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.

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.

By Kelly Thompson

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

By Hafeezat Bishi

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

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.

By Juliana DiCesare

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

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.

By Maggie Mancini

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

By Sarah Waddington

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

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.

By Holly Huepfel

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

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.

By Joelle Pacheco

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

By Molly Reinhard 

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

By Raven Lawson 

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

By Maggie Mancini

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

By Maggie Mancini

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

By Rebekah Harding

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

By Danielle Touba

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

By Isabella DiAmore 

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