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Tim Balk, Opinion Editor Emeritus

Tim is a Medill senior studying journalism and legal studies. In the past, he was gameday editor, opinion editor and a managing editor at The Daily. A proud native of Massachusetts, he has written for SI.com, the Albany Times Union and thecatchandshoot.com. You can reach Tim via Twitter or email.

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Scottie Lindsey fires a jumper. The senior guard scored 17 points in Northwesterns narrow loss to Purdue.

Rapid Recap: Purdue 74, Northwestern 69

December 3, 2017
Scottie Lindsey dunks over a defender. The senior guard overcame a slow start to score 22 points in Northwesterns overtime win.

Men’s Basketball: Scottie Lindsey powers Wildcats over Illinois in overtime

December 2, 2017
Justin Jackson carries the ball. The senior running back ran for 144 yards in the final Big Ten game of his career.

Rapid Recap: No. 22 Northwestern 42, Illinois 7

November 25, 2017
Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah goes up for a layup. The junior forward helped Northwestern pull away from Santa Clara in the fourth quarter.

Women’s Basketball: Strong defense carries Northwestern to win over Santa Clara

November 22, 2017
Nate Hall makes a tackle. The junior linebacker was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.

Football: Hall named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

November 21, 2017

Balk: Appreciate your time at NU, and all the people who make it special

November 21, 2017
Kyle Queiro intercepts Minnesota quarterback Demry Croft. Queiro and fellow senior safety Godwin Igwebuike are approaching the end of their illustrious Northwestern careers.

Football: Igwebuike, Queiro lead Wildcats secondary to season’s finish line

November 21, 2017
Tommy Nevin’s Pub, 1454 Sherman Ave, which was a popular bar for students. Evanston and University police are investigating students who stole items from the pub last month.

‘Last Nevin’s’ roars with heavy crowds, ends with students pilfering property

November 20, 2017
Bryant McIntosh surveys the court. The senior guard struggled against Texas Tech, turning the ball over five times.

Men’s Basketball: No. 20 Northwestern railroaded by Texas Tech

November 19, 2017
Justin Jackson runs with the ball. The senior running back carved up 166 yards against Minnesota on Saturday.

Football: Justin Jackson stars on Senior Day as Wildcats crush Minnesota

November 18, 2017
Bryant McIntosh scans the court. The senior guard and the Wildcats will take on La Salle in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off on Friday.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern heads to Connecticut for Hall of Fame Tip-Off

November 17, 2017
Ben Skowronek celebrates a touchdown. The sophomore receiver collected seven catches for 117 yards against Purdue.

Football: Ben Skowronek steps up for Wildcats in win over Purdue

November 12, 2017
Justin Jackson runs with the ball. The senior running back helped lead the Wildcats to a one-sided win over Purdue last fall.

Balk: Don’t sleep on Purdue

November 10, 2017
Justin Jackson prepares for impact. The senior leads the team with 798 rushing yards on the season.

Football Roundtable: Writers talk Wildcats, Big Ten as season’s end approaches

November 8, 2017
Vic Law drives to the basket. The junior forward and the Wildcats have high expectations for this season, but will have to navigate an early conference tournament and a different home arena.

Balk: Big Ten changes will take away from Northwestern’s season

November 6, 2017
Justin Jackson dives into the end zone. The senior running back ran for 154 yards against Nebraska.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 31, Nebraska 24 (OT)

November 4, 2017
Charles Murray speaks Wednesday at Parkes Hall. His talk, hosted by College Republicans, focused on the white working class.

Controversial political scientist Charles Murray talks Trump, criticizes identity politics

November 1, 2017
Clayton Thorson runs with the ball. The junior quarterback tossed for 356 yards against Michigan State.

Football: Northwestern stuns No. 16 Michigan State 39-31 in triple OT

October 28, 2017
Football: After years of barren bleachers, fans gradually return to Ryan Field

Football: After years of barren bleachers, fans gradually return to Ryan Field

October 27, 2017
Kyle Queiro celebrates. The senior safety recorded five tackles against Iowa.

Football: Northwestern’s defense shines again, smothers Iowa

October 21, 2017
Bryant McIntosh drives to the basket. McIntosh and fellow senior guard Scottie Lindsey were named to the preseason All-Big Ten team.

Men’s Basketball: McIntosh, Lindsey named to preseason All-Big Ten team

October 20, 2017
Riley Lees takes on a tackler. The redshirt freshman receiver matched a career high with three catches against Maryland.

Football: Northwestern’s receivers look to build on Maryland performance

October 19, 2017
Justin Jackson carries the ball. The senior running back ran for 171 yards and a pair of touchdowns against Maryland.

