“I think this is on the scale of Pearl Harbor. It’s one of the biggest tragedies in our history and the greatest tragedy since.”

Nelson Evans

freshman in history

“It is scary that anyone had the guts to do it. It was definitely making a statement.”

Tammy Askeland

junior in elementary education

“This may be a real turning point in terrorism. It’s no doubt the largest terrorist attack in this country.”

Eric Schauberger

junior in biology

“It’s overwhelming. The attack on 50,000 civilians in the World Trade Center is illogical and inhumane. It is likely to see an unusual reaction from federal government unlike any that has occurred before now in response to terrorist actions – discussions of going to war or resolutions for authorization of military force.”

James Hutter

associate professor of political science

“I am worried about the American response and that we don’t act too rashly about the situation. I am against death and think we shouldn’t retaliate.”

Matt Denner

freshman in liberal arts and sciences

“I think we need to hold back from assuming anything too soon and the response and threats of Bush were too drastic.”

Laura Hatfield

junior in genetics

“It is a shame what has happened and is very sad to see an incident like this in our country.”

Jorge Vila

sophomore in animal science

“We’re obviously kind of awestruck. These are the things that you really worry about. We’re glued to the television, and outside of moral outrage, we’re not any different than anyone else.”

Lt. Joseph Diemer

naval science instructor

“Shocking. It is so unreal what happened.”

Tyler Langel

junior in horticulture

“A total shock that something like this could happen in my country.”

Shawn Sedlacek

senior in marketing

“This is a devastating thing to happen. I truly cannot believe it.”

Anneke Reeder

sophomore in biology

“I really am glad I don’t make the decisions because I wouldn’t know what to do.”

Tony Stewart

sophomore in sociology

“I’m just stunned. You know stuff like this can happen, but when it does it just blows you away. You just have to sit back and ponder why there is so much hate in the world that this could happen.”

Brian Witthoeft

freshman in electrical engineering,

Air Force ROTC

“I went into the room across the hall and asked `What the hell is going on?’ I got tingles up and down my spine and I still have tingles all over.”

Malynda Mauer

freshman in political science

“I am astonished that something like this could happen. It seems very unreal. I am really angry about it.”

Brian Lund

freshman in computer engineering

“It will be like the Kennedy assassination; everyone will remember where they were at the time this happened. I’m completely numb right now. It’s a complete shock.”

Sarah Stewart

sophomore in liberal arts and science

“You think of all the people who died or were hurt or injured in this incident, and it’s bigger than the population of Ames. I just can’t believe that those people were filled with such hate.”

Karen Heath

senior in exercise sports science

“I am scared this may turn into World War III.”

Jessica Krapfl

senior in journalism and mass communication