"USC's Valedictorian Speech Canceled Over Safety Concerns Amid Controversy"

Asna Tabassum, a Muslim valedictorian at the University of Southern California, has been barred from delivering a graduation speech due to "security" concerns after being accused of promoting "anti-Semitic and anti-Zionist rhetoric." The decision has sparked outrage, with critics citing her social media posts and likes related to Palestine. USC Provost Andrew Guzman defended the decision, stating that it was necessary for campus safety and did not violate freedom of speech. Tabassum expressed disappointment and accused the university of abandoning her, while various groups have called for USC to reconsider.