I disagree. I think there are so few resources and reporters left, they only do things that can rate. The little things, like this, don't produce enough clicks, revenue, sales. How do you take them off things that do?
Media is in such peril these days, it's over. You are going to see more stuff like me, UConnblog, that new Storrs Central. Places that have a passion for the niche and will produce content. Won't be as good as the old media, since mostly unpaid, but it will fill the gap.
My suggestion for UConn is to hire a ream reporter. That way you can report news like this.