Maaike Niekerk is a journalist writing for The Daily Illini, focusing on local news and events in Champaign Urbana, Illinois. With a passion for arts and entertainment, Maaike covers live performances, concerts, and cultural events happening in the community.
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Maaike Niekerk's coverage primarily focuses on local events and entertainment news, with a significant emphasis on event coverage and announcements. She often features live performances, community events, and local cultural highlights.
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By: Maaike Niekerk, Mackenzie Wranovics
On Nov. 13, Krannert Art Museum held their Creative Aging and Memory Café event. It featured a gallery walk-through and a painting activity where participants were able to create artwork based on what they saw in the gallery. “They’re thematic tours, and they’re each designed to look at a different exhibition, different gallery,” said Rachel...
By: Maaike Niekerk, Mariana Quezada
Fifteen years ago, Lady Gaga dropped “The Fame Monster,” now an era-defining release that cemented her as a pop icon. Recently named one of the best 100 albums of all time , the record's shining legacy has stood the test of time.
By: Lauren Castaldo, Maaike Niekerk
Bibibop is a chain restaurant that was first opened in by Charley Shin. Shin immigrated to the United States nine years before founding his first restaurant, Charleys Philly Steaks, in Columbus, Ohio.
By: Gabriel Kedziora, Maaike Niekerk
Theo Von is one of those rare people who exudes charisma. You don't know why or how, but somehow, everything he says is funny, and you can't help but smile whenever he speaks.
By: Nicolas Roacho, Maaike Niekerk
With Christmas right around the corner, there's arguably no better time to celebrate Paul McCartney's holiday tune, “Wonderful Christmastime,” as it marks its 45th anniversary.
Professor Emeritus in Engineering Lippold Haken has been constructing and improving upon his life's work, the Continuum Fingerboard — an electronic musical instrument with a continuous pitch — for over 30 years.
By: Jahzara Norris, Maaike Niekerk
The University opened an exhibit in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the publication of Gwendolyn Brooks’ Pulitzer Prize-winning poetry novel, “Annie Allen.” The exhibit “‘We Are Each Other’s Harvest’: Gwendolyn Brooks and the Formation of Black Literary Canon” contains letters received by Brooks, collections of her writing and...
Since its premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival , writer-director Jacques Audiard's “ Emilia Peréz ” found itself on just about every end of the critical spectrum. Following its curious premise, the film's wild swings are only taken further by its refusal to fit into one genre.
By: Maaike Niekerk, Bryana Perez
After taking a long break from music, Shawn Mendes made a comeback with his fifth studio album “Shawn” on Nov. 15, marking a shift from his typical pop sound to a raw, acoustic folk sound.
By: Maaike Niekerk, Bryana Perez
As the crisp November air gives way to the bite of winter, there's no better refuge from the cold than a bowl of soul-warming ramen. With its rich Abura soba and traditional ramen, Kajiken stands out as the perfect spot to embrace the season's brisk atmosphere and indulge in a delightful sensory experience.
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