So, we’ve heard mixed reviews about the moving picture ads in the Metro tunnels; after seeing them on my commute home yesterday, I have to say I thought they were pretty damn cool. Granted, if I hadn’t known already what was being advertised, it would have been tough to figure out the exact content of the ads, but I found it stunning to see a grainy image where there would normally be darkness.

Those ads will generate about $800,000 in revenue over the next two years, but Metro chief Dan Tangherlini is approaching other new ad opportunities with caution, saying Metro missteps in the past have caused the system to miss out on potential income. Tangherlini is looking at opposing a plan to install video monitors on trains, because the deal would lock in one company for 20 years. Such “monopolies” have been problematic in the past, said the chief, most notably in the deal made with Verizon to wire Metro tunnels for mobile phone service.

Fear the Reigning National Champions: Maryland’s women defeated Duke in overtime for the crown. Congratulations, College Parkers.

GW President to Leave Next Summer: After leading the Foggy Bottom University for 20 years, school president Stephen Joel Trachtenberg will step down from his position in the summer of 2007, reports the Washington Post. While Trachtenberg is largely responsible for putting the school on the map (see the Post story for pre- and post- tenure statistics), he’s also earned himself plenty of detractors (see, for instance, some of the comments here).

Briefly Noted: Post looks deeper into the crack pipe…Les Boulez clobber Knicks…D.C. Council gives preliminary approval to funding for National Capital Medical Center and Downtown Hotel.

This day in DCist: One year ago today, we covered the Nats’ first ever regular season game, and our own Martin Austermuhle covered an issue that’s only grown hotter in the past 365.

Picture taken by Duncan Brook.