USF College Monthly | November 2015

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“I Never Saw Another Butterfly” A USF Play Production you will never forget Artwork by Jenn Kruger

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 |Ceca Cooper: Adventure Enthusiast

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A USF Play Production you will never Forget

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Books to Read Before You Die

Carson McCuller’s The Heart is a Lonely Hunter

By Dr. Kevin Cole Students who’ve taken my courses are familiar with this refrain: “This is a book you should read before you die.” Some chuckle uncomfortably at the hyperbole. I like that: the chuckle means they’re awake. And, true, there is a bit of hyperbole—but only a bit. For I believe that in this short life, there are some things we simply must encounter if we at all can: the Grand Canyon, Michelangelo’s Pieta, the architecture of Frank Gehry, the poems of Emily Dickinson.

I feel this way about novels, too. Not all, just some. I neither like nor use the word “classics.” “Classics” connotes old and dead. As Mark Twain wrote, “A classic is something everyone wants to have read and no one wants to read.” I prefer “This is a book you should read before you die,” and I’m honored to have been asked by the editors to provide three titles. This time around, I’ll stick with the American tradition.

I assume that you’ve already read To Kill a Mockingbird, The Great Gatsby, and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: if you haven’t, go read them . . . right now.

As for pleasure reading, I have these three recommendations: Anything by Jon Krakauer (one America’s greatest adventure writers) but for now: In the Land of White Death: The Epic Story of Survival on the Siberian Arctic.

Anything by David Sedaris (one of America’s greatest comic writers) but for now: Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim.

(1940) Published when McCuller’s was just 23, The Heart is compellingly original, innovative, and daring with its multiple narrators.

McCuller gives voice to a series of displaced, lonely people who’ve had little to voice in American fiction up to this point: two severely disabled people; an African American physician who feels isolated from both the black and white community; and a young woman who, because of her exceptional intellect, feels isolated from her family and from a closed, oppressive society.

Sherman Alexie’s The Absolute True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

(2009) One of our greatest living writers— and most prolific. Your children and grandchildren will be reading him in college. Few can balance gravity and levity, tragedy and comedy, as dexterously as Alexie, as he does in this novel, in which a young Spokane Indian leaves the reservation to attend college whose mascot is an Indian. Enough said.

Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man

(1952) A coming-of-age novel about a nameless, young African American who flees the oppressive, Jim Crow south for New York City on quest to carve out an identity in an unjust society. Along the way, Ellison examines and critiques just about every facet of American society and culture.

Anything by Mary Oliver (one of America’s greatest living poets) but for now: American Primitive.

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Ceca Cooper: Adventure Enthusiast Story by Alecia Martinez All photos courtesy of Ceca Cooper

Fly fishing in the Pyrenees

After teaching for ten years at the University of Sioux Falls, Ceca Cooper wanted to make sure her sabbatical was “grand” for her students and herself.

And it was.

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A sabbatical is an extended period of leave from one’s customary work, especially for rest, to acquire new skills or training, and is usually granted every seventh year. Ceca Cooper was granted her sabbatical time during the spring semester of 2015. Her goals while on sabbatical included: 1. Studying the works and artistry of Antoni Gaudi, 2. Visiting all of the fishing holes in Europe that Ernest Hemingway fished at, 3.

Creating a new solo art exhibition based on her experiences and research findings.

Ceca began her journey by leading a USF interim group through the in’s and out’s of Spain. Upon parting ways with the group at the Madrid airport, Ceca traveled back to Barcelona to continue her journey. As she recovered from the trip with the students, she was already planning another trip to a place she has always dreamed about visiting— Northern Africa.

“Without a doubt, Morocco was one of the most interesting places I have ever visited. From the smells of the spice markets, to the rainbow of

John Lennon wall in Prague

colors of the souks in Marrakesh, to the Berber village I visited in the Atlas Mountains, my experience in Morocco was an extraordinary aesthetic and cultural opportunity of a lifetime. I hope to return one day and see more of Morocco. “ Ceca was able to spend five days in Morocco, using a native tour guide to accompany her journey.

