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Concerts
Coachella Wrap-Up: The Surprises & the Return of the Hippos
By: Wes Hamilton For those of us in the Valley, the desert isn’t exactly a novelty. But this past weekend, the four-hour drive down the I-10 led to a version of the desert that felt like a different planet. Coachella Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club is officially in the books, and whether you were battling the dust in…
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Entertainment
What is The Rock-A-Thon?
By: Miraculous Brown The Rock-A-Thon: Arizona’s Amazing 48 Hour Radio Marathon Starting in 2025, 88.7 The Pulse has been running an annual fundraising radio-thon called the Rock-A-Thon. The Rock-A-Thon is where the radio station broadcasts live for 48 hours straight. No prerecorded shows, just live hosts in the studio, concerts and your favorite music all weekend long. What makes the…
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Public Pulse
The Public Pulse: Finding a Second Chance Inside the Grad Solutions Dropout Recovery Program
By: 88.7 The Pulse Staff Traditional high school is not the perfect fit for everyone. Whether it is a challenging learning environment, unexpected life trauma, or the lingering effects of the pandemic, many students find themselves slipping through the cracks. Dropping out does not mean the end of the road. On the latest episode of the Public Pulse, Michael Mallace…
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Entertainment
Baby Keem’s Ca$ino: Getting Personal with Listeners
By Miraculous Brown Baby Keem is the cousin of famous rapper Kendrick Lamar and he made a name for himself in the rap community very quickly. Many listeners were introduced to Baby Keem through the 2018 Black Panther movie soundtrack when spotted next to Kendrick’s name in the credits of a song in the soundtrack. This pushed the people to…
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Press Release
EVIT’s 88.7 The Pulse Wins Four National Honors at the 2025–2026 IBS High School Media Awards
By: 88.7 the Pulse Staff February 23, 2026 | Mesa, AZ Students and alumni from 88.7 The Pulse (KVIT-FM) made a major splash in New York City this week. Representing the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), the team brought home four national titles at the 2025–2026 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) High School Media Awards. The ceremony, held on February…
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Sports
Catch the Action: 88.7 The Pulse to Broadcast Six East Valley High School Baseball & Softball Games
By: 88.7 The Pulse Staff February 25, 2026 | Mesa, AZ Get ready to hear the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd on your FM dial. KVIT-FM 88.7 The Pulse, the award winning student run station at the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), is heading back to the diamond. This spring, we are bringing you…
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Entertainment
Huzzah! Your Guide to the 2026 Arizona Renaissance Festival
Step back in time at the 38th annual Arizona Renaissance Festival, where the desert landscape of Gold Canyon transforms into a sprawling 50-acre medieval escape. This isn’t just a fair; it’s a non-stop adventure that combines a 16-stage theater, a massive circus, and a world-class open-air Artisan Market into one giant celebration. The festival runs every Saturday and Sunday from…
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Press Release
Rock A Thon 2026 Returns to 88.7 The Pulse
By: 887thepulse.com Staff Rock A Thon is coming back to 88.7 The Pulse, and we are excited to announce that the 48 hour live broadcast fundraiser will take place from Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26, 2026. As the student powered radio station at the East Valley Institute of Technology, The Pulse continues to give young broadcasters a place…
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Entertainment
Looking for Something Fun to Do (and Cool Off)? ✈️ America’s Air Show Lands at MCAS Miramar
If you want an exciting way to cool off this fall, head west to San Diego for one of the biggest aviation events in the country. America’s Air Show 2025 takes place September 26–28 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. This free, family-friendly event is more than an air show…
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Public Pulse
Public Pulse Interview: Semicolon Society Hosts Annual Suicide Prevention Vigil in Chandler, AZ
By Kairis Boyles EVIT Student and 88.7 The Pulse DJ Kairis Boyles recently sat down with Dr. Paula McCall, licensed psychologist and founder of Semicolon Society, a nonprofit suicide prevention organization. Founded in 2022, the Semicolon Society was born from Dr. McCall’s personal and professional experiences. As a teenager, she struggled with suicidal ideation, and later, as a psychologist, she…
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