EVIT
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Concerts
Noah Kahan Brings The Great Divide Tour to Phoenix – and a Dust Storm Too!
On Wednesday, August 19th, Noah Kahan brought The Great Divide to Chase Field. Despite fear online that he’d cancel the show due to being under the weather, Noah pushed through and gave us a performance we wouldn’t forget. Ever since my sister scored us tickets, I have been counting down the days to the concert. When I saw people were…
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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
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon Visits the East Valley Institute of Technology
By: Oliva Mae On August 25, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon made the trip to our very own East Valley Institute of Technology to tour the campus and learn about the more than 50 CTE programs the school has to offer. She also concluded the visit with a press conference where she talked about a new program in the…
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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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EYE ON EVIT
Cutting-Edge Skills: Inside the EVIT Barbering Program
Author: Pulse Staff Getting a fresh haircut is more than routine maintenance. It is an art form, a confidence booster, and, for students at the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), a launching pad for a lifelong career. On this episode of Eye On EVIT, General Manager Michael Mallace sat down with barbering instructor Stacey Wheeler, second-year student Tristan Powers,…
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Uncategorized
Free Alice Cooper Solid Rock Summer Showcase in Mesa
Editor’s Note: This story is based on a recent Public Pulse interview hosted by Spike on 88.7 The Pulse. Get ready for an incredible night of local talent! Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers are teaming up with EVIT and 88.7 The Pulse. Together, they present the 4th Annual Summer Showcase. This free, all-ages event takes place on Friday, July…
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Sports
East Valley High School Football: Live Lineup on 88.7 The Pulse!
The Friday night lights are calling, and 88.7 The Pulse is ready to bring you the best action in East Valley high school football. Starting August 28th, Pulse Sports kicks off its 12th year of live high school sports coverage. This fall, we’re bringing you eight regular-season matchups featuring the region’s powerhouse programs. From defending champions to fierce local rivalries,…
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Local Bands and Artists
From Lo-Fi Acoustic to Black Metal: Arizona’s wishlake Proves Analog is Perfect Imperfection
The local Arizona music landscape is filled with artists who refuse to be placed into a single box, but Laveen multi-instrumentalist wishlake takes sonic diversity to a completely different level. This week on On the Record, host Spike Miller-Dargan sat down with the mastermind behind three incredibly distinct musical projects to peel back the layers on how a single musician…
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EYE ON EVIT
EVIT Tuition-Free Career Training: How Recruiters Help Students Find Their Passion
By: 88.7 The Pulse Staff Even during the quietest weeks of summer break, EVIT Tuition-Free Career Training continues to change the lives of students across the East Valley. On the latest episode of the Eye on EVIT podcast, hosts Michael Mallace and Spike sat down with EVIT recruiters Chastain Duarte and Jayar Alberto to discuss how they connect local teens…
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Music Reviews
Noise Floor: You Can’t Even Hear It! – Songs For The Deaf
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 going to be the last noise…
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