Elizabeth Destajo selects an ornament from the APPS Santa Toy Box Christmas tree in Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union. Students, faculty, staff and others select an ornament with the age of a child printed on it and buy an appropriate gift for that child to receive at Christmas. The toy drive deadline is Dec 8. Destajo is a freshman pharmacy major from Cherryville. [more]

It takes concentration and fleet feet to master the popular video game Dance Dance Revolution. Julia Gladden, a freshman art major at Appalachian State University from Statesville, plays the video game in Plemmons Student Union’s game room. [more]

BOONE – The Chamber and University Singers and the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra at Appalachian State University will present a free concert Sunday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. [more]

BOONE – The Appalachian State University Wind Ensemble conducted by William A. Gora presents a classical concert on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. [more]

Teresa Canton, manager of donor and advancement services at Appalachian State University, has received the Outstanding Employee Award from the university’s Division of University Advancement. [more]

BOONE — Music lovers are in for a double treat Dec. 1. The Jazz Combo and the Concert Band at Appalachian State University will each present a free concert in Broyhill Music Center. [more]

BOONE — There’s nothing like being at the top of the class and knowing it’s an honor no other group will surpass. [more]