The predominantly Islamic country exposed Ceca to new ways of worship. The architecture and designs of the country challenged and inspired her artistically. The grace and gratitude of the people in the Berber village amazed her. Just by hearing Ceca talk about Morocco, I could tell myself that Morocco is a place that will forever hold a special piece of Ceca’s heart.

Saying “see you later” to Morocco, Ceca journeyed back to Barcelona and began studying Antonio Gaudi. She lived in a small neighborhood in Barcelona and became very close with her neighbors and local shop owners. One day a man was helping Ceca carry a ladder from the hardware store to her flat and asked Ceca if she was a famous American artist. Ceca blushed and tried to explain that she was not famous, but was indeed an artist in America. Despite Ceca’s embarrassment, she kindly gave the man her autograph when he then asked for it.

“Travel is by far the greatest educational experience of all.

Now is the time to see the world.

It will change your life and your way of looking at the universe and its problems. Travel NOW!”

Camino de Santiago in Roncesvalles, Spain

She experienced more embarrassment when she joined a gym in her neighborhood and enrolled in an aerobics class where no one spoke English. Although Spain proved to give Ceca some challenges, she greatly misses many elements of Spain, especially the slow paced lifestyle.

“I miss my studio and little neighborhood in Barcelona; the coffee shop where I checked email twice a week, the tiny market where I bought my fruits and vegetables and fresh olives every Monday morning, and just the craziness of Placa Reial that is just around the corner from my flat. It is such a different, slow paced lifestyle compared to here. “ Ceca continued to check goals off her list – she fished all of Ernest Hemingway’s fishing holes and even stayed in a cabin that Ernest once stayed in. She spent three days with her daughter walking the first 70 miles of the Camino de Santiago, a journey she hopes to complete in its entirety someday. She traveled to the Czech Republic and Prague, a city she noted as a “music feast” and still she was able to continue creating art back in her flat in Barcelona.

Having experienced so much in just a few months, Ceca’s transition back into life in the US was hard. She had just traded her fast-paced American life for a much calmer and slower life in Spain. As she transitioned back into life in America and an upcoming academic year, she found strength in incorporating her experiences into her classroom plans.

Ceca wants her students to know that “travel is by far the greatest educational experience of all. Now is the time to see

Marrakesch, Morocco

the world. It will change your life and your way of looking at the universe and its problems. Travel NOW!” Besides leading the art department at USF, Ceca is currently working on two presentations for her senior capstone course: The life and works of Antoni Gaudi and the work of a well- known street artist who goes by Art is Trash—two very different Catalan artists that she studied while in Barcelona.

She is also working on a solo exhibition that will open at the Washington Pavilion next December, 2016.

Sabbaticals are usually a time for rest. Ironically, Ceca did anything but that. She explored, created, reflected, and grew. Her gratitude toward the university for granting her a sabbatical is immense. She mentioned numerous times how her experiences were not possible without the graciousness of the university. She is truly thankful for the opportunities she had and grateful that the commission from her artwork was able to fund her adventures. Her hope is that others realize the importance of traveling—at any age. She encourages others to “make the financial sacrifices because you will NEVER regret or forget those experiences. Find a friend and see the world. It will change your life.”

Ceca Cooper’s sabbatical is proof of that.

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Dorm Room Fitness

by Britni Broussard

by Britni Broussard

About Britni Broussard

Major: Exercise Science Minor: Psychology Interested in personal or athletic training.

I go to school, work, play softball and dance for the Skyforce basketball team. Outside of those activities I also put in extra work to be fit and stay in shape. There are 2 apps that I use on my phone called SWorkit and 6 pack promise. Both of them do an awesome job at helping me keep my muscles tight. I really just enjoy staying busy!

