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Hi Mel,
I was a huge fan back in the day and have recently found reruns on the soap opera channel. I saw an episode back when the kids were in high school where Steve was worried about not getting into UCLA where his father went and was a major Frat boy. Well, Steve ends up going CU, where Rush keeps showing up and talking about when he went to college. It makes it sound like Rush actually went to CU. Could it be that Rush was a KEG man at UCLA, but it doesn't really matter because you can be a KEG man at any college and go to other schools to reminicse?
Hi Janette,
Yep, I think you've got it right. The same fraternity can be represented across several different college campuses.
Rush Sanders actually went to USC, the University of Southern California, along with Steve's uncle ("Highwire", S3). He's also confirmed to be a KEG man (Kappa Epsilon Gamma House) in "The Little Fish", S4. Rush didn't actually mention a direct tie to CU (the fictional California University) very often, only the fraternity, but I can think of at least one episode that would help account for us each getting the distinct impression he went there. In "Senior Week", S7, Rush asks Steve if, being so close to the Chancellor and his daughter, he might have any inside knowledge as to whether he's been nominated for the prestigious "Condor Crest" award, which is exclusively for alumni of CU.
So, despite Steve's amusing proposition in S3 that his "legacy" at USC might supersede his D+ grade point average, what we have here is a continuity error. Plain and simple.
Thanks for the question!
All the best,
Mel
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Mel
Expertise
Can Dylan solve quadratic equations? What makes up a "mega-burger"? If an answer exists, I probably know it. Whether your question is general, begging the context of all 10 seasons, or completely inane, feel free to drop me a line either way. I will provide episode reference numbers for each response and plan to have some fun with this. Trivia quizzes often need correction, and publications will get their plotlines/characters/relationships mixed up too. I accept dialogue/scene requests, but please limit your inquiry to 1-2 per question. I only know music from the original broadcasts/reruns, not the DVDs. Been a fan since 1990 and didn't miss a beat.
Experience
Well, I began watching "Beverly Hills, 90210" at the tender age of 9 and a half, during its original run. By 11, I was a huge fan; 13, obsessed; 14, growing bitter. I don't like S6 - S10 as much as Seasons 1 - 5. But, technically, I still watch all of them in some way. Do this for 20 years and you'll remember the darndest things.
Well, I began watching "Beverly Hills, 90210" at the tender age of 9 and a half, during its original run. By 11, I was a huge fan; 13, obsessed; 14, growing bitter. I don't like S6 - S10 as much as Seasons 1 - 5. But, technically, I still watch all of them in some way. Do this for 20 years and you'll remember the darndest things.
Education/Credentials
I'd like to say I've earned a "degree" on the life and times of the original eight, with specific concentration on Seasons 1 thru 5, any Jack McKay drama, Dylan/Kelly together or apart, and the guest stars of 1992-1994. Season 4, I think, was the best and strikingly different from any other. My only weakness might be later-season 'stand-in' characters like Matt and Noah, and the ever-changing ownerships of The AfterDark.
Education/Credentials
I'd like to say I've earned a "degree" on the life and times of the original eight, with specific concentration on Seasons 1 thru 5, any Jack McKay drama, Dylan/Kelly together or apart, and the guest stars of 1992-1994. Season 4, I think, was the best and strikingly different from any other. My only weakness might be later-season 'stand-in' characters like Matt and Noah, and the ever-changing ownerships of The AfterDark.
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