"To pledge or not to pledge." That is the question many college freshmen ask themselves upon entering their first year of college. Innumerable arguments have arisen over the benefits and disadvantages of college fraternities and sororities. Some of these arguments are presented here in advance of the annual Sorority Information party, which will be held April 29 at West Park fieldhouse by many sororities in the country.

Fraternities and sororities offer many advantages to the freshman in college. One is the facility of making acquaintances through the numerous social gatherings and dinners which are presented every year. Others are the feeling of belonging, the social training, the training in citizenship and leadership, and the experience in teamwork derived from the management and maintenance of the house, and the participation in activities.

Living space, being limited on most campuses, is available through the fraternity and sorority houses. Also, almost all fraternities and sororities require members to do a set amount of studying per week and stick rigidly to a certain schedule. A homey atmosphere is provided by a house mother who is usually a woman of whom the members think highly.

On the other hand, one of the disadvantages of these societies is the prejudice with which most of them are plagued. Due to this, it is often hard or impossible to be admitted, since in being accepted, one is actually chosen by a current member, and many people who want and need this type of college life are turned down. Another is the effect this kind of life will have on the scholastic goals of the student. Will he be getting a scholastic or social education?

All these arguments point to one fact. The student must decide for himself if he will try to enter a fraternity or sorority.