They kind of had her attention for a while, and then she felt it sounded kind of fishy.

They're used to the Valley atmosphere and they have an interest in recreation. It's something that's learned and it's a badge of honor.

She'd been drinking, then lethargic, then unresponsive.

I think we're perfectly happy not to be mentioned by Princeton Review.

You got a small-town charming feel, plus you got a little sophistication with the college, ... And that will happen in Merced, too.