On the record

"This is a big shock to the American psyche, because we have led such sheltered, protected lives of wealth, privilege and such safety. I see that in my students' eyes: They are looking at the world very differently. This really is without precedent."

Jeremy Atack, professor of economics and chair of the department, on how the terrorist attacks differ from past disasters

The Wall Street Journal, Sept. 21, 2001

"Any group we support must be committed to restoring human rights for girls and women -- rights to education, medical care and participation in public life. If we aid or arm opponents of the Taliban, our support should be conditional on guarantees of basic reform to improve ... the desperate situation of women and girls."

Beth Conklin, associate professor of anthropology, on U.S. foreign policy

The Tennessean, Sept. 30, 2001

"I think my advice to them is maintain daily lives and continue to educate about the Islamic faith on campus."

Shozo Kawaguchi, director of intercultural affairs and diversity, on how Vanderbilt's Muslim students can best help

themselves and the Vanderbilt community following the terrorist attacks on the U.S.

WKRN-TV, Channel 2, Sept. 20, 2001

"A great amount of aggression is built up for the people who attacked us, and a lot of that feeling will be released at stadiums this weekend and in following weekends. It's part of the function of sports to help channel that aggression, release those feelings. You go to a football game and if it's well fought, you feel better at the end. It's a very civilizing experience. It enables you to be civilized the rest of the week."

John Lachs, Centennial Professor of Philosophy, on the power of America's sports pastimes to heal the American psyche

The Tennessean, Sept. 23, 2001

"It changes your perspective. For someone who lives, eats and drinks baseball, it has taken a backseat to family and friends, and not knowing if you will ever see them again."

Josh Paul, Chicago White Sox catcher, whose friend and fellow former Vanderbilt teammate, Mark Hindy, was killed in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center

The Chicago Sun-Times, Sept. 21, 2001

"What are we here for? Are we here just to make money, or are we here to learn from other people's experiences and share those experiences? It's not about making the big bucks anymore."

Rosalyn Stockdale, Vanderbilt sophomore, on how her outlook on life has been altered by the terrorist attacks

The Tennessean, Sept. 24, 2001

Compiled by Kara Furlong