freshman

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Deas started 32 games as a true freshman, was second on the team in scoring and was only one of two players averaging double-figure scoring.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“He was 8,000 times smarter than any freshman I’d ever seen.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 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

“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