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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Dancers sit on the floor during the 8th hour of the 22nd Dance Marathon in the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016. Members are not allowed to sit or sleep for the full 24 hours. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Dancers keeping busy to stay awake

February 6, 2016

By Tom Ackerman and Beau Bowman [email protected] and [email protected] @Tom_AckermanDI and @beauknows2 Now in the morning hours, exhaustion and sleep is beginning to test Dance...

An a cappella group performs during the 5th hour of the 22nd Dance Marathon in the Iowa Memorial Union on February 5th, 2016. The a cappella group consisted of multiple a cappella groups on campus of University of Iowa students (The Daily Iowan/Kyle Close)

The Meaning of Dance Marathon — For The Kids

February 6, 2016

By Beau Bowman @beauknows2 [email protected] Every year, thousands of students participate in the Big Event and think they understand what the experience is all about, but what is the meaning...

Dancers try to rest without sitting down during the 6th hour of the 22nd Dance Marathon in the Iowa Memorial Union on Satruday, Feb. 6, 2016. The dancers are not allowed to sit, or have caffeine throughout the 24 hours. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Dancers push through the night

February 6, 2016

By Tom Ackerman [email protected] @Tom_AckermanDI A lull in tonight’s schedule for on-stage performances does not stop the party; it just moves it. While there is a break in entertainment...

Moral captians start dancing on stage during the second hour of the 22nd Dance Marathon in the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. There are special events happening almost every hour to keep everyone motivated. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Marathon within a marathon

February 6, 2016

By Beau Bowman @beauknows2 [email protected]   Most participants at the University of Iowa Dance Marathon's big event focus on the dancing, while others focus more on the marathon. Dance...

Morale captian Clint Donaldson lip syncs Gangnam Style during the male pageant event during the 3rd hour of the 22nd Dance Marathon in the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016.

Man pageant carries big event

February 6, 2016

by Tom Ackerman [email protected] @Tom_AckermanDI As the night grows later, entertainers at Dance Marathon look to boost the crowd’s energy. Faced with a man pageant, a series of...

Soroity house moms dance during the second hour of the 22nd Dance Marathon in the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. There are special events happening almost every hour to keep everyone motivated. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Hour three comes and goes

February 5, 2016

  By Beau Bowman @beauknows2 [email protected] As the clock struck 9 in the IMU, dancers gathered in the Main Lounge to preform the morale dance, led by the team captains. Before...

UI students cheer during the opening ceremony of the 22nd Dance Marathon in the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. There are over 220 families in attendance this year. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Dance Marathon flies through hour two

February 5, 2016

By Tom Ackerman [email protected] @tom_ackermanDI   In the second hour of a long night to come, dancers showed no sign of tiring. Packed to the brim, the IMU houses students...

Dance Marathon begins the night

Dance Marathon begins the night

February 5, 2016

  By Beau Bowman @beauknows2 [email protected]   The Big Event is officially underway.   Dance Marathon is one of the biggest event on campus every year. For 24...

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