Controversy at USC over Valedictorian's Support for Palestinians

SOURCE npr.org
The conflict between Israel and Palestinians has led to controversy at the University of Southern California, where the valedictorian's speech was canceled due to safety concerns over her support for Palestinians. Filmmaker Jon M. Chu's keynote speech was also canceled, sparking debate over free speech on college campuses.

Key Points

  • University of Southern California faced backlash for canceling valedictorian's speech over her support for Palestinians
  • Filmmaker Jon M. Chu's keynote speech also canceled, leading to further debate on free speech
  • Similar incidents occurred at other universities, like Columbia, where pro-Palestinian protests led to arrests and suspensions

Pros

  • Highlighting the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict and its impact on academic institutions
  • Bringing attention to issues of free speech and open debate on college campuses

Cons

  • Censorship of valedictorian's speech due to safety concerns
  • Controversy surrounding the cancellation of keynote speaker's address