REFINE Magazine

Trends are king. One day your favorite piece is in, and the next day it’s out. Here’s what we suggest: create a capsule wardrobe with essential items to bolster your sustainability and fashion game.

FashionREFINE MagazineDecember 30, 2019capsule wardrobe, sustainability, fashion, guide, how

REFINE Recs: Our Holiday Wishlist

Finals season is over and the holidays have just begun! REFINE’s staff is back with recommendations for fun gifts to receive and give. Thank us later!

FeaturesREFINE MagazineDecember 22, 2019refine recs, holiday, gifts, guide, gift guide, wishlist

REFINE Issue 3: Letter from the Editor

REFINE’s Sustainability Issue is here. Once you’re done with finals — or simply want a much-needed break — dive deep into the sustainable world. We promise you’ll come back to the surface with a new perspective!

Francesca FureyDecember 13, 2019

REFINE Issue 3: Letter from the Founder

The founder of REFINE expresses her thoughts on sustainability, perseverance, and her pride for the REFINE team.

EditorialREFINE MagazineDecember 11, 2019

The Meal Prep Recipes You Need to Try

Try these 5 recipes and you will want to say goodbye to the meal plan forever.

REFINE MagazineDecember 8, 2019

8 Mom and Pop Shops in Philly that are Perfect for Holiday Shopping

Forget Amazon, the best gifts can be found right next door.

EditorialREFINE MagazineDecember 4, 2019holiday, shopping

The New Tracks You Need to Add to Your Holiday Playlist

A definitive guide to all that 2019 has to offer in terms of holiday music: the good, the bad and the ugly.

MusicREFINE MagazineDecember 1, 2019holiday, holiday music, playlist

I Tried 8 Food Trucks in 8 Weeks

With dozens of food trucks on Temple’s campus, where do you even start?

REFINE MagazineNovember 27, 2019

The Burnout Struggle is Real, but How Do You Deal?

It’s a few weeks before finals — yet we’re more focused on getting break started. The words “burnt out” are the most common phrases floating around campus, but what exactly does it mean?

REFINE MagazineNovember 23, 2019

Temple Organization Fights Childhood Cancer, One Beanie at a Time

It’s more than the beanie. Here’s a quick look into Temple’s Love Your Melon campus crew.

FeaturesREFINE MagazineNovember 20, 2019profile, temple university, love your melon, organization, advocacy

REFINE Profile: Nora Alamiri and the Collective Experiences of Minority Students

Creating a “new normal,” The Minority Voices Project puts the diversity narrative back in the hands of minorities.

FeaturesREFINE MagazineNovember 16, 2019profile, advocacy, activism

Workaholism: A Sign of Perseverance or a Signal for Change?

Marginalized students find themselves having to work a lot harder than their privileged counterparts in order to get the same opportunities, and the effects show on Temple University students and alumni.

FeaturesREFINE MagazineNovember 13, 2019workhaholism, marginalized communities, voices, college, student experience, burnout

Rebooting Your Winter Wardrobe on a Budget

Are you searching for ways to keep looking cute once the snow hits? Here are some tips and tricks to up your winter style antics.

FashionREFINE MagazineNovember 9, 2019winter clothes, season, affordable

Veronica Elizabeth Thomas is Breaking Down Publishing Barriers for Creatives of Color

Call + Response Journal is making the art and creative writing scene accessible for creatives of color by eliminating submission fees and tearing down the often biased selection process.

FeaturesREFINE MagazineNovember 6, 2019profile, arts, literature

Is Glossier Worth the Hype?

Sumaiyah Bynum reveals if the steep prices of this beauty brand will get you the most bang for your buck.

REFINE MagazineNovember 2, 2019

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