meet the Dialogue staff

I’m Levi Huizenga, a senior studying philosophy and Human Resources. This is my fourth year on staff, and my second as the Editor-in-Chief. I’m coming from Larkspur, CA. I love to read, long-distance run, and drink coffee.

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Rating of the military effectiveness of ancient Rome: 5 

My name is Emily and I’m a junior studying Fine Arts and Asian Studies. I’ve been on staff since freshman year and am honored to now be one of the layout editors of Dialogue. I grew up in Taiwan and I love trying new international foods with my friends and family. 

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Rating of the military effectiveness of ancient Rome: 5

Hi! My name is Brynna and I'm from Byron Center, MI. I'm a junior studying graphic design, and I joined Dialogue staff the fall of my sophomore year. For the past two semesters, I've had the joy of designing issues of Dialogue as co-layout editor with Emily. If I have free time, I love listening to music, going on walks with friends, and getting coffee. 

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Rating of the military effectiveness of ancient Rome: 3

My name is Mar, and I’m a junior from Lombard, IL studying PPE and English! I’m the managing editor for Dialogue and I’ve been on staff since the fall of my sophomore year. When I’m not doing a million things all the time I love doomscrolling or impulse buying Squishmallows.​

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Rating of the military effectiveness of ancient Rome: 4

I’m Joy. I’m a fifth year student studying art education and have a history minor. This is my second year in Dialogue and I’m currently in the in dialogue team. I’m from Shandong, China. I love my cat, like a lot. And I love making art occasionally in the Spoelhof Center’s basement.

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Rating of the military effectiveness of ancient Rome: 3

Hi I’m Mesa and I’m a junior at Calvin currently doing a double major in marketing and public health! I’ve been on Dialogue staff for about a year and a half now and I’m focused on the social media and events team! I’m from Nagaland, India and a small (big for me) thing I find joy in is eating really good food.

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Rating of the military effectiveness of ancient Rome: 4

Hi! I’m Kadence and I’m a sophomore studying digital communications and marketing. This is my second year on staff as part of the social/events team, and I’m from Lowell, MI. In my free time, I love making videos, coaching volleyball, going camping, and trying new coffee shops around campus!

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Rating of the military effectiveness of ancient Rome: 1

Hi! I'm Johann, I'm a sophomore studying mechanical engineering. I joined the Dialogue staff spring of 2024 and I help the layout/promotion team with lots of photography and some design. I grew up in Hong Kong, and I love how dead trees look in fog, I like learning skills like playing instruments and flipping butterfly knives. 

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Rating of the military effectiveness of ancient Rome: 5

My name is Nathan Devries, and I'm a sophomore studying Psychology: Neuroscience under the Pre-Med track. I've been on staff since Fall of 2024, and I help the promotion team with photography and design. I grew up in Istanbul Turkey, which has given me a unique perspective on the art we see come through our office. My source of joy is hanging out with my buddy Sebastian Umran, as well as spendin' time in the good Lord's creation. 

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Rating of the military effectiveness of ancient Rome: 4

Hi! My name is Elyse Caton and I am a sophomore studying Fine Art and Psychology, and I’m from England. This is my second semester on staff and I’ve loved helping with various things like social media and the release parties. I love reading, my cat Winston, and eating cheese.

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Rating of the military effectiveness of ancient Rome: 4

Hi! I'm Erin and I'm a freshman studying English with a writing concentration. This is my first year on staff and hopefully the first of many! I'm a part of the in dialogue team, meaning I work on our Dialogue artist and writer interviews as well as help to edit writing submissions. I love allegories, alligators, and alliterations. 

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Rating of the military effectiveness of ancient Rome: 3

My name is Josh Horton I am a junior majoring in film and media and minoring in graphic design. This is my first semester on staff!! I help out with the social and events team. I find joy in the big and small things, some big, some small. The big and small things are what I live for to be honest. One big thing I enjoy is skydiving, I haven’t done it, but I can imagine the thrill and get a little thrill thinking about that thrill.

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Rating of the military effectiveness of ancient Rome: 3

My name is Rodrigo Alipio and I’m a sophomore studying graphic design. This is my first semester on staff and I’ve been loving helping design media and being a part of this family. I was born in California but grew up my whole life in Brazil. I love playing and watching sports, I play tennis here at Calvin, but I enjoy watching every sport!

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Rating of the military effectiveness of ancient Rome: 5

My name is Jordyn! I am a freshmen studying Geology and Art. This is my first year being on staff for Dialogue and I am part of the social media and events team! I am from Gallup, New Mexico and grew up on the Navajo Nation. I loved leading an act for Rangeela at Calvin! I appreciate being able to share my culture and experiences through stories and art. I am a nature lover and it shows through my creativity outlets such as visual art and music.

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Rating of the military effectiveness of ancient Rome: 2