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Why does Auburn yell War Eagle? ›

As the eagle soared, Auburn began a steady march toward the Georgia end zone for a thrilling victory. Elated at their team's play and taking the bird's presence as an omen of success, Auburn students and fans began to yell “War Eagle” to spur on their team.

The walk begins two hours before each game.

That includes what to wear on gameday. On Thursday, Auburn announced the fan color guide for the 2024 season. From orange to white to navy to the special Power Stripe Out and Stripe Out games, join the rest of the Auburn Family and show your school spirit at home in Jordan-Hare Stadium and on the road.

“War Eagle” is Auburn's battle cry — not a mascot or nickname.

The correct response to “War Eagle” would be to say it back, just like if someone says hello.

Auburn University In the beginning

Finally, in 1960, API became Auburn University, a name reflecting its location and expressing the varied academic programs and larger curriculum of a major university.

Additionally, as plenty of Auburn fans have pointed out on social media, orange jerseys are a relic of the Doug Barfield era, introduced in 1978. Barfield is considered one of the worst coaches in school history. Therefore, the orange look is historically associated with losing.

Grooming and Clothing Characteristics

All clothing should be clean and free of stains, scents, odors, tears, or wrinkles. The type of material and cut should not be too tight, baggy, or sheer. Hats are typically inappropriate for wearing indoors.

The city's unofficial nickname is "The Loveliest Village on the Plains," taken from a line in the poem The Deserted Village by Oliver Goldsmith: "Sweet Auburn!

What was Auburn's old name? ›

Auburn University was originally named the East Alabama Male College and held that name until our first name change in 1872. Auburn then became the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama and operated under this namesake for close to 30 years.

Since then, the Auburn family has said “War Eagle!” to cheer on our team or just to say hello to a fellow fan or celebrate a life victory.

Auburn does not have two mascots. Auburn's athletics teams are the Tigers and the tiger mascot's name is Aubie. War Eagle is Auburn's battle cry and the symbol is a live golden eagle named Aurea, or War Eagle VIII, who lives at the Auburn University Raptor Center in the university's College of Veterinary Medicine.

The eagle soared above the field in 1892 as Auburn scored the winning touchdown as the crowd chanted "War Eagle!" Just then, the eagle fell to the ground dead from age but was to live on as the Auburn football battle cry for generations to come.

CWE is how incoming freshmen will register for classes.

This program is critical to your success and aids in the transition into Auburn.

Cheers like "Bodda Getta", "Glory, glory to ole' Auburn", "Two Bits", "Track 'em Tigers", and, "War Eagle", not to get confused with the chant, are also fan favorites and great knowledge to memorize for game days.