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
All U.S. citizens should be able to pass the naturalization test that is required for immigrants to obtain citizenship.

Opinion: I don’t want ignorant people making decisions that affect my life

Michael Combs, Editor
February 9, 2021
"OK Human" sees Weezer capture the same lovable personality that they debuted with, now wrapped in a lavishly arranged package.

Weezer delivers a baroque take on its sound with the grand yet quaint “OK Human”

Tucker Lang, Editor
February 4, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 12

Maritza Camacho, Editor
February 4, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 11

Maritza Camacho, Editor
February 4, 2021
The SRJC SGA met to fill the vacant Santa Rosa vice president of marketing seat and discuss online-education-induced anxiety over Zoom Monday.

SGA appoints new vice president of marketing and discusses Zoom fears

Cass Stewart, Editor
February 2, 2021
What we learned from 2020

What we learned from 2020

Oak Leaf Editorial Board
January 16, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 10

Maritza Camacho and Willow Ornellas
January 16, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 9

Maritza Camacho and Willow Ornellas
January 16, 2021

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 8

Maritza Camacho and Willow Ornellas
January 16, 2021
For his inciting role in yesterday's incident at Capitol Hill, the President must be removed from office.

The President incited a terrorist attack yesterday

Oak Leaf Editorial Board
January 7, 2021
Joseph Sapp considers fall 2020 to be his most rewarding semester yet despite the move to online education.

The downward spiral of the screen: Online education and motivation quagmire

Michael Combs, Staff Writer
December 31, 2020

Here for the Instagram Followers Ep. 7

Maritza Camacho and Willow Ornellas
December 31, 2020

Here for the Instagram Followers Podcast Ep. 5

Maritza Camacho and Willow Ornellas
December 30, 2020

Here for the Right Reasons Podcast Ep. 4

Maritza Camacho and Willow Ornellas
December 19, 2020
SRJC students weigh in on the outcome of the 2020 election.

Election reflection: SRJC students weigh in on Biden, division and two-party fatigue

Lilia Epstein, Staff Writer
December 10, 2020
Elementary school students are struggling to stay engaged in online Zoom classes.

Opinion: Why online learning is more difficult for elementary school students than college students

Maritza Camacho, Staff Writer
December 10, 2020
Despite tone-deaf decisions made by the Recording Academy this year, they remain a relevant cultural force in the music industry.

Opinion: The Grammys are (unfortunately) still relevant

Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
December 10, 2020
Left-handed people make up 10% of the world's population, but the world doesn't make enough accommodations for lefties.

Opinion: The world needs to be more left-handed

Willow Ornellas, Staff Writer
December 10, 2020
Best movies to watch this Christmas break: Must-see & new releases

Best movies to watch this Christmas break: Must-see & new releases

Priscilla Terry, Staff Writer
December 9, 2020
"Mank" is candy for Old Hollywood enthusiasts, a 2021 Academy Awards heavyweight and one of the best films in David Fincher's filmography.

“Mank”: Fincher’s fossilized feature feels fresh

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2020
"Softie" is a revolutionary documentary about Kenyan photojournalist Boniface Mwangi and his subsequent turns as an activist and political candidate.

“Softie”: A film all hopeful activists must watch

Liam Vinueza, Staff Writer
December 8, 2020

Here for the Right Reasons Podcast Ep. 3

Maritza Camacho, Tucker Lang, and Willow Ornellas
December 8, 2020

Pomo Canyon Trail: A Sonoma County scenic sampler

Michael Combs, Staff Writer
December 6, 2020
SRJC student Kay Trieseberg is hosting a donation drive collection on Friday, Dec. 5, and a distribution on Friday, Dec. 12.

SRJC student to host winter donation drive Saturday

Emma Molloy, Staff Writer
December 4, 2020
SRJC theater presents a pandemic miracle with “It’s a Wonderful Life”

SRJC theater presents a pandemic miracle with “It’s a Wonderful Life”

Michael Combs and Peyton Krzyzek
December 4, 2020
The last food distribution and grocery card giveaway of the semester will take place 9–10 a.m. Dec. 7 on Santa Rosa campus

SJRC to host final food giveaway of the semester Friday

Cass Stewart, Staff Writer
December 1, 2020
Review: Vitality Bowl

Review: Vitality Bowl

Peyton Krzyzek, Staff Writer
November 27, 2020
Students acted from their homes with Zoom during the shooting of "It's a Wonderful Life." SRJC Theater Arts used digital magic to create the scenes and cohesive backgrounds.

