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Jenna Galligan

Jenna Galligan, Films Editor/Documentary Director

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Jenna Galligan is the Films Editor and Documentary Director at The Daily Iowan. She is a senior at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism and cinema with a minor in anthropology. This is her fourth year in the visuals department at the DI.

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Rutgers left fielder Kevin Blum takes a swing at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. Blum got one hit during the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

Peanut shells accumulate an Iowa fan's feet at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

Iowa infielder Mitchell Boe lets a ball fly past at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. Boe scored one run for the Hawkeyes in the bottom of the sixth. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

Iowa infielder Mitchell Boe tries to tag a runner out at second at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

[Photo] Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Rutgers (4/5/2019)

April 6, 2019
Iowa basketball players watch the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

Iowa pitcher Cole McDonald tries to throw out Rutgers' Kevin Blum at first at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. Blum beat Fullard back to the plate. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

Iowa outfielder Ben Norman hits a grounder at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. Norman struck out twice during the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

Iowa pitcher Cole McDonald throws a pitch at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

An Iowa fan watches the game at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

Iowa first baseman Izaya Fullard swings at a pitch at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. Fullard flied out in the bottom of the fourth but came back with a home run in the bottom of the sixth. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

Spectators watch the game and talk at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

Iowa outfielder Chris Whelan stares down the ball at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. Whelan scored two runs for the Hawkeyes in the sixth and seventh innings. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

Iowa outfielder Luke Farley watches a play with teammates next to the dugout at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

Iowa pitcher Trace Hoffman throws a pitch at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

Iowa fielder Chris Whelan points to a spectator before the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. Whelan went on to score two runs for the Hawkeyes in the sixth and seventh innings. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

[Photo] DITV Sports: April 11, 2019

April 11, 2019
An event staffer leans in to watch the game at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

Iowa's Chris Whelen watches the ball in the game against Rutgers at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rutgers Scarlett Knights, 6-1.

[Photo] Whelan continues to break out of slump in Iowa's win over Rutgers

April 5, 2019
Ben Shussler (12) poses for a portrait at Boyd Tower in UIHC on Friday, March 8, 2019. Shussler flies in weekly to receive treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, conducted by Dr. Katherine Mathews as part of a research study.

[Photo] Child receiving experimental treatment from UIHC flies frequently from Minnesota to Iowa

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
April 3, 2019
Iowa alum Dave Dierks delivers a talk entitled "Life with Phil" in the second floor ballroom of the Iowa Memorial Union on April 2, 2019.

[Photo] David Dierks gives latest ‘Life with Phil’ talk

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
April 2, 2019
Iowa infielder Sydney Owens high fives Norhwestern head coach Kate Drohan at the end of the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Northwestern (3/29/2019)

Jenna Galligan, Photojournalist
March 29, 2019
Personal items sit unattended in the bleachers following the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Workers clean the field as the Hawkeyes huddle after the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

A young fan looks down at the field during the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Northwestern infielder Maeve Nelson jogs back to the dugout after scoring one of four runs during the seventh inning of the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats scored four runs during the top of the seventh inning, and the Hawkeyes were unable to match it. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Northwestern infielder Skyler Shellmyer slides into second during the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Iowa fielder Lea Thompson receives coaching from head coach Renee Gillispie after striking out during the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Northwestern utility player Jordyn Rudd hits a single to left field during the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Iowa infielder Donirae Mayhew catches the ball to stop Northwestern's Lily Novak from stealing first during the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Iowa utility player Aralee Bogar scrambles to pick up a dropped ball during the seventh inning of the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes let the four runs get by them during the seventh inning. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Norhtwestern infielder Skyler Shellmyer runs through home plate, scoring one of four runs during the seventh inning of the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Hawkeyes celebrate pitcher Allison Doocy's quick recovery from fourth inning injury during the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Iowa pitcher Allison Doocy brings fresh aggression to the sixth inning during the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. Doocy had an injury scare during the fourth quarter but continued to pitch the rest of the game. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

A fan throws one of many foul balls to event staff during the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Iowa starting pitcher Allison Doocy (JR) prepares to pitch after an injury caused by a collision during the fourth inning of the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

