Freshman Kate Avila celebrates a play with her teammates on the Ball State women’s volleyball team.

Kate Avila learned from Hall of Fame coach Don Shondell and her father, who also played at Ball State, before emerging as a dynamo on defense.

Exterior shot of Worthen Arena.

The iconic campus landmark, whose 25th anniversary will be celebrated Jan. 28, has provided the Ball State and Muncie communities with countless memories.

Charlie Cardinal stands on the basketball court in Worthen Arena.

Past and present Charlie Cardinals say hiding their identity and maintaining the mascot’s mystique require a lot of planning and a little misdirection.

Cameron Lowry

Cameron Lowry drops 50 pounds in the five months after his last football game in December 2012, thanks to an aggressive nutrition and exercise regimen.

Ball State freshman Cameron DeBlasio poses for a photo with his parents as he moves into DeHority Complex in August.

Family football loyalties could become strained as the Cardinals and Hoosiers square off Saturday, the first of four meetings during the next five seasons.

A portrait of women's volleyball coach Kelli Miller

The six-year assistant coach eyes a MAC title and an NCAA berth after taking the reins from legendary predecessor Steve Shondell.

Gymnastics team members give Charlie Cardinal high-fives on the red carpet.

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he second annual Chirpies honored Ball State student-athletes for their feats in competition, the classroom and the community. The 90-minute spring event at Emens Auditorium — which featured a guest appearance by former campus football star Willie Snead, now a wide receiver with the NFL’s New Orleans Saints — included entertainment by the Hunter Smith Band, was produced […]