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Shivansh Ahuja

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist

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Shivansh Ahuja is a Photojournalist at The Daily Iowan. He is a senior at the UI majoring in mechanical engineering, and he has worked as a photo editor and photojournalist on staff for the last three years.

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Iowa wideout Brandon Smith runs after a catch during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7. Smith caught Petras lone touchdown pass.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Michigan State

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist
November 7, 2020
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras attempts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

[Photo] Social media reactions following Iowa's victory over Michigan State

November 7, 2020
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Iowa wideout Charlie Jones returns a punt during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

[Photo] Special teams play proving pivotal for Hawkeye football

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 24, 2020
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

[Photo] Grading Iowa’s performance in a dominant victory over Michigan State

November 9, 2020
Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.

[Photo] Iowa defeats Michigan State, picks up first victory of 2020 season

November 7, 2020
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.

[Photo] Point/Counterpoint: Who is the Iowa football team’s midseason MVP?

November 17, 2020
Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum throws a block during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

[Photo] Iowa football team hoping to avoid 0-3 start heading into Michigan State matchup

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
November 5, 2020
Iowa players run onto the field during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

[Photo] On the Line: Week 3

DI Staff
November 5, 2020
The Iowa football team is introduced during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

[Photo] One-on-one with former Iowa quarterback Chuck Long

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2020
Iowa head coach Ross Wilson watches his team during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Texas Tech at the HTRC on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. The Red Raiders defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-3.

[Photo] Iowa men’s tennis keeps routine in an unconventional fall

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2020
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder talks to her team during a women's basketball match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-85, in double overtime.

[Photo] Iowa women’s basketball preparing for quick start to season

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2020
The main floor is seen during Xtream Arena's opening media tour in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.

[Photo] Coralville looks to expand business in Iowa River Landing area

Claire Benson, News Reporter
October 28, 2020
Ross-Ade Stadium is seen before a football game between Iowa and Purdue in West Lafayette, IN on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.

[Photo] Iowa won’t be defined by early loss to Purdue

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 25, 2020
Purdue students sit on the Memorial Mall on Purdue's campus during a student watch party for football game between Iowa and Purdue in West Lafayette, IN on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.

Photos: Game Day in a pandemic – Iowa at Purdue

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist
October 24, 2020
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to his team during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

[Photo] From postponed to Purdue: Once-unlikely 2020 Iowa football season kicks off Saturday

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 22, 2020
The Iowa football team is introduced during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

[Photo] Heflin set to realize dreams in Hawkeye debut

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 22, 2020
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder calls a formation during a women's basketball match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-85, in double overtime.

[Photo] Iowa women’s basketball aiming to make waves in stacked Big Ten

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
October 22, 2020
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley prepares for a play during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

[Photo] Iowa football’s Coy Cronk ready for his homecoming

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 21, 2020
Iowa's Samantha Mannix prepares to serve 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 Muskateers, 7-0.

[Photo] Iowa women’s tennis’ Samantha Mannix looking for a breakout season this spring

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter
October 21, 2020
Iowa defender Riley Whitaker navigates the field during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Western Michigan on Thursday, August 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 2-0.

[Photo] Iowa women’s soccer logging minutes via intrasquad scrimmage

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
October 19, 2020
Iowa players take the field during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines celebrated homecoming and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-3.

[Photo] Hawkeye baseball turns to intrasquad scrimmages

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence speaks during a farm visit hosted by America First Policies in Waukee on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.

Photos: Vice President Pence at America First Policies

Shivansh Ahuja, Photo Editor
October 9, 2019
Iowa offensive lineman Alaric Jackson prepares to block during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines celebrated homecoming and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-3.

[Photo] Starting left tackle Alaric Jackson shakes up diet for senior season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 12, 2020
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder calls a formation during a women's basketball match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-85, in double overtime.

[Photo] Iowa coaches express concerns during COVID-19

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2020
The main floor is seen during Xtream Arena's opening media tour in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.

[Photo] USA Wrestling’s 2020 Senior Nationals will come to Coralville this weekend

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 8, 2020
Iowa's Joe Tyler prepares to serve during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Creighton at the HTRC on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020.

[Photo] Petrov looks to be an immediate impact player for Iowa men’s tennis

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter
October 6, 2020
Iowa's Will Davies hits a forehand during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Texas Tech at the HTRC on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. The Red Raiders defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-3.

[Photo] Hawkeye men’s tennis team making the most of long offseason

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter
October 5, 2020
Johnson County supervisor Royceann Porter speaks during the final session of the “Speak Up, Speak Out” series at Mercer Park on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Mayor Bruce Teague invited spectators to voice their thoughts and frustrations.

[Photo] Meet the 2020 candidates

October 3, 2020
President Bruce Harreld answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan on March 7, 2019 in the Adler Journalism Building.

[Photo] Photos: President Bruce Harreld (2015-2020)

DI Staff
October 1, 2020
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors holds a work session via live-stream on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020.

[Photo] Johnson County Board of Supervisors to extend face mask mandate

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter
September 30, 2020
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras makes a pass during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3.

[Photo] Hawkeye football offense preview: A new QB with plenty of targets

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 30, 2020
UI student Samuel Rane poses for a portrait in Mayflower Residence Hall on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020.

[Photo] Students embrace hidden disabilities

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
September 29, 2020
Iowa's Michelle Bacalla hits a forehand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Nebraska at the HTRC on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, fell to the Cornhuskers, 4-2.

