College communities across the nation have become more divided over the merits of Greek life on campus, with advocates saying that it promotes friendship and charity, and critics arguing that it can lead to hazing, underage drinking, and other dangerous activities. Here are some pros and cons of having Greek systems at colleges:

PROS

Makes transition to new social scene easier for kids who were popular in high school

Forges bonds of brotherhood strong enough to withstand even the toughest lawsuits

Teaches valuable blending-in, doing-as-you’re-told skills

Large network of professional contacts can help alumni find jobs in fields as varied as finance, business, and investment banking

Endless supply of fun new lingo like “bigs” and “littles,” “PNMs,” and “nonconsensual digital penetration”

All four of the Beatles were in the Alpha Delta fraternity together and attribute all of their musical success to the support system of the brotherhood

Members can pretty much ditch the whole lifelong brotherhood thing the instant they graduate

CONS