# @nextshark on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2024-04-27T00:15:14.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NextShark (@nextshark) — https://gondola.cc/nextshark

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The University of Southern California has cancelled its main commencement ceremony following their earlier decision to cancel a speech by its valedictorian, Asna Tabassum. ⁠
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USC canceled Tabassum’s speech citing unspecified security threats related to her pro-Palestinian social media posts. USC students and faculty responded to the cancellation with unrest and active protest.⁠
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Escalating pro-Palestinian protests organized by groups like USC Divest from Death Coalition prompted the university to shut down the campus this week. The Los Angeles Police Department arrested 93 protesters from the USC Divest from Death Coalition on April 24. The campus is expected to remain closed to the public “until further notice.” ⁠
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USC made the announcement on Thursday scrapping the ceremony, which typically gathers 65,000 people. In its announcement, the USC cited new safety procedures, including ticketing and controlled access points.⁠
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Individual school ceremonies will still take place where students cross the stage, receive diplomas and are photographed. The update explains that ticketing, security screenings and a clear bag policy will be in effect for the smaller commencement events from May 8-11.⁠
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