When I think about individuals in Louisiana history, my mind immediately lands on Huey Pierce Long.Not only was he arguably the most powerful Louisiana politician — ever, but he made a huge impact on LSU.  I mean, he sold the ‘I want to make a round dormitory with a grassy spot in the center’ idea and we ended up with Tiger Stadium. In all the video clips I have seen of Long, he seems to have that awesome charisma that so few politicians have today.  Most people don’t use the old Mississippi bridge anymore aka the Huey P. Long bridge, but it’s still a huge testament to Long’s bridge development in Louisiana, if not a creepy one.But the real Long legacy in Baton Rouge is the state capitol. Completed in 1932 during Long’s time as governor, the new building was built to symbolize Louisiana’s movement into the modern era. The 34-story building is the tallest capitol building in the United States; which follows Long’s theme of making things bigger than everyone else. Like the pool he built on campus that is a few inches longer than the standard Olympic size. That was Huey Long: bigger, louder and more extravagant. Definitely a guy I would like to have a beer with.The old State Capitol has gone through several renovations and is a beautiful, castle-like building. It would not work as home for Louisiana’s government now, but it is a great place to visit.The spiral staircase in the center is directly below a breathtaking stained glass ceiling. It might have been a little old-school for Long’s taste, but both buildings that have housed Louisiana governing bodies are worth a visit.Zac Lemoine is a 21-year-old mass communication senior from Dry Prong.—–Contact Zac Lemoine at [email protected]