LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 23, 1999 - 3 Ticket evader seen in car on Church Street Department of Public Safety officer spotted a Toyota Corolla with "stean" windows and no license plate in tne Church Street Carport on Thursday, according to DPS reports. The DPS officer approached the car to assess the situation. He found two subjects inside the car, both of whom weireunharmed. According to reports, both subjects were 21 years old. The DPS officer find the owner of the car was wanted latk of payment for two moving traffic violations. The DPS officer then issued the car's owner a $90 fine for expired license plates, according to DPS reports. Man assaulted by 3 suspects Three people assaulted a man at 900 rfin Street on Saturday according to ~Srports. According to the report, the three attackers punched the subject in the head and stomach two times and once in the-back. The three assailants were described as 15-to 16 years old. According to DPS reports, the vic- tim-said the attackers "scattered in the lot" after he was attacked. Responding officers were unable to te the three suspects. A report was filed. Postal employee spots juvenile stealing mail A postal worker observed a juvenile suspect taking mail from mailboxes F 'day on the 1300 block of McIntyre et; according to DPS reports. The postal worker approached the offender, warned him to stop his activ- ity and recovered the mail, DPS reports state. -- Later that day, the postal worker reported seeing the male suspect on the 1500 block of McIntyre Street, again with mail in his hands, DPS reports state. The subject fled the scene upon see- the postal worker. 'he postal worker reported the inci- dent to DPS, but after being dispatched, DPS officers were unable to locate the postal worker or the suspect. Illegal substances found in East Quad A 19-year-old male student was tick- eted for possession of illegal sub- *ce(s) in his East Quad Residence Hall room Saturday, according to DPS reports. DPS officers were dispatched to the Anderson House in East Quad after the smell of marijuana was reported. A'small amount of a green leafy sub- stance,' alcoholic beverages and nar- cotics paraphernalia were found in the student's room. The subject received a violation *minor in possession of alcohol, after which time DPS officers released the student from question- ing. The- substance in the student's room that was thought to be marijuana was sentto u lab for testing. 15 people fight in Markley lobby *Fifteen unidentified people were engaged in a fight in the lobby of Mary Markley Residence Hall on Saturday, according to DPS reports. 4o weapons were being used, and noe eof the people involved in the argu- ment sought medical attention. DPS reports state that the fight then moved from the lobby to the hallway of Fourth Frost house. BPS officers checked the area of the t l and fourth floors of Frost House a were unable to locate those engaged in the dispute. The officers then met with the student who reported the incident. - Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter Avram S. Turkel. Websites may offer insight into college life Risa Berrin For the Daily Every 30 seconds an internet camera takes a still photograph of Nate, an Illinois State University junior, in his dorm room. Nate is one of several participants in a new Internet Website program called WebDorm.com, whose goal is to provide an interactive live glimpse into the lives of college students. "This project is a big part of my college life. It's scary and exciting at the same time" said Nate, who asked that his name be withheld. Concealing last names, Nate said, is a part of maintaining the privacy of participants. Selected students in various colleges around the United States have placed live web cameras in a portion of their dorm room as part of the program, and images from the camera are broadcast on the internet. The site provides biographical information about each student. Visitors to the Website can chat with the participants, called WebDormers, through a chat room. WebDorm.com was created at the beginning of February by founders of the Website CollegeWeb.com. Alex Chriss, the founder of CollegeWeb.com, said the goal of the new Website is to illustrate the everyday lives of college students liv- ing in residence halls. "One of our goals is to break any stereotypes peo- ple have of what it is like to be in college, and to demonstrate it with the real thing," Chriss said. "It doesn't get any more accurate than this." The scope of the cameras is aboutl0 feet, but they don't have audio capabilities. The participants can take the liberty of changing the direction of the camera to allow for privacy. Participants must apply and be accepted into the program. Allison