Belles in Fourth After First Day in Texas Read More Belles in Fourth After First Day in Texas January 2, 2012 GEORGETOWN, Texas - The Saint Mary's golf team shot a 345 on the first day of the Southwestern University Invitational to stake claim to fourth place. Economics professor on lower interest rates (WSBT-TV) Read More Economics professor on lower interest rates (WSBT-TV) January 2, 2012 If you are one of those Americans who doesn't own a home, now may be a good time to buy. That's because interest rates are so low, and the Federal Reserve announced last week, they would keep those rates low until at least 2014. "On one side it is nice to have interest rates so low, but on the other side if people have the mind set they are going to stay low for a while, does that get people to not rush into something?" said Richard Measell, assistant professor of economics. Measell says the Fed's decision to announce rates will be low until 2014 reinforces the fact that the economy is weak. which may also make people hesitate to spend money. Schneider Garners All-MIAA First Team Honor Read More Schneider Garners All-MIAA First Team Honor January 2, 2012 ROYAL OAK, Mich. - Saint Mary's sophomore outside hitter Kati Schneider (East Sparta, Ohio/Canton South) was one of only eight players in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association to be named to the all-conference first team in volleyball. Belles Prevail on Last-Minute Goal Read More Belles Prevail on Last-Minute Goal January 2, 2012 PONTIAC, Mich. - The Saint Mary's soccer team used another late goal, this time with 20 seconds left in double overtime, to claim a 3-2 win over Rochester (Mich.) College on Sunday afternoon. Belles Battle Past Lady Blues Read More Belles Battle Past Lady Blues January 2, 2012 WHEATON, Ill. - Shanlynn Bias capped off a career-high 17 point effort by making a layup as she was fouled with three seconds remaining to push the Saint Mary's basketball team to a 75-73 win over Illinois College to open the 2012-13 season. Belles Silence Thunder Read More Belles Silence Thunder January 2, 2012 NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Saint Mary's soccer team earned their sixth shutout of the 2012 season with a 4-0 conference win over in-state rival Trine on Wednesday evening. Belles Surge Past Brits Read More Belles Surge Past Brits January 2, 2012 ALBION, Mich. - The Saint Mary's soccer team used three unanswered goals to take a 4-1 win on the road at Albion on Wednesday night. Belles Sunk by Comets Read More Belles Sunk by Comets January 2, 2012 NOTRE DAME, Ind. - Visiting Olivet opened the second half with a 15-2 run to take a 54-46 lead, and another comeback attempt came up just short as the Saint Mary's basketball team fell 79-75 on Saturday afternoon. Belles Claim Fifth at Loaded Spring Fling Read More Belles Claim Fifth at Loaded Spring Fling January 2, 2012 NORMAL, Ill. - The Saint Mary's golf team moved up a spot and claimed fifth place at the talent-loaded Illinois Wesleyan Spring Fling on Sunday.