Computer Employed To Pair Roommates

Six freshmen in Thayer have solved the perennial problem of picking roommates by consulting the Harvard Time-Sharing Computer.

The computer divided the group into two compatible triples in accordance with the House application stipulation that groups of four or more men applying together must suggest how they would like to be divided in case they cannot be accommodated in one suite.

It digested the ratings which each student gave his fellows and suggested a satisfactory division of the six.

Robert J. Goldston '72, who wrote the problem, said it would "eliminate the embarrassment and the sensitivities surrounding this process."

The six student began Saturday to market their service to other freshmen, who have until Friday to submit House applications. John M. Farago '72, a member of the group, said that they have not yet received any business.