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January/February 2012 Digital Edition

Read the January/February 2012 issue of Halftime Magazine via the Digital Edition, an interactive web-based version of the print magazine that includes full layout and live links to more information. Click the arrow buttons to scroll through the pages, or click anywhere else to view in full screen mode. In this issue, the 5th annual Rose Parade and Game photo spread, how to prevent hazing, NCAA movers and shakers, and more.

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Smell the Roses

The 2012 Tournament of Roses set a number of records: warmest day, longest parade float, highest-scoring game and longest touchdown run. For the participants, each moment of the trip to Pasadena, Calif.—especially the 5.5-mile parade—marked a personal highlight. Enjoy Halftime Magazine’s 5th annual photo spread, featuring sights from Bandfest, the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game.

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How to Stop Hazing

The death of Florida A&M drum major Robert D. Champion, Jr. brought hazing within marching bands to the national spotlight. How can students, directors and administrators unite to prevent hazing on their campuses?

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NCAA Movers and Shakers

In the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (previously Division I-A), schools are moving east and west. As many athletic teams change conferences to position themselves for a chance at major bowl games, the marching bands will be confronted with change, too— new travel plans, new rivals and even new stadiums. But sometimes, the more things change, the more they stay the same.

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