Category: The Verdict

Monkey Business: A Russian chimp with chronic smoking and beer-drinking habits has been sent to rehab to deal with his addictions. Thumbs Up

Helping Hand: Georgetown University Information Services partnered with the World Bank to transfer high-resolution satellite imagery of Haiti onto portable hard drives to help officials assess the damage and rebuild in the aftermath of the earthquake. Thumbs Up

Cease and Resist: Violating a Zoning Board ruling ordering immediate closure, Philly Pizza & Grill remains open for business and has shown no sign of shutting down. Thumbs Up

Smooth Sailing: Today’s GUSA presidential election marks the close of a campaign period free of major controversy and candidate suspensions. Thumbs Up

Forced Farewell: The D.C. Board of Zoning Adjustment voted 5-0 to revoke Philly Pizza & Grill’s certificate of occupancy. It is unknown when the decision will be enforced. Thumbs Down

Blizzard Beating: The Georgetown men’s basketball team drove Villanova into the snow-laden ground on Saturday. The Hoyas beat the Wildcats 103-90 in front of 10,000 plus fans. Thumbs Up

First Step: Defense Secretary Robert Gates and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have commissioned an 11-month study to determine the effects of lifting the “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. Thumbs Up

Sweet Victory: The men’s basketball team stepped up their game in front of President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden and dominated the Duke University Blue Devils on Saturday. Thumbs Up

Sound Advice: Obama followed the guidance of U.S. military leaders in his calculated decision to authorize a surge of 30,000 troops in Afghanistan. Thumbs Up

Disposable Dishware: Beginning late last week, O’Donovan Dining Hall has had to use foam plates, bowls and cups because of an unspecified, facility-wide problem. Thumbs Down