One of the most important and least appreciated components of sports is the officials who keep order and enforce the rules, according to some of the … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
Remembering Al Davis
The San Quentin Flag Football Team, the “All Maddens,” remembers the greatness of legendary Raiders owner Al Davis, who died Oct. 8. Wide receiver Ray … [Read more...]
S.Q.Kings Lose To Sports Ministry
Thanks to a barrage of timely three-pointers, the Sports Ministry pulled away in the final minutes to defeat the San Quentin Kings basketball team, … [Read more...]
Baseball and Teamwork
Staphont Smith, a player for the San Quentin Giants, discusses his baseball history and the importance of teamwork. How long have you been playing for … [Read more...]
S.Q. Giants Victorious Over All-Black Baseball Team
The San Quentin Giants’ late innings hitting and base stealing proved to be major factors in their 11-8 victory over the All Blacks. During the bottom … [Read more...]
Lifer Parole: Not Discussing the Crime May Allow for Parole Denial
An inmate decision not to discuss the circumstances of his crime, which resulted in a conviction of a second-degree murder, provided support for the … [Read more...]
Creative Writing Event a Hit for Guests
Bright skies matched the mood in the sanctuary of San Quentin’s Catholic Chapel as visitors from around the Bay Area trickled into the prison to … [Read more...]
Study Links PTSD to Criminal Behavior
A recent study has concluded that post-traumatic stress disorder can contribute to crime and recidivism. The study by the National Center for PTSD … [Read more...]
As I See It. . .
Editor’s Note: David Marsh was a staff writer for the San Quentin News for two years until his release on parole in June 2010. He is now a reporter … [Read more...]
Asked On The Line
The San Quentin T.R.U.S.T. for the Development of Incarcerated Men will hold its 8th annual graduation for 2011 graduates. Over 250 men have graduated … [Read more...]