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

Johann

Van Tassel

Editor in Chief

Hi! I'm Johann, I'm a senior 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.

Dialogue: more than a basement closet

Kadence

Tiede

staff member

social media & events team

Hi! I’m Kadence and I’m a senior 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.

Dialogue: Gang makes some fire content.

Nathan

DeVries

staff member

promotional team

My name is Nathan Devries, and I'm a senior 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.

Dialogue: All about quirky self expression

Elyse

Caton

staff member

social media & events team

Hi! My name is Elyse Caton and I'm a senior 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).

Dialogue: super cool people and creativity

Erin

Hasler

staff member

in dialogue team

Hi! I'm Erin! I'm a junior 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.

Dialogue: funky, aesthetic, chill, and wordy.

Rodrigo

Alipio

staff member

promotional team

Hi! My name is Rodrigo Alipio and I’m a senior 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.

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 junior studying Geology and Art. This is my second year being on staff for Dialogue. I love lines and spirals but HATE COLORING STUFF IN.

Dialogue: Looking into random people's minds.

Annalise Borger

staff member

promotional team

Hey! My name is Annalise Borger and I'm a junior majoring in Film & Media and getting a Bachelor of Fine Arts! I've been on staff since Spring of 2026 and I've loved getting involved! I wear a LOT of black :)

Dialogue: These people got some talent!

Julie de Boo

staff member

promotional team

Hey! I'm Julie and I'm a junior studying Graphic Design, Spanish, and English lit! I've been on staff since the Spring of 2026 and love it! I am from the Netherlands and, in case you were wondering, don't own a pair of wooden shoes (but I do love cheese an unhealthy amount).

Dialogue: read it and weep (joyfully)