Finding a roomie online.

• Author: Lewin, Tamar
• Position: Circuits

It works for love connections, so why not for college roommate searches? Some colleges are experimenting with computer matchmaking for the age-old ritual of locating a dorm mate. At Emory University in Atlanta this summer, students, using made up screen names, posted profiles of themselves detailing personality traits, work habits, music preferences, and answers to questions like whether they hoped to "do almost everything" with their roommate. The like-minded could then opt to live...