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EYE ON EVIT
Hands-On Training and Giving Back: Inside the EVIT Dental Assisting Program
When high school students and adult learners look for real career paths right out of the gate, few programs deliver practical experience quite like the East Valley Institute of Technology. On a recent episode of Eye on EVIT hosted by Michael Mallace on 88.7 The Pulse, dental assisting instructor Samantha McVey and a panel of students sat down to discuss…
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Press Release
The John Drury Awards
The Current 88.7 The Pulse (KVIT-FM) students and May 2026 graduates of the Radio/Audio Production program at the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), won multiple national awards at the 2025-2026 John Drury High School Radio Awards. The winners were announced during a ceremony in LaGrange, IL on Saturday, October 24. Recent EVIT graduate Kairis Boyles won 1st place in…
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Concerts
The Music Lives On: Basement Returns to Arizona After 9 Years
By: Maddie Hendrickson UK rock band Basement released their first album in 8 years on May 8th, 2026. Naturally, the band announced a tour to the joy of millions of fans around the world. More specifically, a few thousand fans in Arizona. Basement had a show for their WIRED tour at The Van Buren on October 19th, 2026. Their first…
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Public Pulse
Boots & Bling: College Bound AZ Celebrates Student Success with Annual Gala in Mesa
Dust off your favorite cowboy boots and get ready to add some sparkle. College Bound AZ is hosting its annual Boots & Bling Gala on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West. The high-spirited evening brings the community together to celebrate first-generation scholars, raise vital scholarship funds, and highlight over a decade of student achievement…
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EYE ON EVIT
Sharpening Skills and Styles: Inside the EVIT Barber Halloween Battle and Program
Creativity, precision, and passion are taking center stage at the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT). On Thursday, October 29, second-year barbering students will host the highly anticipated EVIT Barber Battle at the Main Campus in Mesa, Arizona. The event highlights the growing technical expertise and artistry cultivated within EVIT’s two-year barbering program. Host Michael Mallace sat down on Eye…
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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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