July is finally here, with Sunday marking the first day of the new month and Fourth of July festivities just around the corner. 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
The NCAA Division I revenue list has been released, with the University of Texas topping all schools in the nation for the 2017 fiscal year. The Longhorns athletic programs brought in a whopping $214.8 million throughout the year, nearly $3 million more than the second-place university which is also from the state of Texas; Texas A&M, bringing in $211.9 million.
Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will enter the 2018-19 college basketball season at 71 years old. Despite his age, he continues to be one of the best coaches in the nation and continues to bring in top recruits to join the Blue Devils in Durham.
But could the end be near for Krzyzewski on the bench? Don’t count on it.
Busted Coverage Girl of the Day
https://www.instagram.com/p/BkDz7koFZQO/?taken-by=reemalhizz
Meet Reem, a student at West Virginia University, who is well on her way to being the next Instagram star.
Entertainment News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpB83GpGoyE
Netflix is kicking the month of July off right the only way they know how… by giving members a huge list of new titles coming to the platform.
What’s On Today?
FOX Sports
The 2018 FIFA World Cup inches closer to having the quarterfinals set, with Spain taking on host nation Russie to kickoff the day, while Croatia vs. Denmark serves as the nightcap. The winners will face off July 7 with a shot at the semifinals on the line.
Highlight of the Day
**MUST SEE** Soon-to-be NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens throwing down a nasty lefty dunk at a charity basketball game in Rockford, Alabama @terrellowens @NBAonTNT @SportsCenter @espn #SCtop10 pic.twitter.com/yoC58264XT
— Scott Forester (@scott4ester) June 30, 2018
Terrell Owens was hooping it up at a charity basketball game in Rockford, Alabama when he put some unlucky guy on a poster.
Food of the Day
NEW FOR A LIMITED TIME: Nashville Hot Chicken Pringles exclusively at @DollarGeneral pic.twitter.com/qw1TAKMXNC
— Kari Steele (@KariVanHorn) June 29, 2018
Pringles is always mixing up their flavors and adding new products for you to try, but would you chow down on these Nashville Hot Chicken Pringles?