Adam Thomas, an incarcerated artist, embraced his roots and his appreciation of many styles of art and through multimedia pieces. “Art is so … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2025
Despite decades-long sentence, resident finds hope through growth
Instability and emotional withdrawal in the past for resident since transformation Jarvis Garner, incarcerated since he was 14 years old, found … [Read more...]
The rehabilitative value of sports
Sports programs at San Quentin have lasted for more than 120 years and they have played a key part not only in rehabilitation, but also in the renewal … [Read more...]
Ryan Leaf talks about journey to sobriety
Athletes sometimes hit rock bottom, just like the rest of us. Sometimes they might redefine themselves, turning out stronger than before. Ex-San … [Read more...]
Study finds no connection between zodiac signs and imprisonment
Would someone born under the sign of Aries more likely end up convicted of a crime than someone born under the sign of Cancer? Would an Aquarius … [Read more...]
L.A. wildfires’ impact felt miles away
News of Southern California’s devastating wildfires has spread far and wide, inspiring some San Quentin residents to become firefighters. Various … [Read more...]
Grammy winner Chanticleer presents a cappella concert at SQ
One could not have harmony if everyone sang the same note. Without diversity, harmony would never arise — an idea applying not just to music. In … [Read more...]
Environment impacts early childhood development
By Ricardo Romero, Contributing Writer “A human being is as sensitive to outside influences and forces as a seismograph is sensitive to an … [Read more...]
Incarcerated uniquely disadvantaged in bankruptcy filings
Corporate bankruptcies happen more often than anyone would want them to happen. Most of the time, they deal with companies that have insufficient … [Read more...]
La Proposición 36 derrotó las 10 iniciativas del Gobernador Newsom
El año pasado, el Gobernador Newsom, firmó un paquete de “Diez Iniciativas” enfocados al robo a minoristas. Sin embargo, los californianos tuvieron la … [Read more...]