The tragedy that happened nearly 14 years ago, on September 11, opens it's doors to the world, showing off it's new memorial and museum. The objects that survived obliteration have found a home, and a meaning.

Yesterday, moms across the world were pampered and showered with appreciation, as it was Mother's Day. Check out these articles -- "A Student Athlete's #1 Fan" and "A Student Athlete's Secret Weapon" -- to see how VB students cherish their mothers.

It's the Monday after prom, which means many girls had their hair wrapped into ponytails and cut in the gym this morning. With ponytail lengths ranging from 6 to 16 inches, fresh new looks can be seen throughout the halls! Locks of Love started at Van Buren in memory of a student who lost her battle to cancer, Amanda Simon. The program makes wigs out of donated hair for cancer victims under age 18. At 2:30, the girls will show off their newly styled hair in the gym. Great job, ladies! 

The VB show choir sang together for the final time last night during the second performance of their Caberet show. Freshmen to seniors put on a spectacular array of acts that showcased the immense and diverse musical talent at Van Buren.

    Tonight the JV softball game takes on Defiance at home and the varsity boy's baseball team plays Tiffin Calvert at home; both games start at 5. Also tonight is the Harlem's chicken barbeque fundraiser for the girl's golf team. Check out the 2013-14 show choir's Caberet performance tonight and tomorrow at 7. 

The Van Buren Black Knight varsity softball and baseball teams battle the Leipsic Vikings tonight at 5. Be sure to come support our teams in this exciting BVC match. Good luck to those teams and to all girls trying out for the cheerleading squad this week!

    Welcome back Knight Writer readers, after a well-deserved three-day weekend. Varsity track placed well at the St. Wendelin Invitational at Fostoria this past Saturday, with the girls' team placing 3rd, and the boys' team taking home the title. Read more about it here for details on the Knights' impressive performance!

    An attempt by the current government of the Ukraine to retake the city of Slovakian, in which a group of pro-Russian militants seized control of government buildings and weaponry, has recently ended in disaster. Ukraine's 25th Parachute Brigade either surrendered to militants or defected with their armored vehicles, depending on which source you believe, and has been disbanded by President Oleksander Turchynov. Turchynov also stated that soldiers who defected would "be held accountable in court (CNN)." However Russia, the US, and the EU have agreed on a roadmap to help defuse the Ukrainian crisis. Whether or not the involved parties will stick to the plan is still up in the air, but at least it represents a de-escalation of tension in the region.

This was an eventful weekend for VB students and teachers, as Mrs. Erickson had a baby boy on Friday. Seniors returned home last night after a busy weekend of sightseeing in Chicago. Softball players took part in a tournament, baseball had a game, and the track team held the Doug Mowrey Invitational. Check out results here.