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International Pajama Day set for April 5

On April 5, International Pajama Day, people are encouraged to wear their PJs all day and donate money or pajamas to children's hospitals, homeless children, women's shelters or any community organization in need.

COMMENTARY

Dome additions

The sparse and yellowed field just south of the Old Horticulture Building has been the topic of debate for more than six years.

COMMENTARY

Disabilities aren't always observable

I'm sure that I will not be the only one writing in, attempting to educate Sarah Gilmour ("Handicap parking spots for disabled" SN 3/29). To make it simple, let me boil it down to five words: Handicaps are not always visible. Gilmour makes the common mistake of thinking she can make a medical diagnosis on someone in the seconds she observes them getting out of their car.

MICHIGAN

Darkest night

Five years after 10,000 revelers torched the streets of East Lansing and tainted MSU's name, the scars still are visible as a reminder of the college town's darkest night. March 27, 1999, signaled the beginning of a new era for MSU as the men's basketball team returned to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 20 years.

COMMENTARY

Kerry's cause

With seven months left until the presidential election, the likability of Massachusetts senator John Kerry has finally expanded past whether a voter enjoys snowboarding or not. We kid.

BASKETBALL

Mr. Basketball makes mark

In front of a Breslin Center crowd that was buzzing with anticipation Saturday, Drew Neitzel, MSU's point guard of the future and recently-crowned Mr. Basketball of Michigan, scored 36 points and showed why he could be the missing ingredient for the Spartans next season. It was the biggest game of Neitzel's high school career, and it was on the biggest stage.

SPORTS

Gale, Spartans sweep, shut out competition

Despite an unscheduled double-header against Western Illinois, the MSU baseball team pulled out two victories - including one shutout - on Saturday at Kobs Field. The first game was a shutout with a score of 14-0, while the second game was neck-and-neck, with two runs in the bottom of the ninth leading to an 8-7 win.

MICHIGAN

2 E.L. restaurants receive license, add liquor to menu

In the foyer of LH Grille Room, a large blackboard perched on the front wall displays the names of dozens of available beers and wines inscribed in bright, chalky colors. It has been just more than a week since those names were first written, when the restaurant, along with the adjoining Lou & Harry's Five Star Deli, received a long-awaited state liquor license. In the short time since spirits were added to the menu, owner Harry Saites said he already has noticed an upward swing in business. "Our dinner crowd, from 7 to 11 has already increased," Saites said. The approval comes after months of city and state approvals that Saites said he's glad he's finally done with.

COMMENTARY

Cheney's comment proves Clarke's right

This concerns the editorial "Clarke attacks" (SN 3/25). The State News mentions that in the administration's effort to impugn the character of Richard Clarke instead of answer his claims, Dick Cheney says Clarke was "out of the loop." What The State News - and every thinking person - should ask is, "If the head of counterterrorism for the U.S.

NEWS

Faculty to consider 1st meeting in 8 years

An MSU faculty group that hasn't met in eight years and hasn't voted in more than 15 could convene to discuss two issues many say need more faculty input. The Academic Senate, a division of Academic Governance, could meet in mid-April if members of the Executive Committee of Academic Governance call the meeting.

NEWS

Kerry unveils labor plan during Mich. visit

Detroit - Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry took the stage at Wayne State University on Friday to unveil to community and labor leaders his plan to create 10 million new jobs in the country. Kerry, who received a standing ovation as he emerged with Gov.

SPORTS

Krzyminski shatters school track record

Senior Jamie Krzyminski saw a record-breaking run Friday at the Stanford Invitational. Krzyminski, who was the lone representative of the MSU women's track team at the Invitational, placed second at the meet.