REFINE Magazine

The Anti-Social Social Club: Struggles of a Late Birthday

There’s more to 21 than shots and Vegas trips. Kimberly Burton details the downfalls of a late birthday and how it impacts both her personal and professional social life.

OpinionREFINE MagazineJuly 18, 2019opinion, 21st birthday, birthday, struggles

Unpopular Opinion: I Hate College

College is the best four years of your life, right? Jaycie Hricak thinks quite the opposite.

Features, OpinionREFINE MagazineJuly 9, 2019opinion, unpopular opinion

Upgrade Your Summer with These Mouthwatering Smoothies

Forget those sugary $10 acai bowls—say hello to these easy smoothies you can make all on your own!

CultureREFINE MagazineJuly 2, 2019recipe, smoothies, summer

Capitalism is Killing Us

Writer Will Stickney provides insight on why capitalism is an underlying cause behind the mental health epidemic.

EditorialREFINE MagazineJune 25, 2019opinion, capitalism, from the magazine

REFINE Recs: Your New Favorite Philly Hangout Spots

In this first take at fun recommendations by yours truly (the REFINE staff, that is), we bring you all across the city to help you find your happy place.

Features, CultureREFINE MagazineJune 19, 2019philly, refine recs

Looking into the Funhouse Mirror: Living with Body Dysmorphia

Temple students and alumni share their stories about living with body dysmorphia.

Features, HealthREFINE MagazineApril 29, 2019

REFINE Issue 2: Letter from the Editor

REFINE’s Self-Care Issue is HERE! Take a break from studying and give it a read—you’ll learn something, we promise.

EditorialREFINE MagazineApril 26, 2019letter from the editor

This Temple ASMRtist Wants Everyone to Know How Beneficial it is for Mental Health

Abby Stoetzer is definitely more impressive than Zoe Kravitz in the ASMR Super Bowl commercial.

FeaturesREFINE MagazineApril 25, 2019profile, asmr, youtube

The World is Ending, So You Should Probably Start Buying Zero-Waste Products

Kim, people (plus: animals, oceans, rainforest ecosystems, and the ozone layer) are dying.

FeaturesREFINE MagazineApril 4, 2019zero-waste, sustainability, hacks

Meet the Candidates from RiseTU, the Temple Student Government Campaign Team Aiming to Change TSG's Reputation

Yasmine Hamou sits down with two of the candidates from RiseTU to discuss leadership, their vision, and self-care.

FeaturesREFINE MagazineMarch 29, 2019profile, temple university

Meet the Candidates from BecomingTU, The All-Women Temple Student Government Campaign Team

We sat down with the candidates for Temple Student Government’s first all-woman campaign team.

FeaturesREFINE MagazineMarch 25, 2019profile, temple university

The Unofficial Temple Girl's Guide to Self Care

Self care during a mumps outbreak? A necessity. And Rachel McQuiston has all the tips.

HealthREFINE MagazineMarch 20, 2019self care, guide

How to Cut Your Most Toxic Trait: Being an Over-packer

No, you don’t need that extra pair of heels. Or the backup jumpsuit. Combat your overpacking habits just in time for Spring Break!

Features, CultureREFINE MagazineMarch 2, 2019how-to, over-packing, travel

Insta Inspiration at an All-Time Low? Here are 7 of the Best Photoshoot Spots in Philly

From West Philly to Old City, these spots will give you the perfect backdrop for your next shoot.

CultureREFINE MagazineFebruary 24, 2019instagram, guide, philly

A Love Letter to London

REFINE writer Elda Sinani reminds us why everyone who studies abroad can’t ever stop talking about it.

CultureREFINE MagazineFebruary 22, 2019travel