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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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Music Reviews
Noise Floor: Bite Sized Album – Deep Fantasy
Noise Floor Noise Floor is a monthly blog post for 88.7 the pulse, where I look into my favorite alternative albums and write about what makes me love them! Feel free to recommend your own directly to me at NoiseFloor4@gmail.com and you might just see your favorite get the attention it deserves. Photo: Noise Floor Logo : By Silver Kosmos…
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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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Music Reviews
Noise Floor: Mastodon’s Best – Crack the Skye
Noise Floor Noise Floor is a monthly blog post for 88.7 the pulse, where I look into my favorite alternative albums and write about what makes me love them! Feel free to recommend your own directly to me at NoiseFloor4@gmail.com and you might just see your favorite get the attention it deserves. Photo: Noise Floor Logo : By Silver Kosmos…
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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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Concerts
System Overload: The Bass Invasion Coming to Rawhide
Relentless Beats is bringing the heat to Chandler with System Overload, a massive two-day EDM festival taking over Rawhide on February 27th and 28th. Hosted by the powerhouse organizer Relentless Beats, this 18+ event is strictly for the bass lovers, promising a weekend packed with heavy drops and high energy. The Lineup: A Weekend of Heavy Hitters System Overload is…
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