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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
Ayrton Breckenridge

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor

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Ayrton Breckenridge is the Managing Visuals Editor at The Daily Iowan. He is a senior at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism and cinema. This is his fourth year working for the DI.

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Iowa State’s No. 19 Anthony Echemendia walks off the mat after wrestling Iowa’s No. 1 141-pound Real Woods during a Cy-Hawk men’s wrestling dual between No. 4 Iowa and No. 8 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 18-14. Woods defeated Echemendia in sudden victory, 4-1.

Photos: No. 4 Iowa wrestling at No. 8 Iowa State – Cy-Hawk dual

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
November 26, 2023
Iowa’s 174-pound Gabe Arnold wrestles Oregon State’s No. 11 Travis Wittlake during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 16 Oregon State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Arnold defeated Wittlake by decision, 4-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Beavers, 25-11.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa men’s wrestling vs No. 16 Oregon State

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
November 19, 2023
Aaron Ohlsen looks up from his GPS tracker during pheasant hunting season at the Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area in Oxford, Iowa, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Ohlsen points to consecutive mild springs and winters as the reason for the rise in pheasants this year.

Photos: Small game, big numbers

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
November 14, 2023
Iowa’s No. 5 109-pound Ava Bayless gives love to the crowd during the Trailblazer Duals between No. 3 Iowa, No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated Presbyterian, 44-1, Lindenwood, 43-0, and Sacred Heart, 40-4.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa hosts first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
November 12, 2023
Fans celebrate after Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga scored a touchdown during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Iowa had ten receptions on the day. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Northwestern at Wrigley Field

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith
November 4, 2023
Iowa’s 170-pound Kylie Welker poses for a portrait during the inaugural Iowa women’s wrestling media day in the Feller Club Room and the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2023. In the 2022-23 season as an unattached wrestler, Welker was runner-up at the U20 National Championship in 2023.

Photos: 2023 Iowa Women’s Wrestling Media Day

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith
October 18, 2023
University of Iowa ground and facilities employees apply decals and put pieces of a basketball court together during the assembly of the basketball court for Iowa women’s basketball’s Crossover at Kinnick on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Watch the Crossover at Kinnick court assembly

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
October 15, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Clark shot 3-of-9 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Demons, 94-72.

Photos: Iowa hosts DePaul in Crossover at Kinnick

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
October 15, 2023
Grounds crew employee Patrick Schmelzle uses a hammer during the assembly of the basketball court for Iowa women’s basketball’s Crossover at Kinnick on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Photos: Crossover at Kinnick Court Assembly

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
October 14, 2023
Iowa’s Jack Pendergast competes in the 4x1600 meter relay during day two of the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday, April 28, 2023. Iowa’s relay team finished ninth with a time of 17:11.68.

[Photo] Iowa distance runner Jack Pendergast leads the Hawkeyes as the only fourth year on the Iowa men’s cross country roster

October 10, 2023
“First Take” host Stephen A. Smith speaks during a live broadcast of ESPN’s “First Take” in the Adler Journalism TV studio on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

[Photo] Photos: Live broadcast of ESPN’s ‘First Take’

October 6, 2023
The Iowa offensive line stands on the field during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 31-0.

[Photo] Iowa football's offensive line sticks together, stays confident over adversity

October 5, 2023
Michael talks with an Iowa City Firefighter while another Firefighter continues to dose any remaining embers after an active fire at near a river encampment in Iowa City, on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.

Photos: Active Fire at Encampment off South Gilbert Street

Jordan Barry and Ayrton Breckenridge
October 4, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark speaks to the media during Iowa womens basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Iowa finished runner-up in the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship.

Photos: 2023 Iowa Women’s Basketball Media Day

Emily Nyberg, Grace Smith, and Ayrton Breckenridge
October 4, 2023
Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean runs toward the end zone for a touchdown after a punt return during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16. DeJean’s touchdown on the punt return was 70 yards.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Michigan State

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
September 30, 2023
Penn State tight end Tyler Warren celebrates with offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 31-0. Warren scored two touchdowns.

Photos: No. 24 Iowa football at No. 7 Penn State

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
September 23, 2023
Penn State wide reciever KeAndre Lambert-Smith stiff arms Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

[Photo] Iowa football dominated by Penn State, 31-0, in White Out game Saturday

September 23, 2023
Wig & Pen Pizza Pub Co-Owner and General Manager Chris Querrey carries glasses at Wig & Pen Pizza Pub in Coralville on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

Photos: Wig & Pen Pizza

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
September 19, 2023
Iowa offensive linemen Nick DeJong and Rusty Feth carry the Cy-Hawk Trophy after a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13.

Photos: Iowa football at Iowa State – Cy-Hawk game

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith
September 9, 2023
Iowa wide receiver Seth Anderson prepares to catch the ball during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Photos: No. 25 Iowa football vs Utah State

Ayrton Breckenridge and Cody Blissett
September 2, 2023
A firefighter saws through the Advanced Technology Laboratories during a fire on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The first Hawk Alert urged people to avoid the area around 10:54 a.m. On Thursday, Firefighters and other first responders arrived at the building to fight an active fire at around 1:30 p.m.

Photos: Second Active Fire at Advanced Technologies Lab

Emily Nyberg, Grace Smith , and Ayrton Breckenridge
September 1, 2023
Fairgoers walk down Grand Avenue during the Iowa State Fair at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

Photos: 2023 Iowa State Fair – Day Six

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
August 15, 2023
A graduate waves to the crowd during the University of Iowas spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony marks one of two Liberal Arts and Sciences ceremonies.

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University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson shakes a graduate’s hand during the University of Iowas spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony marks one of two Liberal Arts and Sciences ceremonies.

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University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson shakes a graduate’s hand during the University of Iowas spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony marks one of two Liberal Arts and Sciences ceremonies.

[Photo]

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson shakes a graduate’s hand during the University of Iowas spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony marks one of two Liberal Arts and Sciences ceremonies.

[Photo]

Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Sara Sanders speaks during the University of Iowas spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony marks one of two Liberal Arts and Sciences ceremonies.

[Photo]

A tassel sits on a graduates head during the University of Iowas spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony marks one of two Liberal Arts and Sciences ceremonies.

Photos: 2023 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Commencement Ceremony

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films Editor
May 13, 2023
Photo by Ayrton Breckenridge

[Photo] Senior Column | The DI has given me more than I could have imagined

May 9, 2023
Meticulous Masonry employee Cho Kantaphone uses a nail gun at a construction site in Iowa City on Monday, May 1, 2023. Meticulous Masonry has worked with Martin Construction for 13 years.

[Photo] IC sees low housing creation, can lead to affordability, environmental issues

May 2, 2023
Meticulous Masonry employee Rudolf Steffen stirs grout at a construction site in Iowa City on Monday, May 1, 2023. Meticulous Masonry has worked with Martin Construction for 13 years. The group has seen an increase in jobs with the weather change.

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Runners compete in the 4x100 meter relay during day three of the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

Photos: 2023 Drake Relays – day three

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films Editor
April 29, 2023
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