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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Check out this gift guide for Christmas shopping in Chicago.

Your 2022 Chicago Gift Guide

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“In This Place, I Find Hope”

Watch this coptic artist show the magic behind icon painting.

The Art Behind the Icon

Try these stretches while at work to keep your body strong and flexible.

Hunched Over a Desk All Day? Use These 3 Stretches to Loosen Up

Learn how to have a hygge winter in Chicago with these different ways.

How to Have a Hygge Chicago Holiday

Show compassion by learning these four new ways for how to help immigrants here.

4 Ways You Can Support the Immigrant Community

Read to learn about how reading a book by Julian of Norwich can bring you peace.

Finding Comfort in This Medieval Woman’s Words

Watch this first generation college student be welcomed in the Notre Dame community.

Notre Dame Surprises First Generation College Student

Read this reflective narrative about embracing a different culture after you move — this author came to the United States from Honduras.

Finding Myself in a New Country

Download these free delicious fall recipes.

Free Download: Warm Up Your Kitchen With These Fall Recipes