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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
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Misinformation about marijuana
December 19, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A13 Why the misinformation about marijuana, its use, history and benefits? Doctors and patients are discovering the curative and palliative benefits that traditional medicine has practiced for about 5,000 years. Who … 7
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Editorial: Gun debate needs to focus on public health
December 19, 2012 in Opinion on Page A13 The mass shooting in Newtown, Conn., has hit home like no other. The angelic faces of little boys and girls haunt Americans who wonder whether more could have been done … 24
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U.S. must step up in Syria
December 19, 2012 in Opinion on Page A13 As President Barack Obama enters his second term, Syria has become the most urgent test of his foreign policy leadership and style. If Obama finally takes ownership of the effort … 5
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S-R changed coal tune
December 19, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A13 What on earth accounts for the sudden flip-flop in the position of The Spokesman-Review regarding the solid wall of coal trains scheduled to come through our town? 48
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Original poem fine
December 19, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A13 It seems to me that there are more influential and constructive ways to discourage tobacco use, other than omitting a stanza from the poem, “T’was the Night Before Christmas.” 1
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Chiefs go into break on unhappy note
December 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 Whether it’s 9-1 with head coach Mike Johnston or 4-3 with acting head coach Travis Green, the Portland Winterhawks find a way to get it done. Adam De Champlain’s goal …
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Tuel’s next move: NFL draft
December 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 PULLMAN – Washington State quarterback Jeff Tuel will no longer seek a fifth year of eligibility from the NCAA and will instead begin working toward an NFL career, Tuel confirmed … 1
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Camels enter Kennel tonight
December 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 Men’s hoops: Gonzaga entertains Campbell University tonight at 6 at the McCarthey Athletic Center. The Camels (3-7) were preseason Big South Conference North Division favorites. Senior guard Darren White (21.9 …
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Benson returns as EWU volleyball head coach
December 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 Wade Benson is returning for his second stint as Eastern Washington University volleyball coach. Benson guided EWU to six consecutive 20-win seasons, three Big Sky regular-season titles and a second-round …
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Hawks have many playoff possibilities
December 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 RENTON, Wash. – Seattle returned from Sunday’s 33-point victory assured of its first winning season since 2007 and one victory away from guaranteeing a playoff berth. That meant for the …
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Jets’ Ryan benches Sanchez for McElroy
December 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Mark Sanchez is no longer the New York Jets’ franchise quarterback. He might not even be the backup.
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Today’s Best
December 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Dean Richey Scored 36 points, including game-winning 3-pointer, as LC beat Rogers 57-56.
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Reports: Badgers tab Andersen
December 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Multiple media outlets are reporting Wisconsin will hire Utah State’s Gary Andersen as head football coach to replace Bret Bielema. The Wisconsin State Journal was first to report that Wisconsin …
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Permian coach quits
December 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 The coach at the center of the “Friday Night Lights” book and film has left the Odessa Permian sideline for the last time. Gary Gaines said Tuesday he has resigned …
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Scoreboard
December 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Basketball NBA
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Manziel adds award
December 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Chalk up another major award for Johnny Manziel. The Texas A&M quarterback became the first freshman to be voted the Associated Press Player of the Year in college football on …
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Not your usual rookie
December 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 PORTLAND – Damian Lillard usually sticks to the rookie script, rarely showing much excitement. But when the Trail Blazers’ guard sank the game-winning 3-pointer against New Orleans last week, he …
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In brief: No. 4 Arizona crushes Oral Roberts to go 9-0
December 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 College men: Mark Lyons scored 17 points, Grant Jerrett added 15 and No. 4 Arizona showed no signs of a letdown after its biggest win of the season, rolling over …
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Pitinos match up tonight
December 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 MIAMI – Richard Pitino made his peace with the reality long ago. No matter what he does as a coach, he knows comparisons to his father will always be made. …
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Basketball family affair for CCS’ Brons
December 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 Community Colleges of Spokane will play Jorden Brons at any position on the basketball court. This hardly comes as a surprise, since Brons’ family has been accustomed to filling basketball …
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No. 14 Louisville races past WSU
December 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Sara Hammond scored 18 points as No. 14 Louisville routed Washington State 75-39 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Tuesday night. The Cardinals (10-2), who had lost …
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Pirates surge late for seventh straight win
December 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 ORANGE, Calif. – Taylor Farnsworth led three players in double figures with 14 points as the Whitworth men’s basketball team pulled away in the second half and beat Chapman 67-62 …
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Scoreboard Preps online: www.spokesman.com/preps
December 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B4 Basketball WASHINGTON
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Dragons’ Sienko stellar in win
December 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B4 Junior Dexter Sienko’s big night propelled St. George’s to a 60-44 Northeast 2B League win at Northwest Christian on Tuesday night and kept the Dragons perfect on the basketball season. …
Celtic Woman is coming to Spokane
