Staff Writer, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019 • No Comments
Is the next best-seller in you? Do you have a story to tell the world, but just haven't had the place to do it? Aspiring writers are invited to enter The Tusk's 2019 Short...
Valerie Saunders, Staff Writer
October 5, 2016 • No Comments
It’s the end of September and the end of summer has truly arrived. It’s now October and it’s now the time to pop out the pumpkin spice everything that seems to...
Barbara Rowe, Staff Writer
September 20, 2016 • No Comments
Alyssa McGuire was excited when the charter bus pulled into the city of Washington, D.C. recently with 50 students from Cross Creek’s NJROTC unit. It was the first time...
Savanna Scott, Contributor
December 2, 2019 • No Comments
Should we have senior dues? This question is what I and other students wonder. Most of the students I talked to believed we should have senior dues. However, they think...
Jamycia Jackson and Savana Swygert, Staff Writers
April 17, 2017 • No Comments
There have been several stories in the news lately, including incidents at Cross Creek, involving students bringing weapons to school. The Tusk decided to ask the administrators...
Gregory Barlow and Barbara Rowe
March 14, 2017 • No Comments
Students in Dr. Cynthia Lovett’s Jobs for Georgia Graduates club recently brought home first- and second place awards for work they have done this year. The...
Gregory Barlow and Tiana Deeds
March 6, 2017 • No Comments
It's about that time again, for our annual car show here at Cross Creek. We're all excited to see what this years car show has to offer. Who will take home the big titles...
Justin Gilmore, Staff Writer
February 7, 2017 • No Comments
"I'm not that guy who's just that good at wrestling. I wanna give all of the glory to the Lord." Incredibly humble and dedicated Cross Creek wrestler and professional fighter...
Justin Gilmore, Staff Writer
November 7, 2016 • 1 Comment
Drama is coming to Cross Creek, and, it’s the good kind. New teacher and drama director Mr. D.L Barksdale is a former New Yorker who has a history in cinema. Barksdale...
Free speech, or suspendable offense?
October 21, 2016
Cross Creek’s new face in guidance
October 13, 2016
October 3, 2016
Confessions of a teenage Razorback
September 29, 2016
Go Ghost? Ghosting? #DannyPhantom
September 22, 2016
September 16, 2016
Anijah Gordon, Staff Writer
March 7, 2017 • No Comments
My black is beautiful My black is strong, My black keeps on moving even when it has been done wrong. My black is a conqueror My black is a warrior although it is surrounded by barriers. My black is ebony through the pain and the agony My black is an overcomer marching to the beat of...
Tiana Deeds, Staff Writer
February 26, 2017 • No Comments
You're not a fool for being a genuine human being. You're rather self righteous in that act. To see the good in a world that is so cold, is nearly impossible. Yet, you did it. You saw the light. To give so many chances is noble act indeed. They might say this is insane. Or they may...
Tiana Deeds, Staff Writer
January 24, 2017 • No Comments
The spark had dimmed and it was almost as if we were staying because we felt like we owed each other something. That something...is a thing I couldn't even tell you. I've tried to make sense of it many times before. You needed to be free. I needed stability. And in the end this is where our...
Anijah Gordon, Staff Writer
January 18, 2017 • No Comments
After the rain we somehow know that light will come again. After the rain we expect nothing less than gods colors of promise. After the rain we are looking forward to dance in joy. After the rain the sun will shine again. But what happens during the rain. Do we suffocate from...
Anijah Gordon, Staff Writer
December 2, 2016 • No Comments
Who am I? The question that I often ask myself. Who am I? It is so complex that it never takes a rest. Who am I? Am I a person who breathes and receive, receive peace and love and is created by the one above. Am I a person that fits the criteria of a human being and not just seen as a walking...
Tiana Deeds, writer
December 2, 2016 • No Comments
The world fights against us,nobody wants anyone to be themselves. We're so scared to be ourselves that we mold into the picturesque model that society has set for us. Ultimately suppressing the real us, locking the metaphorical safe so that no one else can see. The only time that safe comes unlocked...
November 29, 2016
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September 13, 2016
Anijah Gordon, Staff Writer
April 11, 2017 • No Comments
The first black family of music is back on FOX on Wednesday nights. Season three of Empire has already had an epic start. Taraji P. Henson the Cookie monster is back even...
