Remembering
High school seniors and recent graduates reflect on Sept. 11
Jules Crespy was only 8 years old at the time, but he still vividly remembers how he first heard about the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. He was in third grade and on his way to school. Read More
Moving Forward
How 9/11 affected patriotism
The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks shocked the country into a war on terrorism, but almost 10 years later, many Americans are left wondering how much longer this war is going to last. Read More
Community Reaction
Muslim women grapple with spotlight after 9/11
At 13, Samiha Islam made the decision to wear the hijab — a head covering worn by many Muslim women to adhere to the Quran's instruction on modesty. Read More
Security
Security measures increase in schools after 9/11
The terrorist attack in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, shook the world in a dramatic way. In the years following, people — particularly parents — no longer felt secure on American soil. Read More
Education
New scrutiny not a deterrent to international students
Before Sept. 11, 2001, David Currey thought his job centered on helping international students. In the decade since, his duties increasingly focus on monitoring them. Read More
After 9/11, some feel a loss of safety and personal freedom
The Urban Pioneer surveyed people at MU on July 14, asking them,"With the exception of airport security, what one thing has changed for you personally since 9/11?"
Post 9/11 security rules not just for major airports
Although it does not serve a large urban center, the 17 airport employees and five Transportation Security Administration screeners must keep passengers just as safe as the most highly secured and equipped airports in the country do.
Faith offers solace to citizens a decade after attack
How faith has alleviated certain insecurities cannot be clearly measured, and some have said religious services are one way Columbia and the country manage their post-9/11 fears as the 10th anniversary of the attacks approaches.
10 years after 9/11
In this issue the Missouri Urban Journalism Workshop reflects on how the events of September 11 have shaped the past decade.
About MUJW
At the Missouri Urban Journalism Workshop, high school students from around the country work together with the guidance of professional journalists to produce stories, photos and broadcasts. MUJW is sponsored by the Dow Jones News Fund and takes place at the University of Missouri.
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