Abdulwahab Omira, an Arab Muslim student at Stanford University, was struck in a hit-and-run incident on campus, which authorities are investigating as a potential hate crime. Omira, who was walking to campus when he was hit, reported that the driver, described as a white man in his mid-20s, made eye contact with him before accelerating and shouting derogatory remarks out the car window. The university issued a public safety announcement about the incident, and Omira expressed frustration with what he called a slow response from the administration. However, the university stated that they issued a notice as soon as they had enough information from the authorities. Omira urged others to denounce hatred and bigotry and emphasized the importance of spreading love and understanding. Stanford President Richard Saller and Provost Jenny Martinez condemned the incident, calling it morally reprehensible, and expressed concern for the injured student. Authorities are still searching for the driver. |||||