My Favorite Snacks Cottage Cheese (small curds) 1 cup Food group: Dairy Cals: 222 25g of protein = 50% daily value

Almonds (roasted with sea salt) Âź cup Food group: Grains Cals: 170 5g protein

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Seated Ab Circles (30 seconds) Seat yourself on the ground with legs straight out in front of you.

Lift both feet about 45 degrees and move legs in a circular motion clockwise and counter clockwise.

Hands can be on the ground as well.

Jumping Split Lunges (30 seconds) Stand in a split lunge Jump and switch legs while in the air

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Purpose and passion is what gives leaders the spark to start their path of doing something great.

The National Society of Leadership and Success Building Passionate Leaders of Tomorrow Story by Bryce Wildenauer

As freshmen in college, we are (or were at one point) immersed with an immense amount of opportunity through the variety of clubs and organizations available on campus. The National Society of Leadership and Success is an organization “That helps people discover and achieve their goals.” It is a simple and easy mission that I found to be helpful in my college career. Not only have I personally learned about leadership through being the President of the Chapter and listening to the several inspirational speakers that NSLS has each year, but I have seen the work of others encouraging one another and assisting members reach their goal. It is remarkable seeing people grow when they actively seek out to learn about leadership and what it means to each of them.

One of the most important and influential parts about being a member of the NSLS is the leadership training event we get to participate in as new members each semester. This event helps leaders think about how, what, and why they want to lead. It is amazing to watch as students go from knowing they want to leading; to having a purpose and a mission to go forth on their leadership journey. Purpose and passion is what gives leaders the spark to start their path of doing something great.

Another remarkable part of this organization is the community of people that want you to succeed. We have Small Networking Teams that meet to talk about goals, about how each of us are going to complete those goals, and keep each other accountable in achieving those goals. This is a unique tool that the NSLS community gives you to help you through your leadership journey.

Overall, this organization has given our members great leaders to learn from, leadership training that helps each leader

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find their purpose and direction and a community full of leaders striving for success. Oh, and did I mention there are scholarship and discount benefits? I am glad that I have had the pleasure to learn more about leaders and share that with others on campus. Leaders can always strive to be better; education and accountability are how NSLS can help.

Lastly, I will leave you with a quote from Lou Holtz, a former Football Coach, ESPN analyst and NSLS Speaker: “I never learn anything talking. I only learn things when I ask questions.”

“I Never Saw Another Butterfly” A USF play production you will never forget.

by Shane Fisher

Being so spoiled in having nice weather this late in October, we are, as every year, dreading the onset of winter. The breezes are biting with bitterness, the trees are baring more every day, readying for their final nude poses. The flowers are submitting to another season’s end, and the grass is having less resilience as you press it. All of our color and ardor are fading. But we still cling to what is left, don’t we?

We string out the last day to wear shorts until we feel pricks on our thighs. Or we wear wool socks with sandals, until snow demands we yank on our boots.

We watch our sun sink still earlier and earlier, while we squeeze those last minutes as if they were hours, so that our work may be done.

The point of all this, however, is that even though we know what will come in every repeating year, we hold

on so tightly to those last ounces of our warmth and sun. In desperation, we distract, pretend, deny in all otherwise, for the sake of keeping alive the things we know are gone, but hope and pray they will be back again.

Although a trivialized version above, this yearning to keep alive our hope and humanity is at the heart of this play about the children survivors of Terezin during the Holocaust. Even though our struggles are surely lighter than those who were there, we would do well to at least understand.

We must understand their feelings, their doings, and the importance of what they were holding onto, for it speaks for all mankind. If nothing else, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, the play asks us to appreciate the life and time we have.

We forget that we don’t just live for ourselves, but those who could not, even generations past, that did not have the opportunity to make this world better.

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Even though Terezin was not comparable to the immense extermination as the other two mentioned, the mortality rate was still very high.

As with any prison camp, those forced inside the walls were subject to malnourishment, starvation, and diseases. Being sent to a concentration camp may have been a quicker death in many cases (Tailsman, 2015).

