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Resisting the urge to mindlessly check social media, sometimes it's best to unplug.

I Tried… Not Going on Social Media for a Week

Caroline Zemsky, Contributing Writer September 16, 2016
All of us are a little addicted to our social media. See what happens when our writer gives up Instagram and Snapchat for a week!
I Tried... Actually Caring About My Outfit for 40 Days

I Tried… Actually Caring About My Outfit for 40 Days

Kendall Levison, Features Editor April 12, 2016
Features Editor Kendall Levison dramatically changed her wardrobe during Lent.
I Tried... Taking the Stairs for a Week

I Tried… Taking the Stairs for a Week

Anne Cruz, News Editor April 5, 2016
In this installment of the I Tried series, Anne Cruz gives up using the elevator.
The black clothing that was purged from the writer’s closet as a part of this week’s “I tried…” article.

I Tried…Cutting Black Out of My Wardrobe

Camille Larkins, Contributing Writer March 27, 2016
The latest in "I Tried..." celebrates spring style with a wardrobe test: eliminating all black clothing from the wardrobe.
I Tried... Going On 7 Tinder Dates in 7 Days

I Tried… Going On 7 Tinder Dates in 7 Days

Camille Larkins, Contributing Writer March 8, 2016

WSN’s Features Desk is running a new series we’re calling “I Tried…” Each piece will feature a member of our staff who’s added something new, weird or a little crazy...

I Tried...Going Vegan at NYU

I Tried…Going Vegan at NYU

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor March 1, 2016
WSN's Deputy News Editor shares her experience eating vegan on a meal plan in the first installment of our "I Tried..." series.