Football: Northwestern shakes off slow conference start with 37-21 win at Maryland

October 14, 2017
Clayton Thorson gets tackled. The junior quarterback passed for 142 yards in Northwesterns homecoming loss.

Football: Homecoming loss leaves Northwestern’s offense seeking answers

October 7, 2017
Justin Jackson carries the ball. The senior enters the weekend on the cusp of Northwestern’s career rushing record.

Football: Tough-running, soft-spoken Justin Jackson approaches program rushing record

October 6, 2017
Football: Looking back at ‘Thanks for the INT’ as homecoming approaches

Football: Looking back at ‘Thanks for the INT’ as homecoming approaches

October 4, 2017
Trae Williams slouches. The sophomore cornerback forced a fumble in Northwesterns loss to No. 10 Wisconsin.

Football: Long passing plays break Northwestern’s back at Wisconsin

September 30, 2017
The Wildcats leave the tunnel. The team has said it will take the field with arms locked Saturday.

Balk: Wildcats locking arms is a non-story

September 28, 2017
Coach Pat Fitzgerald smiles during last year’s Pinstripe Bowl. Northwestern’s football program was valued at approximately $163 million in a recent analysis.

Football: Wildcats program valued at more than $163 million

September 25, 2017
Clayton Thorson scans the field. The junior quarterback passed for a career-high 370 yards against Bowling Green.

Football: Northwestern throttles Bowling Green 49-7 in non-conference finale

September 16, 2017
Ben Skowronek receives a pass. The sophomore finished with eight catches against Nevada.

Football: Northwestern’s passing attack finds traction without Carr

September 2, 2017
Jeremy Larkin dives forward. The redshirt freshman and the Wildcats pulled out a win against Nevada on Saturday.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 31, Nevada 20

September 2, 2017
Vic Law attempts a jumper. The sophomore forwards inspired 18-point effort wasnt enough as the Wildcats season came to a close against Gonzaga.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s season ends in 79-73 loss to Gonzaga

March 18, 2017
Vic Law attempts a layup. The sophomore forward scored 2 points in Northwestern’s win over Vanderbilt on Thursday.

Balk: Northwestern needs a big-time performance from Law to shock Gonzaga

March 18, 2017
Bryant McIntosh celebrates after Northwesterns win over Vanderbilt. The junior guard scored 25 points in the victory.

Men’s Basketball: Bryant McIntosh shines in Northwestern’s NCAA Tournament debut

March 16, 2017
Scottie Lindsey dribbles. The junior guard emerged as one of Northwesterns leaders this season.

Men’s Basketball: Rejuvenated Scottie Lindsey pushes Wildcats into March

March 12, 2017
Scottie Lindsey looks toward the hoop. The junior guard scored 17 points in Northwesterns win over No. 25 Maryland.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern blows past No. 25 Maryland and into Big Ten Tournament semifinals

March 11, 2017
Bryant McIntosh drives through traffic. The junior guard scored 25 points and handed out six assists in Northwesterns narrow loss to Purdue.

Rapid Recap: No. 16 Purdue 69, Northwestern 65

March 5, 2017
Jim Phillips was appointed to the NCAA Division I Mens Basketball Committee on Friday.

Men’s Basketball: Athletic director Jim Phillips appointed to Division I Men’s Basketball Committee

March 4, 2017
Dererk Pardon celebrates with teammates. The sophomore centers game-winner lifted Northwestern past Michigan.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats top Michigan as Welsh-Ryan Arena goes berserk

March 2, 2017

Irish consul general discusses implications of Brexit for Ireland in Kellogg talk

March 1, 2017
Bryant McIntosh attempts a layup. The junior guards 22 points werent enough for Northwestern in its loss to Indiana on Saturday.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern suffers gut-wrenching loss to Indiana

February 26, 2017
Bryant McIntosh drives past a defender. The junior guard led Northwestern with 16 points against Illinois.

Rapid Recap: Illinois 66, Northwestern 50

February 21, 2017

Weinberg junior Peter Kotecki named The Daily’s next editor in chief

February 20, 2017
Sophomore forward Vic Law defends. Coach Chris Collins credited the crowd at Welsh-Ryan Arena for feeding his teams defense late in its win over Rutgers.

Men’s Basketball: In uneven win over lowly Rutgers, Welsh-Ryan Arena still electric

February 19, 2017
Bryant McIntosh turns the corner on a defender. The junior guard and Northwestern dropped a home game to No. 23 Maryland on Wednesday.

