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Why USC is canceling the valedictorian’s speech

ARN Tuesday Apr. 16, 2024

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On today’s show: Hear student and faculty reactions to the 2024 valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, being prevented to speak at graduation, learn about the Taylor Swift poetry pop-up at the Grove, and find out who created the USC Missed Connections Instagram and what will happen to the account after they graduate.

Erick Trevino directed, Sana Mahmud, AC Shick and Isa Johnson produced today’s show.

We had help from: Heather Mimikos, Marcel Lacey, Catherine Stuart-Chafoo, Dylan Brashier, Lana Diab and Jinny Kim.

With contributions from Angelina Hicks, Zain Kahn and Vincent Demonte.