Protests at USC after pro-Palestinian valedictorian’s graduation speech got canceled

A march was held across USC's campus Thursday in protest of the school's decision to cancel a valedictorian's speech for the upcoming commencement ceremonies.Earlier in the week, USC decided to not have Asna Tabassum speak in the May 10 ceremonies. The fourth-year biomedical engineering major had been public with her support for Palestine on social media, but critics accused Tabassum of engaging with posts linked to anti-Semitism.

SkyFOX was over the campus Thursday afternoon where demonstrators gathered near the Tommy Trojan statue.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: USC cancels pro-Palestinian valedictorian’s graduation speech, citing safety concernsAs of 4 p.m., no arrests were announced in the protest.

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