Mahoney, a WebDorm.Com staff member, said interviews are conducted by the CollegeWeb.com staff. "We are looking for well-rounded students with a variety of interests and who are mature," Mahoney said. "We want to demonstrate that college is about more than studying and partying." There are currently nine WebDorm participants in the Great Lakes area, Mahoney said, adding that some students from the University did apply but were not accepted. "We hope to eventually create a University of Michigan site," Mahoney said. In addition to inter- acting with visitors through chat rooms, the WebDormers also keep journals to illustrate their daily activities and emotions - elements that can- not be portrayed through a camera. LSA first-year student and ResComp comput- er consultant Josh Samek said he would not apply to be a WebDormer. "I personally think it's intrusive," Samek said, adding that he doesn't see how stereotypes of col- lege students will be altered by a Website of this nature. "I do not see what type of benefit others would get from viewing someone else's dorm life," Samek said. Morris, a junior from Oakland University, said the experience is not what he expected. "Maybe once in a while, if you're tuned into the right channel, you'll get a glimpse of the American collegiate dream, but don't count on it," Morris said. "So much of college is in the cracks of everyday existence, in the gaps between exams and dates and parties. It's not found sitting at the computer typing or sitting on the couch in your room." Mahoney said the main purpose of the site is not to entertain. "This program is different from MTV's Real World because the camera is continuous and unedited," Mahoney said. Mach, a junior at the Illinois Institute of Technology who did not want his last name used, said the site resembles a residence hall. "It's turning out like a real dormitory in the aspects of feelings and flirtations. Even jealousies flare up if someone is ignored," Mach said. An Eastern Michigan University junior who participates in the program said the experience as a WebDormer has been fun. "It's been pretty interesting. I have met a lot of great people here;" she said. Mahoney said the site has been a success so far. Indian architect named February UM Great By Michael Grass Daily Staff Reporter Vice President for Research Fawwaz Ulaby presented Indian architect and University alum Charles Correa as February's UM Greats selection to the University Board of Regents on Feb. 18. UM Greats is a new program developed last month , by Ulaby's office to formally honor University grad- ~ uates whose work in the arts or sciences has significantly Correa impacted soci- ety. Correa has been noted for integrat- ing modern architectural ideas with local environmental, cultural and eco- nomic demands of his projects - especially in his homeland of India. Ulaby said Correa, although famous for his large projects, is also a pioneer in low-cost housing. One development in New Bombay incor- porates simple materials into a group of seven homes surrounding a com- munal courtyard. One of Correa's most notable works in the United States is the permanent mission of India to the United Nations, located on New York City's east side. Offices, apartments and gallery space are located in the build- ing with a large open-air courtyard, a common architectural feature of Correa's work, near the top of the tall structure. Ulaby said Correa is also notewor- thy for his work in urban and regional planning. He created a plan for a new afford- able residential and business commu- nity for 350,000 people near Bombay, India. Correa's work has been recognized with many honors, including the Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of British Architects. Correa's state assem- bly building in Bhopal, India was hon- ored with the prestigious Aga Khan last year. The International Union of Charles Correa: 3 Born Sept. 1, 1930 in Hyderabad, India. Education: U St. Xavier's College, Bombay, India N University of Michigan, Bachelors in Architecture 1953 R Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Masters in Architecture 1955 N Honorary degree, University of Michigan, 1980 Awards; 5 Gold Medal, Royal Institute of British Architects, 1984 ® Prize for Human Settlement of the International Union of Architects, 1985 Architects awarded Correa with the Prize for Human Settlement in 1985. Ulaby said Correa has created a collaborative atmosphere within his practice, remaining modest about his own accomplishments. "He is a very down to earth kind of individual," Ulaby said. JESSICA JOHNSON/Daily Business first-year student Ramulo Thomas shops at Michigan Clothiers yes- terday as owner Randy Patton, a Business second-year student, helps him make a