University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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i t kS ' - w. Right: Thick smoke clouds the sky be- hind where the World Trade Center towers stood. 1 : Fire and smoke billows from the North tower be- The e ents that occurred cin September 1 1, 2001 will forever leave an impression on our lixes. People all across the wcirld were touched b ' the e ents of that da ' . CXir li es ha e changed since that dav and will continue to change as we challenge the battle against terrorism in the United States and throughout the workf. Below is the sequence of e ents that took place on that grim September day that will not soon be forgotten. 8:45 a.m. A Boeing 767, American .Virlines Flight 11 from Boston to Los Angeles, crashes into the North tower of the World Trade Center. 9:03 a.m. A second plane. United Airlines Flight 175, also a Boeing 767 tl ing from Boston to Los Angeles, crashes into the South tower and explocies. Both towers have huge holes ripped in them and are burning. ' :40 a.m. For the first time in American histor ' , the Federal Aviation Adminis- tration shuts down air traffic across the United States. 9:43 a.m. American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757 flying from Washington, fore it eventually col- D.C. to Los Angeles, crashes into the Pentagon heaciquarters of the American lapsed. 2: People run Department of Defense. from the collapse of 10:05 a.m. The South tower of the World Trade Center collapses, producing a the World Trade Cen- massive cloud of debris. ter 3: The search ]0:iOa.m. One side of the five-sided Pentagon collapses. A fourth hijacked tions at the World ' ' i ' ' ' ' ' United Airlines Flight 93, a Boeing 757 flving from Newark, New Jersey Trade Center glow at ' ■ ' Francisco crashes near Pittsburgh. sunset, photoscour- 10:24 a.m. All transatlantic flights to the United States are redirected to Canada. 10:28 a.m. The North tower crumbles from the top down, sending debris and smoke down through the streets of south Manhattan. 1 1:02 a.m. New York Mayor Rudv Guiliani orders an ewicuation of Manhattan Island south of Canal Street. 1:04 p.m. President Bush speaks from an air force base in Louisiana. Make no mistake, the United States v ' ill hunt down and punish those responsible for these cowardly acts. 1:44 p.m. Two aircraft carriers and several destroyers are ordered to position along the East coast to provide radar and refueling support for an upgraded air defense. 2:30 p.m. The FAA says that for the first time in history there will be no commercial air traffic until further notice. :20 p.m. Building 7 of the World Trade Center complex, a 47-story tower, collapses after being damaged by the destruction of the twin towers. S:30 p.m. President Bush addresses the nation. Today, our fellow citizens, our wa ' of life, our ery freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts; thousands of li es were suddenly ended bv e il, despicable acts of terror. tesy of the Associ- ated Press By Alison Mattson ' :m. ••fl fe A 41 Above: An American flag Is posted In the rubble of the World Trade Center while res- cue efforts continue. Right Reassuring our firefighters, President Bush stands with Bob Beckwith as they look on at the catastrophy that has occured throughout the morn- ing. ' y V I ftii 18 Features W

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Downtown is an important part of what makes Athens the Classic City. With its variety of shops, restaurants, and bars. Downtown is a popular place for students to enjoy its classy atmosphere between classes, on the weekend, or during its reputable night life, photo by Elenn Long ' ' Nothing ever becomes TGS I til it is experienced-even a proverb is no proverb to you till your I lie udiS illustrated it. John Keats Features 17

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h ' , ■■■Tl 1 ' j.m 111! I.T tmwm t ■ £ -1, oi It! I I s r as « . VI m m i t depteniDer J J, 2001 Terror Hits Home Left: Plumes of smoke pour from the World Trade Center buildings In New York. Planes crashed into the upper floors of both World Trade Center tow- ers. Above: President Bush examines the devastation at the Pentagon In Wash- ington accompanied by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. September 11, 2001 19