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Iowa Head Coaches Tom and Terry Brands speak with #2 ranked 149 pound wrestler Brandon Sorenson during the Iowa vs. Northwestern dual meet on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the wildcats 33-2. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Northwestern steamrolled by Iowa wrestling

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 5, 2018
Dancers participate in Jazzercise during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Dance Marathon pops off for an electric finale

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
February 3, 2018
A participant hold their hair after their head was shaved during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Orson Codd has his head shaved during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Codd said he shaved his head because he wanted to "try something new at Dance Marathon. I don't know how many other times I'm gonna say: let's shave my head. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Video: Short Hair, Don't Care

February 3, 2018
Participants Dance during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Dancers participate in Jazzercise during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Photos: Dance Marathon 24 (hours 9-12)

February 3, 2018
Dancers participate in Jazzercise during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Dancers participate in Jazzercise during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Dancers participate in Jazzercise during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Dancers participate in Jazzercise during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Dancers participate in Jazzercise during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Dancers participate in Jazzercise during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Dancers participate in Jazzercise during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Daniel Picchiotti and Paige Allison pose for a portrait during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Daniel Picchiotti and Paige Allison pose for a portrait during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Checking in at (nearly) the halfway mark

February 3, 2018
Dance Marathon Families are introduced during Dance Marathon 24 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Jan. 28, 2018. Dance Marathon raises money for pediatric cancer research. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Photos: Dance Marathon 24 (hours 1-3)

February 2, 2018
Dance Marathon Families are introduced during Dance Marathon 24 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Jan. 28, 2018. Dance Marathon raises money for pediatric cancer research. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Marathon Families are introduced during Dance Marathon 24 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Jan. 28, 2018. Dance Marathon raises money for pediatric cancer research. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Marathon Families are introduced during Dance Marathon 24 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Jan. 28, 2018. Dance Marathon raises money for pediatric cancer research. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Marathon Families enter the ballroom during Dance Marathon 24 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Jan. 28, 2018. Dance Marathon raises money for pediatric cancer research. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Marathon Families are introduced during Dance Marathon 24 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Jan. 28, 2018. Dance Marathon raises money for pediatric cancer research. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Marathon Families are introduced during Dance Marathon 24 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Jan. 28, 2018. Dance Marathon raises money for pediatric cancer research. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Marathon Families are introduced during Dance Marathon 24 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Jan. 28, 2018. Dance Marathon raises money for pediatric cancer research. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Morale Captains make their entrance ]during Dance Marathon 24 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Jan. 28, 2018. Dance Marathon raises money for pediatric cancer research. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Morale Captains make their entrance during Dance Marathon 24 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Jan. 28, 2018. Dance Marathon raises money for pediatric cancer research. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Representatives from the University of Iowa Children's Hospital and I Heart Radio present a check from a radio fundraiser during Dance Marathon 24 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Jan. 28, 2018. Dance Marathon raises money for pediatric cancer research. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

during Dance Marathon 24 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Jan. 28, 2018. Dance Marathon raises money for pediatric cancer research. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Dancers prepare to stand up dance during Dance Marathon 24 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Jan. 28, 2018. Dance Marathon raises money for pediatric cancer research. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

`Dancers sit on the floor in the IMU ball room before Dance Marathon 24 on Friday, Jan. 28, 2018. Dance Marathon raises money for pediatric cancer research. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Dancers prepare the kick off of dance marathon in the IMU on Friday, Jan. 2, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] As the clock strikes 7, Dance Marathon begins

Sarah Watson, [email protected]
February 2, 2018
UI sophomore Hannah Gulick poses for a portrait on the in front of the observatory on the roof of Van Allen Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. Gulick helped to design a satellite which will be launched into space this spring. (Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Spacing out is her specialty

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
February 2, 2018
Democratic candidate for Iowa governor Kathy Glasson addresses protestors at a demonstration outside of a Burger King in Des Moines on Monday September, 4 2017. Protestors attended multiple events Des Moines on Labor Day in order to demonstrate in support of a fifteen dollar per hour minimum wage and private sector unions. (Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Gubernatorial candidates hone in on Iowa businesses

Madeleine Neal, [email protected]
January 31, 2018
Partygoers sing along to Billy Joel's "Piano Man" performed by dueling pianists on Wasahington Street during the Iowa City Downtown District Block Party on Saturday June 25, 2017. The Block Party, hosted by the ICDD was the first use of Iowa City's changed rules allowing open containers for select events downtown (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Downtown Block Party coming back to Iowa City in June

Maria Kuiper, [email protected]
January 31, 2018
Dr. E. Dale Abel poses for a portrait in his laboratory in the Poppajohn Biomedical Discovery Building on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. Dr. Abel and his team recently published a study on excess fat in the heart which could lead to new preventative treatments for heart failure. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] UI study may link fat in heart with heart failure

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
January 29, 2018
Volcalist and keyboardist Derek Thorn and the house band close out The Jam at the Yacht Club in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. Every thursday, Thorn, who performs under the stage name MC Animosity, assebles a house band from various local artistis and hosts a jam session where local artists can get experience playing with a full band. The group plays a variety of genres in a loose improvisational format. Thorn said he enjoys hosting the event because “Music is like a language, I like to think we get a bunch of guys on stage and talk together.” (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] This Week in Photos (01/28/18)

January 28, 2018
Hancher Auditorium is seen on Thursday Jan. 25, 2018.

