Five years later: A special section

In the five years since 19 young men boarded U.S. jet airliners and changed the course of history, the country has seethed, grieved, sought solace, ached for revenge, been afraid, celebrated victories and ultimately, changed.

In "Focus," a special section published with today's paper, The Daily Princetonian looks back on the five years since the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, exploring the lives of Princetonians, from the victims' families to soldiers to Muslim students.

How we changed

In interviews with several Princetonians, Sophia Ahern Dwosh explores how the attacks of 9/11 shifted the course of our lives. Read the story.

The families

The families of three of the 13 alumni killed on September 11 speak with Jennifer Epstein about the challenge of coping with their loss. Read the story.

Alumni go to war

Jonathan Zebrowski reports about the newfound sense of purpose for Princetonians in the armed services. The military represented a higher calling for some, but for others, the cost of serving wasn't worth it. Read the story.

Muslim in Princeton

Muslims on campus say they feel safe from discrimination on Princeton's campus, but caution that now, more than ever, is the time for dialogue, reports Katherine Hamilton. Read the story.

The new body politic

In a polarized political climate, some students say they are frustrated by needless partisanship, Michael Juel-Larsen reports. Read the story.

The academy mobilizes

Departments across the University tap new talent for Mideast studies posts, preparing for the new world order, Angela Cai writes. Read the story.

The foreign student challenge

University confronts challenge of recruiting top scholars as applicants face visa hurdles, Kate Carroll reports. Read the story.

Where do we go from here?

Wilson School professor and Brookings Institute scholar Michael O'Hanlon GS '91, the first contributor in an expert series beginning today, argues that while the United States has been killing terrorists abroad and reinforcing cockpit doors at home, it has not made progress in reducing the next generation of radical jihadists. Read the story.

Attitudes and perspectives

The 'Prince' surveyed undergraduates about their views five years after 9/11. See the results.