2022 LSU Gumbo - Book - Page 197
Gideon Fortune
Tilly Sipp
“Two fingers can fill the space between the treeline across the levee and the sun. It’s about 7 p.m.
The roach has been disposed of. The readings for
Dr. Young’s art history class have been skimmed.
The further from downtown, the quieter it is. This
weekend is nothing like last weekend but I don’t mind.
I wonder what will happen next weekend. The sun has
now set. The clouds turn pink for a few minutes. It’s
officially Saturday night in Baton Rouge. What’s next.”
“A perfect Louisiana Saturday night is one with drag.
Nothing does the trick better to help you forget the
mess that was your week like a good drag show. I think
I am at my peak happiness when I am in the presence
of drag queens. I’ve never been to a drag show and left
without a smile on my face. Not only are drag queens
putting in 100% with their costume and makeup,
but they are putting their bodies to work with every
performance. When the queens are working the room
well and the audience is full of energy, you just feel
at peace. Ideally the night would be finished off by
coming back to my apartment half asleep, taking off
my makeup, putting on pajamas, making a quesadilla
and falling asleep watching Parks and Rec. Perfection.”
Eddy Hage
Madison Heydari
“There is no better dinner than the sushi dinner. A
proper feast is all about the share-ability factor, and
each roll of fishy goodness is portioned perfectly for all
your friends (or foes). You can also just treat yourself
and eat some in a movie theater alone while watching
a mythical Viking ruin his life in an ill-fated attempt
at revenge. And, while you’re dreaming about what
could’ve been if you sacrificed your life for the glory of
Sigurðr ormr í auga, you can sip on some boba tea and
realize, maybe life in Baton Rouge isn’t so bad.”
“Baton Rouge is a city full of life, but this can be tiring
if you just need to decompress after a stressful week.
As a result, you may find yourself basking in the peace
and quiet of your own home on a Louisiana Saturday
Night. This is your chance to order that food you’ve
been craving from your favorite restaurant so you
can eat at home while you watch that one popular
Netflix series that you haven’t gotten around to yet. It
is important to take a break from the chaos and find
moments of peace in a lively place like Baton Rouge.”
Connor McLaughlin
“Saturday nights in Baton Rouge are for good films and
better food. The only problem that arises is what to
watch and where to eat. Which Blu-ray to play on my
PS5; which streaming service to boot up; is a trip to the
theater in tonight’s cards? A box combo from Canes
(no coleslaw, extra toast and sauce) or an order of Philly
cheesesteak egg rolls from Roul’s Deli down the street?
Maybe a large popcorn and Coke? Such small decisions
that make a big impact on how the weekend plays out.
But if you ask me, it doesn’t matter as long as I am in
the company of good friends, and that’s how I know
it’ll be an ideal Saturday night.”
Emma Jackimowicz
“I equate a Louisiana Saturday Night to spending time
with your friends and letting loose from the school
week. Whether that may be staying in and watching a
movie with some good snacks to going out to the bar,
there are a plethora of ways to spend your weekends.
Personally, I love a night where you can expect the
unexpected and explore something new. You can get
some late-night eats at staple places like Plucker’s or
Smalls Sliders, make no plans, and just let the day or
night take you. It’s most rewarding to try something
new, which is something I could encourage anyone to
do in their college years. It’s the time to venture out
into the unknown and do something different.”
197