[Photo] Dancers converse on social issues, creative process

Julia DiGiacomo, [email protected]
January 26, 2018
Iowa sophomore Katie Uehara works at the IMU welcome desk on Thursday, Jan. 25. 2018.

[Photo] Career programs at UI leaving students prepared for workforce

Marissa Payne, [email protected]
January 26, 2018
Iowa's Josh Braverman competes during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Track eyes continuing success

Andrew Donlan, [email protected]
January 26, 2018
Iowa's Mar'yea Harris crosses the finish line during the 4x400 meter relay during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. Harris anchored the Hawkeyes relay team to a victory with a 45.599 split.

[Photo] Looking closer at the Larry Wieczorek Invitational

January 23, 2018
Archaeologist Bryan Kendall of the Office of the State Archaeologist instructs volunteers as they label artifacts on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. Artifacts included both historic and prehistoric animal bones and pottery fragments. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Volunteers label prehistoric artifacts from excavated cave

Julia DiGiacomo, [email protected]
January 22, 2018
The Iowa men’s and women’s track teams celebrate after the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa's Josh Braverman competes during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Track concludes Larry Wieczorek Invitational

Andrew Donlan, [email protected]
January 20, 2018
Iowa's Mar'yea Harris crosses the finish line during the 4x400 meter relay during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

The LSU track team reacts during the 4x400 meter relay during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa's Aly Weum competes in the Women's 4x400 meter relay during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Iowa women’s track and field continues to thrive on the road

February 9, 2019
The University of Iowa Indoor Track is seen during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

An official comforts an athlete after a race during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

An official fires the starters gun during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Athletes prepare to take their marks during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Florida State's Armane Wallace competes in the triple jump during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa's Dejuan Fry competes during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Fred Kerley celebrates his win in the 400m during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa's Bradford Garron competes during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa's Josh Braverman competes during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Athletes take their marks during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Photos: Larry Wieczorek Invitational Track Meet

January 21, 2018
Kansas State's Justin Davis competes during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa's Tashee Haegrave competes during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Patrons enjoy arcade games and refreshments at Forbidden Planet on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. Forbidden Planet, which opened in October 2014, is closing this week. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Local pizza joint Forbidden Planet closes

Paul Elwell, [email protected]
January 17, 2018
Iowa City City Council member Rockne Cole reads a proclamation in support of the University of Iowa’s Theme Semester. This semester’s theme is “Climate of Change.” (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] City Council partners with UI’s semester theme of environmental sustainability

Maria Kuiper, [email protected]
January 17, 2018
Today's feature photo -- Just after midnight on New Year’s Day 2018 at the Deadwood Tavern in Iowa City. Bar patrons and employees partook in the traditional celebrations of a champagne toast and kissing a loved one. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Today’s Photos (01/15/18)

January 16, 2018
An Iowa City Police officer stands in an alley between Linn and Dubuque Street the night of Saturday April 23, 2017.

[Photo] Citizens Police Academy reaches 20th year

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected]
January 16, 2018
Iowa City Council member Kingsley Botchway speaks during the launch party for ActWorthy at Merge on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. Speakers at the event adressed a cause they personally advocated for or were involved with and networked with other members of the community. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] ActWorthy will bring grassroots politics to communities

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
January 16, 2018
Oklahoma State's 285-pound Derek White waits in the circle before his match during the Iowa-Oklahoma State dual meet on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 20-12. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Photos: Iowa Wrestling vs. Oklahoma State

January 14, 2018
Two young fans look on during the Iowa-Oklahoma State dual meet on Sunday Jan. 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 20-12. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Longtime Cornell College and USA Wrestling coach Mike Duroe is honored with a Lifetime Service to Wrestling award. presented to him by Dan Gable on behalf of the National Wresling Hall of Fame. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Swimmers compete during the USA Swimming West Junior Nationals on Saturday Dec. 9, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Bernie Sanders speaks at Hancher Auditorium on Thursday August 31, 2017. Sanders spoke at Hancher during a tour to promote his new book: Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Mazahir Salih celebrates with supporters and family members after election results were announced at the Mill in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. Salih won an at large seat on the Iowa City city council along with incumbent Kingsley Botchway. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Trump supporters wait in line outside of a Donald Trump rally in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday June 21, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

