Sam Barney-Gibbs (he/they) is a journalist with a strong drive to cover political stories (because everything is political!). He is a member of the Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists and previously worked with CNN's Michael Smerconish, The News Movement/The Recount and the United Nations. He became an award-winning editor in chief of Lehigh University's 150-person newsroom, acting as the only news source representing the South Bethlehem community.
Newsletter
Sam Barney-Gibbs aims to cure news media fatigue and report not just on the community, but with it. Introduce yourself. Hi everyone! I’m Sam Barney-Gibbs (he/they), a politics reporter turned local San Diego news enthusiast. I’ve built up my media skills and education across beats, mediums and
Sports
Mind on Basketball, San Diego’s newest professional basketball franchise, hopes to be about more than just the game. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Every day, for the past five years, Jeremy “Jay” McGee has woken up at 5:30 a.m. to head to the basketball
Immigration
Community members gather outside the Federal Building to condemn private companies that benefit from the recent surge of immigration arrests. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan “Say it loud, say it clear: immigrants are welcome here!” chanted dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the Federal Building Friday morning to
Arts & Culture
Four fellows with Viet Voices worked across media to connect with audience, the land and themselves. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Kate Morrissey Correction: A photo caption in this story was corrected on Aug. 1, 2025 at 3:26 p.m. to reflect that the photographer was C. Ryu,
LGBTQ+
San Diego Pride honored local changemakers, including drag performers, trans advocates and leather community members, during annual rally rooted in protest history. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp More than 56 years after the Stonewall Uprising, San Diegans came together Friday evening to celebrate community members at