Economist Interviewed on Unemployment Numbers (WNDU-TV) Read More Economist Interviewed on Unemployment Numbers (WNDU-TV) January 2, 2012 The national unemployment rate rose to 8.2 percent in May. The latest report marks the first increase in eleven months. Plus, the number of jobs created last month was much lower than predicted. According to Richard Measell, assistant professor of economics, multiple factors are weighing down the economy. Belles Swept by Dominican, #16 Carthage Read More Belles Swept by Dominican, #16 Carthage January 2, 2012 KENOSHA, Wis. - The Saint Mary's volleyball team was swept 3-0 by Dominican and No. 16 Carthage in day one of play at Carthage's Women's Volleyball Invitational on Friday. Belles Open Play at MIAA Flighted Tournament Read More Belles Open Play at MIAA Flighted Tournament January 2, 2012 KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Saint Mary's tennis team officially opened up play with the MIAA Flighted Tournament, hosted by Kalamazoo College. Belles Open Season with Two Wins Read More Belles Open Season with Two Wins January 2, 2012 CHICAGO, Ill. - The Saint Mary's volleyball team opened up the 2012 season with a 3-0 (25-9, 25-20, 25-22) victory over IU Northwest and a 3-1 (26-24, 24-26, 25-20, 26-24) win against Howard Payne at the North Park Classic on Friday evening. Belles Shut Out by Flying Dutch Read More Belles Shut Out by Flying Dutch January 2, 2012 HOLLAND, Mich. - After more than an hour and a half weather delay suspended play in the second half, the Saint Mary's soccer team could not quite put together the comeback as they were on the wrong side of a 2-0 decision at Hope on Thursday night. Balanced Belles Snap Skid with Win Over Hornets Read More Balanced Belles Snap Skid with Win Over Hornets January 2, 2012 KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Saint Mary's basketball team snapped a four-game skid and picked up their first MIAA win of the season with a 66-57 decision over Kalamazoo on Wednesday evening at the Anderson Athletic Center. Belles Downed by Fifth-Ranked Knights Read More Belles Downed by Fifth-Ranked Knights January 2, 2012 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Saint Mary's basketball team was on the short end of a 73-52 result against fifth-ranked Calvin on Wednesday evening. Belles Sweep Brits Read More Belles Sweep Brits January 2, 2012 ALBION, Mich. - The saint Mary's softball team swept an MIAA doubleheader at Albion by 14-6 (6 innings) and 6-3 scores on Thursday. Belles Finish Sixth at Wabash Hokum Karem Read More Belles Finish Sixth at Wabash Hokum Karem January 2, 2012 CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. - The Saint Mary's cross country team finished sixth at the 50th Wabash Hokum Karem race on a very rainy Saturday.