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

USC freshman Tucker Collins attended a “No Kings” protest in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Reduced personnel expenses allow the school to operate with as few as 1,200 students, he said, and enrollment in this year’s freshman class ticked up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“I don’t think you necessarily need college anymore,” said Shraman Kar, 19, who left Stanford after completing his freshman year last spring, then raised $4.5 million for his AI video startup Golpo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

I know exactly what he means because he’s been trying to get me to talk about this subject ever since I was a freshman, and it’s really none of his business.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick