January 2, 2013 Economics Professor on Whether Economy is Improving (Fox 28) Do you feel like the economy is headed in the right direction? Richard Measell, assistant professor of economics, says there are some good signs out there, like the stock market at record highs, auto sales doing well, and improvements in the housing market. But it's not time to celebrate yet. He says people are still being cautious when it comes to spending. January 2, 2013 Belles Fall in Florida Finale SANLANDO, Fla. - The Saint Mary's tennis team concluded their trip to Florida with a tough 6-3 loss to Haverford on Friday. January 2, 2013 Belles Edge Cougars NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Saint Mary's tennis team earned a 5-4 win over the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) on Friday night at the Eck Tennis Pavilion. January 2, 2013 Second-Half Run Pushes Thunder Past Belles WHEATON, Ill. - The host Thunder out-scored Saint Mary's by 20 points in the second half as the Belles lost 74-51 on day two of the Beth Baker Classic on Saturday. January 2, 2013 Schneider and Hecklinski Named All-MIAA ROYAL OAK, Mich. - Saint Mary's volleyball players Kati Schneider and Katie Hecklinski were both named All-MIAA as voted upon by league coaches this weekend. For the second straight year, Schneider was tabbed as an All-MIAA First Team honoree while Hecklinski earned a spot on the All-MIAA Second Team. January 2, 2013 Belles Out-Duel Bulldogs in Double Overtime ADRIAN, Mich. - The Saint Mary's soccer team prevailed in a back-and-forth contest at Adrian as the Belles claimed a 3-2 double-overtime victory on Saturday afternoon. January 2, 2013 Belles Close Trip With Split CAPE CORAL, Fla. - The Saint Mary's softball team bounced back from a 2-1 loss to Pitt-Bradford with a strong 9-1 win in five innings against Curry to close out their spring trip to the Sunshine State. January 2, 2013 Belles Sit in Third at Olivet Labor Day Tee-Off MARSHALL, Mich. - The Saint Mary's golf team is in third place after day one of the Olivet Labor Day Tee-Off Tournament. January 2, 2013 Belles Downed by No. 2 Flying Dutch HOLLAND, Mich. - The Saint Mary's volleyball team lost 3-0 (25-9, 25-16, 25-20) at second-ranked Hope on Friday night.