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REFINE Profile: Angel Johnson and the Impact of Embracing Technology
Never shying away from technology, Temple alumna Angel Johnson is helping pioneer a financial revolution for Black & Brown communities.
REFINE Alum Profile: Hafeezat Bishi and The Art of Being Unapologetic
As a Black, Nigerian, and Muslim woman, social justice and advocacy are embedded in Hafeezat Bishi.
REFINE Recs: Quarantine Reads
Here are some book recommendations from REFINE to get you through quarantine.
TSG Elections: A Q&A with ListenTU Bloom TU
Consider this your TSG presidential candidate cheat sheet.
Re-Cap: TSG Debate #1
TSG presidential candidates of ListenTU and BloomTU went head-to-head on Facebook Live to debate issues like partial tuition reimbursement, divestment in fossil fuels, and inclusion.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Passion to Action to Advocacy
REFINE Treasurer, Jaycie Hricak, reflects on her time volunteering at North Central Victim Services.
Charles Library is Officially the Coolest Spot on Campus
New and returning students share their first impressions and excitement for Temple’s latest architectural addition.
These Houseplants are Perfect for Any College Student
Low-maintenance, but high-quality plants that’ll have you rushing to the nearest garden center.
Film Review: "Midsommar" Shows the True Nightmare of a Breakup
Ari Aster's latest film draws on the tropes and symbols of horror classics to chronicle the end of a relationship.
Unpopular Opinion: I Hate College
College is the best four years of your life, right? Jaycie Hricak thinks quite the opposite.