USC Cancels Commencement Speakers Amid Valedictorian Controversy
University of Southern California students said their hopes were dashed this week when the school canceled Muslim student Asna Tabassum 's commencement address.
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2 developments- Apr 17, 2024USC decision to cancel Muslim valedictorian's speech further inflames tensions on campus
- Apr 20, 2024USC cancels graduation keynote by filmmaker amid controversy over decision to drop student's speech
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