Fraternities, sororities help college students develop sense of community.(Arts and Lifestyle)

From: The Boston Herald | Date: March 9, 2004| Author: Austin, Caitlin | Copyright information

Byline: CAITLIN AUSTIN

If the words "fraternity" or "sorority" instantly conjure images of drinking, partying and more drinking, it's little wonder. The movie "Legally Blonde" and MTV's fraternity and sorority reality shows played up the stereotype of Greek life as nonstop pajama parties, at best, or never-ending keggers. But fraternity and sorority members in Boston say there's a lot more to taking the pledge.

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