Amid Native American mascot controversies, Willie the Wildcat continues to raise no red flags – North by Northwestern

Amid Native American mascot controversies, Willie the Wildcat continues to raise no red flags – North by Northwestern

Willie the Wildcat with young Northwestern fans at Wildcat Alley, the designated fan fest area. Photo courtesy of Northwestern Magazine’s J.B. Spector. When Zoe Goodman (SESP ’19) stepped into Willie the Wildcat’s furry suit for the first time, she was unaware of the memorable impact she would have on the Northwestern and Evanston community. “There are very few feelings like being the first person on the field with the Northwestern flag and the w