Though Bid Night is known for being a notoriously chaotic event, this year's activities went off with few reported hitches, much to the delight of University officials.
Inter-Fraternity Council President Ryan Ewalt said he was pleased with this year's Bid Day and Bid Night.
"In my opinion this has been the most successful Bid Night over the past four years," Ewalt said.
No major incidents relating to the festivities were reported by the Charlottesville Police. University Police could not be reached for comment.
Ewalt attributed the success of this year's Bid Night to the Inter-Sorority Council and their approach to the educational components of the new sorority rush process. This year, the ISC held its inaugural new member program to educate pledges about how to make the best healthy choices for themselves throughout the pledging process.
Ewalt added that sororities play a large role in the IFC Bid Night, and said that when everyone looks out for the safety of their members, it is inevitable for the night to go more smoothly.
The chilly temperatures could have also played a role in promoting a calmer Bid Night, he said.
"The weather was remarkably colder this year, and this definitely affects social behavior," Ewalt said.
Aaron Laushway, associate dean of students and director of fraternity and sorority life, said students taking care of students played a large part in the success of this year's Bid Night.
"Concerns extended from students last year were addressed and carried out by this year's leaders," Laushway said.
IFC spokesperson Scott Cohen credited the smoothness of this year's Bid Night to IFC's tighter regulations. He said Party Patrol members were more vigilant during this year's festivities.
"We've tried to police ourselves, rather than needing someone else to do it," Cohen said.
IFC's increased communication with Resident Staff also helped make for a more successful Bid Day, Ewalt said.
Ewalt, however, said that he feels there is still room for improvement. He said some fraternities may have violated IFC by-laws.
Ewalt added that communication between the IFC, the fraternity men and Resident Staff can always be improved.
Fraternities not recognized by the IFC were extending bids this year as well. This puts the IFC in a compromising position because they fear that first years are being misled, he said.
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