January 2, 2012 Belles Claim Sixth at MIAA Jamboree NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Saint Mary's cross country team claimed sixth place with a team score of 160 at the MIAA Jamboree on Friday evening. January 2, 2012 Belles Claim Tournament Title at North Park CHICAGO, Ill. - Strong all-around efforts throughout the team propelled the Saint Mary's volleyball team to two more wins on Saturday as the Belles claimed the 2012 North Park Classic championship with a perfect 4-0 mark on the weekend. January 2, 2012 Belles Conquer Warriors ORLANDO, Fla. - After getting rained out on Sunday, the Saint Mary's tennis team took advantage of a beautiful day in central Florida by defeating Wisconsin Lutheran, 9-0. January 2, 2012 Belles Split with Flying Dutch - Apr 11, 2012 HOLLAND, Mich. - The Saint Mary's softball team took a 3-0 win in the opener before losing a heartbreaker 9-7 in 11 innings at Hope on Wednesday. January 2, 2012 Belles Downed by Hope, Alma HOLLAND, Mich. - The Saint Mary's swimming and diving team lost to Hope, 244-52 and Alma, 176.5-118.5 in a double dual meet at Hope on Saturday. January 2, 2012 Belles Tie for Second at First Day of End of Season Jamboree BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - The Saint Mary's golf team tied for second place at day one of the two-day MIAA End of Season Jamboree at Bedford Valley Golf Course. January 2, 2012 Belles Split in Pair of Five-Set Contests NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. - The Saint Mary's volleyball team fell 3-2 (25-16, 19-25, 25-17, 18-25, 15-11) to Franklin before rallying to win 3-2 (26-28, 25-22, 18-25, 25-23, 15-11) against Manchester on Saturday. January 2, 2012 Belles Claim Fifth Straight Victory ORLANDO, Fla. - The Saint Mary's tennis team won 9-0 against Howard Payne and edged St. Scholastica 5-4 for their fourth and fifth consecutive wins, respectively. January 2, 2012 Christmas Retail Season Here Early, Economist Explains (ABC 57) Does it feel like the Christmas season got revved up a little early this year? Thanksgiving is still two weeks away, but Santa arrives tonight at the local mall and some radio stations are already playing Christmas music. It's a very intentional strategy to get consumers to spend money in a still struggling economy. Richard Measell, assistant professor of economics, is interviewed.