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Laura Vázquez David

Laura Vázquez David, La DePaulia Social Media Editor

Hello, I’m Laura! I’m a bilingual sports journalist from Puerto Rico currently pursuing my master’s degree in Sports Journalism at DePaul University. I have a B.A. in Information and Journalism from the University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras campus. I have a passion for sports and storytelling, and I’ve covered various sporting events, like the 2023 World Baseball Classic, and athletes, bringing a fresh perspective to the field.

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Taylor Johnson-Matthews looks for a pass on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul finished their season with an overall record of 13-19.

[Photo] Five DePaul women’s basketball players enter the transfer portal

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
March 30, 2025
Senior Addison Talbot steps up to the plate against Providence on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Cacciatore Stadium. The Friars swept the Blue Demons in the weekend series.

[Photo] Despite seven home runs, DePaul gets swept by Providence

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer
March 25, 2025
Jorie Allen hugs Jill Pizzotti after DePaul's Big East loss on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mohegan Sun Arena. Allen has officially played her last game as a Blue Demon.

DePaul women’s basketball reflects on shocking Xavier defeat

Peyton Hopp and Laura Vázquez David
March 7, 2025
Taylor Johnson-Matthews shoots the ball during the second half while Júlia Garcia Roig tries to block on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mohegan Sun Arena. Johnson-Matthews averages 14.6 points per game.

[Photo] Game is TIED – DePaul 62, Xavier 62

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
Natiah Nelson drives towards the basket while Xavier's Aizhanique Mayo guards on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mohegan Sun Arena. Nelson finished in double figure with a career-high 12 points.

[Photo] DePaul slowly getting there – DePaul 45, Xavier 55

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
Jorie Allen looks to shoot around Petra Oborilova during the second half on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mohegan Sun Arena. Jorie Allen leads the team in steals.

[Photo] DePaul not able to catch up – DePaul 29, Xavier 48

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
Xavier's women's basketball team celebrates their win on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mohegan Sun Arena. Xavier made six more 3-pointers than DePaul.

[Photo] FINAL – DePaul 73, Xavier 80

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
Jill Pizzotti talks to her team during a timeout on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mohegan Sun Arena. Xavier is in last place in the Big East standings.

[Photo] First quarter done – DePaul 11, Xavier 22

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
Shakara McCline works around Xavier on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mohegan Sun Arena during the first half. DePaul averages 16 turnovers per game.

[Photo] Game is not going in DePaul’s favor – DePaul 2, Xavier 15

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
The DePaul women's basketball team celebrate a good play on the bench on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mohegan Sun Arena. DePaul ending the second half losing to Xavier with a score of 33-19.

[Photo] HALFTIME – DePaul 19, Xavier 33

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
Jorie Allen smiles with her awards on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mohegan Sun Arena. Friday is the first day of the women’s Big East tournament in Uncasville, CT.

[Photo] DePaul vs. Xavier starters, Xavier wins tip-off

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
Jorie Allen throws the ball onto the court during the first half of DePaul's game against Xavier on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mohegan Sun Arena. DePaul finished the regular season with an overall record of 13-18.

[Photo] Live Updates: DePaul stunned in loss against Xavier 73-80

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
Jorie Allen's jersey hangs in DePaul's NIL shop inside Wintrust Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. Before NIL, schools could not sell merchandise featuring their players' names.

[Photo] Money talks: addressing constantly changing NIL policies

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
March 3, 2025
Taylor Johnson-Matthews looks for a pass on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul is playing their last game of the regular season today against St. John's.

[Photo] Live Updates: DePaul crawls out with win against St. John’s, 65-64

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 2, 2025
Smiley Cotton attempts a dunk in the Winter Classic Tournament game against Indiana State University on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. This is the first time the DePaul men's club basketball team hosted the tournament.

DePaul past and future match up at The Ray

Laura Vázquez David, La DePaulia Social Media Editor
February 24, 2025
Shakara McCline dribbles down the court during the second half of the game on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul had 18 turnovers in the game, while Creighton only had eight.

[Photo] Creighton’s getting too hot – DePaul 58, Creighton 69

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
February 23, 2025
Jill Pizzotti talks to her team during a timeout on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. "It’s just going to be delayed a year, it’s not like we don’t have a lot of great things still to talk to recruits about," Pizzotti said, in reference to the delay of the basketball facility.

[Photo] Lots of back and forth – DePaul 53, Creighton 59

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
February 23, 2025
Jorie Allen works around Mallory Brake on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. "This is my home, this is my family, so I’m soaking up every last second I have," Allen said.

[Photo] Jorie Allen on her last few games as a Blue Demon

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
February 23, 2025
Taylor Johnson-Matthews fights for the ball against Creighton on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Wintrust Arena during the second half. Johnson-Matthews had another 26 point game.

[Photo] FINAL – DePaul 74, Creighton 83

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
February 23, 2025
Shakara McCline passes the ball on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Wintrust Arena during the first half. DePaul averages 64.5 points per game.

[Photo] DePaul stays hot – DePaul 29, Creighton 25

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
February 23, 2025
Morgan Maly looks for a pass while Kate Clarke tries to block on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Before the game against Creighton, DePaul has a 7-7 home record.

[Photo] First quarter done – DePaul 22, Creighton 16

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
February 23, 2025
Jorie Allen looks for a pass while Kennedy Townsend and Jayme Horan block on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Allen averages the most points per game on DePaul with 19.7.

[Photo] HALFTIME – DePaul 38, Creighton 41

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
February 23, 2025
Taylor Johnson-Matthews looks for a pass on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Johnson-Matthews started the game.

[Photo] DePaul starters, Creighton wins tip-off

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
February 23, 2025
Jorie Allen blocks Creighton during the first half of their game on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul is on a two game losing streak.

Live Updates: DePaul loses to Creighton 74-83

Peyton Hopp and Laura Vázquez David
February 23, 2025
Bad Bunny presenta un popurrí en el escenario de la 65a entrega anual de los premios Grammy el domingo 5 de febrero de 2023 en Los Ángeles.

A Love Letter to my Not So “Little” Island: Puerto Rico

Laura Vázquez David, La DePaulia Social Media Editor
January 27, 2025
Bad Bunny presenta un popurrí en el escenario de la 65a entrega anual de los premios Grammy el domingo 5 de febrero de 2023 en Los Ángeles.

Una carta de amor a mi islita no tan “ita”: Puerto Rico

Laura Vázquez David, La DePaulia Social Media Editor
January 27, 2025
Personas esperan en la Comisión Estatal de Elecciones de Puerto Rico en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el martes 17 de septiembre de 2024. La fecha límite para el registro de votantes finaliza el 21 de septiembre.

Acusaciones de fraude electoral llevan a Congresistas a solicitar funcionario del Departamento de Justicia Federal supervise las elecciones en Puerto Rico

Laura Vázquez David, La DePaulia Social Media Editor
October 28, 2024
People wait at the Puerto Rico State Elections Commission in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. The voter registration deadline ends Sept. 21.

Allegations of election fraud prompts Congress to request DOJ officials to monitor elections in Puerto Rico

Laura Vázquez David, La DePaulia Social Media Editor
October 28, 2024
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