Last year, two students were arrested during Alpha Chi Omega's Big Man on Campus fundraiser.
This year, the only law-enforcement officers who showed up - not counting security guards - were sorority sisters running the "Prison Break"-themed competition.
A year after the annual fundraiser to raise money for Women Against Abuse ended in run-ins between students and police, this year's event was entertaining but safe.
Twelve seniors competed in a talent show for the title of "Big Man on Campus."
The contestants started off with a group dance and then showed their individual talents, including ribbon-dancing and playing music with water glasses.
College senior Tyler Ritter emerged victorious.
AXO members had moved the event to a larger venue and increased security to avoid a repeat of last year's debacle.
The fundraiser was held at the Trocadero Theatre, located at 10th and Arch streets. The Trocadero is about twice the size of last year's venue, World Cafe Live at 3025 Walnut St., and has a dance floor and a balcony, allowing guests to spread out.
Guests also had to undergo a security check before entering the building. Bags were checked at the door, and security guards also wand-checked many attendees.
The security guards "were pretty intense," College sophomore Abby Emerson said.
She added that was asked if she was carrying mace or a handgun.
Despite the hassle, the security "made me feel safer," she said.
Bouncers also circulated around the floor during the show and appeared ready to curb any potential violence.
This year, sorority officials added a BMOC pre-show that started at 9 p.m. Juniors competed in a smaller version of the BMOC competition - which is open only to senior men - to help prevent overcrowding of the entryway by bringing some people to the show earlier.
Throughout the night, the emcees jokingly alluded to last year's show when warning the crowd to quiet down.
"How many of you guys got beat up coming in?" the emcee of the pre-show asked the crowd.
In response, the crowd laughed and cheered.
Even after more guests came for the BMOC show, the crowd was still clearly under control.
Nursing senior Jessica Patrell - who did not attend last year's show - appreciated the bouncers.
"They were definitely helpful," she said. "I was hoping to see that."
The number of attendees and the amount of money raised by the fundraiser were not available as of press time.
