Published: January 11, 2020
By: Lara Nicholson and Abigail Hendren, LSU Manship School News Service
DES MOINES, Iowa—Most college students spend their winter vacations enjoying a reprieve from classes and work.
But about 30 Louisiana State students and faculty invaded Iowa, crisscrossing 1,500 miles to see Democratic presidential candidates campaign before the February 3 caucus.
Still, the national college football playoff, slated for Monday night in New Orleans, was never out of mind. LSU students weren’t shy about asking several candidates for a “Geaux Tigers!” cheer.
Even Joe Biden, whose daughter went to nearby Tulane University, did what it takes to win over LSU Tiger fans.
“I’m going to get in trouble,” the former vice president grumbled.
“No, you’ve got to do it,” an LSU student insisted.
“Alright. Geaux Tigers!” he said, somewhere between a mutter and a shout.
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