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The Auburn Plainsman show how traditions like “War Eagle” are still actively used today and continue to shape student identity.

Vol. I, No. 1, November 7, 1894 issue of the Orange and Blue, the student newspaper of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, now known as Auburn University.

Vol. 26, No. 4, November 18, 1922 issue of The Plainsman, the student newspaper of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, now known as Auburn University.

Vol. 88, No. 9, November 18, 1960 issue of The Plainsman, the student newspaper of Auburn University.

This title page of the 1960 edition of The Glomerata describes the name change from the Alabama Polytechnic Institute to Auburn University.

Pile of Ralph stress toys in a cart for finals in fall 2019

Ralph the stress tigers being hidden around the library

Ralph the stress tigers place on RBD book Christmas tree ready for students to grab

A photo of Ralph placed on a shelf in a Instagram post announcing his annual return to the RBD Christmas tree

A photo posted on instagram showing Ralph in Ireland with the tag #RalphOnTheRoad

Shel Toomer, in bow tie, posed with employees of Toomer Drugstore in 1907, the year after he bought the building. The soda fountain attendant appears to be F. R. "Crow" Wright, and at right is Rufus Lee Jenkins, a longtime employee who retired in…

This image shows War Eagle III flying during an Auburn football game in 1963 at Cliff Hare Stadium. It demonstrates how the War Eagle tradition was already becoming a visible part of game day experiences.

Image of the WESC after being demolished

This video was taken from Eagle Eye TV's YouTube channel from 2025 that covers the student organization's role in their media coverage

Promotional Graphic for the ISO Peace Dinner 2018 (Original Graphic Created 2014)

Hundreds of students participated to protest the new edition of the yearbook, which they felt overrepresented the presence and influence of hippie culture at the school.

Photo of the first Sigma Alpha Epsilon pledge class; the first fraternity on Auburn's campus founded in 1878

Photo of Delta Gamma pledge class when it was founded in 1972

students interacting with each other and enjoying themselves and sign that symbolizes the tradition

Chi Omega was founded at Auburn as the first sorority on campus in 1921

Auburn International Students Gather for the 2024 ISO Peace Dinner

The Birmingham News previews the Iron Bowl, focusing primary on the coaching matchup between Saban and Tuberville

2015 Soccer Championship Ticker Tape Parade

Photo of bar inside the new WESC

Article defending original origins of "War Eagle" belonging to Auburn

A golden eagle purchased for 10 dollars in 1930, this was Auburn's first ever live eagle

This is a picture of Toomer's Corner and the surrounding area. Toomer's is located to the right of the tree at center frame.

A War Eagle Special taking Auburn fans to Atlanta for the 1939 Georgia Tech football game.

1907 Interior

This is a photo of a student gathering at Toomer's Corner. They are celebrating the wi

Pictured is a 1985 celebration, probably after Auburn's 17-14 victory over Georgia Tech in Atlanta.

Photograph that shows the landscape of Auburn in the late 19th century

A picture of Toomer's Corner at the turn of the 20th century.

A picture of Toomer's Drugs. The water tower behind the drug stor is being taken down.

Poem by Oliver Goldsmith, where Auburn gets its name from

1944 Opelika-Auburn Newspaper Article on Kirk Newell's perspective of where and how "War Eagle" originated for Auburn University.

Article reporting on the state of both teams before Auburn plays Georgia Tech

Drawn map of Downtown Auburn Alabama with labels for individual buildings and locations around Toomer's Corner.

Sheet music for band preceded by a chant about the the warrior spirit of "the Southland."

Black greek life organizations (under the NPHC) honored through the creation of the Legacy Plaza

Black greek life organizations (under the NPHC) honored through the creation of the Legacy Plaza

A photograph of S. L. Toomer's Account page with a description of the original business focus.

The original seal of Auburn University back when the University was still Alabama Polytechnic Institute

The stadium added additions to the upper east side in 1961, making the stadium significantly larger.

Group of people standing outside of the War Eagle Supper Club waiting to be allowed in.

The seal of Auburn University that sits infront of Langdon Hall and was put there in the 70s.

The “War Eagle” tradition does not have one clear origin. Some stories trace it back to an 1892 football game

People dancing inside of WESC

A picture of where the seal sits outside Langdon Hall

Newspaper article on the 1962 petty larceny case. Auburn students and faculty stole at least 6 rolls of toilet paper from a restaurant in Phenix City, AL.