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Artist Ned Axthelm Shares Artistic Talents With the San Quentin Community

January 1, 2015 by Tommy Winfrey

His Mother Encouraged Him to Make Art With Visits to Museums Ned Axthelm says he finds it rewarding to teach San Quentin and Solano prisoners the fine … [Read more...]

Benefits of Yoga

January 1, 2015 by Chung Kao

“Research has shown that yoga offers great benefits for relieving stress and anxiety, something that is of great value for anyone living or working in … [Read more...]

13 PUP Students Gain New Appreciation for Biology

January 1, 2015 by Phoeun You

Prison University Project’s (PUP) fall 2014 semester ended with 13 students gaining important knowledge and new appreciation for biology. The biology … [Read more...]

VGSQ COLUMN

January 1, 2015 by Lee Jaspar

Chairman of the Holiday Toy Program, Gary Cooper, headed up a team of veterans who began decorating the San Quentin visiting area on Dec. 5. They … [Read more...]

Citizens Shift Political View After Run-ins with Criminal Justice System

January 1, 2015 by Isaiah ThompsonBonilla

An increasing number of citizens are coming in contact with the criminal justice system, a fact that is shaping how citizens participate in the … [Read more...]

Inmate Gains a Following and Fame For Creating Financial Literacy Class

January 1, 2015 by Rahsaan Thomas

Curtis “Wall Street” Carroll is teaching fellow inmates financial literacy as a practical and better alternative to crime, and the media has taken … [Read more...]

Reflecting on Past Mistakes

January 1, 2015 by Angelo Falcone

This year the month of January is marked with many celebrations, observances and symbols. New Year’s Day and the Solemnity of Mary were both on Jan. … [Read more...]

What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 by by Tina Seelig

January 1, 2015 by San Quentin News Staff

As a 57-year-old convict, What I Wish I Knew When I was 20, by Tina Seelig (2009) immediately caught my attention. I believe I would have done exactly … [Read more...]

January 2015 News Briefs

January 1, 2015 by San Quentin News Staff

Alabama — A nonprofit law firm asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the prison system in October after a six-month investigation that … [Read more...]

Golden Bears Capture Title With 13 Seconds Left, 21-18

January 1, 2015 by Marcus Henderson

The San Quentin Golden Bears scored a touchdown with 13 seconds remaining, defeating All-Madden, 21-18, to capture the Intramural Flag Football League … [Read more...]