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How to Save Money as a College Student
How to Save Money as a College Student

Dealing with tuition, rent, and daily expenses? These tips can  help you stay on budget and save on everyday costs.

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REFINE MagazineMay 8, 2025
Wear It Again, But Make It Iconic
Wear It Again, But Make It Iconic

How outfit repeaters are cool: sustainable fashion meets your personal style.

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REFINE MagazineMay 6, 2025
Philly’s Best Spring Eats
Philly’s Best Spring Eats

Staff writer Gwendolyn shares her favorite foods for spring!

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REFINE MagazineMay 6, 2025
Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice - A Powerful Account of Courage Before Rosa Parks
Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice - A Powerful Account of Courage Before Rosa Parks

In Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice, Phillip Hoose highlights the bravery of 15-year-old Colvin, whose early defiance against segregation paved the way for the Montgomery Bus Boycott. A compelling story of activism and justice, this book sheds light on a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement often overlooked by history.

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REFINE MagazineMay 6, 2025
Graduation is Right Around the Corner
Graduation is Right Around the Corner

Staff writer Rachel reflects on her college essay as she prepares for graduation.

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REFINE MagazineMay 6, 2025
Beyond The Brush: How Black Artists Foster Connection and Conversation
Beyond The Brush: How Black Artists Foster Connection and Conversation

A collaborative group of Black artists come together in efforts to spread the message of community and Black culture through their artistic expression at the first Black art exhibition sale on campus.

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REFINE MagazineApril 17, 2025
Out With the Cold, In With the Warmth
Out With the Cold, In With the Warmth

Spring has finally sprung! In this article, Hadiza showcases some of her favorite things to wear this spring!

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REFINE MagazineApril 15, 2025
Spring Cleaning into my 21st
Spring Cleaning into my 21st

As winter comes to a close and staff writer Oliver’s twenty-first birthday looms, they reflect on the things they wish to bring into the future. 

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REFINE MagazineApril 8, 2025
Book Review: Ben Austen’s High-Risers: A Look at Chicago’s Most Famous Public Housing Complex
Book Review: Ben Austen’s High-Risers: A Look at Chicago’s Most Famous Public Housing Complex

High-Risers is a compelling read that challenges preconceived notions about public housing and the people who live in it.

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REFINE MagazineApril 8, 2025
Hadiza's Spring 2025 Playlist
Hadiza's Spring 2025 Playlist

Hadiza shares some feel-good and vibrant music recommendations for this spring!

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REFINE MagazineApril 7, 2025
A Dear Daphni Review
A Dear Daphni Review

Staff writer Rachel shares her experience trying out Center City’s hottest new restaurant Dear Daphni for happy hour.

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REFINE MagazineApril 7, 2025
Spring 2025: The Trends We’re Throwing Out, Keeping, and Loving Forever
Spring 2025: The Trends We’re Throwing Out, Keeping, and Loving Forever

As the seasons change, so do the trends—what was once our spring uniform is now just another relic of our online shopping phase. So, what’s getting the boot, what’s taking center stage, and what’s earned a permanent spot in our closets? Let’s talk spring fashion, then and now.


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REFINE MagazineMarch 31, 2025
How to Lose A Guy In 10 Days  — Betting on Love Has Never Been More Chaotic
How to Lose A Guy In 10 Days — Betting on Love Has Never Been More Chaotic

In this article, assistant social media director Hadiza gives her take on the early 2000s classic “How to Lose A Guy In 10 Days”

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REFINE MagazineMarch 25, 2025
Doomscrolling Detox
Doomscrolling Detox

Is there a way to consume news without letting it consume us?

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REFINE MagazineMarch 20, 2025
Have a Philly-Style St. Patrick’s Day
Have a Philly-Style St. Patrick’s Day

No matter how you like to have fun, here are several ways you can celebrate St. Patty’s Day in the City of Brotherly Love!

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REFINE MagazineMarch 16, 2025
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