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              <text>Photograph of President Ángel Cabrera Rubbing the Statue’s Toe</text>
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              <text>In this candid moment, former George Mason University President Ángel Cabrera is seen engaging in the tradition of rubbing the statue’s toe for good luck. This playful and symbolic act, often performed by students before exams or big events, is here embraced by university leadership, underscoring the statue’s cultural significance across all levels of the Mason community. The image highlights how tradition is both preserved and renewed through active participation.</text>
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              <text>Alexis Glenn</text>
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              <text>&lt;a href="https://pastandpresent.gmu.edu/files/show/200" title="President Ángel Cabrera rubs the toe of the George Mason statue for good luck."&gt;https://pastandpresent.gmu.edu/files/show/200&lt;/a&gt;</text>
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              <text>Abdul Bais Faqirzai</text>
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              <text>Copyright George Mason University</text>
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