January 1, 2012 Professor on Lotteries and Education Funding (Chicago Tribune) The multistate Powerball jackpot hit a record $550 million Wednesday and an estimated $22 million in sales will go to an Illinois state education fund. So why is is that a percentage of lottery earnings typically goes to education? The Chicago Tribune asked Saint Mary's political science professor Patrick Pierce who has researched and written about the politics of legalized gambling. He explained that states began creating lotteries in the 1960s and soon tied them to education funding as they encountered resistance from people who considered gambling a sin. January 1, 2012 Communication Science and Disorders Career Awareness Day Planned The Saint Mary’s College chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is proud to co-host a free event highlighting the professions of communication science and disorders. National Communication Science and Disorders Career Awareness Day will be celebrated at the women’s college on Sunday, November 4 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in room 145 of Spes Unica Hall. January 1, 2012 Political Science Professor on Iowa Caucus Outcome (WSBT-AM) Political science professor Sean Savage is interviewed about the outcome of the Iowa Caucus. Savage says he expected Mitt Romney to win, but not by only eight votes. He says Rick Santorum's surprising second place showing proves anything can happen at this stage of the GOP presidential race. January 1, 2012 What is driving lower gas prices? (Fox 28) Gas prices continue to slip lower and lower, dropping more than 20 cents in two weeks. So what's behind it? Two local stations (WSBT-TV and Fox 28) turned to assistant professor of economics Richard Measell last week to find out. January 1, 2012 Political Communication Expert on the Debates (WNDU-TV) Professor Michael Kramer, communication studies, has a unique expertise in political communication/rhetoric. WNDU-TV interviewed him on set on Sunday's morning show about the outcome of last Thursday's vice presidential debate and his expectations for Tuesday's second presidential debate. January 1, 2012 Poli Sci Professor on Outcome of MI Primary (WSBT-AM) Political science professor Sean Savage is interviewed about the political ramifications of Mitt Romney's win in yesterday’s Michigan primary. The Republican presidential candidate needed to win both Michigan and Arizona to assert his ability to overcome the conservative challenge from Rick Santorum. January 1, 2012 Two Students Receive Prestigious Orr Fellowships Saint Mary's College is proud to announce that seniors Amanda Lester ’12 and Melissa Jackson ’12 were recently named Orr Fellows. They are the first Saint Mary’s College students to receive this honor. About 25 Orr Fellows are selected each year from a couple thousand applicants to break into the professional world through paid positions with high-growth Indiana companies. January 1, 2012 College Welcomes International Students to Institute (ABC 57) The College welcomed 20 international students to campus for a global institute with an ice cream social last Tuesday. The institute, which began last month, is sponsored by the State Department and the Center for Women's Intercultural Leadership. The goal is to educate the women about women in U.S. politics, history, and leadership. "Burma, Myanmar, Egypt, Libia, Tunisia, Mongolia," said Mana Derakhshani of St. Mary's College. "We're hoping to provide these young women with the tools that they need to go back to their country and make a difference." January 1, 2012 Social Work Professor on Identifying Bullies (WSBT-AM) When news of a shooting at a high school in Ohio this week hit the news, so did reports that the shooter was the victim of bullying. WSBT-AM 960 asked the thought provoking question, how do you know if your child is a bully? Professor Fran Kominkiewicz, chair of the Department of Social Work, answers that question.