The Husky Howler – 2020-21 Issue 5 January 2021

The Husky Howler

Utah’s 18th Covid-19 Vaccines

As Governor steps down, becomes ’s 18th Doctors have started releasing the first COVID-19 vaccine! Be- governor. He assumed office on January 4th, 2021. Before Spencer Cox was ginning in December hospitals started giving out vaccines to their made governor, he was the 8th lieutenant governor from 2013 to 2021. work force. Spencer Cox was raised and lives in Fairview, Utah. He is the oldest of eight This includ- children and grew up on a farm in Fairview. He went to and ed nurses, completed a mission to Mexico for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day doctors etc. Saints. After graduating with his Associates degree, he attended (USU). At USU, he was named student of the year and graduated Some offi- with a 4.0 GPA. He later got accepted to , but instead he cials at the went Washington and Lee University School of Law. He and his wife Abby, Centers for have four children, and live on their family farm in Fairview. Disease In Fairview, he was Control and elected to the city Prevention council in 2004 explain that and the next year the new vac- Image source: theboltonnews.co.uk he became the cine is an option that can get you and others a good protection mayor. In 2008, he from the coronavirus. Utah health officials also say that they are was elected at the County Commis- hoping and believing that every adult in Utah will have any ac- sioner for Sanpete cess to the vaccine by the summer of 2021, at the latest. There are County. Later, in some known side affects which some are getting after receiving 2012, he was elect- the vaccine. These side effects may include having pain or swell- ed to the Utah ing in the arm that you got the shot in, a fever, chills, feeling House of Repre- tired, and headaches. But this may be a good indicator that the sentatives. In Octo- ber 2013, Governor vaccine is working well in your body and is making protection for Gary Herbert se- the real thing. Some wonder how we know if this vaccine works lected Cox to re- and will help with not being able to get the coronavirus. There place as have been two drug makers which have both tested their vaccines Utah Lieutenant multiple times for it to come out as 95% effective. But other drug Governor. In 2020, makers are still running tests on their vaccines before giving out after Herbert decid- their results. Some vaccines have been proven that they work, and ed to retire, Cox wanted to be a Re- others are not so sure that theirs will be able to protect the body publican nomina- from getting COVID-19. We are not sure which kind of vaccine tion for the Gover- will be able to be distributed out to us and which one will end up

nor. He defeated working for us. So, we are just going to have to wait and see. Jon Huntsman Jr. in the primary election and Democrat Chris Peterson in the general election. And now he is the 18th governor of Utah. - Julia Torman -Claire Brown Shredding the Mountain

