Category: CATALYZE
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HERE COMES THE SUN
Wisconsin solar energy use is on the rise By Emma Conway Illustration by Rachel Schultz
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BOLD BREWS
Wisconsin company blends art with nonalcoholic brews By Isabella Ruder & Sara Stanislawski Wisconsin has one of the highest percentages of adults who currently drink alcohol in the country. But there’s growing interest in ways to enjoy the taste of beer without the alcohol. In the U.S., young adults are less likely to be regular…
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A rainbow of graphic T-shirts. A rack of 1990s-style crewneck sweaters and windbreaker jackets from the early 2000s. Walls lined with authentic snapbacks and just about every color of Air Jordans one could imagine. It’s easy to see why the vintage store where you can find these items — and more — is called “All Goods.”…
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Michelle Anomaly, a Wisconsin-based artist and the owner of Anomaly Sculptures, found herself frustrated with the forced disconnect between people. As a way of working through her emotions, Anomaly searched for a way to express them through art. Anomaly found it in framing, roofing and finishing nails, which she turned into…
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BOOK TALK
Read TikTok’s next viral Wisconsin hits By Emma Goshin
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RAISE THE BAR
Madison brew pub builds community By Ava Wojnowski Sampling beers is a favorite activity for many in Wisconsin, but nobody is doing it quite like UW–Madison alumnus Garth Beyer. Garth’s Brew Bar brings in beers from all over the United States, so one is assured to have something of their liking when they come in….
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CREATIVITY AND COMMUNITY MELT TOGETHER
Hot Shop Glass rekindles Wisconsin’s rich glass art legacy in Racine By Sophia Vento & Alison Stecker
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THE ‘HOLY GRAIL’ OF ENERGY
Miss America explains why nuclear fusion is changing the energy landscape By Abigail Leavins The most obvious example of fusion is nuclear, where two nuclei literally merge and combine to form a larger nucleus. Grace Stanke, who is Miss America 2023 and a UW–Madison student graduating after the Fall 2023 semester, explains why she believes…
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I AM FUZE; FUZE IS ME
Q&A with Charlie Goldstein, founder and CEO of Fuze.Fit By Rachel Schultz Charlie Goldstein, entrepreneur and senior at UW–Madison, launched his community-based brand, Fuze.fit, in spring 2022. Fuze.fit is a fashion platform for virtual curation that was born out of the combination of fashion, technology and social connections. In this Q&A, Goldstein delves into the…
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SEASONAL COMBOS
Curb staffer Isabel Fernandez revamps Wisconsin classics as vegan dishes By Isabella Fernandez Winter – Plant-based broccoli cheddar soup Recipe: Spring – Vegan bacon ranch potato salad Recipe: Summer – Vegan deep fried oreo cookie Recipe: Fall – Barbecue brats & peppers Recipe: