freshman

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The first serious legal challenge to the House settlement will come courtesy of a USC freshman linebacker.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 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 mean, everyone says long-distance relationships are the worst. Like, it’s just an idiotic way to go into your freshman year at college—attached to someone.”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon