Campus Connect: College Sports, Entertainment & Viral News

It’s Monday, April 1, so beware of the April Fool’s Day jokes as we prepare to kickoff a new month. 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 2019 NCAA Tournament is winding down, with just four teams remaining as March Madness heads to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the Final Four.

NCAA Tournament Bracket 2019: Final Four Teams & Schedule

Charles Barkley is an Auburn Tigers star and a former standout on the court for the university. But what happened over the weekend was something that Sir Charles couldn’t even deliver.

WATCH: Charles Barkley Bursts Into Tears When Auburn Makes Final Four

COED Girl of the Day

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Today, we feature Hayley Mustin, a student at the University of Texas at Austin. Hayley is a member of the Alpha Phi sorority on campus.

Entertainment News

Tributes have begun pouring in for late 33-year-old rapper Nipsey Hussle, who was shockingly shot and killed outside of his Los Angeles clothing store Marathon Clothing on the afternoon of Sunday, March 31.

Celebrities React To The Nipsey Hussle Shooting

American Idol announces its Top 20 contestants on Sunday, March 31 with a special three-hour episode. Entering the episode, the Top 40 contestants performed in front of the judges — Katy Perry, Luke Perry, and Lionel Richie — in Hawaii as they attempt to earn their spots on live television.