USC Calls Off Jon M. Chu's Keynote, Other Speakers Amid Controversy Over Canceled Valedictorian Speech

The University of Southern California has removed all outside speakers, including director Jon M. Chu, from its upcoming commencement ceremony amid controversy over its decision to cancel the valedictorian's speech. Just days after the university announced that it had canceled a pro-Palestinian student's valedictorian speech, they released a memo on Friday announcing their decision to "release our outside speakers and honorees" from next month's graduation. "To keep the focus on our graduates, w...