Holly Yacoumakis
I am a recent college graduate with a B.A in English from Chicago's Roosevelt University. I may yet go to graduate school or join the Peace Corps, but for now I'm writing, reading, investigating, learning, and living in my home town.
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Water Bottle Tips: Your Summer Guide to HydrationWhether you need some H2O relief during your workout or just want quench your thirst in style, here's a short guide to your hydration options.
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Fiction's Most Magical TreesFor all of us who feel awed by the recent presence of green leaves, here is a list celebrating trees: namely, fictional trees that perform incredible feats.These fantastical behemoths remind us that trees may indeed have strange powers. -
Three Quick Facts About Quake Prone JapanHere are some facts about how earthquakes have shaped Japan, and how Japan has shaped the study of earthquakes.
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Maximize Your Goodwill: Messy Ethics of Thrifting for Clothes and What You Can Do to HelpSome consumers find thrift shops to be an attractive alternative market that avoids contributing to an exploitive clothing industry. However, the demand for secondhand clothes can have potentially thorny repercussions for local poverty. -
Lower Back Pain: Three Factors that Contribute to Your AgonyAccording to the Rhode Island Spine Center, 80-85% of people will be affected by lower back pain at some point in their lives. This discomfort is often caused by "poor lifting technique, overuse, and trauma," but other elements may be playing a part.