College Newspaper vs. Local Newspaper

I just read an article on UWIRE, which says employers favor local newspaper experience more than college newspaper experience. I disagree. I understand why they say this (because future newsrooms will be more similar to the local newsroom), but college newspapers provide students with passion. There will be more opportunities to see and work on many parts of the paper with a college newspaper compared to working on a local paper. I think UGA's The Red and Black is wonderful and would prepare students with great experience.