Jamie Saine

Hello! My name is Jamie Saine.

I currently work at the Finger Lakes Community Newspapers writing for the Trumansburg Free Press, Newfield News, Interlaken Review and Ovid Gazette. My pieces occasionally appear in our parent paper, the Ithaca Times. I also do work solely for the Ithaca Times, mainly special sections.

I graduated cum laude from Ithaca College, class of 2008, earning my Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with a minor in Art History. During my time in college I worked on the award-winning weekly The Ithacan as a staff writer, News Editor and Accent (entertainment, arts, features) Editor. I also steadily contributed to the paper’s award-winning Web site both creating and editing content.

My published works can be found under “Articles” and my recent clips will be posted weekly on the main page.

Enjoy!

— Jamie

Students guide to getting by on less

Ways to Save: Transportation

You’d be surprised how close things are in Ithaca if you look or try walking or biking,” said Tristan Fowler, an Ithaca College senior who has never had a car in Ithaca.

The Ithaca Commons and Collegetown offer many restaurants and shops to keep students busy, and both are within walking distance from their respective schools. Libby Sile, an Ithaca College sophomore, discovered The Commons during her freshman year.

“I walked to The Commons almost every week when I needed a break or some stuff downtown,” she said.

Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) runs through both campuses as well as downtown and to the Pyramid Mall and Wegmans on Route 13. The TCAT is $1.50 per ride, but those dedicated to the bus can get a pass. Lena Yue, a junior at Ithaca College, prefers the bus to the local taxi services.

“After my first three weeks at college, I discovered that cabs are overrated and never took one again,”she said. “The TCAT [isn't the best], but it’s so cheap that I’ll just deal with it.”