Our world since September 11

In a special section on the first anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Southeast Missourian will explore the changes in our region, nation and world.

You can help explain what's happened.

We welcome readers to write essays of 300 words or less describing how the events of Sept. 11 changed them. Possibly you view world news in a different way. Perhaps a friend or relative is overseas fighting the war. Maybe you were in New York or Washington when the planes went down.

Please e-mail your essays to news@semissourian.com, fax them to 334-7288 or mail them to the Southeast Missourian, attention Heidi Hall, P.O. Box 699, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63702-0699. Include your name, address and daytime phone number so you can be contacted with any questions. The deadline for submissions is Aug. 30.

We're also seeking area residents who have visited Ground Zero and are willing to share their experiences. Sam Blackwell is writing a story and can be contacted at 335-6611, extension 182, or sblackwell@semissourian.com.