SRJC Theatre Arts presents “It’s a Wonderful Life,” its first online musical ever

Michael Combs and Peyton Krzyzek
November 26, 2020
From savory to sweet, City Garden Doughnuts has you covered.

City Garden Doughnuts: Gourmet treats

Priscilla Navas, Staff Writer
November 24, 2020

Here for the Right Reasons Podcast: Ep. 1

Maritza Camacho, Tucker Lang, and Willow Ornellas
November 24, 2020

Houseplants for beginners

Willow Ornellas, Staff Writer
November 23, 2020
Cover of the album "Danger Days" by My Chemical Romance. A white spider graphic on top of a picture of a mountain in a desert during golden hour.

A decade later, “Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys” can finally be appreciated as the masterpiece it is

Cass Stewart, Staff Writer
November 22, 2020
A man wearing a mask behind a cashier desk surrounded by tin-type portraits

Jeremiah’s Photo Corner: Keeping film photography alive in Sonoma County

Aryk Copley, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
The SRJC BSU will host an open Zoom meeting Friday to discuss justice, racism and law enforcement within Sonoma County.

SRJC BSU hosts online “Justice Speaks” event

Lilia Epstein, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
Graphic of candles with text that reads "Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov 20"

SRJC LGBTQ Committee hosts online Transgender Day of Remembrance event

Alex Fuller, Editor
November 19, 2020

Experienced backpacker reviews popular sleeping bag styles

Michael Combs, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
Kurupi's introspective, DIY energy makes for a wonderfully catchy reflection on loneliness and life during COVID-19.

Local band Kurupi reflect on quarantine with their bold new EP

Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
System Of A Down: Daron Malakian (top left), Serj Tankian (top right), John Dolmayan (bottom left), Shavo Odadjian (bottom right) come together with new music for the first time in 15 years raising over $600,000 for charity.

System of a Down is back with two chilling new tracks

Emma Molloy, Staff Writer
November 18, 2020

Beer coozie review

Mike Nordstrom, Special to The Oak Leaf
November 17, 2020

Diabetes in a cup? Hot takes on Starbucks hot holiday drinks

Maritza Camacho, Staff Writer
November 17, 2020
Stressed about transferring? Here's what you should be doing now.

Transferring? Here’s what you should do right now

Willow Ornellas, Staff Writer
November 7, 2020
Dr. Brenda Flyswithhawks feels that Native American appreciation at SRJC began when ceremonies were performed on campus in response to sacred oak trees being cut down.

Board of Trustees formally recognizes SRJC sits on Pomo land 

Michael Combs, Editor
November 5, 2020
The Oak Leaf Editorial Board Predicts Joe Biden winning 284-254.

The Oak Leaf election blog 2020

Oak Leaf Staff
November 3, 2020
Horror movies for Halloween: Netflix and Hulu edition

Horror movies for Halloween: Netflix and Hulu edition

Willow Ornellas, Staff Writer
October 30, 2020
Gorillaz return with a collection of vibrant, riveting pop songs after two critical disappointments in "Humanz" and "The Now Now."

Gorillaz return with a colorful, eccentric revitalization of pop music

Tucker Lang, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
Poster for the Buddhist perspective on racism & civil unrest event.

Students for World Peace hold “enlightening” Buddhist event on racism and civil unrest

Cass Stewart, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
There's a lot of tough issues on the ballot this election season, and The Oak Leaf editorial board has come together to support or oppose the following propositions and measures.

The Oak Leaf 2020 proposition and measure endorsements

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
October 27, 2020
Poster giving details on the SRJC Oktoberfest concerts

SRJC music department will host digital Oktoberfest

Priscilla Navas, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
There's a "loaded nature" to Proposition 19, one of the most complex choices on the ballot in California this year.

Understanding Proposition 19: A multi-perspective look at one of the most complex choices on the ballot

Garrett Ashton, Special to The Oak Leaf
October 27, 2020
The 2020 U.S. Presidential election is proving to be as divisive as 2016, if not more so.

Politics still polarize families

Jonathan Bigall, Editor
October 22, 2020
Congressman Mike Thompson and Governor Gavin Newsom in conversation after a Cal Fire press briefing during the LNU Lightning Complex Fire.

The Oak Leaf endorses Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman for Congress

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
October 17, 2020
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
The Oak Leaf interviews Rep. Jared Huffman

The Oak Leaf interviews Rep. Jared Huffman

Oak Leaf Staff
October 8, 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
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