By Anna Jankowski, Ethan Shea, and Annie Stockmal

Happy Thursday, Wildcats! This week’s installment of the Curious Cat will be a bit different than usual. Rather than a more traditional question, we asked some Falvey patrons to guess the flavor of a mystery Peep. Check out the accompanying Instagram Reel to watch these students give the curious marshmallow treat a taste!

“Feeling confused … Is it red velvet?”

— Lauren Jones ’23

“Cherry?”

— Lily Daubenspeck ’26

“Cherry Cola.”

— Jack Murphy ’25

“It just tastes like marshmallow.”

— Lauren Arnold ’25

“Cherry Cola, Cherry Coke, or something like that?”

— Ava Eberly ’25

SPOILER ALERT:

And the mystery flavor is …

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.

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Dr. Pepper!

Anna Jankowski ’23 CLAS is a Senior Communication Major from just outside Baltimore who ​​works as a Communication & Marketing Assistant in Falvey.

Ethan Shea is a second-year graduate student in the English Department and Graduate Assistant at Falvey Library.

Annie Stockmal is a graduate student in the Communication Department and Graduate Assistant in Falvey Library. 

By Anna Jankowski, Ethan Shea, and Annie Stockmal

Happy Thursday, Wildcats! In this Week’s Curious Cat, we’re putting our microphone to use. That’s right, the question this time around is: “What’s your go-to karaoke song?” Whether you like to “crank that” with Soulja Boy or jam to Shania Twain, we want to know!

Check out the blog and corresponding Reel to hear what a few Falvey patrons had to say, and don’t be afraid to leave a comment with your favorite karaoke tunes.

“Mine is ‘You Belong With Me’ by Taylor Swift.”

— Catarina Calvo ’26

“Mine’s ‘A Night to Remember’ from High School Musical.”

— Lily Daubenspeck ’26

“’Dancing Queen’ Mamma Mia! version.”

— Maia Nagorna ’26

“My go-to karaoke song is ‘Made You Look’ by Meghan Trainor.”

— Chloe Mcgreger ’26

“’Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.’ Especially if I’m with one of my friends.”

— Seamus Daniello ’23

“’Starships’ by Nicki Minaj.”

— Amélie Devine ’26

Anna Jankowski ’23 CLAS is a Senior Communication Major from just outside Baltimore who ​​works as a Communication & Marketing Assistant in Falvey.

Ethan Shea is a second-year graduate student in the English Department and Graduate Assistant at Falvey Library.

Annie Stockmal is a graduate student in the Communication Department and Graduate Assistant in Falvey Library. 

By Anna Jankowski, Ethan Shea, and Annie Stockmal

Happy Thursday, Wildcats! In this episode of the Curious Cat we’re welcoming your hot takes. Is there something you hate but everyone else seems to like? Let us know in the comments, and keep reading to see how others responded!

“I hate ketchup.”

— Kayla Verga ’24

“Caffeine.”

— Nicholas Federico ’23

“Kylie Jenner.”

— Elaina Martin ’23

“I really don’t like reality TV.”

— Olivia Picca ’25

“I don’t like cheesecake at all.”

— Maria Abraham ’25

Anna Jankowski ’23 CLAS is a Senior Communication Major from just outside Baltimore who ​​works as a Communication & Marketing Assistant in Falvey.

Ethan Shea is a second-year graduate student in the English Department and Graduate Assistant at Falvey Library.

Annie Stockmal is a graduate student in the Communication Department and Graduate Assistant in Falvey Library. 

By Anna Jankowski, Ethan Shea and Annie Stockmal

Happy Thursday, Wildcats! To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Falvey’s Curious Cats (now including Graduate Assistant Annie Stockmal) asked some Falvey patrons what their ideal Valentine’s Day dates would be. Do you dream of romantic beach getaways or would you prefer a movie night? Let us know how you would respond in the comments below!

“Today is Taco Tuesday, so I’d definitely want to make homemade tacos.”

— Tara Chomienne ’25

“I’d say a day on the water. Maybe take a boat to an island and have a picnic.”

— Eleanor Buchanan ’26

“Mine is doing anything with my friends.”

— Lily Greer ’24

“Mine is the beach, pizza, sunset … Yeah, all of that.”

— Rachel Stanton ’24

“A nice dinner and maybe a movie after.”

— Connor O’Neill ’26 (Third from right)

“I would say just a nice dinner.”

— Charlotte Niedzielski ’26 (Second from right)

“Probably a Galentine’s Day party with charcuterie and chocolate.”

— Molly Pawlik ’26 (Right)

Anna Jankowski ’23 CLAS is a Senior Communication Major from just outside Baltimore who ​​works as a Communication & Marketing Assistant in Falvey.

Ethan Shea is a second-year graduate student in the English Department and Graduate Assistant at Falvey Library.

Annie Stockmal is a graduate student in the Communication Department and Graduate Assistant in Falvey Library. 

By Anna Jankowski & Ethan Shea

Happy Thursday, Wildcats! The Curious Cat is back for another week of hard-hitting questions and impromptu interviews. This week’s installment is all about the weekend’s big game. The question is: “Who is your dream halftime performer?” We asked a handful of Falvey patrons to answer this question, and with the Grammy Awards fresh in everyone’s minds, we got some great responses!

“Justin Bieber. No debate. And he’d probably have to come out with Khalid.”

— Sai Ramrajesh ’23

“I was actually gonna say Khalid too … but I’d also love to see Taylor Swift.”

— Andrew McSheffrey ’23

“A Boogie.”

— Kirsten Damore ’23

“Miley Cyrus.”

— Madeline Hagan ’23

“Definitely Taylor Swift.”

— Grace Lairdieson ’23

“The Eagles’ offensive line. Go Birds!”

