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The Oak Leaf
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

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Podcasts
Oak Leaf Archives – Reporting on Disaster
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes and Nick Vides • October 28, 2025
Oak Leaf Archives – Covering Controversy With Care
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Rhea Bath, and Holden Sigala • September 30, 2025
The Bordercast: Crossing the border (Spanish Version)
Jesus Lopez Cruz, Podcaster • June 30, 2025
Stupid Cupid: The beginning and the end
Drea Hernandez and Archibald Henderson • June 30, 2025
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Arts & Entertainment
The SRJC Jazz Combos Concert will feature original student compositions and arrangements of jazz classics at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26 in the Newman Auditorium.
Jazz Combos to jam at Newman Auditorium
Ziggy Leon Carrillo, Reporter • November 25, 2025
Jane Doe, played by Reilly Trainor, makes her first appearance on the Burbank Main Stage Theatre at Santa Rosa Junior College during its production of "Ride the Cyclone." The show runs from Nov. 14 to Nov. 23 in the Burbank Main Stage Theatre.
SRJC’s “Ride the Cyclone”: Hilarity and tragedy in one
Pacific Jeremy, Reporter • November 19, 2025
“Ride the Cyclone," a musical comedy created by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, is featuring from Nov. 14 to 23 at the Burbank Auditorium. 
Ride the Cyclone rips through SRJC
Dylan Cooper, Reporter • November 13, 2025
A member of Espejo de mi Alma faces towards the audience during the group's opening dance for the SRJC Dia de los Muertos celebration in Bertolini Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
SRJC honors the dead with Día de Muertos
Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Editor • October 28, 2025
Event coordinator Joseph Sapp proudly stands in front of the Sonoma Con banner Oct. 4, at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.
Sonoma Con returns for its second year
Dylan Cooper, Reporter • October 16, 2025
skate. is available for free on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
“skate.”: It should be Skate 4
Ziggy Leon Carrillo, Reporter • October 14, 2025
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Jane Doe, played by Reilly Trainor, makes her first appearance on the Burbank Main Stage Theatre at Santa Rosa Junior College during its production of "Ride the Cyclone." The show runs from Nov. 14 to Nov. 23 in the Burbank Main Stage Theatre.

SRJC's "Ride the Cyclone": Hilarity and tragedy in one • 179 Views

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The Santa Rosa Junior College English department organized a screening of "Will A.I. Save Us — or Destroy Us? | A Free Press Debate," as a part of their Works of Literary Merit series Oct. 29, 2025.

‘Will A.I. save us — or destroy us?’ SRJC English instructor challenges students with Free Press Debate video • 155 Views

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From left to right, SRJC sophomore team captains Marcus Fenk, Zion Williams and Cayden Homan stand at the 50-yard line as the referee goes over pre-game instructions before their final game of the season against Shasta College on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Bailey Field.

SRJC football loses in heartbreaking fashion in final game of the season • 138 Views

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Protestors line up at the parking lot outside of the Robert Call Center, on Sept. 3, 2025.

SRJC dance coordinator absent from classes while critics and supporters continue to speak out • 110 Views

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“Ride the Cyclone," a musical comedy created by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, is featuring from Nov. 14 to 23 at the Burbank Auditorium. 

Ride the Cyclone rips through SRJC • 104 Views

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Thorton “Thor” McKay is grateful to be alive after attempting suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge on Dec. 27, 2022. He urges students to have a reliable support system when they feel hopeless.

SRJC student survives jump off Golden Gate Bridge and is thankful at second chance • 103 Views

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The Santa Rosa Junior College English department organized a screening of "Will A.I. Save Us — or Destroy Us? | A Free Press Debate," as a part of their Works of Literary Merit series Oct. 29, 2025.
‘Will A.I. save us — or destroy us?’ SRJC English instructor challenges students with Free Press Debate video
Kinda Hamami, Reporter • November 9, 2025
An SRJC student chats with Exchange Bank representative Itma Maldonado (right) about the variety of job opportunities available to students at the Fall Job & Internship Fair in Bertolini Student Center on the Santa Rosa campus Oct. 29, 2025.
SRJC’s Fall Job and Internship Fair connects students with employers
Wilson Ganzler, Reporter • November 4, 2025
The Job & Internship Fair, part of the SRJC Career Hub's Fall Forward Career Series, will connect students with local employers, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in the Bertolini Student Center Dining Commons.
SRJC Job and Internship Fair to connect students with local employers
Wilson Ganzler, Reporter • October 26, 2025
Representatives from the San Francisco, Richmond and Alameda labor council rally protestors against President Donald Trump’s threat to send federal troops to San Francisco on Thursday, Oct. 23 in San Francisco, Calif.
Thousands protest against ICE deployment in the Bay Area
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Michael Combs, and Nick Vides • October 23, 2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom takes part in a Gubernatorial debate at KQED headquarters on Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo Courtesy of Aryk Copley for KQED)
The Oak Leaf endorses Proposition 50
The Oak Leaf Editorial Board • October 21, 2025
SGA discussed the Ralph M. Brown Act during Oct. 13 meeting.
SGA reviews Ralph M. Brown Act, approves flexible attendance resolution
Wilson Ganzler, Reporter • October 19, 2025
House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11) holds a broken crown to show solidarity with protestors at a No Kings protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 on Market Street in San Francisco, Calif.
Thousands gather all across North Bay for second day of No Kings protests
Oak Leaf Staff • October 18, 2025
A woman with her child walking from the You Pick Pumpkin Patch to other areas of the farm Saturday, Oct. 12 at Shone Farm.
Shone Farm’s Fall Fest brings the crowds
Pacific Jeremy, Reporter • October 16, 2025
Supporters of the transgender athlete smile and make a heart gesture toward Beth Bourne, chair of Yolo County's chapter of Moms for Liberty, in response to her recording them at SRJC women’s volleyball game Wednesday, Oct. 8 in Haehl Pavilion.
Protesters gather to support, oppose trans athlete at SRJC volleyball match
Emelle Raschein, Holden Sigala, Lauren Kelleher, and Pacific Jeremy • October 8, 2025
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during the 2025 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) in New York City, U.S., September 24, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
Proposition 50 raises both support and concerns from Californians
Emelle Raschein, Editor-in-Chief • October 6, 2025
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Sports Features
Santa Rosa Junior College third baseman Gabby Schenone gazes through the fence along the Magnolia Park softball field on January 28, 2025 in Rohnert Park, California.
Lacey Campbell looks on from the baseline as her team faces The College of the Redwoods in the first round of 3C2A NorCal playoffs on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 at Haehl Pavilion.
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Sports News
Sophomore forward Jaden Washington drives the ball past Napa City's defense during the game on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at home.
SRJC forward Travis Hightower drives through San Mateo's defense and slams the ball through the hoop Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 at Haehl Pavilion.
From left to right, SRJC sophomore team captains Marcus Fenk, Zion Williams and Cayden Homan stand at the 50-yard line as the referee goes over pre-game instructions before their final game of the season against Shasta College on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Bailey Field.
SRJC men’s soccer midfielder Kleber Maldonado glances at the scoreboard as the teams pause during a break in play at home Nov. 4.
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Sports Opinion
The Las Vegas Sphere, adorned with an F1 helmet, peers down onto the Strip at the Grand Prix qualifying event on Nov. 28.
A game used ice hockey puck signed by Oak Leaf reporters, Adair Alvarez Rodriguez, Nathan Kaito Morris, and Yna Bollock serves as a sweet souvenir from the Polar Bears' games against Fresno at Snoopy's Home Ice on Jan. 31, and Feb. 1, 2025
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