January 2, 2012 Political Science Professor on "Right to Work" Stalemate (Fox 28) Fox 28 interviewed Patrick Pierce, professor of political science, about how and why many Democratic representatives did not show up at the Statehouse this week as the legislative session got underway. The big issue? Right to Work Legislation. Pierce says Democrats don't like the bill because it will weaken worker’s unions. “The Republicans quite rightly recognize that if they can weaken those unions they can significantly weaken those Democrats and that’s why they’re going to bat on this issue,” Pierce said. January 2, 2012 Last-Second Bucket Lifts Belles Over Ravens ANDERSON, Ind. - For the second time in three games, the Saint Mary's basketball team got a game-winning basket with three seconds left. This time, Ariana Paul hit a jump shot in the final seconds to lift the Belles to a 63-62 win at Anderson University on Tuesday night. January 2, 2012 Belles Open 2012 With Pair of Wins FORT MYERS, Fla. - The Saint Mary's softball team opened the 2012 campaign with a pair of wins in the Sunshine State on Sunday. The Belles took a 5-2 decision from Stevens Institute in nine innings before defeating SUNY Potsdam 12-7 later in the afternoon. January 2, 2012 Local Cancer Survivors and Patients Invited to Prom (WNDU-TV) Devon Graham ’13, president of the Stand Up To Cancer club, was interviewed about the upcoming "Don't Stop Believin'" prom for local cancer patients and survivors. The prom will be held on Friday, March 2. January 2, 2012 Belles Fall to Brits - 01/11/12 The Saint Mary's basketball team was on the wrong end of a 72-52 decision in a conference contest against Albion on Wednesday evening. January 2, 2012 Belles Thwart Thunder The Saint Mary's basketball held off a late surge by visiting Trine to avenge an MIAA loss earlier this season as the Belles defeated the Thunder 59-48 on Wednesday evening. January 2, 2012 Belles Finish Eleventh at Calvin Winter Invitational GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Saint Mary's swimming and diving team finished eleventh at the Calvin Winter Invitational on Saturday night. January 2, 2012 Belles Tame Bulldogs, Clinch Spot in MIAA Tournament NOTRE DAME, Ind. - An early 12-0 run along with a late 13-0 run propelled the Saint Mary's basketball team to a 68-43 win over Adrian on Wednesday night. January 2, 2012 Belles Downed by Thunder in Championship Game WHEATON, Ill. - The Saint Mary's basketball team fell by a 62-42 final score to Wheaton in the host Thunder's Beth Baker Tournament championship game on Saturday.