Notes Meet the Team
Every issue we introduce you to a staff member at Bellingham Alive.
Winterns (Winter Interns)
Mysti Willmon, Tyler Kendig, and Anelyse Morris
What is your role at the magazine and how long have you been with K & L Media?
What is your favorite part of working for a regional lifestyle magazine?
Anelyse I’ve had the pleasure of being part of the K&L Media team as an intern since September.
Anelyse Working for a smaller media outlet means I can write stories that matter to the community. Whatcom, Skagit, and the San Juans are such beautiful parts of the state, with so many stories to tell. It’s exciting to be a part of that. I’m actively improving as a writer, which I am incredibly grateful for.
Mysti I have been working for K&L Media as an intern since September. Tyler I began interning at the magazine in late August.
What is your background? Anelyse I’m currently working toward my BA in news/editorial journalism with a minor in English at Western and hope to graduate this spring. I’m a military brat and have been lucky enough to live all around the world. I’ve always had a passion for writing, and fell in love with journalism when I joined my high school paper. Mysti I’m attending Western and working on getting my BA in news/ editorial journalism and creative writing. I have always loved reading; currently, I own around 300 books. This passion led me to writing. Creating stories and pictures through words is amazing, and I am glad I get to do it every day. Tyler I first took an interest in journalism at my community college newspaper in Bremerton, and I’ve stuck with it since. I’ve always had a knack for editing, so I leaned into editorial positions at the Olympian in Bremerton, as well as The Western Front and The Planet Magazine at Western. After my internship, I plan on graduating with a BA in news/editorial journalism from Western.
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Mysti My favorite part is the fact that we get to cover really amazing events and people. I have heard horror stories of internships where interns don’t get any work experience or are treated without respect. Working for a small magazine means you get to know everyone in the office. Tyler I enjoy the low-stress environment at Bellingham Alive. As interns, we get to spend our time fact-checking (which I love, personally) or seeking out stories that resonate in our community.
What are some of your hobbies? Anelyse I love to travel, spend time with the people I love, read the sappiest romantic novels possible, sing, dance (poorly), and write for fun. Mysti I spend most of my time at school, working, and organizing a couple of clubs. However, I do love reading. I also enjoy crocheting and other craft projects. Tyler I like to record music with my guitar and piano or go to concerts. After my internship, I plan on volunteering at a local music and arts space.