Rapid Recap: No. 23 Maryland 74, Northwestern 64

February 15, 2017
Ashley Deary drives into the paint. The senior guard is a finalist for the 2017 Nancy Lieberman Award.

Women’s Basketball: Ashley Deary named finalist for Nancy Lieberman Award

February 7, 2017
Willie the Wildcat parades the sideline at Welsh-Ryan Arena during Northwesterns game against Indiana on Sunday. The game against the Hoosiers was sold out.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern home attendance on rise

February 3, 2017
Isiah Brown attempts a shot. The freshman logged his first career start but struggled to find an offensive rhythm in the Wildcats’ 21-point loss.

Men’s Basketball: Without Scottie Lindsey, Northwestern’s offense flounders at Purdue

February 2, 2017
Dererk Pardon surveys the court. The big man’s double-double propelled Northwestern to its fifth straight Big Ten win.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern tops Nebraska for fifth straight victory

January 27, 2017
Scottie Lindsey scans the court. The junior guard is the leading scorer for the Wildcats, who are just one game out of first place in the Big Ten standings.

Men’s Basketball: As hype grows, Northwestern attempts to stay grounded entering pair of key home games

January 26, 2017
Scottie Lindsey jams. The junior guard finished with 22 points in Northwesterns blowout victory.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern erupts in blowout win over Iowa

January 16, 2017
Dererk Pardon boxes out an opponent. The sophomore notched eight blocks in Thursday’s win.

Balk: Dererk Pardon will be key for Wildcats in remaining conference slate

January 13, 2017

Balk: This looks like the year for Northwestern

January 10, 2017
Vic Law handles the ball. The sophomore forwards hot shooting helped NU down Nebraska on Sunday.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 74, Nebraska 66

January 8, 2017
Anthony Walker kneels before a game. Walker announced on Friday through a tweet that he will enter the NFL Draft.

Football: Anthony Walker announces he will enter NFL Draft

December 30, 2016
Garrett Dickerson celebrates after scoring Northwesterns go-ahead touchdown in the Pinstripe Bowl. The juniors reception came on fourth down.

Football: Fourth-down conversions pave way to Wildcats’ Pinstripe Bowl win

December 28, 2016
Scottie Lindsey dribbles the ball. The junior guard scored a career-best 31 points against Penn State.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 87, Penn State 77

December 27, 2016
The Daily Northwestern presents: Holiday Guide 2016

The Daily Northwestern presents: Holiday Guide 2016

November 30, 2016
Gavin Skelly lays the ball in. The junior forward scored 11 points off the bench as the Wildcats held off Wake Forest.

Men’s Basketball: Late surge pushes Northwestern past Wake Forest

November 28, 2016
Justin Jackson carries the ball. The junior ran for 173 yards and three touchdowns against Illinois.

Football: Northwestern uses run-heavy attack to race past Illinois

November 26, 2016
Godwin Igwebuike dives for a tackle. The junior safety leads the Wildcats in tackles with 95.

Football: For Northwestern, rivalry game with Illinois becomes one-game playoff

November 21, 2016
Clayton Thorson tries to evade a defender. The sophomore quarterback fumbled twice in Northwesterns loss to Minnesota.

Football: Slow start, offensive struggles doom Wildcats in 29-12 loss to Minnesota

November 19, 2016

Balk: Appreciate Clayton Thorson, already one of Northwestern’s best quarterbacks ever

November 17, 2016
Bryant McIntosh flies for a layup. The junior guard’s late turnover in the Wildcats’ 70-68 loss at Butler set up Kamar Baldwin’s game-winning shot.

Men’s Basketball: Turnovers sink Northwestern in loss to Butler

November 17, 2016
Trent Goens returns an interception. The pick was the first of the redshirt freshmans career and one of four the Wildcats recorded against the Boilermakers.

Football: Wildcats roll past Purdue 45-17 for bounce-back win

November 12, 2016

Balk: Northwestern will take step back this year

November 7, 2016
Austin Carr runs downfield. The senior receiver leads the Big Ten in catches, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.

Football: Thorson, Carr forge bond, light up Big Ten secondaries

November 3, 2016
Vic Law rises up to finish a dunk. The sophomore should help invigorate the Wildcats’ offense this year after he redshirted last season.

Balk: Wildcats may not be better this year, but they will be more fun to watch

November 1, 2016
Clayton Thorson passes the ball in front of more than 107,000 fans at Ohio Stadium. The sophomore threw for 256 yards against the heavily favored Buckeyes.

