Doing the actual Dartmouth Seven is hard. In addition to having to find a willing partner, it requires some serious planning (when do the lights in front of Dartmouth Hall turn off? Will the Sun God be on the Green tonight?) and there's always the fear of getting caught. A much more chill alternative is the Dartmouth Smoking Seven. If you're a freshman or a jaded senior, you will see the wonders of Dartmouth anew this 4/20 as you enjoy these sights under the influence:
1.Blunt Alumni Center
Until I am wealthy enough to endow the Vaporizer Center for Student Activities, Blunt is the only building on campus named after a smoking device. Naturally, we start our tour in front of Blunt under the shade of some lovely green trees. Toke up and see how Blunt's exterior becomes even more vividly white, like a cloud fading up, up into the sky.
2.The cemetery
After Blunt, venture to the cemetery. Sit down by a headstone and think about how weird it is that there are actually dead people underneath you like real, decaying dead people! Let that sink in for a while. Then perform an impromptu memorial ceremony for a resident of your choice before heading to
3.The river
Linger by the Connecticut for a few minutes. If the docks are open, go down close and stick your feet in the river. Then your hands. Bring some water to your face. Doesn't that feel awesome? Go for a stroll down the bridge and watch the water flowing underneath you. Then brace yourself, now straddle the line between Vermont and New Hampshire. You're in two states at once!4.Sigma Delta's back porch
Feel free to substitute your own place of residence (only if it has a porch, though, otherwise come hang out). At this point in the tour, you might need another few hits or some camaraderie which can always be found on the lively back porch on School St. There might even be some snacks to be found, especially those smothered in Ranch dressing.
5.The gym
The gym seems to be the least likely place to find stoners, but bear with me. You will be amused to no end. Watch people on treadmills running to nowhere or stick-thin girls on elliptical machines climbing to nowhere. It's pretty fucking weird. While the fact that you never work out might normally leave you feeling guilty, your visit today will just make you realize how ridiculous the whole exercise construction really is and how much smarter you are for just enjoying life.
6.Rollins Chapel
By this point in the tour, you should be approaching a religious experience so take some time to thank the Gods of Cannabis. At this nondenominational church you can practice whatever religion you follow. So if you're a Rastafarian (or you are just for today) feel free to inhale again.
7.Robert Frost Statue
If Robert Frost stayed at Dartmouth long enough to see his freshman Spring (he withdrew after two months), he would have totally participated in the 4/20 tour. Frost's poetry centers on nature and rustic living so sit alongside him and ponder the natural beauty surrounding him. Optional: Extend your tour by wandering around in the BEMA for a while. Niiiice.
