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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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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A pelican flies over the Iowa River in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Pelicans commonly pass through Iowa around April during their migration to Minnesota and Canada.

Featured Photos: Pelicans flock through Iowa City

Braden Ernst, Ayrton Breckenridge, Grace Smith, and Jerod Ringwald
March 23, 2022
A 1939 University of Iowa yearbook and ‘60s UI sweater sit in the UI Libraries Special Collections on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. Several historical items were gathered for a display that celebrates the university’s 175th anniversary.

[Photo] UI celebrates 175 years of student voice, protest

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Editor
February 22, 2022
A picture showing a Vietnam War protester being dragged away by police on the University of Iowa campus is seen in the State Historical Society of Iowa archive at the State Historical Society Research Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022..

A picture showing a University of Iowa student protesting the Vietnam War being dragged out of the Iowa Memorial Union by a police officer is seen in the State Historical Society of Iowa archive at the State Historical Society Research Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022.

A picture from 1969 showing University of Iowa Students protesting the Vietnam War inside of the Iowa Memorial Union while being teargassed is seen in the State Historical Society of Iowa archive at the State Historical Society Research Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022.

A "Women Take Back the Night" poster, picture, and button sit in the University of Iowa Libraries Special Collections on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. Several historical items were gathered for a display that celebrates the university’s 175th anniversary.

A Vietnam War era protest poster sits in the University of Iowa Libraries Special Collections on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. The poster calls for fellow classmates to leave their classes in protest of the war. Several historical items were gathered for a display that celebrates the university’s 175th anniversary.

Iowa’s No. 16 184-pound Abe Assad wrestles Nebraska’s No. 20 Taylor Venz during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Nebraska at the Bob Devany Center in Lincoln, NE on Sunday, Feb 20, 2022. Venz pinned Assad. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 20-15 in their final regular season dual.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa wrestling at No. 10 Nebraska

Jenna Galligan and Ayrton Breckenridge
February 20, 2022
Iowa utility player Denali Loecker catches the ball for a force out during a softball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 9-7.

[Photo] Iowa softball set for Torero Classic in San Diego

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 17, 2022
Iowa wrestlers Max Murin and Cobe Siebrecht warm up during the Bout at the Ballpark wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 12 Oklahoma at Globe Life Field on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. Murin defeated Oklahoma State's Kaden Gfeller 5-2 in decision.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa wrestling vs. No. 12 Oklahoma State

Ayrton Breckenridge and Ryan Adams
February 13, 2022
Iowa’s 149-pound No. 10 Max Murin wrestles Oklahoma State’s No. 13 Kaden Gfeller during the Bout at the Ballpark wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 12 Oklahoma State at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. Murin defeated Gfeller, 5-2, by decision. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 23-9. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s 149-pound No. 10 Max Murin wrestles Oklahoma State’s No. 13 Kaden Gfeller during the Bout at the Ballpark wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 12 Oklahoma State at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. Murin defeated Gfeller, 5-2, by decision. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 23-9. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

The Old Capitol dome is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022.

[Photo] UI professors violated ethics policy, free speech, investigation finds

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
February 3, 2022
Photo Illustration by Ayrton Breckenridge.

[Photo] Rising inflation could impact Iowa City businesses, University of Iowa operations

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter
February 3, 2022
Iowa City Police Department Community Outreach Assistant Daisy Torres poses for a portrait in the Iowa City police station on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. The Behind the Badge series will begin on March 23. The series is less time intensive than the Community Police Academy (CPA) and depending on its success it could be offered again in conjunction with CPA. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Local law enforcement Citizens Police Academy rebranded to Behind the Badge

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
February 3, 2022
The Old Capitol Dome is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Bids for the Old Capitol’s gold leaf dome to be redone will be accepted on Feb. 8 and will cost an estimated $505,000.

[Photo] Opinion | Campus policing: the work isn’t done

Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist
January 26, 2022
University of Iowa freshmen Jake Wise (left) and Zeke Ware (right) pose for a portrait near the Adler Journalism and Mass Communication Building on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Wise said, “It’s cold getting to class.” The expected high was 7 degrees and the expected low was negative 12 degrees.

Featured photos: Wintry weather

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist
January 25, 2022
The Old Capitol Dome is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Bids for the Old Capitol’s gold leaf dome to be redone will be accepted on Feb. 8 and will cost an estimated $505,000.

[Photo] The Old Capitol building to be regilded in summer 2022

Kate Perez, News Reporter
January 25, 2022
Iowa’s 125-pound No. 12 Drake Ayala wrestles Illinois’ No. 26 Justin Cardani during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 21 Illinois at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Ayala defeated Cardani, 7-4, by decision. This is Ayala’s sixth win against ranked opponents. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 36-3.

[Photo] Iowa men’s wrestler Drake Ayala amazes in debut season

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
January 18, 2022
Iowa’s 184-pound No. 18 Abe Assad wrestles Illinois’ No. 19 Zac Braunagel during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 21 Illinois at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Assad defeated Braunagel, 5-2, by decision. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 36-3.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa wrestling at No. 21 Illinois

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist
January 16, 2022
Iowa’s Adeline Kenlin competes on beam during a gymnastics meet between No. 18 Iowa and Eastern Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. Kenlin was named Big Ten freshman of the year last season. The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles 195.950-194.100.

Photos: Iowa gymnastics vs. Eastern Michigan

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist
January 8, 2022
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