leaving standing room only during Tuesday's Board of Trustees meeting.

Centennial Series: Centennial clusterf*ck

Brandon McCapes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2018
Right Fielder Blake Berry leads the team in hits with 44.

Bear Cubs lose series to Big 8 opponent Folsom Lake College

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
April 13, 2018
Eduardo Osorío Juarez espera ser la voz de los estudiantes de SRJC.

SGA candidates give speeches ahead of Monday’s election

Dylan Kerzin and Abraham Fuentes
April 13, 2018
Shamus Lyons makes his sixth start of the season.

Bear Cubs rack up nine hits in conference victory

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
April 11, 2018
Catcher Cole Brodnansky is second on the Bear Cubs with Hits(36), doubles(10), and RBI's(27).

Brodnansky homers in Bear Cubs’ 11-9 loss

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
April 6, 2018
The SRJC Southwest Center in Santa Rosa provides a space of higher learning to an often looked-over student population.

Centennial Series: You can’t spell SRJC without ESL

Michael Barnes, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 3, 2018
Sophomore Ben Sanderson goes up to bat against Diablo Valley College on March 27.

Bear Cubs offense sputters in loss to Diablo Valley College

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
March 28, 2018
Ashley Judd, Adama Iwu and Lindsay Meyer answered audience question during the "Women in Conversation" series at the Luther Burbank Center.

Silence breakers speak out at Women’s conversation

Adeira Sherpa, Co-Photo Editor
March 27, 2018
Second-year outfielder Blake Berry round first after hitting a RBI double.

Bear Cubs drop series to No. 4 ranked JC baseball team in the nation

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
March 18, 2018
March Horoscopes

March Horoscopes

Adeira Sherpa and Brandon McCapes
March 15, 2018
Head coach Jon Gruden and Raiders owner Marc Davis hope to find gems in the 2018 draft.

Top five draft prospects Raiders should target in first round

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
March 14, 2018
SRJC student Tyler-Avery Lewis (front) won the crown of Miss Sonoma County on March 4.

Meet Miss Sonoma County 2018

Meghan Buckman, Social Media Editor
March 13, 2018
SRJC's theatre arts production of "Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter" details the transition of a female military veteran returning home from war.

Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter: The reality of a veteran’s homecoming

Adeira Sherpa, Co-Photo Editor
March 12, 2018
Joe Canepa leads the Bear Cubs statistically in home runs (5), doubles (8) and RBIs (25). Photo by Andres Pimentel.

SRJC baseball start conference gameplay with home win

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
March 12, 2018
Second-year Trevor Pinder winds up for a rocket during his match Thursday.

Bear Cubs fall, Pinder excites

Ian MacGregor, Staff Writer
March 10, 2018
The deadline to apply to run for a position in the SGA elections is March 16.

SGA hopes for high turnout during elections

David Tamayo, Staff Writer
March 8, 2018
Chadwick Boseman in the "Black Panther."

Marvel’s ‘blackbuster’ is off the hook

Lenita Marie Johnson, Staff Writer
March 6, 2018
Bear Cubs players wait in their dugout for the rain to cease during the first rain delay of the game.

Bear Cubs complete comeback amidst three rain delays

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
March 6, 2018
A portion of “Divining” by Kelsey Stephenson fills several walls in the Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery. Photo by Jennifer Do.

Seeking your farthest shore

Jennifer Do, Staff Writer
March 1, 2018
SRJC baseball players sprint across the diamond.

Bear Cubs overcome late comeback attempt to beat Marin 7-5

Attila LS Gero, Staff Writer
March 1, 2018
Second-year Andres Jojoa-Ortega serves as first-year Cade Stan readies up during their doubles match Tuesday.

Bear Cub women stay hot, men pick up comeback victory

Ian MacGregor, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018
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