freshman

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When the family moved from Ohio after his freshman year, Klugo’s self-reliance helped elevate the tennis team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In written testimony, Glynn shared his experience hearing about young women performing illegal abortions when he was a freshman at the University of South Dakota in 1966.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Xavier Payne, a freshman offensive lineman at the University of Colorado, never went to a dance at his Orlando, Fla., high school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

He’s still a freshman with an Ohio State offer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“I’m kidding. But look: she may have found Arthur. There’s a Yale freshman meetup thing today. It’s almost too convenient, right?”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera