Patricia Brown reacts to news that her son has been named homecoming king at Appalachian State University. [more]

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— Appalachian State University staff members Lois Forrester, Nadine White and Paula Hicks received the annual Appalachian State University Staff Award, an award representing hard work, dedication and professionalism.

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BOONE — Nobel Peace Prize-winner Oscar Arias says the world expects the United States to be a moral superpower. [more]

BOONE — Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents the North Carolina Dance Festival on campus Oct. 26-28.

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BOONE — Stephen J. Dubner, graduate of Appalachian State University and author of “Turbulent Souls: A Catholic Son’s Return to His Jewish Family,” will read from his works Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Linville Falls Room of the Plemmons Student Union on the Appalachian campus. [more]

BOONE — Vaughn Hayes of North Wilkesboro, and Julia Adams and Jeannine Underdown Collins, both of Boone, will lead the Appalachian State University Alumni Association for 2000-01. [more]

BOONE — Appalachian State University faculty will discuss “Ways of Knowing” during the 2000-01 Humanities Thematic Festival. [more]

BOONE — Students in Appalachian State University’s School of Music will perform in a woodwind chamber music concert at 8 p.m., Oct. 26, in Rosen Concert Hall, Broyhill Music Center.

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BOONE — An exhibit of children’s book illustrations will stir more than childhood memories. It also chronicles the history of printing and bookmaking. [more]