freshman

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He ran the 400 in 52.48 seconds as a freshman, focused more on having fun.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Castellano and his co-founder, Nebiyu Demie, who met working campus jobs as freshman computer science students, moved out of the dorms and straight into an apartment complex owned by their investors, Cambridge-based Link Ventures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

There is less incentive to fight for an A in a notoriously rigorous course, says freshman Kay Hwang, when students can just take an easier alternative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

JSerra 2, Servite 1: An RBI double by Ayden Coleman and RBI single from freshman Joey Koenig lifted the Lions to the Trinity League win.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

My favorite bit of overheard gossip came from a freshman kid outside the science lab: “I heard he’s, like, a prince from Dubai or something.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan