The mahogany War Eagle, housed in Foy Student Union, was donated in 1980. It is handcarved from a single piece of wood from the Philippines mountains.
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For this reason, Auburn offers a wide variety of communications to keep students aware. The Auburn Plainsman has achieved a national reputation as one of the best college newspapers in the United States. Few college newspapers can match the impressive list of awards that The Plainsman has earned, including 18 National and Regional Pacemaker Awards the college journalistic equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize. It's the largest weekly newspaper in the state. No experience is necessary, and students who are interested in working for the newspaper should call 844-4130.