“Let’s go shred the mountain bro!” Ski resorts all over Utah have started to open this season. We have 10 world-class resorts that are within an hour from and people all over come to Utah to ski. We have the best places to ski here and the best snow. Nine of the most popu- lar places to go ski are: Snowbird, Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort, Alta Ski area, Snowbasin, Powder Mountain, Solitude, Brighton, and Sundance ski resort. The earliest opening date was on November 19th at Brighton. The latest opening date was on Decem- ber 18th at Eagle Point resort. All resorts but Powder Mountain have opened their resorts so far. People say that Snowbird/Alta have the best snow to ski on. They are the kings when it comes to powdered snow. They have the best quantity and quality of snow. Park City is by far the biggest resort here in Utah. The total slope length is 250 kilometers! And the smallest resort is Nordic Valley, and their slopes are a total of 140 kilometers. -Taylor Sutterfield Why Reading is The History of Feature Good For You FJH Some people may ask, why is reading so A new year represents new beginnings. It is New Year, Old Traditions good for you, and why do we do it all the also the time to of looking back. time? Reading has many benefits like in- creasing positivity in your attitude, im- proving your memory, and it could reduce our stress levels. Reading for a little bit of time each day could largely effect how you will go about your day. Aren’t we always looking for things to make us happier? In an article called Read- ing Books Can Make You Happy it states “People who read books regularly are on average more satisfied with life, happier, and more likely to feel the things they do So how much do you know about Farming- 2020 was a tough year for everyone, but it’s in life are worthwhile”. Reading can be ton Junior High? 2021 now! It’s time to celebrate with our new very powerful, just a few minutes a day Farmington Junior High first opened its and old family traditions. 9th Grader, Anna doesn’t seem like much but could mean a doors in the 1982-1983 school year. It start- Burke invites her grandparents over to her lot. ed with 28 administrators and staff and 577 house and her family plays board games, builds students. Currently there are 1203 students puzzles, and eats snacks until midnight. She attending Farmington. There also have been enjoys her family traditions because she likes two additions to the school, adding more playing with her family and doing fun activi- classrooms. ties. Spanish teacher Sra. Rivas, plays games, The elementary schools that feed into Farm- had a nice dinner with her family and video ington are Farmington Elementary, Eagle chats with her family in Guatemala. They also Bay, and Canyon Creek and Knowlton. stay up until midnight and she counts down to Over the last year, Farmington has even sur- the new year with her kids. She likes her family vived a windstorm and earthquake! When traditions because she gets to spend time with students leave, they will go to Farmington her kids. But her favorite part, is making reso- High School. The current principal is Mr. lutions for the new year and making goals with Hill, and our mission statement is, “The pur- her family. Another tradition is from 7th Grad- pose of Farmington Junior High is to pro- er, Skyler Peterson. He goes to his grandma’s mote the mission of learning first for all. To house and they have a big dance and do a per- accomplish our purpose, we provide a safe formance for the kids. Last year, they did a learning environment, ensure parental in- dance to the song “Wrecking Ball” and Skyler volvement, supply a wide variety of curricu- lum and opportunities for teachers to collab- was the confetti guy. They also play games and orate so that students have every opportuni- have lots of food. He likes his tradition because When we read, we start to get a better ty to be successful.” he likes being with his family. He doesn’t like memory. Every time you read your it when his cousins get mad because they don't memory gets better and better. In an article Many students have parents that went to this called Seven Ways Reading Benefits Your get what they want and it makes everyone less school. “I know that mom went here and has Brain it says, “According to one study, a ton of old yearbooks. She has all three of happy. But overall, he loves his traditions. We mental stimulation like reading can help them.” Says Abbey Klien (9). As one can all have different traditions, whether you're vid- protect memory and thinking skills, espe- see, Farmington has an interesting history eo chatting with your family in Guatemala or cially as you age.” Memory is very useful that has lasted for 38 years. –Rebecca Tew playing at your grandparents’ house, we all can in life, having a good memory could really still have fun with our family to celebrate the help you in the future. new year! -Molli Bell Reading can reduce how stressed you are We Need Photos during the day. There are many ways of reducing stress like listening to music but for the Yearbook! Farmington High reading books is more effective. In the ar- ticle Reading For Stress Relief it says, “A eShare is an app that the yearbook staff is School Presents: 2009 study at the University of Sussex using to gather photos for the yearbook. If found that reading can reduce stress by up you have any pictures to 68%. It works better and faster than oth- from school or remote Mama Mia! er relaxation methods” In another article learning that you would called READING IMPROVES MEMORY, like to submit: Farmington High’s New Musical is Mama Mia and CONCENTRATION AND STRESS it Download HJ eShare in what a great show to do after doing the dark and states, “Reading is also an excellent way to the app store. gory show Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of close the day as it both simultaneously re- Enter the code FJHHuskies Fleet Street. This show will be per- laxes and calms the busy mind.” Anytime formed at Farmington High School’s Blackbox in you are feeling overwhelmed reading can Follow the steps to submit your photos! May 2021. This show is lighthearted and fun and always help to calm you down. will be a show you will want to see. Mama Mia is Reading does many things to benefit us, The Husky Howler is the monthly newspaper their last big show of the year so do not miss of Farmington Junior High School in Farming- it! Some of the best performers and I have only stated a few. Reading eve- ryday could improve the rest of your life. ton, Utah. The staff is made up of writers from in the company will be gone all grade levels. Please email your questions, next year, so go see Mama Mia When something brings us so much pleas- ure why miss out on it? -Hailey Bradley comments, or editorial replies to the Staff Advi- at Farmington High School in sor, Mrs. Kalakis at the following address: mka- May.