Tiana Deeds, Staff Writer
March 10, 2017 • No Comments
We can expect to see Amandla starring in "Where Hands Touch" a story about biracial children in Nazi Germany. Although the story tells this compelling story, it also left...
February 28, 2017
Paris Jackson and Wendy Williams Feud
February 8, 2017
January 30, 2017
Justin Gilmore, Staff Writer
February 7, 2017 • No Comments
"I'm not that guy who's just that good at wrestling. I wanna give all of the glory to the Lord." Incredibly humble and dedicated Cross Creek wrestler and professional fighter...
Justin Gilmore, Staff Writer
August 25, 2016 • No Comments
Luis Campusano-Bracero, a senior at Cross Creek, is continuing to gain traction toward his goal of one day playing professional baseball. Earlier this month, Campusano-Bracero...
Josh Rutland
April 14, 2016 • No Comments
In a random survey of 28 students, it was concluded that the school’s favorite sport is basketball. 28 students were stopped randomly in the hallway and asked which out...
Brian Neill, The Tusk Adviser
March 28, 2016 • No Comments
For those keeping an eye on Luis Campusano - and there are many, it's not a question of whether he will go to the majors, but when. The Cross Creek junior who catches for...
- Ronnie Ellis: An athlete with smarts October 12, 2015
- Teachers rout students 38-15 January 23, 2015
- Mat Hogs going strong December 11, 2014
Tiana Deeds, Editor
October 27, 2015 • No Comments
Mrs. Peake, Cross Creek's art teacher, was interviewed to find out who she thinks qualifies as "star student" out of all her classes. "Savannah Key" she says "is dedicated...
April 16, 2015
March 12, 2015
Anijah Gordon, Staff Writer
January 20, 2017 • No Comments
Inspired by the Kappas (fraternity group) with the dream of becoming one Travez Moses is always dressed for success. Unlike others he is Mr Casual. But where did it all begin?...
Tiana Deeds, Staff writer
November 14, 2016 • No Comments
Our next stop on the fashion hunt, is junior Fairrest Long. Fairrest is a new addition to Cross Creek this year coming from A.R Johnson. While being exceptionally smart he...
This Week Fall Outfit Inspiration
October 13, 2016
School Fashion: Aniyah Randolph
October 13, 2016
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Tiana Deeds, Staff Writer
February 26, 2017 • No Comments
For most high school students their journey doesn't stop at high school, they often continue down their path of education with College. "Where are you going to college"...
Tristin Chavis, Staff Writer
January 24, 2017 • No Comments
The one thing that makes me mad, is the yellow Starburst. Why the yellow Starburst? Because you always get that one no matter what, and everyone hates that flavor and the...
September 22, 2016 • No Comments
If you have natural hair or you are in the stage of transitioning then you know there is a big struggle to find hair products that are right for your hair type because all...
Matilda Savelio, Staff writer
September 14, 2016 • No Comments
Many people have been getting angry at the weather change, especially now that it is still summer. It has been extremely hot lately and the rainy weather isn’t really cutting...
- A Plus in Fashion September 8, 2016
- 4 tips for people who are heartbroken September 8, 2016
- Editorial: Why Do People Judge? August 31, 2016
Tiana Deeds, Staff Writer
April 12, 2017 • No Comments
Milk and honey...not only good for the body but good for the soul as well. Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur is a collection of thought provoking poetry. Rupi Kaur is a Toronto...
Erica Dahdah, Staff Writer
March 14, 2017 • No Comments
Earlier in the month, Ed Sheeran released his new album Divide. The deluxe album has a total of 16 songs. The songs range from happy and upbeat to sad and relaxing. When...
Erica Dahdah, Staff Writer
February 7, 2017 • No Comments
If you loved the first season of Stranger Things, then you’ll be happy to hear about the release of season two. The Netflix Original was confirmed for a second season...
Barbara Rowe, Staff Writer
February 7, 2017 • No Comments
Cross Creek is full of amazingly artistic students. Our school's art teacher, Mrs. Peake, says two students, Noah Quarles and Britton Palmer, in particular always seem to...
- Netflix Best: Stranger Things November 8, 2016
- Me Before You, Movie Review November 3, 2016
- Review: The Walking Dead October 24, 2016
Anijah Gordon, Staff Writer
November 18, 2016 • No Comments
Have you heard about the new challenge circling around. We've heard about the Juju on that beat challenge, steal her man challenge, ice bucket challenge and now we are...