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Jeremy Pfau

Historical music clubs jazz up students’ weekend routines

Old school jazz clubs mix up the West Village music scene.

Old school jazz clubs mix up the West Village music scene.

Newest Rogen film Observes comedy through a darker lens

Students may have noticed posters around the city that depict a chubby face in a security guard uniform. Thankfully, they are not forgotten advertisements for the January film Paul Blart: Mall Cop but for the new film Observe and Report, starring Seth Rogen and Anna Faris, which will be released nationwide this Friday. In a conference call with Spectator earlier this week, Rogen, Faris, and director Jody Hill discussed the new release.

Students may have noticed posters around the city that depict a chubby face in a security guard uniform. Thankfully, they are not forgotten advertisements for the January film Paul Blart: Mall Cop but for the new film Observe and Report, starring Seth Rogen and Anna Faris, which will be released nationwide this Friday. In a conference call with Spectator earlier this week, Rogen, Faris, and director Jody Hill discussed the new release.

Indie Cinema Opens in Harlem

In the past, Columbia students had to venture downtown to the IFC Center or Film Forum to see independent films and documentaries. But the opening of the small, non-profit Maysles Cinema on 128th Street in January 2008 brought underground flicks up north to Harlem.

In the past, Columbia students had to venture downtown to the IFC Center or Film Forum to see independent films and documentaries. But the opening of the small, non-profit Maysles Cinema on 128th Street in January 2008 brought underground flicks up north to Harlem.

CC Alum’s Justice Served with Sex in TriBeCa

Many students choose to watch movies from comfortably inside in the Columbia bubble. But those looking to explore the film scene in a less familiar zip code should consider hopping on the 1 train downtown and checking out 10013.

Many students choose to watch movies from comfortably inside in the Columbia bubble. But those looking to explore the film scene in a less familiar zip code should consider hopping on the 1 train downtown and checking out 10013.

New Squash Center Attracts Harlem Youth

StreetSquash, a non-profit Harlem community program that combines athletics and academics, is looking to change the image of a sport traditionally reserved for the affluent by putting squash racquets in the hands of minority youth.

StreetSquash, a non-profit Harlem community program that combines athletics and academics, is looking to change the image of a sport traditionally reserved for the affluent by putting squash racquets in the hands of minority youth.

State Plan Aids Local Businesses

Good news for entrepreneurs in Harlem: a New York state initiative will bring more opportunities for locals to open new businesses.

Good news for entrepreneurs in Harlem: a New York state initiative will bring more opportunities for locals to open new businesses.