Cornell Michael Williams Jr. waits for his bus at the Whatcom Transportation Authority station in downtown Bellingham on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Williams is staying at the Lighthouse Mission, and has lived in Bellingham for only about six months. So far, however, he said he is not sure living in a college town affects his life at all. About 15 to 20 years ago, a college would have made a town more progressive, he said, but now repetition creates monotony. Williams is originally from Washington D.C., and when asked how he felt about leaving the east coast, he said, "You can take the person out of the place, but you can't take the place out of the person."
Bellingham resident Sharon Souders, 76, is bundled up for a day of errands Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Whatcom Transportation Authority bus stop in downtown Bellingham. Souders lives off of Social Security benefits and food stamps, but said living near the university has provided her with opportunities she wouldn't have elsewhere. Last year, she audited a music class at Western which inspired her to learn how to play the ukulele. "I think [Bellingham] is more lively because of the young people," she said.
Bellingham resident and Western alumnus Jim Reichart, 56, waits for his bus Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Whatcom Transportation Authority bus station in downtown Bellingham. Reichart has two 7-year-old children who he brings to university events. He said he loves having the resources the university provides so close to his home. "I think there's a lot more diversity and energy with the college," he said.
Cornell Michael Williams Jr. waits for his bus at the Whatcom Transportation Authority station in downtown Bellingham on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Williams is staying at the Lighthouse Mission, and has lived in Bellingham for only about six months. So far, however, he said he is not sure living in a college town affects his life at all. About 15 to 20 years ago, a college would have made a town more progressive, he said, but now repetition creates monotony. Williams is originally from Washington D.C., and when asked how he felt about leaving the east coast, he said, "You can take the person out of the place, but you can't take the place out of the person."
Bellingham resident Sharon Souders, 76, is bundled up for a day of errands Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Whatcom Transportation Authority bus stop in downtown Bellingham. Souders lives off of Social Security benefits and food stamps, but said living near the university has provided her with opportunities she wouldn't have elsewhere. Last year, she audited a music class at Western which inspired her to learn how to play the ukulele. "I think [Bellingham] is more lively because of the young people," she said. 
Bellingham resident and Western alumnus Jim Reichart, 56, waits for his bus Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Whatcom Transportation Authority bus station in downtown Bellingham. Reichart has two 7-year-old children who he brings to university events. He said he loves having the resources the university provides so close to his home. "I think there's a lot more diversity and energy with the college," he said.
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