freshman

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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

When Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers met their freshman year on New York University’s sketch comedy scene, they were semi-forcefully grouped together by fellow student comedians who thought being gay would unite them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

As a freshman last season, Green guided Westlake to an 11-1 record with 2,195 yards passing and 31 touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Still, his rise from a freshman at the University of Virginia to a Grand Slam quarter-finalist has been meteoric.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Charlie left Amherst College after his freshman year to volunteer for Bill Clinton’s first presidential campaign, and, though he eventually returned, he remained far more interested in his own idealism than in making money.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis