It would not surprise me at all if this turns out to be an exchange student from a muslim country.
It could also be a student who learned today that s/he is miserably failing multiple courses this semester. Finals are just around the corner Dec. 9-15.
Funny you should say that, I watched the Ohio State vs Michigan game Saturday and during the interview with J T Barrett on the field when the game was just over, and there was a little man right behind him excitedly waving a Hamas (I think) head scarf. I really thought nothing of it...until now. I anyone can find the footage, I would sure like to see it again. It may be completely unrelated but it seemed odd to me at the time.