The SS kept up appearances when they had visitors, but then, almost immediately after, things were dismantled and carried off to reveal the truth of what was really happening there among the prisoners. It is said that they had enough musicians to accommodate two symphony orchestras.

A young mother remarks on how the shops and bakery suddenly being filled was a “fantastic illusion she would never forget.” (Tailsman, 2015). This was the one time when the Red Cross was allowed to visit, and the trick of it all apparently worked, for they concluded Terezin was an acceptable place for Jews. The Red Cross was even serenaded by the opera Brundibar, written by one of the prisoners, and showed in a Nazi propaganda film. All of the participants including its composer were shipped to extermination camps, immediately after filming (Fackler).

There was also a prison located within Terezin that would be filled with Jewish artists who stole paper in which to produce works that would expose the world to what went on. The paper was distributed to the children as well, so that they might tell their story through their writings and drawings. More than 6,000 drawings were found hidden away by the prisoners and Terezin (Tailsman, 2015).

That is mostly how they spent their time, in fear of the day when they may be called to take the train East to concentration camps to work or die.

But until then, the children continued to learn, the adults continued to teach, and all kept their symbols of hope alive, as best they could.

One of those symbols was the butterfly. As we might think of the butterfly to be a symbol of beauty and hope, it was also a measure of resistance and endurance in face of the torture of this place they were in. The play itself focuses on one teacher in particular, Irene, who became close to all of the children she was in care of.

In the midst of at most fifty-five thousand people crammed into a village of usually five thousand, relationships as strong as family developed. The play opens up to a particular band in the camp, who continued to risk their lives in order to learn, create art, and even distribute a small and secret newspaper in the hopes of keeping everyone connected. Through these activities, they strived to make life once again more important than death, to make those lost, retain their names, rather than their numbers.

The story of Terezin intertwines through the lives of both the real-life subjects of the play, and all of the survivors. Raja Englanderova, the main character, was an actual survivor that Celeste Raspanti, the playwright was able to meet.

There will be a special showing of the play at 10 A.M. for USF students only; however, seating is very limited, but the play will be very intimate in result and would be a great experience.

The other showings are posted on the USF website and are open to the public.

Sources used: • Fackler, G. (n.d.). Theresienstadt. Retrieved October 25, 2015, from http:// holocaustmusic.ort.org/places/theresienstadt/ • Tailsman, M. (2015). Terezin Concentration Camp. Retrieved October 25, 2015, from https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Holocaust/terezin.

Inge Auerbacher, Holocaust survivor and friend to USF, will give a free public speech at 2 P.M on November 12th.

Photo courtesy of Inge Auerbacher

Celeste Raspanti, has taken special interest in the stories of the Holocaust and especially its survivors. She took up the mantle to tell Raja Englanderova’s story so we may hear it.

However, we also have the privilege to have one of the Terezin children on campus for us to meet as well.

We often see such tragedies and the peoples who experience them as so distant from ourselves, perhaps, not knowing how to feel.

“There is an ‘us’ and’them’ misconception that the play addresses; I hope this play brings us “all” together,” says the director of the play, Joe Obermueller.

Families, parents, children, brothers and sisters, all were just the same as us. Almost ninetyeight thousand died at Terezin, fifteen thousand were children, and of those a little less than 1% survived. This is a hard story to tell, yet the idea of the story conveys to us more than the immense tragedy of the Holocaust, but a way to feel what they felt.

Obermuller remarks, “It is a way to tell the story, what they experienced, without being so intense, you can’t hear it.”

The hopes of both the adults and children were extraordinary.

“The survivors had to hope through each day, if they could get through today, they could get through tonight, and if they thought they could

get through tonight, they could make until morning, and so on,” Obermueller explains.

Because this kind of theme opens up an exploration of such depth, the actors playing these roles are striving to get it right.

Obermueller comments, “It is a daunting task for sure, they definitely feel a degree of responsibility to play these real characters and speak their real words truthfully.”

