Archives for December 2019

Attorneys' preparedness for parole hearings under review

December 16, 2019 by Kevin Sawyer

Changes are underway to correct attorney preparedness and performance at parole board hearings for men and women serving life sentences in California, … [Read more...]

Ice cream company allies with criminal justice reform

December 16, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

By Alfred King, Journalism Guild Writer Ben & Jerry’s has announced a new ice cream flavor in support of criminal justice reform, … [Read more...]

The Homecoming Project

December 16, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

Where returning citizens find a warm welcome in the homes of local residents People with room for a boarder are helping provide housing for … [Read more...]

SQ News 2019 Sports Writing Team

December 16, 2019 by San Quentin News

It takes more than one person to cover all the sporting events that take place weekly at The Q. From celebrities to the weekly volunteers, to the once … [Read more...]

In-Depth: From Eastern Europe, Alexandru Singuru

December 16, 2019 by Aaron Taylor

Alex is an Eastern European native of Moldova, and his family migrated to Sacramento when he was ten. He went to Highlands High School, playing … [Read more...]

Sports Trivia Quiz Winner

December 16, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

By Chris Marshall, Contributing Writer This month’s sports trivia quiz is brought to you by Chris “I Got This” Marshall The only person … [Read more...]

Flag Football Round Up

December 16, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

By Dre’Quinn Johnson, Contributing Writer Play Marin-14 All Madden-40 (1-1) Play Marin, from the local area, came into The Q … [Read more...]

2019 Prison Sports Ministries All Star Winning Coach: Hamisi X. “Ski” Spears

December 16, 2019 by Aaron Taylor

In the 2nd annual SQ All Star Basketball Tournament, Coach Spears – who goes by the name “Ski,” won the title, defeating last years champion, Coach … [Read more...]

Formerly incarcerated women take their life struggles to the stage

December 16, 2019 by Harry C. Goodall Jr.

Members of Persephone Project 2 A play about formerly incarcerated women who are struggling to rebuild their lives is a popular production in … [Read more...]

San Quentin’s Prison University Project one step closer to full accreditation

December 16, 2019 by Joe Garcia

ACCJC panel members Accrediting organization audits PUP classes to assess the university's effectiveness Representatives from the Association … [Read more...]