UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE
THE HIGHLANDER FOR THE WEEK OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026
VOL. 74, ISSUE 14
OPINIONS
R’Perspective: I’m not going to Erika Kirk’s heaven
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FEATURES From punk rock and record labels, to social psychology and academia Dr. Jimmy Calanchini shows that there is no linear path in life.
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Where religion, politics and controversy collide: Inside TPUSA’s faith tour stop in Riverside. 3':' +2'4-5<'4 Editor-in-Chief
On Jan. 21, 2026, the Make Heaven Crowded Tour stopped at Harvest Church in Riverside, California as part of its Los Angelesarea run. According to the tour’s
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Councilmember campaign forums continue in Ward 6 Councilmember candidates discuss their approaches to controversial infrastructure mandates. 1'99'4*8' '-;/88+ Staff Writer
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