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USC cancels main stage ceremony for 2024 commencement amid campus unrest

The University of Southern California has decided to cancel its main commencement ceremony this year due to new safety measures, sparking criticism over omitting a pro-Palestinian valedictorian's speech.
USC's announcement faced significant backlash on social media linked to ongoing pro-Palestinian demonstrations and the elimination of Asna Tabassum's valedictory address.
The cancellation was attributed to the need for increased processing time as a result of the large number of expected guests on campus.

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