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The Discrete Pouch: How smokeless nicotine pouches compare to other nicotine products
Studies show that nicotine in any form may contribute to ADHD, increased blood pressure and increased heart rate.
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Reporter Patricia Caputo shows us that the newest nicotine product may not be a healthier alternative to smoking or vaping like some think.
The Price for Security:
LSU students pay a
pretty penny to feel safe
in their off-campus housing
75% of LSU students live off campus according to university records.
LSU students speak on how they are spending quality time and money to ensure they live in a safe and clean environment.
A Weighted Danger: Baton Rouge firefighters are working to avoid toxic chemicals in their gear
Baton Rouge firefighters are limiting the amount of times they wear their turnout gear to avoid additional exposures to the PFAs chemical found in the gear.
A Bag of Hope: How one Baton Rouge church is fighting food insecurity
Nearly one hundred thousand people in the Baton Rouge area struggle with food insecurity according to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.
One local church is using the classic "brown bag" lunch to help in the fight against food insecurity.
Affording Dreams: How LSU students are paying for costly graduate application fees
On top of rising grocery bills and rent prices, college students who are looking to further their education also need to find ways to afford costly graduate school application fees.
Reporter Patricia Caputo shows us how LSU students are combating the price.
Sports Stories
Field of Dreams: How the LSU grounds crew prepares Death Valley for a Saturday Night
The LSU grounds crew spends hours in the Louisiana heat each week preparing LSU's football field for a Saturday night in Tiger Stadium.
Reporter Patricia Caputo spoke to the grounds crew to learn what goes into maintaining and painting the field.
Golden Standard: How Captain Hailey Griggs prepares the Golden Girls for their performance in Death Valley
The Golden Girls practice for nearly 20 hours a week before they take the field in Tiger Stadium.
Captain Hailey Griggs discusses her role in preparing the Golden Girls for a Saturday in Death Valley.
Social Scoreboard: Fans reactions to No. 13 LSU defeating No. 9 Ole Miss
Segment aired on Tiger TV's weekly sports show, the Bayou Breakdown
Tiger TV Sports Reporter Patricia Caputo tells us what fans on social media had to say about LSU fans rushing the field Saturday.
Also, LSU and Ole Miss football players share their reactions to the game.
Podcasts
The Purple Room Podcast with Special Guest Trace Young - Live from Walk-Ons
LSU Men's Basketball player, Trace Young, speaks with Patricia Caputo and David Barthelemy about the upcoming season, NIL and more.
The Purple Room Podcast- In studio
Shaq returns to LSU's campus for a homecoming event, LSU releases its plans for a new library and Jayden Daniels dominates the NFL in jersey sales.