Archives for June 2015

Study Shows Heroin Overdose Is Main Cause of Death Among Users

June 1, 2015 by James R. Abernathy Jr.

A Swedish study has examined heroin overdoses, described as the main cause of death among users of the drug. The experience of a powerful high close … [Read more...]

How Prisoners View the Men in Their Lives

June 1, 2015 by Angelo Falcone

The month of June is the second of four months with 30 days. This year, June has five Mondays and five Tuesdays. Moreover, June holds some interesting … [Read more...]

June 2015 News Briefs

June 1, 2015 by San Quentin News Staff

Spokane, Wash. — A jury has awarded $8 million to the family of inmate Dale Stahl, who died in 2012, The Associated Press reports. The lawsuit claims … [Read more...]

Buzzer-Beater Boosts Kings Over Green Team

June 1, 2015 by Rahsaan Thomas

Marvin Cosby’s three-pointer at the buzzer lifted the San Quentin Kings over the Christian Sports Ministry Basketball Green Team, 73-72, in a game … [Read more...]

USF Tennis Team Schools S.Q. Players

June 1, 2015 by Rahsaan Thomas

The University of San Francisco tennis team returned to San Quentin to see old Inside Tennis Team friends and teach them some lessons. “It’s such a … [Read more...]

Three Relay Records Broken

June 1, 2015 by Rahsaan Thomas

Two relay race records were smashed and a third was just missed by the drop of a baton at this year’s 1000 Mile Club track event on San Quentin’s … [Read more...]

Last Year’s Top Teams Upset In Intramural League Season Opener

June 1, 2015 by Rahsaan Thomas

Two new basketball teams upset last year’s favorites in the Intramural League opener on San Quentin’s Lower Yard. The Franchise, the defending … [Read more...]

Comedian Kamau Bell Checks Out Baseball in Prison

June 1, 2015 by Rahsaan Thomas

Comedian W. Kamau Bell experienced a baseball game on San Quentin’s Field of Dreams between the A’s and the visiting Cubs. “I never seen a baseball … [Read more...]

Warriors Zone Out Green Team

June 1, 2015 by Rahsaan Thomas

Three San Quentin Warriors had double-doubles in their opening day 80-70 victory over the visiting Christian Sport Ministry’s Green Team. Allan … [Read more...]

Giants Beat Mission, 10-01

June 1, 2015 by Marcus Henderson

The S.Q. Giants baseball team routed the visiting Mission 10-1 with solid defense and strong hitting. In the bottom of the third inning with two outs, … [Read more...]