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The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Khadrice Rollins, Managing Editor

Khadrice is a Medill junior studying journalism. His past positions at The Daily include assistant sports editor and sports editor. The New Jersey native is also involved with the NU chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. He previously contributed to The South Jersey Times, cslinsider.com and zagsblog.com. You can reach Khadrice via Twitter or email.

All content by Khadrice Rollins

Rollins: Never ‘stick to sports’

May 26, 2017
Vic Law holds the ball. The sophomore forward struggled with his shot for large parts of the conference season.

Men’s Basketball: Vic Law finds comfort on right side of 3-point line

March 12, 2017
Weinberg sophomore Jordan Hankins handles the ball for Northwestern. Hankins took her own life Jan. 9.

Friends, family celebrate Jordan Hankins’ selflessness, warmth

January 20, 2017
Residents and Community members gather at Twiggs Park for the Fifth Ward Festival. The festival featured information booths in addition to food vendors and entertainment acts to help promote the end of gun violence.

Fifth Ward Festival helps bring community together to combat gun violence at Twiggs Park

August 28, 2016

Ryan Field to institute new clear bag policy starting this year

August 25, 2016
Fans wait in line to grab copies of Frank Ocean's new album, "Blonde." Fans flocked to the Chicago-Main Newsstand after it was announced there would be a pop-up shop located there giving away free copies of the album. ​​

Frank Ocean pop-up shop provides fans with free copies of ‘Boys Don’t Cry,’ ‘Blonde’

August 21, 2016

Former Northwestern student Michael Szot’s death caused by drugs, coroner’s office confirms

August 3, 2016
Tre Demps comes off a screen set by Alex Olah. The two spent four years together at Northwestern and they will continue to be teammates next year when they suit up for Belfius Mons-Hainaut in Belgium.

Men’s Basketball: Tre Demps, Alex Olah to play professionally in Belgium

July 28, 2016

Football: Former Northwestern coach Dennis Green dies at 67

July 22, 2016

Woman missing since June 21 found in Chicago

June 29, 2016

Swimming and Diving: Incoming freshman Slowing qualifies for Olympics

June 27, 2016

Mass shooting preludes Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race against Hate for second straight year

June 24, 2016

Mosquitoes with West Nile virus reported in Evanston

June 23, 2016

Lightning strike causes structure fire in Evanston

June 23, 2016

16-year-old Evanston resident shot in chest

June 18, 2016
Provost Dan Linzer speaks at Sargent Hall in March. Linzer will step down as provost at the end of the 2016-17 academic year.

Linzer to step down as provost after 2016-17 academic year

June 13, 2016

Men’s Tennis: How Northwestern put together the best season in program history

May 2, 2016
Rollins: Appreciate Northwestern sports teams because they win more than one would think

Rollins: Appreciate Northwestern sports teams because they win more than one would think

April 20, 2016
Ashley Deary goes up to the basket. The junior guard led all scorers with 23 points in Northwestern's loss to San Diego on Thursday.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern’s season ends with first-round WNIT loss to San Diego

March 17, 2016
Best Latin Food: Tomate Fresh Kitchen

Best Latin Food: Tomate Fresh Kitchen

February 24, 2016
Rollins: It’s time for the seniors to take a seat

Rollins: It’s time for the seniors to take a seat

January 20, 2016
Rollins: The absence of Lauren Douglas is the Wildcats' real problem

Rollins: The absence of Lauren Douglas is the Wildcats’ real problem

January 13, 2016
Rollins: With Alex Olah injured, Tre Demps needs to shoot less

Rollins: With Alex Olah injured, Tre Demps needs to shoot less

December 30, 2015
Alex Olah goes in for the layup. Northwestern announced Sunday that the senior center is out indefinitely with a foot injury.

Men’s Basketball: Alex Olah out with foot injury

December 27, 2015
Dan Vitale lunges for the end zone. The senior superback sparked Northwestern's scoring with a 19-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter.

Football: Wildcats’ 10th win leaves team on the brink of re-writing record books

November 28, 2015
Lauren Douglas drives toward the basket. The senior forward will have a final chance to help the Cats reach the NCAA Tournament.

Women’s Basketball: Seniors set to leave their mark on the Wildcats

November 11, 2015

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats ranked No. 19 in AP preseason poll

November 4, 2015
Junior guard Ashley Deary breaks down a defender. Deary is one of four returning starters for the Cats, who start this year at No. 24 in the USA Today Coaches Poll.

Women’s Basketball: Cats come in at No. 24 in preseason rankings

October 29, 2015

Allen, Clem earn Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week awards

October 27, 2015
Drew Pariano gestures during a wrestling match. Northwestern announced Monday night that Pariano will no longer coach the team.