When asked what sparked the play coming to USF, Obermueller replied, “It’s a well-known play and has been widely produced. With the Concert Chorale traveling to Prague this December, and Inge’s visit last year, it seemed like a good fit.”

The choir will be traveling to Prague and will be visiting Terezin, and we are fortunate to have Inge two years in a row now.

The prisoners at Terezin carried their hope for the day and beyond, knowing that even if they did not live, their story and works would. This should not be the story of a singular tragedy to a particular people. But rather the hopefulness of humanity against the terrible and inhumane, the beauty of life kept of its own sake, as well as ours.

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Savory Apple Turkey Prep

Bring the top ten ingredients to a boil and let cool in a five gallon bucket. Place unthawed turkey in brine mixture at 32-40 degree temperature for 5 days.

Cook Day Prep

Take turkey out of brine, pat dry, and rub/inject with olive oil.

Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

Apple stuffing

Microwave together butter, diced apples, diced onion, brown sugar, and spices.

Cook

Stuff the turkey with the apple stuffing.

Put turkey in the oven for 20-30 minutes at 500 degrees.

Lower temperature to 350 degrees (uncovered) for 2 hours.

Rotate dark meat to the back of the oven.

Check meat temperature with a meat thermometer, should be 160 degrees.

Set out for 30 minutes before touching or carving.

Ingredients 2-3 gl. apple juice 1 btl. all spice berries 1 btl. whole cloves 4-6 cinnamon sticks 1/4 cup onion powder 2 cups kosher salt 3 cups brown sugar olive oil balsamic vinigar 15-20 lb. turkey 2 apples 1 onion 1 cup brown sugar 1 stick butter 1/2 btl all spices 1/2 btl cloves 1 Tbsp cinnamon

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Sweet Pecan Potatoes with Maple Ingredients

4 sweet potatoes Maple Syrup 1 cup pecans 2 tbsp all spice berries 1 cup brown sugar Oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Wash potatoes and cut in half.

Lightly rub the potatoes in oil.

Lay the potato halves skin side down on baking sheet.

Generously drizzle maple syrup over each half.

Cover entire half with brown sugar.

Top with a hand-full of pecans.

Sprinkle on all spice berries.

Bake for 40-45 minutes or until tender.

Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest Ingredients

1/4 cup orange juice Zest of 1 orange 1/2 cup sugar, or more, to taste 1 bag fresh cranberries

Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, orange zest, sugar and 3/4 cup water over medium heat.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.

Stir in cranberries and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and let simmer until sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes.

Let cool completely before serving.

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Nana’s Apple Pie Ingredients

2 9-inch pie crusts (one for the top crust, one for the bottom crust) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Dash of salt 2 tablespoons butter 6 cups thinly sliced and cored apple

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Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and salt. Stir in the apples.

Place into pie crust, dot with butter. Cover with top crust, and slit evenly to let steam escape. Seal the top crust to the bottom by pinching the edges together.

Cover edge of the crust with a three inch strip of aluminum foil.

Bake 40-50 minutes, until crust is brown and juice begins to bubble through top.

Who's Who in the Presidential Race Story by Whitney Fryer

All individuals interested in the 2016 presidency have begun their campaigns. Throughout 2016, primary elections will occur in each state. South Dakota’s primary election will be on June 14, 2016. During the primary elections, voters select the person they believe is best fit to represent their party in the general election. Then in the general election on November 8, 2016, voters select between the Democrat, Republican, or a possible third party candidate, deciding who they wish to see as the 45th president of the United States.

There are fifteen individuals seeking the Republican GOP nomination. Currently, Donald Trump, Ben Carson, and Jeb Bush are leading the polls.

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are currently leading in the polls for the Democratic nomination.

Ben Carson, R Former head of pediatric neurosurgery at John Hopkins.Official website: www.bencarson.com Ben Carson would support a ban on abortion after 20 weeks, except in the case of rape, incest, or medical emergency.

Although he does not agree with same-sex marriage, Carson says he respects the Supreme Court ruling because it is the law of the land.

