This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Northwestern chapter.
Name: Willie the Wildcat
Born: 1933
Relationship Status: Prowling the field
Likes: Purple, Pulling practical jokes on opposing mascots, Coach Fitz, Russian Lit and Touchdowns (so he can do push-ups in front of the Ladycats, of course)
Dislikes: Losing, Fans who don’t stand for the fight song, Blue and Orange, and Willie the Wildcat from KSU (Our Willie was the original)
Why HC Loves Willie: Not only does he rock the sideline of every NU sporting event with his killer dance moves and non-stop energy, but he melts the heart of every girl in the crowd with his big furry hugs.