-Taylor Hunter [email protected] Clubs & Sports Start of a New Season! The girls' basketball season is starting and the girls on the team are very excited. The team was announced on Decem- ber 4th. The team is an excellent group of players that have a great chance of dominating this season. A lot of girls tried Slam Dunk! out and only 22 girls were picked. Every girl that tried out did a great job and tried their best. The girls think it will be a good year. Here are the girls in this year’s basketball team: Liberty Anderson Tai Aston Hannah Barton Maleah Beddes Molli Bell Ryann Bennion Macy Fox Brooklyn Jones Hailey Larsen Natalie May Kassie Moffat Alisha Mun Katie Myers Lola Ogzewalla Great job to our Boys’ Basketball team! They played eight games; six regular season Madi Peterson games and two playoff games. They had a few players have to quarantine and miss Taya Rich practice and some games. They also had to miss the last four games of the regular Caroline Rigby season when the school went into soft-closure. The team had three home games and Ellie Schow Jentri Snell five away. “I think our team is very talented. The thing I love the most is how self- Brooklyn Symes less everyone is. Every player is willing to make an extra pass. I also love that every- Brynlee Weber one gives 212 degrees of effort,” said Coach King. Were so glad to have such a tal- Anndi Wright ented team and coach. Thanks to Will Cannon, Drake Darnell, Brigham Goldsberry, -Brooklyn Rudd Nick Harris, Grayden Hawkes, Abe Held, Isaiah Holland, Travis Hoopes, Drake Jud- kins, Braden Larsen, Pickle Monk, Austin Morgan, Sawyer Nash, Max Pearson, Wes NAL is Starting! Stelter, Cole Tweden, Easton Wight, Bennett Wright for such a great season. The National Academic League (NAL) is an academic com- -Samantha Garrick petition between schools in the district. The teams answer questions about mathematics, science, English, and social studies. NAL usually begins in January and continues Sports Nerves throughout February. The national competition is then held in March for junior high schools that have made it that far. Many people at Farmington Jun- There are four quarters in an NAL game. In the first and the ior High are very last one, questions are asked to individual students who an- talented when it swer by pressing on their buzzer. In the second quarter, a comes to athlet- group from each school race to solve a problem or question ics yet only some given out by the judges. During the third quarter, a group of people try out. students from each team give a presentation on a topic as- But why? There signed at the beginning of the game. are many possi- “The mission of National Academic League in Davis bilities but one School District is to foster student collaboration in learning, main reason. One develop and practice academic skills, promote good sports- of the biggest manship, build confidence, and reasons most create friendships.” Says the dis- people don’t try trict webpage. NAL is a fun way Image Source: pikist.com out for the sports to gain knowledge, show your they love is because they are too afraid and nervous. skills, and even make some There are some people that are AMAZING at sports but are too afraid to try out for friends along the way! Contact fear that they are not good enough or they aren’t going to make it on the team. Most Ms. Dennis if you have any ques- people that have made it on the school’s teams so far said that they didn’t think that tions. they were going to make it on the team but, they thought they’d just tryout anyway to -Abbey Klein see what would happen. Look at them now. If you have any interest in joining a sport, try out! You never know what could happen! Before the games and tryouts even begin, many people get very nervous and are afraid to fail. What could happen? You could even ask a friend to try out with you. Return or renew Having someone go through the same thing as you can immensely lower stress and could even possibly make you do better because you know you have someone with your library you. As you can see, for anybody who is interested in joining a team, do it! You never books before know if you can make it if you never try out. Besides, what can you lose? they are due! -Megan Barker Who Would Win in a Fight: a Taco Editorial or a Grilled Cheese? It’s a very hard question, but I believe that the grilled Middle School vs. cheese would win. The grilled cheese has the gift of cheese, yet then again the taco has the shell. If it were a street fight, then the taco would win, because the taco can use chairs Junior High because its hands are close enough together. The taco could also use any object. Yet, then the grilled cheese could use Have you ever thought about what it might be like hav- its wrapping up power and wrap up the taco and have it tied ing middle school instead of junior high? Would it be up so that it is trapped like a fly in a spider web. A taco also has a hard shell but can still be broken. If the grilled cheese more efficient? Would the students like it? Which one could get through the shell, then the taco would have all of its insides hurt and start inter- is better? For me there is a clear answer. I prefer middle nally bleeding. Overall, the winner of the fight could go either way, and both have weak- school because junior high is an awkward time and isn’t nesses and advantages. –Rex Shumway really anyone’s favorite and I think everyone would appreciate middle school and it’s perks over junior high.