— Matt Villanueva ’23 MA

Anna Jankowski ’23 CLAS is a Senior Communication Major from just outside Baltimore who ​​works as a Communication & Marketing Assistant in Falvey.

Ethan Shea is a second-year graduate student in the English Department and Graduate Assistant at Falvey Library.

By Anna Jankowski & Ethan Shea

Happy Thursday, Wildcats! After a brief hiatus, the Curious Cat is back and under new management. For the spring 2023 semester, Ethan Shea is returning with Anna Jankowski, a familiar face at Falvey who works as a Communications and Marketing Assistant in the Library. We’re excited to be curious with you during our final semesters at Villanova!

For this week’s installment of the Curious Cat, we ask a few Falvey patrons how their New Year’s resolutions are going. Did they even make New Year’s resolutions? If so, have they stuck with them? Stay tuned to find out!

“My New Year’s resolution is to read more, and I’ve read four books already!”

— Hannah Starner ’23

“I didn’t make any New Year’s resolutions…”

— Andrew McSheffrey ’23

“No resolutions here.”

— Michelle Diamandi ’23

“I said I’d drink more water, so I bought a new water bottle.”

— Reilly Graney ’23

“I told myself I’d go to the gym more (I have not gone to the gym once).”

— Connor Cuthbert ’23

Anna Jankowski ’23 CLAS is a Senior Communication Major from just outside Baltimore who ​​works as a Communication & Marketing Assistant in Falvey.

Ethan Shea is a second-year graduate student in the English Department and Graduate Assistant at Falvey Library.

By Olivia Dunn & Ethan Shea

Happy Thursday, Wildcats! Welcome to the final (pun intended) 2022 installment of the Curious Cat. Because it’s finals season, we decided to ask a question everyone has an answer for: How will you celebrate completing your finals?

It’s the home stretch, so buckle down, finish those essays, and ace your exams! We know you will!

Hopefully these responses inspire you and reinvigorate your will to wrap this semester up:

“Reading for pleasure.”

— Deidra Cali ’23 MA

(in unison) “We’re going to the Poconos!”

— Tierney Schiff ’23

— Josh Javier ’23

— Ishan Varma ’23

— Bridget Caste ’23

— Michael Correia ’23

Olivia Dunn is a senior at Villanova University. She works in Falvey Library as a Communications and Marketing Assistant and majors in Communication with specializations in both Journalism and Public Relations.

Ethan Shea is a graduate student in the English Department at Villanova University and Graduate Assistant at Falvey Library.

By Olivia Dunn & Ethan Shea

Happy Wednesday, Wildcats! This week’s installment of the Curious Cat is premiering a bit earlier than usual because we want to bring your attention to a very special event …

The question this week is: “What’s your favorite flavor of donut?” We chose this prompt to promote Falvey Library’s Semi-Annual Stress Busting Open House: Donut Worry About Finals, which will be on the first floor of Falvey tomorrow, Dec. 8, from noon to 2 p.m. Make sure you’re there for the free donuts, coloring pages, puzzles and more!

In the meantime, keep reading to find out how a few Falvey patrons responded:

“Boston Creme.”

— Shannon Foley ’23

“Glazed.”

— Anna Jankowski ’23

“Chocolate frosted.”

— Cate McCusker ’23

“Glazed.”

— Jack Palermo ’23

Olivia Dunn is a senior at Villanova University. She works in Falvey Library as a Communications and Marketing Assistant and majors in Communication with specializations in both Journalism and Public Relations.

Ethan Shea is a graduate student in the English Department at Villanova University and Graduate Assistant at Falvey Library.

By Olivia Dunn & Ethan Shea

Happy Thursday, Wildcats! It’s the first day of December, and the Curious Cat is back. To kick off the final and most festive month of the year, we asked some Falvey patrons who their favorite holiday movie characters are. We received a lot of unique responses, so keep reading to check them out!

“The Grinch from the live action Grinch with Jim Carrey.”

— Lauren Picard ’23

“Burgermeister Meisterburger from Santa Claus is Coming’ to Town.”

— Seamus Daniello ’23

“Hermey the Elf (the one who wants to be a dentist).”

— Alise Adornato ’23

“Frosty the Snowman.”

— Emma Burnham ’24

“Buddy the Elf.”

— Bridget Ritchie ’24

“George Bailey from It’s a Wonderful Life.”

— Matt Villanueva ’24 MA

Olivia Dunn is a senior at Villanova University. She works in Falvey Library as a Communications and Marketing Assistant and majors in Communication with specializations in both Journalism and Public Relations.

Ethan Shea is a graduate student in the English Department at Villanova University and Graduate Assistant at Falvey Library.

By Olivia Dunn & Ethan Shea

Happy Thursday, Wildcats! Thanksgiving break is fast-approaching, and you knows what that means … delicious Thanksgiving meals! Ranking the quality of holiday dishes can be a controversial topic, but nevertheless, this week’s installment of the Curious Cat takes on the age-old debate over Thanksgiving foods.

Which dish is best? Have you spent the last year pining for green bean casserole, or are you a glutton for mashed potatoes? Regardless of how you fill your plate, this blog is for you! Read on to find out how a few Falvey patrons responded to this provocative prompt.

“Clementines with my turkey.”

— Meagan Tolgyesi ’23

“Sweet potato casserole without marshmallows and with nuts.”

— Katherine Polatchek ’23

“Mashed potatoes.”

— Christina Ochs ’23

“Mashed potatoes.”

— Emma Thompson ’23

Olivia Dunn is a senior at Villanova University. She works in Falvey Library as a Communications and Marketing Assistant and majors in Communication with specializations in both Journalism and Public Relations.

Ethan Shea is a graduate student in the English Department at Villanova University and Graduate Assistant at Falvey Library.