Valentine's Day Guide

With such happy vibes and infinite appeal, it’s no wonder Hanover ranks 580th on Yelp’s list of romantic getaways. But with so much to do, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed come Valentine’s Day. Frantically searching for a plan for bae #1 or #2? Here’s a guide for the perfect Valentine’s Day: Hanover edition.

1:00am: Your evening starts at late-night. Show your date how much DBA you have by treating her to some fried mac and cheese bites. (Pro tip: if you’re feeling ambitious, offer to lady-and-the-tramp a cinnamon roll.)

2:00am: Head back to your dorm with your date. If you live in the Choates or the River, find an unoccupied room in Mclane.

10:30am: Make sure to hit up breakfast at Foco. I hear they will have circular heart-shaped pancakes. Swipe in for her–flaunt how much DBA you still have.

12:00 noon: From Foco, head over to the Nugget. Fifty Shades of Grey premiers on Valentine’s Day, so I suggest you go see the new Spongebob movie.

3:00pm: Worried about this awkward time before the next meal? No worries, because there’s food at chess club’s Valentines extravaganza! I hear speed chess is kind of like speed dating: it ends with me crying.

5:00pm: Go on down to the hop for a beautiful, candlelit dinner. (Pro tip: don’t forget a candle.) Make sure to pay for your date’s meal to show how much DBA you used to have.

6:00pm to 12:00am: You know what to do. Be yourself. Walk down Webster like you own it. Hang out in loud basements and don’t talk. Make out intensely on that ledge lining the wall because you’re still on table from last weekend. We’re notorious for having a good time, and you will do so effortlessly. And make sure to arrive at Hanlon’s front yard or the stacks by 11:00pm to get a good spot. ​

–ZS ’18