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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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Music Reviews
Glitter (Deluxe Edition) by Mariah Carey: A Messy & Misunderstood Album That Finally Gets It Time to Shimmer in the Spotlight, 25 Years Later
On September 11, 2001, the iconic songbird supreme Mariah Carey dropped her highly controversial and publicized soundtrack album Glitter. It served as the soundtrack to her debut film of the same name. Glitter has always fascinated me and the three other fans of this album. From her ex-husband record executive Tommy Mottola sabotaging her, a mental breakdown, and even to…
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Album Analysis
Noise Floor: Stuck in my Head – Distracted
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. This is the first article in my second…
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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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Album Analysis
A Deep Dive on Addison by Addison Rae: The Ultimate Metamorphosis from TikTok to Pop Icon
On June 6, 2025, social media personality-turned-singer Addison Rae released her debut album, Addison. It served as her second musical project, following her 2023 extended play, AR. This album is most certainly one for the history books. On Addison, Rae proved she was more than just another throwaway influencer; rather, she’s a musician with a serious artistic vision, one that…
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Concerts
Grey Day 2026: From $uicideboy$ to Shoreline Mafia, Here’s What Happened at One of the Biggest Underground Rap Concerts of the Year
Grey Day 2026 is a concert run by the rap duo $uicideboy$. The purpose is to bring the G59 family together in one single night to perform. This year, there was loads of punk and even more great music to be heard. For 2026, the lineup featured rapper $lim Gucci, rapper Black Kray, rapper Destroy Lonely, punk rock band Drain,…
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Music Reviews
Popstar by Tinashe: A Flawless Return For Tinashe That Is Both Unknowing and Self-Aware
R&B singer-songwriter and actress Tinashe has just released her latest album “Popstar” on September 25. This album serves as a follow up to her 2024 album “Quantum Baby”. The bonus track version of “Popstar” went number one on the main US iTunes Albums Chart two weeks ago. Tinashe deserves all of this success and even more. Since her debut in…
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Life Style
Fall Break Festival Lineup: Best Events & Activities
If you’re looking for something fun to do with your family and friends this fall break, look no further! These are all the best events happening in the Metro Phoenix area! Arizona State Fair Starting off strong, the Arizona State Fair is coming up from Thursday through Sunday, October 1 through November 1! There’s a battle of the bands, rides…
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