By: Robbie McAnelly
Bridge-ocalypse
On September 10, the Sherman Minton Bridge was indefinitely closed due to a structural crack being discovered on a critical beam. The inspection process is said to take anywhere up to three weeks, but many people are already suggesting that the construction process could take up to six months. Greg Fischer, mayor of Louisville, has listed the repair of the bridge as a major priority, and wants to plead his case to Washington and the Federal Highway Administration to promote a quick repair process. The closing of the Sherman Minton Bridge presents a major problem in transportation in Kentuckiana. The three bridges connecting New Albany to Louisville are all thought to carry at least 100,000 vehicles a piece daily; the 100,000 vehicles that would normally use the Sherman Minton Bridge must now chose one of the other two bridges to use. The traffic situation is horrendous. Roads leading to the bridge are backed up for miles, and despite optimism from local traffic reporters, it doesn’t seem to be getting any better. It’s going to be a long few months for motorists in Kentuckiana.
Homecoming
This Friday is the football Homecoming game. The Dogs look to reverse their losing streak against Madison and gain a win on the special occasion. Ballots were handed out and voting for Homecoming Queen began last Thursday. The freshman Homecoming Queen representative is Audrey Donastorg, Rachel Shipton for the sophomores and Phoebe Bauer for the juniors. The nominees for the overall title of Homecoming Queen include Abby Litkenhous, Abby Ragains, Mady Baumann, Chloe Kellams, Emily Bennett and Morgan Hutchison. Come out on Friday to support the football team and see who wins the Homecoming Queen title!
Welcoming Fall
Despite Fall not officially arriving until Friday, the season has already come into full swing. Back about a month or so, a drastic change from 100-plus degree temperatures down into the 60s inspired chat of the new season and the activities that come along with it, and the changing of the seasons has been in the air ever since. Fall brings along quite a few NAHS traditions that seemingly every student is ecstatic for. An obvious favorite is the noticeably lower temperatures, or “hoodie weather.” Along with the lower temperatures comes the bonfires and hot chocolate, and who could forget Harvest Homecoming? An area favorite, the event had generated buzz more than a month ahead of time in the halls. Although “shorts weather” and summer activities shall be missed, here’s hoping to a great Fall season.
