January 2, 2012 Political scientist offers analysis on Indiana Primary outcomes (Fox 2... Political science professor Patrick Pierce is interviewed "live" on Fox 28 for his analysis of the Indiana Primary Election outcomes which, among other things, included the end of Republican Senator Dick Lugar's political career. January 2, 2012 Students host "One Day without Shoes" event (ABC-57) With the high temperature in South Bend just 40 degrees Tuesday, it was a cold day to go without shoes on campus. But organizers of “One Day without Shoes” at Saint Mary's College say that just helps make their point. “One Day without Shoes” is a worldwide effort to spread awareness of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child’s life by taking off our own. Millions of children live without proper footwear, exposing them to injury and disease every day. Senior Hannah Hupp was interviewed. January 2, 2012 Belles Defeated by Brits in Opening Dual Meet ALBION, Mich. - The Saint Mary's swimming and diving team lost 196-97 to Albion in both teams' first dual meet of the season on Friday night. January 2, 2012 Belles Take Opener, Comeback Falls Short in Nightcap Against Wheaton WHEATON, Ill. - With both teams entering the day with just one loss apiece, the Saint Mary's softball team and Wheaton split their doubleheader on Tuesday. The Belles claimed a 3-2 win in the opener and saw their bid at a comeback fall just short by falling 5-4 in game two. January 2, 2012 Students Put on Prom Night for Cancer Patients & Survivors (Fox 28) Saint Mary's College students hosted a prom night on campus Friday. The party honored cancer survivors and current cancer patients, many of whom have missed big events in their lives, like prom, due to treatment. The event was sponsored by the student club Stand Up To Cancer. January 2, 2012 Belles Swept by Dominican, #16 Carthage 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. January 2, 2012 Economist Interviewed on Unemployment Numbers (WNDU-TV) 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. January 2, 2012 Belles Open Play at MIAA Flighted Tournament KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Saint Mary's tennis team officially opened up play with the MIAA Flighted Tournament, hosted by Kalamazoo College. January 2, 2012 Belles Open Season with Two Wins 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.