![CHEERLEADER — Welles, the mascot of the NMU volleyball team, greets Wildcat Willy at a home match. As the team is introduced, the service dog will bark for each of the players to show his support.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/wildcat-willy-669x900.jpg)
Welles: Companion, confidant, service dog
Andie Balenger
• March 13, 2023
![Devin Ziembiec hands out pamphlets to passing students who stop to take a free dessert and learn more about service animals. The event is a part of the pastries and pamphlets series from the Student Equity and Engagement Center that aims to increase education about specific diversity and inclusion topics every year.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/PXL_20220310_171848389-506x900.jpg)
SEEC hands out free cookies, information on service animals
Katarina Rothhorn, Features Editor
• March 10, 2022
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