Football: In historically one-sided series, NU starting to keep up with Ohio State

October 30, 2016
Kyle Queiro intercepts a pass with one hand. The junior safety tweeted out before the game Thanks for the INT.

Football: Another ‘thanks,’ another interception for Wildcats’ secondary

October 22, 2016
Football: Ball-hawking, fun-loving Godwin Igwebuike shines in leadership role for young defensive secondary

Football: Ball-hawking, fun-loving Godwin Igwebuike shines in leadership role for young defensive secondary

October 21, 2016
Justin Jackson carries the ball in the first half against Michigan State Saturday. The junior ran for 188 yards and two touchdowns.

Football: Northwestern silences Michigan State homecoming crowd in 54-40 win

October 15, 2016
Flynn Nagel returns a punt during Northwestern’s Oct. 1 game at Iowa. The sophomore’s return set up the Wildcats at the opposing five-yard line, leading to an early touchdown.

Football: Wildcats look to take road mojo to Michigan State

October 13, 2016
Clayton Thorson drops back to pass. The sophomore threw for three touchdowns and ran for another against Iowa.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 38, Iowa 31

October 1, 2016
Trae Williams tackles Nebraska receiver Alonzo Moore moments after he caught a 59-yard pass. Northwestern gave up 556 yards of total offense Saturday.

Football: Wildcats defense has no answers for Nebraska

September 25, 2016
Balk: After dismal start, Big Ten opener pivotal for Wildcats

Balk: After dismal start, Big Ten opener pivotal for Wildcats

September 23, 2016
Garrett Dickerson punches in Northwestern’s first touchdown of the game. The Wildcats would go on to score two more long touchdowns en route to their first win of the season.

Football: Northwestern shakes off poor start, defeats Duke for first win

September 18, 2016
Justin Jackson gets tackled for a loss. The junior running back only managed 39 rushing yards in Saturdays loss to Illinois State.

Football: Wildcats’ offense forced to go pass-happy against Illinois State

September 10, 2016
Clayton Thorson loses the ball on the one-yard line late in the fourth quarter Saturday. The sophomore quarterback had been trying to score on a first-and-goal from the six, but ultimately fell just short.

Football: Late fumble by Clayton Thorson dooms Wildcats in season-opening loss to Western Michigan

September 3, 2016
Balk: Northwestern misfires on its ‘AND is in our DNA’ advertisement slogan

Balk: Northwestern misfires on its ‘AND is in our DNA’ advertisement slogan

May 17, 2016
Balk: Let politics into our schools

Balk: Let politics into our schools

April 18, 2016
Balk: In defense of indecision in declaring majors

Balk: In defense of indecision in declaring majors

April 7, 2016
Balk: A defense of flip-floppery

Balk: A defense of flip-floppery

March 31, 2016
Balk: Do the right thing, whatever that means

Balk: Do the right thing, whatever that means

March 4, 2016
Balk: Northwestern deserves a better Main Library

Balk: Northwestern deserves a better Main Library

February 28, 2016
Balk: Northwestern should bring Norris to life at night

Balk: Northwestern should bring Norris to life at night

February 19, 2016
Balk: Why college needs to be home

Balk: Why college needs to be home

February 11, 2016
Balk: Northwestern’s search for who we are

Balk: Northwestern’s search for who we are

January 28, 2016
Balk: Schedule recommended by task force is flawed

Balk: Schedule recommended by task force is flawed

January 14, 2016
Balk: Voting is an insufficient form of political participation

Balk: Voting is an insufficient form of political participation

January 13, 2016
Balk: A Northwestern student’s guide to Winter Quarter apathy

Balk: A Northwestern student’s guide to Winter Quarter apathy

January 7, 2016

Balk: ‘Tis the season for the best 25 holiday songs

December 1, 2015
Balk: The real war on Christmas

Balk: The real war on Christmas

November 22, 2015
Balk: The power of the modern student-athlete

Balk: The power of the modern student-athlete

November 16, 2015
Balk: Maybe, just maybe, Northwestern football has its second-best team ever

Balk: Maybe, just maybe, Northwestern football has its second-best team ever

November 9, 2015
Balk: Health and diet underemphasized at Northwestern

Balk: Health and diet underemphasized at Northwestern

November 2, 2015
Balk: Don’t worry freshmen, you’ll settle in

Balk: Don’t worry freshmen, you’ll settle in

October 26, 2015
Balk: Let’s retire the ‘state school’ chant

Balk: Let’s retire the ‘state school’ chant

October 19, 2015
Balk: Is anything really a waste of time?

Balk: Is anything really a waste of time?

October 12, 2015
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