Food
The square, sugar dusted donut type pastry served in coffee shops in Louisiana
What is a beignet? Usually served in helpings of 3, the most noted place for beignets is Cafe du Monde in the French Quarter of New Orleans. You might also want to try them in Baton Rouge at Coffee Call on College Drive. Ask for a cup of Cafe au Lait, chicory flavored coffee
Mississippi, Atchafalaya, Red, Bogue Falaya
What are Louisiana Rivers? the Mighty Mississippi passes through Baton Rouge and on to New Orleans, then the Gulf. The Atchafalaya flows north to south and can be crossed between Lafayette and Baton Rouge. It is part of the Atchafalaya Basin that you will drive through when traveling west on I-10. The Bogue Falaya is Choctaw for "long river", although its only 23 miles in length.
The first president (superintendent) of LSU
Who was William Tecumseh Sherman? The general hasn't always been included in LSU's history. But he was the original superintendent in 1860, but his work was short lived after the school closed in 1861 due to the Civil War.
LSU basketball phenom of the 60's and namesake of the current basketball arena
Who is Pete Maravich? Pistol Pete played from 1967-70 at LSU and still remains the NCAA top scoring player of all times with an average of 44.7 points per game....before there was a 3 point line on the court. He died in 1988 and the LSU Assembly Center was renamed. Commonly referred to as the P-MAC
Laissez le Bon Temps Roulez
What is "let the good times roll?" South Louisiana is a place for fun and we celebrate it in many ways. This is a popular French phrase to honor our Joie de Vivre (joy of living) "Lay Zay Lay Bah Tah Ru Lay" for our "Zwa da Veeve"
The traditional south Louisiana meal served on Mondays?
What is red beans and rice? This tradition goes back to the Acadians and their Monday wash day. While washing clothes a pot of red beans were prepared to serve over rice. It's a very common item on the Monday lunch menu's in many restaurants.
The oldest settlement west of the Mississippi River
What is Natchitoches? Natchitoches is located in central Louisiana and was founding in 1714. It wasn't until 1718 that New Orleans was formally established. Most of New Orleans is on the East Bank of the river, anyway.
The location of the first LSU campus.
What is Pineville, La.? Our 1860 campus was in Pineville a small town in central Louisiana. It reopened after the war, but burned to the ground in 1869. In 1870 the location was moved to Baton Rouge, and we became LSU. There were two other campus locations in downtown Baton Rouge before our current campus opened in 1932.
Quarterback Coach and Offensive Coordinator for LSU Football.
Who is Steve Ensminger? Ensminger was a starting quarterback himself for LSU in the late 1970's ('76-'79) playing for legendary coast Charley McClendon. He was elevated to his current position at the end of the 2017 football season.
Small wooden boat to paddle down the bayous
What is a pirogue? These shallow flat bottom boats make it possible to row the pirogue down the lazy shallow bayous in South Louisiana.
The ground sassafras seasoning used to flavor gumbo.
What is file'? The Choctaw Indians offered this to our recipes. If you are ordering seafood gumbo, be sure to ask for the File' if it is not already on the table.
Greyhound
What is one of the recent movies filmed in Baton Rouge?
Starring Tom Hanks and filmed on the USS Kidd and around Baton Rouge, this movie is a WWII drama centered around the novel The Good Shepherd.
The depression era governor of Louisiana known as the "Kingfish"
Who was Huey P. Long? The Kingfish is a part of LSU's history. He had a great affection for the school. He is the co-author of one of our fight songs, Touchdown for LSU. It is a part of the popular Pre-game Salute played by the marching band as they take the field for every football game.
102,231
What is the capacity of LSU's Tiger Stadium? Built in 1926, it has had 6 additions, the latest in 2014 to bring the capacity to its current count. It is the 5th largest campus stadium in America. Most of us fondly refer to it as Death Valley.
Fat Tuesday
What is Mardi Gras? Carnival Season begins on January 6, the Epiphany and the 12th Day of Christmas. It ends on Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent. For 2019, Fat Tuesday is March 5, so the carnival season will last for two months. Carnival is celebrated by social organizations called "Krewes."
The Mardi Gras confection with plastic baby baked inside
What is a King Cake? King Cakes are shared throughout the Carnival Season. If you get the slice with the baby inside, you are expected to provide the next cake.
The Louisiana term used for the word "county?"
What is parish? Because of our Catholic heritage, our counties are actually parishes. In south Louisiana, if someone refers to "The Parish" they are likely referring to St. Bernard Parish, just below New Orleans.
The United States paid $15 million for this land purchase in 1803.
What is the Louisiana Purchase? The land mass stretches from the lower regions of what is now Canada all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. President Thomas Jefferson initiated the purchase to protect U. S. trade to the port of New Orleans.
LSU sport other than football with the highest attendance figures for the past 4 years.
What is Women's Gymnastics? Gymnastics has had a another great season this year, ranked #4 after competing for the national championship in April. Their average was over 13,000 fans per meet this year. LSU baseball leads America in college attendance with 11,000 plus fans averaged for 18 years running but still comes up short when compared to gymnastics.
Vieux Carre'
What is the French Quarter (famous neighborhood in New Orleans)? The oldest neighborhood in New Orleans best known for its bawdy nightclub district, Bourbon Street. However, it is made up of residences, businesses, restaurants and bars.
You pinch their tails and suck their heads
What are crawfish? Now don't get offended here! But, eating crawfish requires some technique. So, when you make it to a crawfish boil, you will be pinching the tails to peel the shells and if you are bold, you can suck the heads to get a little more kick to the taste.
Louisiana's state bird
What is the Brown Pelican? Once on the endangered species list, the brown pelican is flourishing again all along the gulf coast.
The exiled ethnic group from Canada that found south Louisiana to be their home
Who are the Acadians or "Cajuns?"During the French and Indian War, Britain exiled these Canadians from Nova Scotia and other eastern Canadian provinces because they refused allegiance to the Crown. South La. was one of the most common relocation sites for these exiles.
Original nickname of LSU's first live tiger mascot.
What is "Little Eat Em Up" also accept "Sheik"? Little Eat Em Up made his debut in 1924. He was not a great mascot. In 1936 Sheik made his debut and was renamed "Mike" after the athletic trainer who was responsible for bringing him on board. The current Mike VII began his reign just one year ago arriving on campus August 21, 2017, the first day of classes at LSU.
Lagniappe
What is "a little something extra?" "Lan-YAP" This is a common phrase that is used to indicate something beyond the normal or something "added to". So, if you order a dozen donuts, and the server offers you 13, then you have just enjoyed "lagniappe."