
who we are
about Dialogue
Founded in 1968, Dialogue is Calvin University’s student-run creative journal, showcasing pieces submitted, edited, and
curated by undergraduate students.
Dialogue publishes work in four categories: prose, poetry, visual art, and photography. For each genre, blind student juries evaluate all submissions and select the finest pieces
for publication.
In addition to submissions, Dialogue is always looking for students interested in doing layout, helping with promotions, or serving as a juror.

meet the Dialogue staff

Marcail Schuurmann
editor in chief
social media & events team
My name is Mar, and I’m a senior studying PPE and English. I’ve been on staff since the fall of my sophomore year. I never use the shift key to capitalize (I always use caps lock).
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Dialogue: me-and-the-boys doing cool things together. ​

Emily
Griffin
co-layout editor
promotional team
Hey! My name is Emily and I’m a senior studying Fine Arts and Asian Studies. this will be my fourth year on staff with dialogue and my second year working as layout editor with Brynna! I absolutely love pasta and bread (and would solely live off them if it were nutritionally acceptable).
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Dialogue: a hidden gem at Calvin
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Brynna
Morren
co-layout editor
promotional team
Hey there! My name is Brynna and I'm from Byron Center, MI. I'm a senior studying graphic design, and this is my third and final year on staff. I happen to be a twin - we don't look alike, so if you see me around it's me.
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Dialogue: addicting, energizing, and real fun! ​

Mesalenuo
Tsürho
staff member
social media & events team
Hi I’m Mesa and I’m a senior at Calvin studying Marketing and Public health as a double major. I’ve been on Dialogue staff for about two years now. I did the world's tallest bridge bungee jump.
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Dialogue: An open, funky, creative, space​

Kadence
Tiede
staff member
social media & events team
Hi! I’m Kadence and I’m a junior studying digital communications and marketing. This is my third year on staff as part of the social/events team. I eat two eggs every single morning.
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Dialogue: Gang makes some fire content.

Johann
Van Tassel
staff member
promotional team
Hi! I'm Johann, I'm a junior 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. If I drink a celsius before eating food I make many trips to the room.
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Dialogue: more than a basement closet

Nathan
DeVries
staff member
promotional team
My name is Nathan Devries, and I'm a junior studying on the Pre-Med track. I've been on staff since Fall of 2024, and I help the promotion team with photography and design. I started a Christian Frat on 2nd Vanderwerp as the RA. ​
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Dialogue: All about quirky self expression

Elyse
Caton
staff member
social media & events team
Hi! My name is Elyse Caton and I'm a junior studying Fine Art and Psychology! This is my second year on staff and I’ve loved helping with various things like social media and the release parties. I'm from England (and I apologize that I don't have the accent to prove it). ​
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Dialogue: super cool people and creativity

Erin
Hasler
staff member
in dialogue team
Hi! I'm Erin! I'm a sophomore studying Writing and minoring in Theatre. This is my second year on staff. I'm left-handed, but every other year I experience a two week period where I go on a side quest to become ambidextrous.
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Dialogue: funky, aesthetic, chill, and wordy.​

Josh
Horton
staff member
promotional team
Hi! I'm Josh! I am a senior majoring in film and media and minoring in graphic design. This is my second semester on staff!! I help out with the social and events team. My dog sleeps next to me and licks my bedsheets fervently.
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Dialogue: Creative space for the creatives

Rodrigo
Alipio
staff member
promotional team
Hi! My name is Rodrigo Alipio and I’m a junior studying graphic design. This is my second semester on staff and I’ve been loving helping design media and being a part of this family. I spend way too much time playing Wii.
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Dialogue: cool art, long history, it's-funny

Jordyn
Holtsoi-Henry
staff member
social media & events team
Ya'at'eeh, my name is Jordyn! I am a sophomore studying Geology and Art. This is my second year being on staff for Dialogue. I love lines and spirals but HATE COLORING STUFF IN.
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Dialogue: Looking into random people's minds. ​

Chantale Van Tassel
staff member
in dialogue team
Hello! My name is Chantale and I'm a senior studying Writing, Linguistics and Asian Studies. I have converted the urge to chop all my hair off every summer into a crocheting problem that may soon result in a first-name basis at Hobby Lobby.
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Dialogue: Guilts me with writing deadlines
