"USC Cancels Pro-Palestinian Valedictorian's Speech Over Safety Concerns"

The University of Southern California has canceled its pro-Palestinian valedictorian's commencement speech due to safety concerns, citing fears of threats. USC Provost Andrew Guzman emphasized the decision was made to prioritize campus security and minimize danger, not to restrict freedom of speech. The student, Asna Tabassum, and Muslim advocacy groups view the decision as silencing her, while calling on the university to reverse it. The decision comes amid heightened tensions on college campuses related to the conflict in the Middle East, with concerns about security and disruption at commencement.