Category Archives: Editorials

Black Lives Matter at The Rockefeller University

Natural Selections Editorial Board The appalling and tragic murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis during a pandemic that was already disproportionately affecting Black communities provoked a global re-awakening for justice for Black people. This seeking of justice has not excluded … Continue reading

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Thank you, Sarah!

Natural Selections would like to say a special thank you and farewell to our Editor-in-Chief, Sarah Baker, who successfully defended her thesis at The Rockefeller University in March. Sarah joined the editorial board as a Copy Editor in the fall … Continue reading

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Reopening Rockefeller

Natural Selections Editorial Board At 5 p.m. on March 18th, 2020, The Rockefeller University shut down its campus due to the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the New York City area. A reduced staff maintained the most essential operations, … Continue reading

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Dear Readers

  These are unprecedented times. Across the globe, communities, cities, and countries are taking measures to scale down the dynamic social interactions that defined our modern world. Social distancing, self-isolation, and quarantine have become imperative. Many research institutions in the … Continue reading

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New Member Guide to Campus

The Natural Selections Editorial Board We welcome all of the new members of our community to The Rockefeller University! Here are resources you may find of interest: Markus Library Located in Welch Hall (enter the Founder’s Hall lobby and walk down the … Continue reading

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Editorial Note

This month, the Natural Selections Editorial Board bids farewell to Jim Keller. We would like to thank him for his interminable dedication to Natural Selections over the past seven years. Jim first joined Natural Selections as a contributor and copy … Continue reading

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Editorial Note

This month, the Natural Selections Editorial Board bids farewell to Chew-Li Soh and Stephanie Marcus. We would like to thank both for their dedication and for helping Natural Selections to become what it is today. Chew-Li joined Natural Selections in May 2016 as a Copy Editor … Continue reading

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Grappling with Mental Health

Sarah Baker Photo Courtesy of Lavoz Magazine The past few weeks have highlighted the mental health crisis that our society is facing. Two high-profile and esteemed celebrities, fashion designer Kate Spade and Chef Anthony Bourdain, were found dead just days … Continue reading

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For Your Consideration – Ones to Watch, Vol. 2 Edition

Jim Keller The storm of film festivals galore began at summer’s end with the one-two punch of the Venice (August 31 – September 10) and Telluride (September 2-5) film festivals. In recent years the former has been credited with birthing … Continue reading

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Zika Virus

By Aileen Marshall What should you know about the Zika virus? It’s been around for over 50 years, but it’s only recently that it’s spread has increased around the world, especially in South America. The Zika virus is spread by … Continue reading

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Quotable Quote

One of the great liabilities of history is that all too many people fail to remain awake through great periods of social change. Every society has its protectors of status quo and its fraternities of the indifferent who are notorious … Continue reading

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For Your Consideration – And They’re Off! Edition

By Jim Keller As I’ve said many times, one can liken the Oscar race to a horserace where each studio bets on its thoroughbreds and hopes that they can place at the end. The studio is the owner, public relations … Continue reading

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Natural Selections wants your art!

Whether you can’t stop drawing while waiting for the bus, or taking a walk around the city; if photography is your passion, or if you’re more of a painter, this is your chance to share your art. Beginning in 2016, … Continue reading

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The History of the Thanksgiving Holiday in America.

By Aileen Marshall The weather has turned pleasantly crisp recently. It turns our thoughts to sweaters, leaves turning colors, apples and pumpkins. Along that line comes the Thanksgiving holiday. Most Americans today think of it as a day to have … Continue reading

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Halloween in New York

By Aileen Marshall It’s that time of year again, goblins and ghouls abound, the real and the fictional. If you are too old to go trick or treating, what is there to do? Luckily, you live in New York, where … Continue reading

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Kykuit, The Rockefeller Family Estate – For a Very Special Day Trip

By Susan Russo The 3,000-acre estate of four generations of the Rockefeller family is nestled in the lovely area of Pocantico Hills, New York. The name of the estate, Kykuit, means “lookout” in Dutch, an apt name, since the vistas … Continue reading

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For Your Consideration – Ones to Watch, Vol. 2 Edition

By Jim Keller I usually wait until after the Telluride and Toronto International Film festivals to discuss the second of the three-part Ones to Watch series, but I’ll be in Hawaii honeymooning for half of September, so I moved it … Continue reading

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For Your Consideration – Ones to Watch, Vol. 1 Edition

By Jim Keller This month we begin our four-part series that will take us all the way up to Oscar nominations in January 2016 by discussing the leading ladies of the Best Actress race. While it was slim pickings for … Continue reading

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Where have all the bees gone?

By Aileen Marshall Perhaps you’ve heard in the news about the mystery of the disappearing bees. It seems no one knows exactly why, but we do know that it’s serious. While bees may be an annoyance that can mar your … Continue reading

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For Your Consideration – Crystal Ball Edition

By Jim Keller The early part of the Oscar race is a moving target. There are a few awards stops along the way: Sundance, SXSW, and Cannes, to name a few, but by and large spitballing what may come down … Continue reading

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