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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Kat and Tracy recently traveled to Grand Teton National Park after exploring
many of West Virginia’s state parks together. (Courtesy of Kat Smith)

Couples on Campus: The Smiths

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor April 18, 2025

Fate was already hard at work when one Marshall couple was younger, unaware forever was waiting patiently.  Kat Smith, the director of student advocacy...

After years of traveling as a couple, the Ballous now enjoy taking trips with their children. (Courtesy of Stephanie Ballou)

Couples on Campus: The Ballous

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor March 6, 2025

Something in the air shifted in the spring of ‘95 in an Introduction to Corrections course, almost as if fate nudged two former Marshall students together.  Lieutenant...

The Parkers enjoy traveling together often.

Couples on Campus: The Parkers

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 20, 2025

Although it may be a cliché, love at first sight was undeniably true in their case, one member of the Marshall University Police Department said.   Lieutenant...

The Baileys, courtesy of Bonnie Bailey.

Couples on Campus: The Baileys

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 5, 2025

From that first “hola” in high school Spanish class to now nurturing a family of their own, one pair of high school sweethearts has built a lifetime...

The McBrides with their son, Corbin.

Couples on Campus: The McBrides

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 5, 2024

A shared passion for helping students succeed is one of several interests that keeps the spark alive for one couple in Marshall’s Department of Mathematics...

Patricia (left) and Martin (right) Saunders

Couples on Campus: The Saunders

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor October 15, 2024

After several unseen threads quietly wove their lives together, this Marshall couple finally found each other, as if an invisible string of fate had been...

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