selection. MBA students selcothing, luggage at'U Jail term ends for escapee By Lindsey Alpert For the Daily For Ashelf Kandar, Matt Moyer and Randy Patton, their dream of running a business has become real- ity - while they are still in college. The MBA second-year students run Michigan Clothiers, a busi- ness that sells custom-made busi- ness suits and luggage exclusive- ly to students. Working with the New York-based suit company Hickey-Freeman, Michigan Clothiers puts on four shows a year. The third show is being held this week. Customers can choose from more than 150 Italian fabrics and set up an appointment to be sized for suits. Custom-made suits range in price from $735 to $830, 40 percent less than the retail businesses charge, Moyer said. Stock suits, or already made suits, cost about $696. "This is a fantastic deal for stu- dents to get this quality of cloth- ing for such a substantially low price," Moyer said, adding .hat while the store's average cus- tomers are MBA students and law students, any student or faculty member is invited to benefit from the low prices. Started by former MBA stu- dents four years ago, the compa- ny is passed down every two years - the duration of the MBA program. The company hopes to reach their sales quota of 70 suits, Moyer said, and the current own- ers are approximately half-way to their goal. MBA second-year student Charlie Garcia said he is planning to take advantage of the store's good deals. "They donated a suit to Habitat "This is a fantastic deal for students to get this quality of clothing for such a .low price. - Matt Moyer MBA second-year student for Humanity, so I know that it's a good company," Garcia said. "They're nice suits, and I'm going to need them." Michigan Clothiers also sells trav- el luggage and briefcases. The lug- gage is made with the business trav- eler in mind, Moyer said, providing a lot of storage space. Luggage ranges in price from $350 to $500, while briefcases range from $200 to $400 - depending if the material is leather or nylon. To take advantage of what co- owner Patton calls "the best deal in town," fabrics can be viewed today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Lounge in the Business School. Tomorrow, suits can be fitted by appointment from 12 to 7 p.m. The suits will be finished in approxi- mately six weeks and shipped direct- ly to the student. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, visit Michigan Clothiers in the Student Lounge or call Randy Patton at 516- 3000. MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP)- A man who fled a jail work crew after selling $10 worth of marijuana 25 years ago and went on to become a Michigan businessperson was released yesterday after serving 2 1/2 months on his original sentence and an escape conviction. "Finally, the moment came when I was smelling the fresh air and looking at the blue sky, and it was overwhelming," Alfred Martin III said. "I just kept looking at the mountains behind my parents' home, and it reminded me of being a boy. I feel very relieved now." Martin, 49, from Livonia, left the Martinsville City Jail about 12:15 p.m. after the state granted him parole. Two weeks ago, Martin had persuaded a judge to give him a break for turning his life around while living in virtual exile in Michigan. Circuit Judge Charles Stone said he normally gives inmates an extra year if they escape and get caught, but he tacked 10 days onto Martin's one-year drug sentence after praising his reformation. Martin's parents moved into a new house the year he became a fugitive, and he visited it for the first time yester- day, an event that iurned into a family reunion as some of his 14 brothers and sisters began converging there. "I could see my mom was fighting back tears when I walked in," Martin said in a telephone interview. "Oh, my boy is home," Mae Martin, said. "It just feels good to have him home. But I don't want to cry again. I've cried enough." His 72-year-old father, Alfred Martin Sr., said, "I'm so happy to see the man on his land free, a free man. I haven't seen him free in 25 years. He can come home now any time he feels like it." Martin was caught selling marijuana to a department store co-worker and was less than two days into his one- year sentence when he left a Martinsville jail work crew on Feb. 13, 1974. Martin said he fled because he needed to take care of his wife, a recent immigrant from the Caribbean, and their baby. Virginia sought Martin's extradition in 1974, when he was stopped for making an illegal turn and a license check showed he was a fugitive. U I I Correction: U The photo of patrons at the Brown Jug on the front page of yesterday's Daily was taken by Sara Schenck. 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