By Anna Jankowski, Ethan Shea, and Annie Stockmal

Happy Thursday, Wildcats! It’s finals season, so for this semester’s final installment of the Curious Cat, we asked some Falvey patrons to tell us their favorite study snacks. Which foods keep you energized and ready for the next exam? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to watch the accompanying Reel on Instagram!

“Microwave popcorn, always.”

— Bronwyn Mogck ’23

“Iced Coffee.”

— Christina Aron ’23

“The Rice Krispies Treat marshmallow from Holy Grounds over there.”

— Cameron Hall ’23

“A bowl of popcorn with chocolate chips.”

— Hannah Rice ’23

“A corn muffin from Holy Grounds.”

— Keely Likosky ’23

“It has to be the cinnamon buns from ‘Sparket’.”

— Kai Coster ’26

“I would have to say it’s bacon. Going back to the apartment after a long day of studying, making some quick bacon, and then going back to study some more is obviously my favorite thing to do.”

— George Russon ’24

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! This installment of the Curious Cat is especially important because it’s National Library Week! To celebrate the occasion, we asked some Falvey patrons why they love the Library. Keep reading to see the responses we received, and be sure to watch the accompanying Reel on Instagram!

“I love old book stacks. I just love walking into random parts of the Library and sifting through old books that smell old. It’s really weird, but there’s so many little things you can find that are so interesting.”

— Satrant Bains ’25

“I’d say overall it’s just the atmosphere. I usually like to come and just sit and do some work.”

— Aliana Rojas ’25

“My favorite part of the Library is the Reading Room. I just really like how it’s always bright in there, and I work best in the quiet.”

— Maddie McClay ’23

“I like Holy Grounds because I feel like I need a little stimulation when I’m doing my work.”

— Ashley Mulhare ’23

“I like coming and people watching and doing work.”

— Christian Badalamenti ’24

“I’d say my favorite part is this room in particular [Falvey 205].”

— Mac Clark ’24

“My favorite part of the Library is the Reading Room with all of its windows. Sometimes I can watch the sunset there.”

— Julia Barclay ’25

“I agree with the Reading Room, and to elaborate on that, I like the peace and quiet.”

— Peter McSherey ’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 and Ethan Shea

Happy Thursday, Wildcats! To celebrate another successful Lit Fest, this week’s Curious Cat question is: “Who is your favorite literary character?” We received several creative and nostalgic answers, so make sure you read this blog AND view the accompanying Reel on Instagram. Also, let us know in the comments what our next question should be!

“The caterpillar from the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. I think I’m someone that’s really using my time here at Villanova to ‘eat up’ some knowledge as well as some quality food.”

— Noah George ’25

“My favorite literary character is Harry Potter.”

— Zoe Garrett ’26

“I’m gonna say Uncle Wiggily from Uncle Wiggily’s Fairy Tales.”

— Sadie Nattress ’25

“I’m gonna say Percy Jackson from the Percy Jackson series.”

— Christopher Koch ’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.

By Anna Jankowski, Ethan Shea and Annie Stockmal

Happy Thursday, Wildcats! It’s a beautiful, sunny day here at Villanova, so this week’s installment of the Curious Cat is heading outdoors. To stay in the spirit of the spring season, we asked a few Falvey (or Falvey adjacent) patrons to name their favorite field day games! Are you a fan of three-legged races or do you prefer a classic game of kickball? Keep reading to see the answers we received, and check out our Reel on Instagram for an exclusive surprise interview!

“Playing ball with my dogs and throwing it with my friends.”

— Graydon Paul ’25

“A water slide, like with the tarp and the soap.”

— Natalie Dudas ’23

“Definitely kickball. Big kickball fan.”

— Emma Behrman ’26

“I like ships and sailors.”

— Sasha Shanker ’26

“I’m a big fan of knockout.”

— Heith Turner ’25

“I’m gonna go with freeze tag.”

— John Ernest Coppes ’25

“During a beautiful summer day, I love a good water balloon fight.”

— Tyler Kennedy ’25

“I’m gonna have to go with H-O-R-S-E.”

— Sean Stepanek ’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! The Curious Cat is back with more impromptu interviews and hard-hitting questions. This week we asked a few Falvey patrons to tell us an interesting fact they learned recently. Keep reading and check out our Reel on Instagram to hear what everyone had to say!

“Today I learned that Falvey has a blog!”

— Chris Corrielus ’26

“I learned that Villanova is a gum-free campus.”

— Niki Simhadri ’26

“I learned about a flower called the Skeleton Flower, and it’s transparent when it gets wet.”

— Nicole Infanzon, Graduate Student of Theology

“The tallest living man is 8-foot-2.”

— Madison Lopez ’24

“There are more female chem majors at Villanova than men.”

— Ellie Smart ’24

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! 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 …

.

.

.

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.