H.L. Hall, the president of the Journalism Education Association, said he believes the rights of student journalists will continue to shrink. Although Hall contended that it is too soon to tell whether the Columbine shooting will have a lasting effect on student press rights, he said he has heard about Columbine-related censorship from advisers. Hall emphasized the importance of continuing to try to increase the public's support for the student press. He called on professional publications to join the battle for student press rights and encouraged teachers to learn more about press law. He also stressed the value of good reporting.
Nothing beats good, solid reporting to gain support.