USC Provost Andrew Guzman said in a statement that the decision to scrub the traditional valedictorian address at next month’s graduation had “nothing to do with freedom of speech” and was simply aimed at protecting campus security. A plaque is pictured at University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, US- Image: Reuters The University of Southern California (USC) has cancelled s student’s valedictorian speech after a controversy erupted over her social media activity on Israel. USC Provost Andrew Guzman clarified on Monday that the decision was made to ensure campus security and was not related to freedom of speech....