Middle school would be so much better because when you’re a kid in elementary you can’t wait to go to junior high and be considered older and a teenager. And hav- ing middle school would include a year of elementary into middle school making all the kids in elementary happy to get to at a bigger school earlier on. And it would take a grade off elementary which has 7 different grades to make it easier on the elementary.

Middle school would not only affect elementary but also the high school because high school would receive 9th graders, also known as freshman, to their school. I think this won’t be a very big adjustment especially since 9th graders in jun- Stepping Up ior high are already able to participate in sports, This year has been a rough year! A lot of people are struggling with depression, anxiety, and others are struggling to pay their bills. Covid has affected us all in so many ways. seminary and other high But even through all of this, people are stepping up to do good and help others. school classes that are at Did you know there are 1700 homeless students in Davis County? Their living arrange- the actual high school ments are inadequate, unsafe, or they can’t live there because they can’t make the pay- building. Middle school ments. Davis Education Foundation is trying to build teen centers in each school where kids can take a shower, do their laundry and have a nice place to do their homework. and 4-year high school Clearfield High will open their teen center on January 15th. would be so much more There are also a lot of Sub for Santa programs going on throughout County. People can convenient for the 9th pick an ornament off of a tree graders. Also, one more or online that has a list of items for kids in need. year of high school A boy from Kaysville started would make everyone Image source: Wikimedia Commons So and So’s Big Mac. Each happy because everyone loves high school, and nobody year he raises money and buys really likes junior high. Big Macs for people in shel- ters. The charity has gotten so In conclusion middle school should be what we have big, it is now being done in other states too. instead of junior high and our state should change the People want to help. It makes way they organize all the schools and grades. Middle them feel good. They are tired school would be better and more convenient for the 9th of staying home, sitting around graders and their parents, it will make the 6th graders and doing nothing. They are stepping up and helping their happier, and be better for everyone. community and in turn, it helps them. – Sadie Young -Brookelle Brenchley Covid-19 Vaccine, Too Early or Too Late? The covid-19 vaccine is scheduled to reach the United States early 2021 and is highly anticipated. But some people on social media disagree that the vaccine should be realized so soon and should be further tested to make sure the vaccine does not cause future damage. On the other hand, peo- ple think that the vaccine could not come any sooner, people think the problems that COVID-19 has made can be stopped with this vaccine. My opinion is in the middle of both sides, I believe the vaccine should be tested and make sure no problems will arise in the future, but make sure the people who truly need it now will have access to it. Many people have their own opinion about this matter and I hope we can get a solution fast so that we can go back to our normal way of life. - Cameron Rudd Arts & Academics Lights, Camera, Action! Movies are one of the only things keeping us sane during these crazy times. Here are some highly antici- A Few More Months pated movies releasing in this com- ing year!

Image source: Pexels.com Coronavirus, we've been Black Widow dealing with it This thrilling prequel to Avengers: Infinity War, with Scarlett for almost a Johansson as Natasha Romanoff, Florence Pugh as Yelena Be- year now. The lova, and David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov, is going to be a case count for Utah has been very big movie, as it is said we will get the whole backstory of high lately, up The Widow. Black Widow is set to be released in May 2021. in the 3,000’s Luca and climbing. In Pixar’s anticipated film, featuring the voice talents of John Now we have a Ratzenberger, George Wendt, and Shelley Long, Luca follows vaccination for the story of two best friends, and one has a big secret. Luca is a Covid-19. The first shipment of Coming-of-age/Comedy film set in Italy and is set to be re- the vaccine came to Utah on the 14th of December. They have started giving the leased in June 2021. vaccine to health care workers. School and district workers will be vaccinated Chaos walking soon. Biopharmaceutical Industry’s found what is believed the stop to this pan- Famous actor Tom Holland is back at it when his newest mov- demic. Governor Cox has moved up the timeline for people to get their vaccine ie, Chaos Walking, is set to hit theaters (if they’re even and hopefully by August we will all have had the vaccination. Stay safe and open) in January 2021. Chaos Walking will star Tom Holland wear a mask even though you might not like it. We need to stay safe from the virus until the vaccination is released to everyone. –Andrea Bunker and Todd Hewitt, and Daisy Ridley as Viola. This movie fol- lows the story of Todd, who lives in a world where all women were killed, when Viola, a woman, shows up. Wicked 2021 Movies to Amaze? Musical theater fans celebrate when Wicked, the popular At the start of 2020, we had no idea what this year would bring. One thing we Broadway musical, gets adapted into a film, just were all probably excited for was the movies. Especially in December, when like Hamilton did in July 2020. Featuring Kristen Chenowith as some of the best movies have come out. But this last year our movie watching Glinda and Idina Menzel as Elphaba, this movie is sure to be a experience has changed. As we all know, movie theaters closed for some time, hit, following the legacy of Hamilton. This musical will be re- and some movie premiers have been postponed due to COVID. One question we leased in December 2021. -Anna Burke have for this year is: what will movies be like?” Though we can not predict the future, we can have a good outline of when and what movies are coming out. In January, we have The Last Duel. The Last Duel is Drama/Thriller directed by Ridley Scott opening on January 8. There is also Peter Rabbit: The Run Away, directed by Will Gluck and coming out on the 15th. We also have The Rugrats movie coming out the 29th. In February, we have a live action Cinderella movie featuring Idina Menzel and coming out February 5th. Its sure to be a hit! Coming out in March, we have the anticipated Ghostbusters: Afterlife coming out the 5th of that month. Coming that same day, we have the live action Tom and Jerry and the new Disney movie Raya and the Last Dragon. Later that month, we get to see The Boss Baby: Fami- ly Business coming the 26th. New Year, New Movies!

