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      True Grit

      Got Grit?

      It's a campus tradition for students to rub our mascot statue's nose for good luck, so we recruited True Grit to send you some luck as you emBARK on your UMBC journey.

      Step 1

      Select a hand:

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      Rub True Grit's nose to fill the powerbar and unlock your Grit Level.

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      Congratulations! You've achieved True Grit!

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