The shark that allegedly killed two people was caught and killed by fishermen on July 3 according to Police Chief Martin Brody. Fishermen caught the shark one mile south of Amity Island.
The fishermen will receive their $3,000 reward, as promised.
Though Brody seemed relieved in his press release on July 4, he also said that Islanders should not be surprised to see shark spotter from the Coast Guard, the Marine Patrol, the Massachusetts State Police, the U.S. Navy, Homeland Security, the FBI, and numerous local and municipal county police agencies in the waters off the beaches.
"They are simply a safety precaution that we hope will put our visitors at ease," Brody said.
Monday, May 6, 2013
More on the Shahk Attax
In a crowded courtroom, Amity Island officials and local towns people argued over recent events on the beaches, where a young woman and little boy were killed at separate times yesterday.
Local authorities claim it could be due to a shark attack, and are thinking of ways to prevent further attacks.
In the courtroom, Police Deputy Martin Brody calmly discussed ways to protect Amitians from the sharks. Shark spotters on the beaches, lifeguards--extra precautions everywhere.
"Are you going to close the beaches?" one courtroom-goer asked. When the woman finished her question, the rest of the locals erupted in agreement, agitated.
Silence ensued as Brody waited to drop the anchor.
Brody finally answered. "Yes we are," he said.
The locals erupted again, this time in rants. Single words from anyone were indistinguishable.
Alone next to a chalk board, Ben Quint drew his fingernails down the surface of it. With the screech, he drew all eyes to himself and silence victored the room once again.
"You all know what I do for a living," Quint began.
Quint proposed that for $10,000, he would find the shark and kill it. By himself.
No one argued against Quint, and officials said they would take his offer into consideration.
There are no further updates at this time.
Local authorities claim it could be due to a shark attack, and are thinking of ways to prevent further attacks.
In the courtroom, Police Deputy Martin Brody calmly discussed ways to protect Amitians from the sharks. Shark spotters on the beaches, lifeguards--extra precautions everywhere.
"Are you going to close the beaches?" one courtroom-goer asked. When the woman finished her question, the rest of the locals erupted in agreement, agitated.
Silence ensued as Brody waited to drop the anchor.
Brody finally answered. "Yes we are," he said.
The locals erupted again, this time in rants. Single words from anyone were indistinguishable.
Alone next to a chalk board, Ben Quint drew his fingernails down the surface of it. With the screech, he drew all eyes to himself and silence victored the room once again.
"You all know what I do for a living," Quint began.
Quint proposed that for $10,000, he would find the shark and kill it. By himself.
No one argued against Quint, and officials said they would take his offer into consideration.
There are no further updates at this time.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
To outline? Ask questions.
So as I'm writing my article at 2:45 this morning because I procrastinated for a while, I would like to say that to organize my thoughts quickly and efficiently, I put into practice what I've already been taught.
I asked questions.
I'm working on a story for the Northern Pass Project. I still don't understand what hydro power is. I couldn't tell you a lot about the project. But I have to because I'm a reporter. So instead of my usual outline, I decided to listen to my teacher to format the story before I wrote it.
Here is my un-detailed outline, the one I started with:
1. What is it?
2. Why are people against it?
3. Why are people for it?
4. What do we have now? (In terms of power)
5. So do we need it?
6. How much will it cost?
7. The plan is rejected right now -- but only as it's proposed (both opposing sides agree).
8. End with a killer quote.
*This was my backbone outline. After this one, I number another column and put down names or ideas next to the numbers that correlate, just to get a better glue for all the information I've had floating around in my brain for 3 weeks.*
If you couldn't tell, I'm writing an issues story. These are important questions that I wanted to know as a reader. To outline, I became a reader again, not a reporter. And I have to say that even though I'm still awake writing this article, I feel fairly comfortable that the flow and direction of my article is logical and well-done.
Is it perfect? No way, Jose!
But it's a start. I feel more comfortable with that system than with some of my other ways of getting ready to write. And it kinda works out since it's basically a more in-depth look at the WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE WHY HOW questions, so I can't forget it!
Disclaimer: I did not start this article at 2:45 in the morning, don't worry! I started many an hour ago, but as I'm finishing up, I felt that a light-hearted blog post might be a refreshing break.
I asked questions.
I'm working on a story for the Northern Pass Project. I still don't understand what hydro power is. I couldn't tell you a lot about the project. But I have to because I'm a reporter. So instead of my usual outline, I decided to listen to my teacher to format the story before I wrote it.
Here is my un-detailed outline, the one I started with:
1. What is it?
2. Why are people against it?
3. Why are people for it?
4. What do we have now? (In terms of power)
5. So do we need it?
6. How much will it cost?
7. The plan is rejected right now -- but only as it's proposed (both opposing sides agree).
8. End with a killer quote.
*This was my backbone outline. After this one, I number another column and put down names or ideas next to the numbers that correlate, just to get a better glue for all the information I've had floating around in my brain for 3 weeks.*
If you couldn't tell, I'm writing an issues story. These are important questions that I wanted to know as a reader. To outline, I became a reader again, not a reporter. And I have to say that even though I'm still awake writing this article, I feel fairly comfortable that the flow and direction of my article is logical and well-done.
Is it perfect? No way, Jose!
But it's a start. I feel more comfortable with that system than with some of my other ways of getting ready to write. And it kinda works out since it's basically a more in-depth look at the WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE WHY HOW questions, so I can't forget it!
Disclaimer: I did not start this article at 2:45 in the morning, don't worry! I started many an hour ago, but as I'm finishing up, I felt that a light-hearted blog post might be a refreshing break.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
A Tolkien Ending
The end of News Writing I feels like one of Tolkien's famous endings. Each time you think it's gunna end, it doesn't. And when it finally does end, it doesn't seem like it's really over.
I know we haven't dawned the final day of News Writing I yet. One last 2 hour-sesh is over yonder. But even the end of News Writing I isn't the end. I think in a lot of ways, the class changed my entire second-semester experience. I see the world differently. I see people differently.
I can see that every single person has a story inside them. I can see that by asking the right questions, you can get a lot out of a person, too. And I can also see that people are just waiting to share their experiences because pretty much everyone thinks they have something valuable to contribute to the world. And I haven't been let down since.
So what do I mean by a Tolkien ending in News Writing?
Well, it's pretty simple. We're at the end of a class that's shaped my viewpoints and my experiences. But a lot of us will advance to the next news writing class. Some of us will take even more journalism classes. Some of us will sit around a staff meeting at TNH one day. No matter what, though, we can't think of newswriting the same anymore.
So even though it feels like an ending, the doors are just being opened. I wish the doors were opening to Rivendell, but I guess I'll settle for the real world.
I know we haven't dawned the final day of News Writing I yet. One last 2 hour-sesh is over yonder. But even the end of News Writing I isn't the end. I think in a lot of ways, the class changed my entire second-semester experience. I see the world differently. I see people differently.
I can see that every single person has a story inside them. I can see that by asking the right questions, you can get a lot out of a person, too. And I can also see that people are just waiting to share their experiences because pretty much everyone thinks they have something valuable to contribute to the world. And I haven't been let down since.
So what do I mean by a Tolkien ending in News Writing?
Well, it's pretty simple. We're at the end of a class that's shaped my viewpoints and my experiences. But a lot of us will advance to the next news writing class. Some of us will take even more journalism classes. Some of us will sit around a staff meeting at TNH one day. No matter what, though, we can't think of newswriting the same anymore.
So even though it feels like an ending, the doors are just being opened. I wish the doors were opening to Rivendell, but I guess I'll settle for the real world.
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