Wrestling: Drew Pariano out as Northwestern coach

October 26, 2015

Wrestling: InterMat ranks Tsirtsis No. 1 for weight class

October 21, 2015

Volleyball: Maddie Slater named Big Ten Player of the Week

September 29, 2015
Sophomore Anthony Walker runs to take down the ball carrier. Walker has been a rock in the middle of an NU defense that has led the way for the Cats’ 3-0 start.

Football: Walker earns national recognition

September 21, 2015
Wildcats set historic mark

Wildcats set historic mark

May 27, 2015
Sam Shropshire returns a shot. After seeing his team knocked out of the postseason, the sophomore will compete on his own in the NCAA Singles Championships.

Men’s Tennis: Sam Shropshire is ready for the solitude of singles

May 19, 2015

Lacrosse: Lasota, Nesselbush earn regional honors

May 13, 2015

Men’s Golf: Dylan Wu heads to NCAA Regional Tournament

May 13, 2015
Sam Shropshire lunges to make a return. The sophomore lost both of his singles matches over the weekend as Northwestern was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament.

Men’s Tennis: Wildcats grab one more wild win before season ends

May 11, 2015
Sophomore Sam Shropshire and senior Alex Pasareanu get fired up. The doubles pair will be vital to Northwestern’s success in the NCAA Tournament.

Men’s Tennis: Wildcats focusing on doubles play heading into NCAA Tournament

May 5, 2015
Sam Shropshire makes a return. The standout sophomore wasn’t enough to power Northwestern past top-seeded Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament.

Men’s Tennis: Wildcats fall short of Big Ten title

April 28, 2015

Men’s Tennis: Wildcats look to recover at Big Ten Tournament

April 22, 2015
Logan Staggs readies his return. The freshman lost the deciding match in Northwestern’s 4-3 defeat against Minnesota.

Men’s Tennis: Wildcats feel confident despite splitting final matches of season

April 20, 2015
Sophomore Sam Shropshire returns a volley at the net. Shropshire and NU are looking to leap Minnesota in the Big Ten standings this weekend.

Men’s Tennis: Wildcats wrap up season with two conference road matches

April 16, 2015
Sophomore Sam Shropshire and senior Alex Pasareanu celebrate a point. The No. 44 doubles pair helped Northwestern to victory over Iowa on Sunday.

Men’s Tennis: Wildcats stretch win streak to six

April 13, 2015
Sophomore Sam Shropshire lunges for a backhand. Shropshire and the No. 26 Wildcats host a pair of Big Ten opponents this weekend.

Men’s Tennis: Wildcats host two conference opponents in season’s final home matches

April 10, 2015

Men’s Tennis: Wildcats grab two weekend victories in Michigan

April 5, 2015

Men’s Tennis: Wildcats looking to sweep two conference rivals this weekend

April 2, 2015

Men’s Tennis: Wildcats recover from rocky start, surge ahead in Big Ten

March 31, 2015
Nia Coffey hoists up a shot. The sophomore forward missed a potential go-ahead jumper in the final seconds and followed it up with a turnover that essentially sealed Northwestern's defeat on Friday.

Rapid Reaction: Arkansas 57, Northwestern 55

March 20, 2015
Ashley Deary floats a shot toward the basket. The sophomore guard expects Northwestern to continue its aggressive approach against a strong Arkansas defense.

Women’s Basketball: Rested Northwestern takes on Arkansas in opening round of NCAA Tournament

March 19, 2015

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern celebrates tournament selection, looks to give seniors last hurrah

March 17, 2015

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern falls to Maryland again despite good start

March 7, 2015
Alex Cohen fights off a pair of defenders. The senior center experienced a disappointing Senior Day, posting just 5 points and three rebounds in 29 minutes of play in a 69-48 beat down from No. 5 Maryland.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern seeking revenge against Maryland in Big Ten semifinals

March 7, 2015
Ashley Deary drives to the basket. The sophomore guard ignited Northwestern's defensive surge in the second half but also contributed on offense with 12 points and finishing as one of five Wildcats players in double figures.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern storms to Big Ten Semifinals with strong second half

March 6, 2015
Joe McKeown offers some instructions for his team. The head coach has built Northwestern from a 7-23 outfit to a Big Ten contender in just seven years.

The Sideline: Joe McKeown builds another winner at Northwestern

March 6, 2015
Tre Demps skies toward the basket. The junior guard saved Northwestern on Tuesday night, nailing a game-tying 3 near the end of regulation and in the final seconds of the first overtime to keep the Wildcats alive in an eventual 82-78 double-overtime victory.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern finally slays Michigan, pulls off remarkable Senior Night win

March 4, 2015
Alex Cohen fights off a pair of defenders. The senior center experienced a disappointing Senior Day, posting just 5 points and three rebounds in 29 minutes of play in a 69-48 beat down from No. 5 Maryland.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern fades in second half for first loss in nine games

March 1, 2015
Lauren Douglas skies for the jumper. The junior forward needed just 19 minutes to produce 13 points, part of a diverse scoring effort from the Wildcats in an 80-60 win.

