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Student relaxes in a hammock on campus

Each month, Ball State’s photographers capture hundreds of moments on and around campus. These are some of the staff’s favorites from September 2020 (and a few from the last week of August).

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Family tradition and friendly rivalry spur Drew Plitt (football) and sister Marie Plitt (volleyball) to cheer each other on as they play for the Cardinals.

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.

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.

Steve Shondell is seen kneeling along the sidelines during a Ball State women’s volleyball match.

Steve Shondell, who followed his dad into volleyball coaching, led the Ball State women’s team for six seasons and the Burris girls team for more than 30.