 Brandon, now the new student body president of CU, has his first challenge when he is pressed into action by some human-rights activist students who are against the chancellor s friend Quintaro, a visiting Asian dignitary accused of human-rights violations which puts Brandon at odds with both Clare and Chancellor Arnold. Meanwhile, Valerie helps Steve, Kelly, and fellow KEG members Griffin and Muntz, plan the theft of a rival college s mascot, a huge stuffed bear, during homecoming weekend. Donna skips the caper to spend some time with Ray at his family s pumpkin stand. Also, Andrea is depressed when Jesse is spending more time studying and bar tending than being with her.