Legacy

You’ve seen him around town for years, hanging out at Highland Coffees and jamming to the jukebox at North Gate Tavern. Legacy gives you the story of an LSU icon.

In the 1950s, Mike the Tiger was kidnapped by Tulane fans before a game. He was found abandoned in New Orleans — he and his cage both spray-painted Tulane green. In 1981, pranksters broke open Mike’s cage and released the tiger. He ended up in the Bernie Moore Track Stadium. That same day, track trial [...]

Why one man’s trash is graphic design teacher Paul Dean’s treasure.

Dear Summer, This year, many of my friends confused you with Christmas break — traveling home to compete in video game tournaments, drinking nightly cases of Coors and spending money on Super Soakers and weed for their “much-needed” trips to Gulf Shores. Oh Summer, I constantly had work to do, but you still tempted me [...]

Now that big movie productions are common in the Bayou State, it’s no longer necessary for LSU students to relocate to Los Angeles or New York to find work. Some students have already begun their careers and others want to get involved in Louisiana’s booming film industry. Will the University keep up with the times? [...]

Pamela Bartz was lifting free weights at the REC last year when she was approached by a concerned, middle-aged woman. “You really shouldn’t be lifting those heavy weights,” the woman told her. “You won’t be able to have kids if you continue doing that.” Bartz, shocked and slightly offended, took the comments in stride; as [...]

In nightclubs and on campus, drag queens (and kings) walk among us. Legacy steps inside their world to unveil a colorful culture.