The world has never been the same since. January 1998 - the Semester of Excellence begins. The boys get a gig designing the University of Alabama's recreation web site. Amazingly, no alcohol is consumed. February 1998 - the boys pass room inspection for the first time.
Celebration breaks out.
May 1998 - first year in 1122 comes to a successful close. Brandon starts a research program at Alabama. Ricky starts summer physics classes. June 1998 - The impromptu trip to Panama City Beach, where Brandon almost got caught by a speedtrap and almost drowned, and where the first of many MST3K episodes was watched. August 1998 - second year in 1122 begins.