The Big Catch

Dangling from it’s glass- like sharp teeth and speed driven tale; the dangerous tiger shark was a trophy of success for Amity. The fisherman who caught and killed the shark leaves with a 3,000-dollar reward and a town full of happy and relieved locals and tourists. But Matt Hooper, a marine biologist from the Woods Hole, Mass., Oceanographic Institute has reason to believe we haven’t caught our killer quite yet. The apparent catch doesn’t match the bite mark radius of our first victim, Chrissie Watson. We hope for further information and knowledge regarding whether we can sleep easily or not. 

Beaches Closed

Village beach is closed after two tragic deaths.

The cause of 17- year- old Chrissie Watson's untimely death appeared to be by a brutal shark attack. Watson has been severely mauled by an attacker of unknown origin.

Later the next day Alex Kintner, 10, had been floating on a rubber raft off a crowded Village Beach at 2 p.m. when what appeared to be another shark attacked. The pool of red spread into the ocean as kids and parents shrieked to get out of the waters. The immense amount of blood was all that was found of Kintner.

We believe it may be possible that Watson's death could also be linked to Kintner's as a victim of a shark attack. But the investigation is ongoing.

There is a 3,000-dollar reward for whoever can find the killer and bring it to the police officials. Until then Police Chief, Martin Brody, has ordered for no one to enter the beach area for at least 24 hours.

After hearing this news, the townspeople were not happy. “24 hours feels like 3 weeks!” said a concerned resident of the area. The unexpected deaths leave the officials with no choice, but the locals and tourists are unhappy with the circumstances. 

Beach Party Gone Wrong

Beach Party Gone Wrong

By: Brittany Schaefer

A beach party quickly evolved into fatality Sunday night for a high school teenage girl. After deciding to take a late night swim, Chrissie Watson, 17, was found dead, washed upon South Beach after suffering a tragic death.

Also, a fun day at the beach turned into something someone would have never suspected. An hour ago Alex Kintner, 10, had been floating on a rubber raft off a crowded Village Beach at 2 p.m. when what appeared to be another shark attacked. The pool of red spread into the ocean as kids and parents shrieked to get out of the waters. The immense amount of blood was all that was found of Kintner. 

The raft was all that was left, which floated ashore shortly after the attack. His damaged raft floated ashore shortly after the incident with what appeared to be a large bite out of it.

The cause of Watson's untimely death appeared to be by a brutal shark attack. Watson was last seen by another teen at the beach party, a male identified as Christopher P. Hoggenbottam III, at 11 p.m. He is a sophomore at Trinity College and a former local of the island.

Both teenagers had been drinking heavily and possibly smoking marijuana during the evening, as police investigators were told from witnesses.

Watson, of 23 Sharkstooth St., Amity, a senior at Amity High School was highly involved at her school. As told by Hoggenbottam, Watson was a member of the varsity swim team and a life guard at the Amity Island YMCA pool in Oak Bluffs, therefore the calm seas along with her high swim capability ruled out drowning, along with her severely distorted and mangled appearance Monday morning.

The weather was clear, temperature of 72 degrees F, and the seas were relaxed. Water temperature was 65 degrees. Winds were out of the south at about 3 knots.

Townspeople are to take precaution of swimming in these waters. Watson has been severely mauled by an attacker of unknown origin. Do not swim alone or at night when the waters are dark, residents and visitors still may swim at our lovely beaches.

We believe it may be possible that Watson's death could also be linked to Kintner's as a victim of a shark attack. But the investigation is ongoing.

As of now, Watson’s body has been transported to the cornoer’s office for autopsy. No charges have been files in the case, and police are still continuing their investigation into the incident. Police are also still searching for young Kintner's body. Amity mayor, Larry Vaughn is expressing sincere condolences for the Kintner family. "The senseless violence, victimizing innocent, helpless citizens, do not just happen in the city."

Boston Marathon Recovery

After reading a recent story in the Boston Globe, I thought of the true emotions a reader can have while reading an article. Emotional connection is important while writing an article. "Paul and J.P. Norden, Jarrod Clowery, and their tight band of buddies from Stoneham cemented their friendship on fishing trips and work sites, during poker games and by just being together" this background of the characters helps the reader connect and this is something that I've been told to work on. The background and activities show aspects of these characters that help the reader see who they truly are in a positive aspect. I enjoyed reading this piece because not only did I get a true feel for both victims but it was also tied with a current event that is highly read in the news recently. This way it was a favorite among readers, including me!

UNH brigade of state troopers

Yesterday as many know by now state troopers and police officer thought that a little fun at UNH should be terminated in a chaotic manor. I was just arriving back at UNH when the craziness unleashed. When I was walking down Madbury Rd to find my friends a row of eight state troopers in uniform with paintball guns, tear gas guns, and pepper spray marched down the street. They were yelling at the students to keep walking, as we had no where to go. One male student threw a beer can at an officer, and he then proceeded to get tackled and punched by three officers. This is on video. I may be biased by I think this incident was taken way out of hand. Many students were over 21 and drinking on their property is legal. I'm excited to see what else will unfold and whether students will sue or not. Just another crazy situation here at the University of New Hampshire!

Final Years EVER of being an underclassman.

It's always a sad time of year at the end of April. Another year flys by quicker than a mother watching her newborn child grow up. Since I am only doing a four- year plan. This means these next final weeks, 3 to be exact. Will be my last weeks being an underclassman. I realize that seniors have more to be bittersweet about but I literally love this place. UNH will be the best years of my life as it already has been. Being an upperclassman I won't take a moment for granted. I'm already in clubs but I could always try more? And the already overused #YOLO will be in my mind, or instead yoyo, You'll only be young once. Heart breaking but true, I will live life at the fullest and continue. These next two years means finding an internship and really making connections with the people that will influence the rest of my life.

Boston Marathon Mishap

Two weeks ago writing about Brooke McMullen seemed to be ordinary. Well, she was an extraordinary young adult, completing the Boston Marathon for the second year in a row at 19. But what she didn't expect was for an abrupt finish. Luckily and unluckily, McMullen hurt her ankle 9 miles in and couldn't finish the race. After speaking with her after the race, she said she would have most likely crossed the line at the same moment two explosions shook the finish line of Boston. After two dead and suspects in custody it's unbelievable and unimaginable that this actually happened. An ultimate state of schock overtook Boston but everyone was looking to help. Two good friends of mine traveled to Boston from UNH just to give blood to the hospital. They were 133 and 134th in line to donate. Then another thing UNH did was the vigil that I attended along with a thousand other students. It was clearly showing how much respect us college students have for our country, especially an area so close to our hearts.