[Photo] Bacalla hopes to give Iowa women’s tennis a boost in 2020

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter
September 27, 2020
Officials seperate Iowa's Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Wisconsin's Madison Cone during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-22.

[Photo] Point/Counterpoint: Who will win the Big Ten West?

September 24, 2020
Iowa players huddle before doubles play during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Maryland at the HTRC on Sunday, April 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 6-1.

[Photo] Freshmen Iowa tennis players adjust to COVID-19 pandemic

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2020
Iowa's Jax Kranitz competes on uneven bars during a women's gymnastics meet between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 1, 2019. Kranitz scored 9.8 in the event. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior night, fell to the Cyclones, 196.275-196.250.

[Photo] Iowa women’s gymnastics back to work after unexpected months off

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter
September 23, 2020
Action is underway during a football game between Iowa City West and City High on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020.

Photos: Iowa City West vs. Iowa City High football

Shivansh Ahuja and Nichole Harris
September 4, 2020
West quarterback Marcus Morgan carries the ball during a football game between Iowa City West and Liberty High School in North Liberty on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. The Trojans defeated the Lightning, 27-0.

Photos: Iowa City West vs. Liberty High Football

Shivansh Ahuja and Nichole Harris
August 28, 2020
Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague speaks during the final session of the “Speak Up, Speak Out” series at Mercer Park on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Mayor Bruce Teague invited community members to voice their thoughts and frustrations.

Photos: “Speak Up, Speak Out” at Mercer Park

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist
June 6, 2020
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Column: A world without sports through the lens of a photojournalist

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist
April 23, 2020
Iowa's Jason Kerst hits a backhand during a men's tennis match between Iowa and VCU on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams, 4-3.

Photos: Iowa men’s tennis vs. VCU (2/29/2020)

Shivansh Ahuja, Content Creator
February 29, 2020
IowaÕs 141-pound Max Murin grapples with Oklahoma StateÕs Dusty Hone during a wrestling dual meet between No 1. Iowa and No. 9 Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. No. 5 Murin defeated No. 12 Hone by major decision, 15-4, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 34-6.

Photos: No. 1 Iowa wrestling vs. No. 9 Oklahoma State

Shivansh Ahuja and Nichole Harris
February 23, 2020
Iowa's Ashleigh Jacobs hits a forehand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and DePaul at the HTRC on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Demons, 6-1.

Photos: Iowa women’s tennis vs. DePaul (2/21/2020

Shivansh Ahuja, Content Creator
February 21, 2020
Sierra Schmidt finds out that she placed third in the third heat of the 500 yard freestyle with a time of 4:37.15 during the final round of competition for the 2020 Women’s Big Ten Swim & Dive Championships on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.

Photos: Women’s Big 10 Championship Swimming & Diving (2/19-20/2020)

Jake Maish, Emily Wangen, and Shivansh Ahuja
February 21, 2020
Iowa's Elise Van Heuvelen hits a backhand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Colorado at the HTRC on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. The Buffaloes defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-3.

Photos: Iowa women’s tennis vs. Colorado (2/16/2020)

Shivansh Ahuja, Content Creator
February 16, 2020
IowaÕs 197-pound Jacob Warner wrestles MinnesotaÕs Hunter Ritter during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 13 Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. No. 6 Warner defeated Ritter by major decision, 12-4, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 35-6.

Photos: No. 1 Iowa wrestling vs. No. 13 Minnesota (2/15/2020)

Shivansh Ahuja and Nichole Harris
February 16, 2020
Sen. Ellizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks at the Forte Banquet and Conference Center in Des Moines on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. Caucus results took about a week to finalize. Warren placed third in the caucuses, receiving 18.0% of the state convention delegates.

[Photo] Photos: Iowa Caucuses (2/3/20)

DI Photo Staff
February 4, 2020
Tom Steyer meets with supporters during a campaign rally at Backpocket Brewery in Coralville on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. The Iowa Caucuses will be held on Feb. 3.

Photos: Tom Steyer in Coralville (2/2/2020)

Shivansh Ahuja, Photojournalist
February 2, 2020
Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Penn State’s Brandon Meredith during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 2 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. No. 1 Lee won by technical fall in 3:18, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 19-17.

Photos: No. 1 Iowa wrestling vs. No. 2 Penn State (1/31/2020)

Shivansh Ahuja, Content Creator
February 1, 2020
Iowa's Austin DeSanto wrestles Penn State's Roman Bravo-Young during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 2 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa's Spencer Lee wrestles Penn State's Brandon Meredith during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 2 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.

[Photo] Historic rivalry renewed as Hawkeyes meet Cowboys at Carver

February 20, 2020
Iowa's Joe Tyler hits a backhand during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Nebraska-Omaha at the HTRC on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mavericks, 6-1.

Photos: Iowa men’s tennis vs. Nebraska-Omaha (1/25/2020)

Shivansh Ahuja, Photojournalist
January 25, 2020
Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto wrestles Ohio State’s Jordan Decatur during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 4 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. No. 2 DeSanto defeated No. 18 Decatur by technical fall in 5:59, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 24-10.

Photos: No. 1 Iowa wrestling vs. No. 4 Ohio State (1/24/2020)

Shivansh Ahuja, Photojournalist
January 25, 2020
Iowa guard CJ Fredrick dribbles during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 85-80.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Rutgers (1/22/2020)

Shivansh Ahuja, Photojournalist
January 23, 2020
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