"Controversy at USC: Valedictorian Speech Cancellation Sparks Campus Tensions"
USC's decision to cancel a pro-Palestinian valedictorian's speech has sparked intense controversy, leading to protests and debates over student activism, free speech, antisemitism, and anti-Muslim and anti-Arab hate on campus. The cancellation has divided the student body and drawn criticism from faculty members, with some accusing the university of stifling open communication. The valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, has accused the university of singling her out as a hijab-wearing Muslim woman and insists she is not antisemitic. The decision has also drawn attention from pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups, further fueling tensions at USC.
