A record-breaking athlete credits the San Quentin SQUIRES program for helping him turn his life around. Today he is a successful football player for Laney Junior College in Oakland. “I believe the most life-gaining experience that I’ve had was when … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2013
New Activity Group ‘H.E.R.O.E.S.’ Focuses on Role-Playing
Do you remember those guys from high school who used to play “Dungeons & Dragons” for hours and hours on end? Well, they grew up. You can see them everyday on television in “The Big Bang Theory,” or... you can watch them on the yard and in the … [Read more...]
City of Davis Offers Neighborhood Court Based on Restorative Justice
The City of Davis has begun offering court hearings that offer faster resolutions to minor offenses than traditional criminal proceedings. The hearings, called Neighborhood Courts, are based on the concept of Restorative Justice. The outcomes of … [Read more...]
Professionals and Guest Lend S.Q. Tennis Players a Hand
Professional and highly ranked guest tennis players are helping San Quentin inmates improve their game. “The guys really are getting better. It’s a unique experience and I love to play here, even though it’s only for an hour or two,” said Evan Cox, … [Read more...]
A Walk Off Homerun Gives Giants Victory Over the A’s, 12-11
A walk off home-run by catcher Danny Schrader lifted the San Quentin Giants to a 12-11 victory over the San Quentin A’s in eight innings of baseball. The score was tied up at the bottom of the last inning. When asked what the Giants were going to do … [Read more...]
Discipline Taught Through The Game of Horseshoes
Horseshoe tossing will never rival basketball or football for the most popular sport at San Quentin Prison. However, for Isiah “Zeke” Daniels, the sport that most people consider just a hobby taught him discipline and brought him into a brotherhood … [Read more...]
S.Q. Warriors Rumble Past Christian Ministries by 30
The San Quentin Warriors whipped the outside Christian Ministries team by 30 points with great energy and focus on defense 112-82. “My team played with energy from the start of the game, got boards and loose balls,” stated Warriors coach D. Wright. … [Read more...]
Outside Softball Team Diego Boys Defeat San Quentin’s Hardtimers
The San Quentin Hardtimers softball team put up a fight in its 25-19 loss to the outside Diego Boys team. “We tried,” said Hardtimers outside Coach Rich. It was a good try against the skilled group. “We enjoy playing against the S.Q. Hardtimers. They … [Read more...]