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Album Analysis
The Black Parade: A Deep Dive Into My Chemical Romance’s Concept Album
By. Maddie Hendrickson The performance of The Black Parade takes place in a fictional country called Draag, ruled by the great immortal dictator. They perform as a band called the Black Parade, created by the rule of the country as propaganda. They put on a show and depict a story, however, they are literally performing as the black parade to…
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News
Honoring History: EVIT Criminal Justice Students Present 9/11 Remembrance Projects
By: Oliver Azar, Alicia Buckmaster, Lucy Howard and Treyson Johnson The criminal justice students, both first and second years, created presentations in honor of remembrance of 9/11. The presentations displayed the information on the catastrophic event itself, the way different departments responded in the immediate aftermath, and the long term effects on government, emergency response, and law enforcement. Students had…
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Sports
Father-Daughter Coaching Duo Drives Girls Flag Football Growth in the East Valley
Girls flag football is rapidly reshaping the athletic landscape across Arizona. As a result, it is opening exciting new pathways for female student-athletes. These young women are developing leadership, teamwork, and athletic skills on and off the field. Recently, host Michael Mallace sat down for a new edition of Eye On EVIT. He spoke with EVIT Radio and Audio Production…
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Education
Inside the Press Room: What I Learned Attending EVIT’s Federal Education Press Conference
By: Harlie McCrite One of my most memorable experiences as an EVIT student was attending a press conference with US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on August 25th. The event, held on EVIT’s main campus focused on education and an opt-in proposal designed to create a fairer education system. Attending a real press conference and hearing the discussion firsthand gave…
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Education
EVIT 88.7 The Pulse Radio Students Earn 17 Nominations at John Drury National High School Radio Awards
Students from the Radio/Audio Production program at the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) are celebrating major national recognition. 88.7 The Pulse (KVIT-FM) scored 17 finalist nominations across 13 categories at the 2025–2026 John Drury National High School Radio Awards. The finalists were announced on Monday, August 11, with overall winners set to be unveiled during the official awards ceremony…
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EYE ON EVIT
Cutting-Edge Skills: Inside the EVIT Barbering Program
Author: Pulse Staff Getting a fresh haircut is more than routine maintenance. It is an art form, a confidence booster, and, for students at the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), a launching pad for a lifelong career. On this episode of Eye On EVIT, General Manager Michael Mallace sat down with barbering instructor Stacey Wheeler, second-year student Tristan Powers,…
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Uncategorized
Free Alice Cooper Solid Rock Summer Showcase in Mesa
Editor’s Note: This story is based on a recent Public Pulse interview hosted by Spike on 88.7 The Pulse. Get ready for an incredible night of local talent! Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers are teaming up with EVIT and 88.7 The Pulse. Together, they present the 4th Annual Summer Showcase. This free, all-ages event takes place on Friday, July…
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Public Pulse
City of Maricopa Growth: Public Pulse Interview
On the latest episode of The Public Pulse, 88.7 The Pulse General Manager Michael Mallace sat down with Christian Price, the Economic Growth Officer for the City of Maricopa. Price, who has lived in Maricopa for 23 years and served as the city’s mayor for 11 years, shared an inside look at how a quiet farming community of 1,200 people…
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Sports
East Valley High School Football: Live Lineup on 88.7 The Pulse!
The Friday night lights are calling, and 88.7 The Pulse is ready to bring you the best action in East Valley high school football. Starting August 28th, Pulse Sports kicks off its 12th year of live high school sports coverage. This fall, we’re bringing you eight regular-season matchups featuring the region’s powerhouse programs. From defending champions to fierce local rivalries,…
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Local Bands and Artists
From Lo-Fi Acoustic to Black Metal: Arizona’s wishlake Proves Analog is Perfect Imperfection
The local Arizona music landscape is filled with artists who refuse to be placed into a single box, but Laveen multi-instrumentalist wishlake takes sonic diversity to a completely different level. This week on On the Record, host Spike Miller-Dargan sat down with the mastermind behind three incredibly distinct musical projects to peel back the layers on how a single musician…
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