[Photo] Hawkeye softball offense quiet in loss to Illinois

April 12, 2019
Iowa coaches support starting pitcher Allison Doocy (JR) after she suffered a minor injury during the fourth inning of the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Northwestern outfielder Emma Bartz high fives her teammates after scoring the first run of the game during the second inning of the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Northwestern fielder Morgan Nelson slides into third during the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. Nelson successfully made it on base but did not score a run within the inning. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Northwestern outfielder Emma Bartz races the ball to home plate during the second inning of the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. Bartz beat the ball to the plate, scoring the only run of the inning. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Iowa players celebrate the end of a promising first inning during the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. Neither team scored any runs the first inning. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Northwestern pitcher Megan Newport strikes out during the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Iowa pitcher Sydney Owens high fives teammates during starting lineups of the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. Doocy pitched the entire game, despite an injury during the fourth inning. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie shakes hands with the umpires before the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. This is Gillispie's first season coaching the Hawkeyes. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

A sign welcomes fans to the field during the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Toni LeFebvre poses for a portrait with her trumpet in the Voxman Music Building on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (Jenna Galligan /The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] UI grad student hopes to diversify jazz with programs for women

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter
March 10, 2019
Professor Linda Snetselaar poses for a portrait at the University of Iowa College of Public Health building on Friday, March 1, 2019.

[Photo] Linda Snetselaar appointed to USDA’s national dietary committee

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter
March 4, 2019
Iowa's Joe Myhre (JR) prepares to swim 50 freestyle during the second day of the 2019 Big Ten Men's Swimming and Diving Championships at the CRWC on Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Photos: Men’s Swimming Big Ten Tournament (2/27/19-3/2/19)

Ryan Adams, Katie Goodale, Ezazul Haque, Shivansh Ahuja, Roman Slabach, and Jenna Galligan
March 3, 2019

Video: Would you date a person from the opposite political party?

Jenna Galligan, Videographer
February 14, 2019
An attendee watches at a College Republicans watch party for the State of the Union address in Shaeffer Hall on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

[Photo] Iowans react to Trump’s state of the union address

Sarah Watson and Emily Wangen
February 6, 2019
A morale captain assistant cheers on families as they arrive onstage during Dance Marathon 25 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.

[Photo] Photos: Dance Marathon 25

February 2, 2019
Joel and Henry Gilbertson-White enjoy pizza at the Day of Service in Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, January 21, 2019. The pair spent the morning at Hy-Vee handing out flyers and collecting donations for the crisis center and the food pantry. Joel expressed his appreciation for "a day on rather than a day off" to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

[Photo] Volunteers spend day off assembling literacy kits in honor of MLK

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
January 22, 2019
Iowa's Samantha Mannix hits a forehand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Xavier at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on Friday, January 18, 2019. The Hawkeyes swept the Musketeers, 7-0.

Photos: Iowa women’s tennis vs. Xavier, UNT (1/18-20/2019)

Shivansh Ahuja, Jenna Galligan, and Michael Guhin
January 20, 2019
Dylan Montigney talks about Japan's esports scene at an interview in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.

[Photo] UI gamers hope to develop new varsity collegiate eSport at Iowa

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter
December 14, 2018

Video: Meet Alexis, a painter, storyteller, and artist

Jenna Galligan, Videographer
December 11, 2018
The Nursing Building is seen on Tuesday.

[Photo] UI College of Nursing and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges put nurses on fast track to nursing degree

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter
December 6, 2018
Actors interact and set a table during "Why is This Night Different?" at the Theater Building on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. The play centers on family drama on Passover.

[Photo] A UI play walks through Passover dinner with a family full of surprises and secrets

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter
November 28, 2018
A group leader records discussion points during the Social Justice Brown Bag event in North Hall on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. The discussion centered around what Americans can do following an election. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] After the 2018 midterms, community members encouraged to expand political discussions outside Iowa City

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
November 8, 2018

[Video] Video: Iowa City’s skateboarding culture

November 4, 2018

Video: Witching Hour takes over Iowa City

October 14, 2018

Video: Festival gives a taste of home for some Chinese international students

October 1, 2018
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