Baseball Team “Block Registers” ENVS 12: Volcanoes and Other Eruptions

In a total team effort, 19 members of the Dartmouth men’s baseball team registered for ENVS 12: Volcanoes and Other Eruptions before the 4 PM deadline yesterday. Captain and star shortstop Ernie Nallen ‘10 told Dunyun reporters, “This is our first step towards repeating as Ivy League champions. We’re bringing the dugout to the classroom baby."

ENVS 12 is an introductory volcano class, offered only 10S. The course explores the eruptive and explosive nature of volcanoes in modern and ancient society, while also touching on volcanic practicality for warmth and tourism. Lectures include Planet Earth episodes, National Geographic article analysis, and late in the term, the class holds its very own Shark Week. 10% of the grade is determined by an “Is It Erupting or Not?” quiz and the final 90% comes from the always-popular Science Fair (volcanoes encouraged). Prerequisites include Econ 2, Russian 13, and a varsity letter.

Mike McDermott ’13, a relief pitcher, noted, “I took a class with this teacher last term. He looks exactly like Bill Nye and lets you dip in class. It’s gonna be really chill.”

Student Assembly’s course review shows a median grade A and teacher rating A-. Individual reviews vary from “Didn’t go once, still got an A” to “Holds very helpful office hours at Floren right before practice.”

Freddy Fingerton ’10, a back-up catcher, commented, “This class had better be a joke. I took Geography 3: The World last term because my boy told me it was a guaranteed B+. I got a C. Maybe I should NRO just in case. Gotta love senior spring.”