Saint Mary’s among the “Best in the Midwest,” Again Saint Mary's College is one of the best colleges and universities in the Midwest according to The Princeton Review. The education services company widely known for its test preparation programs and college and graduate school guides selected the school as one of 153 institutions listed in the “Best in the Midwest” section of its Web site feature "2012 Best Colleges: Region by Region," posted August 1. Interview about Christmas Craft Show (WNDU-TV) The fifth annual Christmas Craft Show is this Friday, December 9 from noon until 6 p.m. in Le Mans Hall. The show, hosted by the College's Office for Civic and Social Engagement, raises funds for OCSE’s 12 Days of Christmas program, a campus-wide effort that provides holiday gifts and necessities to area families and individuals in need. Carrie Call, OCSE's director, is interviewed on Newscenter 16's morning news about the show. Belles Fall to Mount Union, Geneva ALLIANCE, Ohio - The Saint Mary's volleyball team suffered a pair of losses to open the 2011 season at the Mount Union Invitational on Friday. The Belles dropped a 3-0 decision to the host Purple Raiders in the opener before losing 3-1 to Geneva. Belles Fall Twice at UW-Oshkosh, Brink Named All-Tournament The Saint Mary's volleyball team fell 3-0 (25-23, 25-16, 25-20) to Gustavus Adolphus in their first set of the day before being defeated by Central (Iowa) 3-1 (25-16, 25-27, 25-13, 25-18) in the second day of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Invitational on Saturday. Belles Blank Yellow Jackets DEFIANCE, Ohio - The Saint Mary's soccer team opened up the 2011 season with a 4-0 victory over Defiance College on Friday afternoon. Belles Downed by Spartans The Saint Mary's basketball team suffered a 66-54 loss against the host Spartans in the Manchester College Bankers Classic on Friday night. Comeback Comes Up Short for Belles Against Scots The Saint Mary's soccer team looked to mount a comeback in the second half against defending MIAA champion Alma, but the Belles came up short as they fell to the Scots 2-1 on Saturday.