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USC bans pro-Palestinian valedictorian from speaking at May commencement, citing safety concerns

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ByTim Caputo KABC logo
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Citing safety concerns, USC scrubs valedictorian's commencement speech
This will be the 141st commencement ceremony at USC and the first time the university has banned the valedictorian from speaking.
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