Xiong ChiamiovinThe Observatory BriefComparing political coverage on the New York Times and BreitbartWhen talking about the immigration/travel ban, the NYT regularly talks about families split apart and students prevented from reaching…Feb 5, 2017Feb 5, 2017
Xiong ChiamiovinPad & PenThe EmperorShe’s tired, the emperor thought. Always tired. Why doesn’t she take a break?Nov 12, 2016Nov 12, 2016
Xiong ChiamiovinPad & PenAnother day, another scar.This time, it was the stomach. A well-timed slash from an Othmar’s hidden offhand palm knife sliced neatly through the exposed skin. As…Mar 20, 2016Mar 20, 2016
Xiong ChiamiovinPad & PenIt’s over. It’s finally over.Always before, you could overcome it. Even in a situation like this, lying facedown on the hard asphalt, the rain beating down harshly on…Mar 20, 2016Mar 20, 2016
Xiong ChiamiovinPad & PenTaking another glance over your shoulder, you sigh and stand up, carefully bundling your robes…The Dekron has his arms pinned, stopping his previously heroic attempts at defending against the cudgels. Heroic, but futile, as everyone…Mar 20, 2016Mar 20, 2016
Xiong ChiamiovinPad & PenAs Joanna woke, she tried to determine the source of her interrupted slumber.A creak sounded in the hallway, and Joanna struggled to sit up so she could see. She still wasn’t used to her condition, and after six…Mar 20, 2016Mar 20, 2016
Xiong ChiamiovinPad & PenThe world is still spinning, but you hold on.The oppressor will return soon. And he will have no trouble; the torture has worked just as well as it always does, judging from the…Mar 20, 2016Mar 20, 2016
Xiong ChiamiovinPad & PenAs the mug falls, its spinning motion sprays coffee in a graceful spiral.Yesterday you had laughed when you saw the launch page. “We’ll create a perfect lover for you”, have you ever heard such bollocks? But just…Mar 20, 2016Mar 20, 2016
Xiong ChiamiovinPad & PenIf you asked them, most people would say a dozen soft tacos would not be an appropriate use of the…"That'll be 53 credits, please."Mar 18, 2016Mar 18, 2016
Xiong ChiamiovinPad & PenCaffeine, that's what I need.Standing and stretching, you remind yourself that it's only three more weeks - three more weeks, a few Ds, and you'll have your degree in…Mar 18, 2016Mar 18, 2016