He does not see global warming as a threat and he says that believes any debate on the topic is irrelevant. He supports gun rights and says the only restrictions on firearms should be for the mentally ill and those convicted of a violent crime. Carson wants to see all Americans taxed equally and for the current minimum wage to stay as is. He also wants to replace the Affordable Care Act with Health Savings Accounts (HAS).

With an HAS the federal government would put $2000 in a health savings account annually, which people could contribute to, as well as transfer money to family members. Carson would allow undocumented immigrants currently in the U.S. to apply for guest worker status if they leave the country and then show they have a guaranteed job awaiting them upon their return.

Bernie Sanders, D Jeb Bush, R

Governor of Florida (1991 – 2007). Official website: www.jeb2016.com Jeb Bush supports a 20 week ban on abortion. He personally opposes gay but after the Hillary Clinton, D marriage, Supreme Court decision he called for people Former first lady, former to respect same-sex Secretary of State in marriage. According to Obama Administration, Bush, it is not clear how and former New York much humans are to Senator. Official website: blame for climate change, www.hillaryclinton.com Hillary Clinton is against a but the U.S. needs to do its part to preserve ban on abortion because the earth by lowering she says she believes carbon emissions. Bush women’s issues are is a proponent for the family issues. Although further expansion of gun it was not always her rights. Bush says raising viewpoint, she now the minimum wage should fully supports same-sex be a decision left to marriage. Clinton sees climate change as a major the states. He does not support a tax increase and problem and she says she believes that the U.S. says the current tax system is fine as is. Bush views the needs to begin working Affordable Care Act as a towards a solution. She “monstrosity” and would is an advocate for stricter like to see it replaced gun control. She wants with a market-oriented to decrease taxes for the middle class and increase alternative. He wants to create a legal status, the current minimum not a path to citizenship, wage. She is a supporter of the Affordable Care Act for undocumented immigrants. In order for and if elected she would an individual to gain legal fight to further expand health care. Clinton wants status, they must pay a fine, file taxes, and learn to create a pathway English. Bush would also for undocumented decrease the number immigrants to gain legal of people allowed to status, as well as wave deportation for those who immigrate to the U.S. are here undocumented.

Other Possible Contenders

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Marco Rubio, R Ted Cruz, R Carly Fiorina, R

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Lawrence Lessigs, D Martin O’Malley, D

Donald Trump, R

Real estate developer and previous reality TV star.

Official website: www.donaldjtrump.com Donald Trump says he believes that abortion should be limited, with exceptions for incest, rape, and medical emergency. He does not support gay marriage, but respects the Supreme Court ruling allowing for same-sex marriage.

Trump says that he believes climate change is a hoax and sees no reason to increase the use of renewable resources.

Trump is a strong supporter of the second Amendment, but he does support moderate gun control policies. Trump is fine with the current minimum wage. He would like to see individual tax rates lowered and the Affordable Care Act repealed and replaced. He does not want to create a path to citizenship for undocumented workers, but would give legal status to foreign students who complete a college degree in the U.S.

Represented Vermont in the House of Representatives (1991 – 2007) and is currently serving as a Senator in VT. Official website: www.berniesanders.com Sanders is against a ban on abortion and says he firmly believes the decision to have an abortion should remain between a woman, her family, and her physician.

He is a supporter of samesex marriage. According to Sanders, if this plant is going to be habitable for our children and grandchildren, the U.S. must lead the world in tackling climate change.

Sanders is neutral on gun control. He wants to increase taxes for the top one percent, then use the revenue to cut taxes for the middle and lower classes. Sanders voted for the Affordable Care Act and would like to see it expanded to reach more Americans. Sanders also endorses a system where either the federal or state government would pay for all health care costs. On immigration, he wants to increase border security, but give citizenship to undocumented immigrants currently in the U.S. Carson and Bush photos

by Nichael Vadon. Trump photo by Gage Skidmore.

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