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Colton Peterson

Colton Peterson, Opinion Columnist

Colton Peterson is a senior at NIU majoring in communications with a focus on media studies while also minoring in journalism. He joined the Northern Star in fall 2024. When he’s not articulating opinions for the Star, you can find Colton playing sports video games or listening to music.

All content by Colton Peterson
Sophomore Sean Carroll reaches out of bounds to reset at the center of the mat at the match against Purdue University on January 12. Opinion Columnist Colton Peterson argues that AEW is no longer elite. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

AEW is no longer elite

By Colton Peterson, Opinion Columnist
April 18, 2025
A photo depicts the outside of the NIU Student Financial Aid Office. Opinion Columnist Colton Peterson argues that NIU should better advertise their work-study jobs for eligible students. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU needs to better advertise its work-study jobs

By Colton Peterson, Opinion Columnist
April 14, 2025
A photo depicts the Northern Star time capsule, set to be open at 4 p.m. April 16. What should be included in the next time capsule? (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Poll: What should be in the next Northern Star time capsule?

By Colton Peterson and Santiago Montañez Bertoletti
April 2, 2025
A photo depicts the logo for the video game "WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2007." Opinion Columnist Colton Peterson argues that WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2007" has the most underrated soundtrack of all time. ("VGM Uploader" on YouTube)

The soundtrack that never sleeps

By Colton Peterson, Opinion Columnist
April 2, 2025
A basketball and a football sit beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and above the topic of the week. If NBA and NFL players were to switch sports, who would be more successful? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Look Both Ways: Leaving the NFL vs. leaving the NBA

By Micah Huff and Colton Peterson
February 13, 2025
A graphic depicts a camera, people representing a family gathering and the words "Memories" and "Enjoy every moment." Opinion Columnist Colton Peterson enjoys living in the moment versus taking photos at family gatherings. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

The importance of living in the moment

By Colton Peterson, Opinion Columnist
January 27, 2025
Different types of toppings for salad sit at Neptune Dining Hall's salad bar station. Which dining hall is the best dining hall on campus. (Katie Follmer | Northern Star)

Poll: Which NIU dining hall is the best?

By Colton Peterson, Opinion Columnist
January 27, 2025
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