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REFINE Issue 4: Letter from the Editor
REFINE Issue 4: Letter from the Editor

By Francesca Furey

REFINE’s editor-in-chief offers some advice for those facing rejection—including herself—and prepares for the uncertain, but bright future.

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EditorialFrancesca FureyMay 10, 2020
Francesca's Edit: Coffee Craze
Francesca's Edit: Coffee Craze

By Francesca Furey

There’s one thing for certain: quarantine has made our editor-in-chief more dependent on coffee than ever before. Check out her favorite coffee go-tos and gadgets.

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EditorialFrancesca FureyMay 10, 2020
 Outnumbered
Outnumbered

By Kelly Thompson

Women who work in predominantly male fields have often experienced rejection, but they have hopes for a brighter future.

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CultureREFINE MagazineMay 8, 2020the mine
Caught Between Two Worlds: A First-Generation American’s Story
Caught Between Two Worlds: A First-Generation American’s Story

By Hafeezat Bishi

Being in-between two cultures your entire life can cause a serious case of identity crisis.

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CultureREFINE MagazineMay 8, 2020the mine
Embrace & Be Embraced
Embrace & Be Embraced

By Jocelyn Brechbill

Traveling somewhere new can be a challenge, but REFINE is here to help you learn how to respect the cultures you will find yourself during your future travels.

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CultureREFINE MagazineMay 8, 2020the mine
Faith Over Fear in Pursuing the Arts
Faith Over Fear in Pursuing the Arts

By Juliana DiCesare

Creatives from across the spectrum share their experiences with getting past society’s stigmas around success.

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CultureREFINE MagazineMay 8, 2020the mine
These Artists Reject the Norms of their Genre
These Artists Reject the Norms of their Genre

By Michaela Baus

Here are several artists who refuse to adhere to the bounds of their genres, opting to venture into a variety of sounds.

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FOB/BOBREFINE MagazineMay 8, 2020
Staff Spotlight: Rebekah Harding
Staff Spotlight: Rebekah Harding

By Maggie Mancini

Rebekah Harding talks rejection, COVID-19, and becoming REFINE’s next editor-in-chief.

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FOB/BOBREFINE MagazineMay 8, 2020
These Chick Flick Heroines Use Rejection to Their Advantage
These Chick Flick Heroines Use Rejection to Their Advantage

By Sarah Waddington

Heroines don’t only exist in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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FOB/BOBREFINE MagazineMay 8, 2020
International Corner: Don’t Let Your Comfort Zone Hold You Back
International Corner: Don’t Let Your Comfort Zone Hold You Back

By Ariana dos Santos 

Sometimes being taken out of your comfort zone can be the best thing for you and sometimes it takes a new cultural experience to make that happen.

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FOB/BOBREFINE MagazineMay 8, 2020
How to Cope with Imposter Syndrome
How to Cope with Imposter Syndrome

By Holly Huepfel

Owning your success can be hard, but you’re not alone.

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FOB/BOBREFINE MagazineMay 8, 2020
Turning Duds into Dimes
Turning Duds into Dimes

By Kelly Thompson

The ladies at Thrift and Flop are proving with a little paint and TLC, those old jeans you got rid of can be a hot ticket item once again.

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FashionREFINE MagazineMay 8, 2020the mine
Rejecting Big Business and Fast Fashion
Rejecting Big Business and Fast Fashion

By Joelle Pacheco

This South Philly-based small business sells fun and ethical knitwear.

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FashionREFINE MagazineMay 8, 2020the mine
Sworn-off Trends that are Making Comebacks
Sworn-off Trends that are Making Comebacks

By Molly Reinhard 

How shoulder pads, scrunchies, and low rise jeans all resurfaced from the depths of fashion hell.

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FashionREFINE MagazineMay 8, 2020the mine
The Creative Mind Behind Unknown Apparel: Elektra Oliveira
The Creative Mind Behind Unknown Apparel: Elektra Oliveira

By Raven Lawson 

After facing rejection, Elektra Oliveira is unapologetically running her own business.

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FashionREFINE MagazineMay 8, 2020the mine
Rejecting Myself
Rejecting Myself

By Maggie Mancini

Our FOB/BOB editor opens up about the struggle with her bisexuality.

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LoveREFINE MagazineMay 7, 2020the mine
Feeling Down? These Love-Related Podcasts Will Lift You Up
Feeling Down? These Love-Related Podcasts Will Lift You Up

By Maggie Mancini

A not-so-comprehensive list of women-centric podcasts to make you laugh, even when it’s hard.

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LoveREFINE MagazineMay 7, 2020the mine
Condom Guilt
Condom Guilt

By Rebekah Harding

No glove, no love, right? Well, apparently not.

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LoveREFINE MagazineMay 7, 2020the mine
Why Don't Doctors Believe Black Women?
Why Don't Doctors Believe Black Women?

By Danielle Touba

Implicit racial biases are ubiquitous, but they have especially harmful consequences in the medical field.

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HealthREFINE MagazineMay 7, 2020the mine
The Struggle with Birth Control Pills
The Struggle with Birth Control Pills

By Isabella DiAmore 

Two Temple students open up about their complications with hormonal birth control.

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HealthREFINE MagazineMay 7, 2020the mine
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