Women’s Basketball: No. 25 Northwestern demolishes No. 20 Rutgers in statement game

February 26, 2015
Maggie Lyon weaves her way down the lane. The junior guard scored 15 points in Sunday’s 86-83 overtime win, none more important than the 2 she produced with seconds left in regulation to tie the contest.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern escapes in overtime thriller in Madison

February 22, 2015
Tre Demps goes up for the jumper. The junior guard scored 16 points for Northwestern on Saturday, part of a robust offensive effort in a 60-39 Wildcats win.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern romps to third straight win, blows out Penn State

February 21, 2015
The Wildcats completed a massive 59-51 home victory against No. 21 Nebraska. Sophomore forward Nia Coffey contributed her usual fare, notching 17 points and pulling down 14 boards in the victory.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern buries No. 21 Nebraska, pushes winning streak to six

February 19, 2015
Karly Roser contests the shot. The senior guard has earned a starting role in sophomore guard Christen Inman’s absence and has done an admirable job as a fill-in.

Women’s Basketball: Surging Northwestern welcomes No. 21 Nebraska to Welsh-Ryan

February 18, 2015

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern faces crucial test at Michigan

February 14, 2015
Nia Coffey moves into position. The sophomore forward did not miss from the free throw line on Wednesday night and settled into a key 17-point, 11-rebound performance in a Wildcats win.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern rallies from early deficit to top Purdue in overtime

February 11, 2015
Ashley Deary drives to the hole. The sophomore guard said she sees on-court camaraderie as a large factor in explaining the team’s solid road record.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats clicking, look to avoid road trap at Purdue

February 10, 2015
It was a night of balance on offense for Northwestern, as the Wildcats had four players in double figures. Sophomore guard Christen Inman was the most efficient of these scorers, posting 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats battle back from early deficit for hard-earned road win over Hoosiers

February 5, 2015
Christen Inman goes for the left hand floater. The sophomore guard was a force against Minnesota on Sunday, netting a game-high 20 points in a 70-49 NU win.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats seek more success in Indiana

February 4, 2015
Nia Coffey raced ahead of all her teammates in Northwestern’s victory over Hofstra on Wednesday. The freshman forward scored a game-high 27 points.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern welcomes Minnesota, looks to regain mojo

January 31, 2015
Nia Coffey goes up for the shot. In spite of the sophomore forward’s recent shooting struggles, Northwestern can’t afford to have her foul out as she did against Penn State.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern returns home, looking to escape rough patch

January 28, 2015
Alex Cohen goes for the block. The senior center fouled out late in the second half, allowing Penn State key rebounding chances against Northwestern’s four-guard lineup.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats produce stunning loss at Penn State

January 25, 2015
Freshman Ashley Deary drives by an Illinois-Chicago defender. The point guard has capably filled in for the injured Karly Roser, averaging 6.3 points and five assists per game this season.

Women’s Basketball: After snapping losing streak, Northwestern faces important contest at Penn State

January 24, 2015
Lauren Douglas is double teamed on the perimeter. The Wildcats' loss to Michigan was the team's second in row.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats fade after hot start, drop back-to-back contests

January 18, 2015

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern returns home in search of rebound performance

January 16, 2015
The Jackie Robinson West baseball squad shakes hands with Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips. The Chicago-based team was honored for its accomplishments at this summer’s Little League World Series on Wednesday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.

Jackie Robinson West team comes to Evanston, attracts crowd

January 15, 2015
Ashley Deary follows through after a free throw. The sophomore point guard is third in the nation in steals per game with 3.8.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats’ defense faces tough challenge on road against Hawkeyes

January 13, 2015
Ashley Deary shoots a lay-up. The sophomore guard was the leading cog in Northwestern’s robust offense against Michigan State, scoring 18 of the team’s 77 points.

Women’s Basketball: Inside the stats for Northwestern’s close victory over Michigan State

January 13, 2015
Ashley Deary weaves her way through traffic. Five Wildcats scored double-digit points against Michigan State on Sunday, but the sophomore led the way with a team-high 18 points.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern holds off Michigan State surge again

January 11, 2015

Volleyball: Wildcats snap losing streak with straight-set victory over Iowa

November 23, 2014

Volleyball: Northwestern’s skid continues in loss to No. 16 Purdue

November 16, 2014
Kayla Morin delivers a spike in the Wildcats’ first game against the Boilermakers. The sophomore outside hitter has started every match and is second on the team in kills.

Volleyball: Wildcats hope to recover in rematch against Boilermakers

November 13, 2014
Taylor Tashima sets the ball for a spike. The true freshman setter has excelled in her first year, starting 22 games for the Wildcats.

Volleyball: Northwestern suffers disappointing loss to Illinois

November 10, 2014

Volleyball: Wildcats split weekend on the road

November 2, 2014
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