The Fix: Mojo's Java saves Richardson residents from chain drink doldrums

Ten minutes down Coit Road lies some of the best coffee anywhere near UTD, Mojo’s Java.

Mojo’s Java sits inside Cottonwood Market on Coit and Belt Line and is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

Alex Deer, the owner, named the shop after his cat Mojo. Although the space is small and the seating limited, Deer is dedicated to making stellar coffee. He roasts his own beans with his own recipe and has a wide variety of choices. The prices are comparable to other independent shops, with an iced vanilla latte at $5.50, and it is worth every penny.

Imagine the relief of taking a breath of fresh air after coming up from underwater. That’s what it felt like drinking an espresso from Mojo’s after drinking constant sugary drinks from Starbucks and other chains. It is easy to forget that coffee is supposed to have a flavor profile beyond just “bitter,” and get- ting any one of the drinks on the menu is a perfect reminder. Deer even offers a coffee milkshake, although it may not suit you as well now that second summer has ended. Though Mojo's hours may be difficult for students, during the stress of finals season, you deserve a higher quality caffeine fix. And to student organizations: Mojo’s caters! They also have a 10% student discount, so if you ever get the chance, take a short drive and get your morning fix at Mojo’s Java.

IQ Headquarters counters brain drain

Entrepeneurship center hopes to keep new graduates in North Texas

MARTIN FRIEDENTHAL Mercury Staff

With the southern region of the U.S. the least likely to retain college graduates, the Richardson-based Innovation Quarter offers UTD students several incentives to stay in North Texas.

The IQ Headquarters, as The Mercury reported, officially opened in September and plans to be “the next step in student entrepreneurship and city development.” But instead of functioning as another overlooked organization, the center streamlines the process of recruiting.

“Now, when you think of intrapreneurship, startups, technology … all of this stuff and Texas, a lot of people would look to places like Austin,” said Eugene Garza, program coordinator for UTD at the IQ. “In reality, we here in the DFW area have a better sort of setup.

DFW is already growing intensely and immensely following places like Boston and Philly.”

The IQ Headquarters has even attracted business outside of Texas.

“We had a call with a company out of Seattle and they’re interested in the idea of coming to Texas and establish[ing] a headquarters here,” Garza said. “But they want to be able to recruit from the university. These guys would

Whimsical film resparks the 'whodunnit' genre

love to have that ‘pipeline’ set up.”

Additionally, Marketing Communications Manager Sarah Crowe believes that employers will recognize the value of a UTD degree.

“Most corporations nowadays want a student that has what we call the ‘entrepreneurial mindset,’” Crowe said. “We know that UTD has the talent. People

SEE IQ, PAGE 8

MIA NGUYEN Mercury Staff

Murder mystery wows with a vintage aesthetic and quirky cast.

If Agatha Christie and Wes Anderson had a lovechild, it would be “See How They Run,” a classic ‘whodunnit’ that makes up for its predictability with a delightful cast and a whimsical filming style.

“See How They Run” completely immerses viewers in the entertainment industry of 1950s London. The film may rely too heavily on its actors, but it proves a whimsical gem amongst dry humored murder mysteries.

The film begins with the death of repugnant Hollywood director Leo Köpernick (Adrian Brody), who was creating the film adaptation of Agatha Christie’s long running play “The Mousetrap.”

Motives for the murder abound, as Köpernick’s disrespectful and crude attitude earned the disdain of producers, writers, and actors alike. It is up to jaded Inspector Stoppard (Sam Rockwell) and rookie Constable Stalker (Saoirse Ronan) to find the killer with more than a few bumps along the way.

“The Mousetrap'' — which the film is centered around — is the longest running play in history, still being shown to this day. Fittingly drenched in British theatre lore, “See They How They Run” pokes fun at the absurdity of both the entertainment industry and mystery films. The filmmakers keep the dark tone balanced with plenty of puns and cartoonish characterization and

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October 28 • UTD student stated her apartment was burglarized on Aug. 5, 2022.

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