10 Things We Have to Explain to Out-of-Towners about Auburn University

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10 THINGS WE HAVE TO EXPLAIN TO OUT-OF-TOWNERS ABOUT AUBURN UNIVERSITY

Transcript of 10 Things We Have to Explain to Out-of-Towners about Auburn University

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10 THINGS WE HAVE TOEXPLAIN TO OUT-OF-TOWNERSABOUT AUBURN UNIVERSITY

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Auburn is rich with southern culture and localtraditions – out-of-towners have probably hearda lot about Auburn but are probably not awareof its roots.

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The term "War Eagle" is used by Tigerssupporters to acknowledge and welcome otherfans, as well as being the school's officialwar cry.

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The football team in Auburn is called the Tigers,and the official mascot of the university is Aubiethe Tiger. “War Eagle” is simply a battle cryand not a mascot or team name.

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Toomer's Oaks is of great importance becauseit was around for 80 years and a place forfans to come together to celebrate.

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Auburn fans have been known to throw toiletpaper in trees as a way of celebrating victories.

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The lemonade from Toomer’s Drugs is a locallybeloved drink and is fresh squeezed right infront of you.

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"The Plains" is another term used to describeAuburn and it dates back to a 1770 poem byOliver Goldsmith.

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Despite its name, the War Eagle Supper Club isactually a late night bar where people head towhen all other bars in the area close.

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Momma Goldberg's deli is a staple in Auburnbecause of its delicious food and longhistory in the town.

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While it is true that Auburn has the Collegeof Agriculture, there is much more to it.

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Auburn fans may sometimes be called"Barners", but it is not a polite term to usein this area.