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Hamilton launches mayoral campaign By Annie Garau agarau@indiana.edu | @agarau6

PHOTOS BY HALEY WARD | IDS

At a demonstration on Friday evening protesters from Students Against State Violence yell, “Hands up. Don’t shoot” to protest the killing of Andre Gree. Green was killed by the Indianapolis Police Department in August.

An act of protest By Carley Lanich | clanich@indiana.edu | @carleylanich

They chalked sidewalks, blocked traffic and beat on cars. They held signs that read, “Stop killing my brothers and sisters.” They chanted, “Hands up, don’t shoot,” as they marched the streets of Bloomington. Members of Students Against State Violence, Indy10 — an organization dedicated to raising awareness for marginalized communities — and supporters marched in a demonstration for Andre Green on Friday night as a part of the Black Lives Matter movement. Beginning at the Sample Gates, demonstrators lit candles and had a moment of silence in remembrance of Green, a 15-year-old AfricanAmerican teenager shot and killed by an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer. According to fliers distributed at the rally, this is the third time in the last year that “Indianapolis police have murdered a

See more photos online A full gallery of photos from Friday’s protest can be seen at idsnews.com. black man.” Supporters took turns in front of the Sample Gates expressing their outrage in response to Green’s death in August and challenging systemic violence. Speaking through a megaphone, Sean Viña’s message rang out to about 50 demonstrators. Viña, who is a Latino doctoral student at IU, said the rally was more about empathy than sympathy. SEE GREEN, PAGE 6

Most candidates choose to speak when addressing their supporters. Mayoral-hopeful John Hamilton, however, chose to sing about his love of Bloomington. “In short there’s simply not a more congenial spot for happilyever-aftering than here in Bloomington,” he sang to the crowd gathered at his campaign kick-off picnic Sunday evening in Bryan Park. Though most of this original ballad described Indiana weather, the Democratic candidate did find some time to discuss policy between mingling with the supporters who lounged on the grass eating barbecue and dancing to the live musical performances. Bloomington’s most recent three mayors were also in attendance to show their support. “We have to make our economy stronger and more sustainable,” said Hamilton, who currently serves as president emeritus of City First Enterprises, a nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable loans. “We need to provide for our families. We need to protect the environment.” Hamilton, who lost to current mayor Mark Kruzan in 2011, said he hopes to work for more affordable housing, replace manufacturing jobs and support local public schools. “We need to embrace and love and protect our public school system and everybody who works in it,” he said to loud cheers. In order to do this, Hamilton said he plans to work with the schools to become more efficient, find support for the schools within the community. He also said he plans to support a new referendum for Monroe County schools. The referendum currently providing the schools with funds expires at the end of 2016. This picnic also served to kick off the campaigns of Bloomington’s other Democratic candidates. Shelli Yoder, who is running to fill the 9th District seat in the United States House of Representatives, introduced Hamilton. “We have many months ahead of us that are going to be filled with hard work and good fun,” Yoder said. City Council candidates and the Democratic city clerk candidate also made an appearance on stage. SEE HAMILTON, PAGE 6

On Friday a boy holds a sign saying, “Fuck the Police. Long Live Andre.” during a protest against the killing of Andre Green last month. Green was shot Aug. 9 by Indianapolis Police in a suspected carjacking.

Hear John Hamilton’s song about Bloomington If you’re interested in hearing mayoral hopeful John Hamilton’s song about fall in Bloomington, visit idsnews.com for a video.

MEN’S SOCCER

IU lacks energy in loss against Rutgers By Michael Hughes michhugh@indiana.edu | @MichaelHughes94

Tanner Thompson knew something was wrong, he just couldn’t fix it. The Hoosiers lacked energy. They weren’t on the field mentally, only physically. But even physically, they still weren’t fully engaged in the game. The junior midfielder could tell this within the first five minutes of IU’s 4-1 loss Sunday against Rutgers at Bill Armstrong Stadium. “We don’t come out to play and that’s what happens,” Thompson said. “We’ll make sure that doesn’t happen again because that was embarrassing on our home field. It was an embarrassment.” IU Coach Todd Yeagley could sense the problem, too. He subbed off freshman midfielder Rece Buckmaster within the first 15 minutes, the earliest he’s made a change this season, but the substitution didn’t fix the problem. A few minutes later, in the 19th minute, Rutgers scored its first goal of the match. The first goal was simple. A throw in followed by a pass to midfielder Sheldon McKoy at the top of the box, who turned and shot into the lower corner. McKoy out-muscled sophomore center back Grant Lillard to gain possession and shot around

Read a sidebar from the game, page 11 The Hoosiers’ defense could not keep up with the offensive speed of the Scarlet Knights.

4-1 a Hoosier defense which stood and watched. For the second goal forward Jason Wright ran by the two Hoosier center backs, Lillard and junior Derek Creviston, before dribbling around junior goalkeeper Colin Webb and finishing into an open goal in the 25th minute. “We weren’t sharp, we didn’t move well, we didn’t pass well,” Yeagley said. “We just didn’t do anything well. I can’t find a positive today.” The Hoosiers actually had the majority of the possession Sunday despite the score line. But possession doesn’t always translate to goals especially when the passing was as disjointed as it was against Rutgers. The third goal resulted directly from a Hoosier turnover. Freshman defender Andrew Gutman failed to control a ball coming over his head and sophomore Miles Hackett ran past SEE ENERGY, PAGE 6

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Tony Bennett sings “The Best is Yet to Come” and “Maybe This Time” in the beginning of his concert Sunday night in the IU Auditorium.

Bennett brings audience to its feet at auditorium By Alyson Malinger afmaling@indiana.edu | @aly_mali

A single spotlight shined down on the stage. A guitar, a piano, a bass and a drum were the only things visible to the audience. Then the entrance of one man made the 2,200 audience members stand in unison to honor his presence. Tony Bennett performed at the IU Auditorium on Sunday evening as part of his 2015 tour. Having previously performed in Bloomington

six years ago, Bennett said he was happy to back in such a welcoming, beautiful place. The opening numbers were a collaboration of Duke Ellington songs to honor the 116th anniversary of his birth. Bennett said Ellington was one of his main inspirations, so he wanted to dedicate part of his work to the musical legend. Bennett continued the performance without pausing between songs, not stopping for the many moments of applause. Bennett paid tribute to Frank Sinatra and played some of his No. 1 hit singles, as well.

One of the opening selections was “Maybe This Time” from the musical, “Cabaret.” Bennett belted the lyrics, “Maybe this time, I’ll be lucky,” filling the entire theater with his voice. The sound of gasps followed the note. Bennett dedicated another portion of the performance to the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Sinatra’s birth. He referenced his latest album with collaboration from Lady Gaga, “Cheek to Cheek,” in a portion of the show. SEE BENNETT, PAGE 6


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