In April, we get yet another Fast and Furious sequel. F9 is opening on April 2nd. 2020 was agreeably not a very fun year. There were lots of ups Another sequel that’s been anticipated is A Quiet Place: Part 2, coming later in and downs. One thing that we missed a lot of in 2020 was new the month on the 23rd. In May, we get to see the Marvel Universe Black Widow movie releases! In 2021 there are a couple of promising up and opening the 7th of that month. We also get to see Godzilla vs. Kong on the 21st. coming movies. This includes movies like Cinderella, Cruella, Tailing that film, we have Cruella, a new live action Disney movie staring Emma Black Widow, Space Jam: A New Legacy, No Time to Die, Stone as the young Cruella DeVil. This is said to be similar to Maleficent as it and much more. comes to theaters on May 28th. In June, we get the new Pixar movie Luca com- The new Cinderella movie coming out in February of 2021 fol- ing on the 18th. July is jammed packed with many anticipated movies like Min- lows the basic storyline of the fairytale Cinderella. This movie ions: The Rise of Gru. We also get Top Gun: Maverick, Space Jam 2 (this time will put a twist on this classic by having it be a musical roman- featuring LeBron James. Jungle Cruise finishes off the month opening on the tic comedy. You might recognize some of the celebrities who 30th. August brings us more than just a new school year, with the follow-up star in this movie including Camila Cabello, Idina Menzel, movie to 2016’s Suicide Squad with The Suicide Squad. James Corden, and so many more talented stars! In October we have the new movie Dune. On the 8th we also get Uncharted, a Cruella De Vil is one of the most infamous of the Disney Vil- Indiana Jones-style movie featuring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg. Over lains. In this upcoming movie the main focus will be on Cruella Thanksgiving we can also expect to see a new Spider-Man Sequel, tagging along and her evil exploits. Some names you might recognize include with Tom Holland is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 3. Right before Emma Stone, Emily Beecham, Emma Thompson, and more! the break we can see Mission: Impossible 7 starring Tom Cruise. Space Jam, a legendary movie. Now coming out with a surely Ending the year we get an adaptation of the Broadway musical West Side Story. just as amazing sequel! With LeBron James and beloved Bugs We also get a handful of sequels. Opening on December 22nd we get Hotel Bunny it is sure to be a hit! Transylvania 4. On the same day we get Sing 2, with most of the original cast Black Widow, the movie that will pack a punch. With the back- and the addition of Idina Menzal and Selena Gomez. To add to the 22nd duo is story of Natasha Romanova a.k.a Black Widow her selves Sherlock Holmes 3. Some mentionable movies that have yet to get released dates backstory this movie is sure to be a knockout with big names are The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run, Wicked, and Pinocchio. like Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr., and Florence -Londyn Howard Pugh! -Indiana Coyle Comics and Games

-Sterling Wilson Comics and Games Team: Anna Burke and Rebecca Tew