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Rock-A-Thon
EYE On EVIT: Mira McAtee talks with 88.7 The Pulse General Manager about Rock-A-Thon 2026
By: Pulse Staff If you have been listening to 88.7 The Pulse lately, you have probably heard the buzz building around one of the most exciting events on our calendar. Rock-a-Thon is back, and this year it is bigger, bolder, and more community-driven than ever. Miracle McAtee sat down with our very own General Manager, Michael Mallace, for a special…
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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
Wrestlezona Hits Albuquerque for DCCW’s Thrill of Tradition
By Lance Reece | Wrestlezona | 88.7 The Pulse Lance Reece outside El Rey Theatre for Duke City Championship Wrestling in Albuquerque (credit: Lenore Carey) On Saturday, February 7th, Wrestlezona took a road trip. I represented Wrestlezona and 88.7 The Pulse alongside one of my good friends and 88.7 The Pulse alum, Lenore Carey, as we traveled to Albuquerque, New…
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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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Entertainment
AEW Maximum Carnage: Collision Keeps Phoenix Buzzing
By Lance Reece | Wrestlezona | 88.7 The Pulse The ring and crowd at AEW Maximum Carnage: Collision (Photo by Lance Reece) Immediately after Dynamite tore through downtown Phoenix, All Elite Wrestling returned with AEW Maximum Carnage: Collision, keeping the momentum rolling inside the Arizona Financial Theatre. Representing Wrestlezona, which airs every Sunday at 8:00 AM local time on 88.7…
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