THE QUEEN OF CHILDHOOD LITERACY REMEMBERING DOLLY PARTON MEAL PLAN CHANGES B1 FOOTBALL PREVIEW THIRD PLACE PICK IN THIS YEAR’S SOUTHERN CONFERENCE MORE VARIETY FOR STUDENTS A2 D1 1923-2023: SERVING EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOR 100 YEARS...
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THE QUEEN OF CHILDHOOD LITERACY REMEMBERING DOLLY PARTON MEAL PLAN CHANGES B1 FOOTBALL PREVIEW THIRD PLACE PICK IN THIS YEAR’S SOUTHERN CONFERENCE MORE VARIETY FOR STUDENTS A2 D1 1923-2023: SERVING EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOR 100 YEARS www.EastTennessean.com August 27, 2026 Dolly Parton’s light shines on at East Tennessee State University “She gave us much more than her For ETSU graduates and their BRIAN DISOSO music,” Boner said. “She gave us an families, the song has become more EDITORIAL AND A&E EDITOR example to follow.” than a musical performance. It is Dolly Parton’s connection to East part of the emotional landscape Tennessee State University was ETSU President Brian Noland of Commencement — a moment rooted in something deeper than also reflected on Parton’s lasting when students look back at what music. It was a connection built on connection to the university and the they have accomplished while look- (Contributed/PBS) the shared values, traditions and region. ing forw
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