Campus Connect: College Sports, Entertainment & Viral News – 6/8

The weekend is just around the corner as we wrap up the week on Friday, June 8. College life can be busy, so at times it can be tough to keep up with the daily news cycle. That’s why we bring you Campus Connect, where you can catch the latest news in college sports and entertainment to keep on top of the buzz that everyone on campus will be talking about.
What happened last night? What events are coming up today? We have you covered with all of that and more.
Let’s dive right in.


College Sports News

MLB made a big statement during the 2018 MLB Draft. Oregon State standout Luke Heimlich, the Beavers’ ace, was not selected. Heimlich is a convicted child molester who admitted to molesting a six-year-old girl in his family when he was 15 years old. Heimlich then entered sex offender treatment and was forced to register as a Level 1 sex offender.


Now in his 11th NBA season, Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant has emerged as one of the great players in the history of basketball. Beginning his career with the Seattle Supersonics after being selected second overall in the 2007 NBA draft, Durant has always been much discussed and debated. Now, as he eyes his second NBA championship and potentially his second Finals MVP award, his place in the basketball legendarium appears secure. Come along on this brief journey to discover and understand how KD has grown into a bonafide legend starting at the University of Texas.


Busted Coverage Girl of the Day

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Meet Karina from San Diego State, a fitness buff and rising social media influencer.


Entertainment News

Chef and television host Anthony Bourdain was found dead in a French hotel room at the age of 61 on Friday, June 8. According to reports, Bourdain committed suicide. Bourdain was found unresponsive by his close friend Eric Ripert, the French chef, in his hotel room Friday morning in France.


It’s Friday, June 8, which means its time to update your playlist with some of the newest tracks released in the music industry. Each and every week, new songs are released, but it may be hard to keep up with what has been dropped. That’s where we come in, scanning the internet for the newest songs you should be listening to.


What’s Happening Today?


The Cleveland Cavaliers will be looking to avoid a sweep on Friday night when they face off against the Golden State Warriors in Game 4… The official fighter weigh-ins for this weekend’s UFC 225 pay-per-view will be held in Chicago…


Viral Clip of the Day


After winning the Stanley Cup, Washington Capitals star T.J. Oshie gave an incredible interview dedicated to his family and father who has Alzheimer’s.


Food of the Day


With the weather warming up and summer quickly approaching, what better way to enjoy a snack at the ballpark than with some cold, refreshing ice cream?

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