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Spencer Smith the elf is seen at the Iowa Artisans Gallery in Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. The Iowa City Downtown District has organized an elf scavenger hunt at downtown businesses. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Holiday season in Iowa City

December 12, 2017
Swimmers compete during the USA Swimming West Junior Nationals on Saturday Dec. 9, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

A life guard watches the pool during the USA Swimming West Junior Nationals on Saturday Dec. 9, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Swimmers compete during the USA Swimming West Junior Nationals on Saturday Dec. 9, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Photos: USA Swimming Junior Nationals Day 4 (12/09/17)

December 11, 2017
Swimmers compete during the USA Swimming West Junior Nationals on Saturday Dec. 9, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Swimmers compete during the USA Swimming West Junior Nationals on Saturday Dec. 9, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Swimmers compete during the USA Swimming West Junior Nationals on Saturday Dec. 9, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

The UI Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble performs in front of the Old Capitol Museum on Friday Nov. 9th, 2017. The Ensemble performs on the Pentacrest annually to celebrate the holiday season. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Holiday Tubas boom at Old Capitol Museum

December 11, 2017
Bruce Harreld answers questions during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Dec. 7, 2017. The interview covered topics including tuition, alcohol in the greek community, and financial aid. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Q&A: UI president talks tuition, alcohol, sexual assault

December 10, 2017
Swimmers compete during day three of the USA Swimming West Junior Nationals in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Swimmers compete during day three of the USA Swimming West Junior Nationals in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Swimmers compete during day three of the USA Swimming West Junior Nationals in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Swimmers compete during day three of the USA Swimming West Junior Nationals in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Swimmers compete during day three of the USA Swimming West Junior Nationals in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Swimmers compete during day three of the USA Swimming West Junior Nationals in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Swimmers compete during day three of the USA Swimming West Junior Nationals in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Swimmers compete during day three of the USA Swimming West Junior Nationals in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Swimmers compete during day three of the USA Swimming West Junior Nationals in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Photos: USA Swimming Junior Nationals Day 3 (12/08/17)

December 9, 2017
Iowa wrestler Michael Kemerer wrestles against Illinois’ Kyle Langenderfer during a meet at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 18-17. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] A Big Ten weekend away from home for Iowa wrestling

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
December 8, 2017
Host Joan Kjaer, Cory Gundlach, and UI Museum of Art artist-in-residence Eric Adjetey Anang speak at a World Canvass event at Merge in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. The night's event focused on art and the afterlife and featured a large fish shaped coffin made by Anang. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Host Joan Kjaer, Cory Gundlach, and UI Museum of Art artist-in-residence Eric Adjetey Anang speak at a World Canvass event at Merge in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. The night's event focused on art and the afterlife and featured a large fish shaped coffin made by Anang. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] WorldCanvass panel discusses art, life after death

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected]
December 8, 2017
Co-Founder of SwineTech Abraham Espinoza poses for a portrait at Swine Tech's Cedar Rapids office on Wednesday Dec. 6, 2017. Espinoza and University of Iowa classmate Matthew Rooda founded SwineTech while students at the university. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Two local companies honored on Forbes’ 30 Under 30

December 7, 2017
RVAP director Adam Robinson speaks during a UISG town hall meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2017. During the meeting attendees discussed issues relating to sexual assault and available resources on campus and in the community. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Third UISG town hall discusses sexual assault

December 7, 2017
Houses in the College Green Neighborhood are seen on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017.

[Photo] City Council passes new housing amendments

December 6, 2017
Iowa wrestler Michael Kemerer wrestles against Illinois’ Kyle Langenderfer during a meet at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 18-17. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Hawkeye wrestling looks to rebuild

James Geerdes, [email protected]
December 5, 2017
Fresco the elf is seen at Bread Garden in Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. The Iowa City Downtown District has organized an elf scavenger hunt at downtown businesses. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Elliot: Have a merry tax cut

Beau Elliot, [email protected]
December 5, 2017
Mayors Ron Corbett of Cedar Rapids, Quentin Hart of Waterloo, Paul Soglin of Madison, Wisconsin, and Jim Throgmorton of Iowa City speak during a panel at Film Scene in Iowa City on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The mayors addressed issues including housing, transportation, and job creation and how their cities have worked to meet the needs of their residents. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Iowa mayors describe issues facing their cities

December 4, 2017
Iowa coaches react as Sam Stoll pins Illinois' Duece Rachal for the win during the Big Ten opener in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 18-17. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Iowa grabs the pin and win

James Geerdes, [email protected]
December 1, 2017
Iowa City based band Hep Cat performs at the Yacht Club in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. The members of Hep Cat met each other at the skate park and usually open for other acts in Iowa City. On tonight’s headliner, Fiona Grey, one band member said “It’s the first band we’ve opened for that’s had condoms for merch, so that’s pretty interesting.” (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Today’s Photos (11/30/17)

November 30, 2017
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