Martha Reilly

Martha Reilly is a senior studying political science and English literature at Saint Mary's College. She enjoys brainstorming conspiracy theories, supporting print journalism, and being the only person under age 70 who watches Dancing with the Stars.

Two young boys in school uniforms with backpacks walk along a dirt road surrounded by trees

Taking 10,000 Steps Just to Get to School

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Lesser known effect of climate change involving two polar bears balancing on a floating piece of ice that has broken off from a larger piece.

The Facts You’ve Never Heard About Climate Change

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Mother gorilla carrying young on her back through Virunga National Park.

Exposing Exploitation in Virunga

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How do you make someone smile? Leave a chalk message on a walkway that reads, "Have a great day!"

Guaranteed Ways to Make Someone Smile Today

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Female scientist with white lab coat and safety glasses performing experiment with test tubes.

Closing the Gender Gap in STEM Fields

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Woman smiling with eyes closed, while meditating on the floor next to an open window.

5 Things You Need to Know About Meditation

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Your Body is Not Your Enemy

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3 Ways Your Mind Can Help With Body Positivity

Take into consideration these five steps for how to recognize and appreciate body diversity.

5 Steps to Becoming More Body-Inclusive

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Breaking the Mold as a Yoga Instructor

Being new to Chicago can be frightening, but we have everything here to make you feel like a local.

I Just Moved to Chicago — Now What?

Breaking bad habits can help you become a better person.

Breaking Bad (Habits)

Read this licensed clinical counselor's answer to "what is gaslighting in a relationship?"

What is Gaslighting, Exactly?

Don't ignore these abusive relationship signs.

Are You In An Abusive Relationship? Here’s How to Tell

Have you been navigating office friendships? Keep these four things in mind.

Navigating Friendships with Coworkers? Keep These 4 Things in Mind

Conserving the colobus monkey and other wildlife in Kenya is necessary and worth it — watch how these wildlife conservationists do it here.

Coexisting with Colobus Monkeys