Jasmine Vaughn

February 3, 2017

U Can Study Blonde: Elle Woods Goes Gaucho for Fashion Merchandising Ph.D.

By Jasmine Vaughn

After completing a campus visit and tour yesterday, Harvard Law graduate and political activist Elle Woods made her decision to enroll at UC Santa Barbara official by submitting her statement of intent to register.

November 9, 2016

Marijuana Legalization Used as Coping Mechanism for Californians Under Trump Presidency

By Jasmine Vaughn, Ariana Marmolejo

ISLA VISTA, CA - Amidst the dark clouds surrounding election night, a cloud of a different type began to rise above the nerve-wracked streets of I.V.

November 8, 2016

Fuck.

By Jasmine Vaughn

"Oh well," reports one witness.

November 8, 2016

Who’s Leading The Write-In Vote?

By Jasmine Vaughn

The only place your third party vote will actually count.

October 15, 2016

The Essential Isla Vista Fashion Guide

By Jasmine Vaughn

Most seasoned Gauchos have learned these lessons the hard way, but even the most experienced partiers can learn from these useful tips for getting ready before your next rager.

September 28, 2016

Unsure Student Desperately Searches for Confirmation They’re in Correct Classroom

By Jasmine Vaughn

"If someone in front of me could pull up their G.O.L.D. or write the class title on the top of their page, I would feel a lot better right now."

September 8, 2016

Mattress Theft On the Rise as The Chainsmokers Glorify Being an Asshole to Your Roommate

By Jasmine Vaughn

One victim of theft reported "the worst part is she took the sheets, too, and I bet she doesn't even keep them pulled over the corners."

August 5, 2016

Sophomore Slump Now Entering 7th Quarter

By Jasmine Vaughn

As fall 2016 approaches, incoming seniors are left looking at their life and the choices that have led them here.

April 27, 2016

President Trump Implements Project to ‘Make Isla Vista Great Again’

By Jasmine Vaughn

Local residents were graced with the presence of President Trump when he stopped as part of his multi-step program, “Make Isla Vista Great Again.”

January 20, 2016

5 Useful Apps for the Average UCSB Student

By Jasmine Vaughn

Although technology has progressed rapidly over the past decade, the fact that I still have to get out of bed for my morning caffeine is proof enough that it has not progressed enough. For most of life’s little inconve...

January 9, 2016

Josh Inga Uncovered: The Free & For Sale Legend

By Jasmine Vaughn

Even if you’ve only recently joined the UCSB Free & For Sale Facebook group, you’ve likely already come across some interesting wares. Although the page promises “dirty couches, alcohol, and worn panties,” on...

January 5, 2016

Hoverboard Craze: Dangerous or Sexy?

By Jasmine Vaughn

Three are injured and two are in emergency care after a crash on the sidewalk in front of the Arbor yesterday morning. Reports say the accident was caused when a hoverboarder lost control of his vehicle while driving thr...

December 23, 2015

DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater Guide

By Jasmine Vaughn

A step-by-step guide to uglifying a perfectly good sweater, just in time for the holiday season! Hopefully this guide inspires the mediocre DIY artists of our generation, as well as the people who are stuck at home and h...

December 4, 2015

Liberal Arts Student Puts Aside Social Justice to Enjoy Family Dinner

By Jasmine Vaughn

In recent years, the young people of the millennial generation have grown out of the warmth and comfort of their childhood holiday experiences, transitioning into the cold, harsh reality of adulthood. Balancing the desir...

November 3, 2015

Accurate Isla Vista Street Names

By Jasmine Vaughn

Instead of recognizing any cultural significance behind the beautiful names designating each unique street in this community­­­­, we’ve relabeled them all for present day accuracy. 65 Block: Beyoncé Boulevard, Min...

October 15, 2015

Eight Halloween Candy Cocktail Combos

By Jasmine Vaughn

Halloween in college is equal parts childhood nostalgia and bad decisions. You get to do all the fun stuff you wanted to do when you were little, like stay up all night and eat as much unhealthy crap as you want, but you...