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: Nina Athanasopoulos, Maaike Niekerk
With 127 years under its belt, the University of Illinois is bound to have accumulated some haunted histories. This Friday the 13th, one might consider avoiding certain spots that host some of these urban legends. Whether you’re looking for a good scare or hoping to stay away from accidents waiting to happen, these University haunts...
By: Bella Schott, Maaike Niekerk
The Rose Bowl Tavern hosted its third annual Squeezebox Sunday on Sept. 8. The set list included the Turino Family Band, Los Texano’z, the Occasional Cajun Band and the Papashoy Klezmer Band, with additional music from the Hot Club of Urbana. Each band included an accordion player, hence the name Squeezebox. The bands explained the...
By: Nina Athanasopoulos, Maaike Niekerk
The long-awaited debut album “What's Wrong with New York?” from Harrison Patrick Smith, professionally known as The Dare, was released Sept. 6, bringing together synth heads and pop fans in an album that really doesn't fit either genre.
After the cancellation of Noah Kahan's July 13 show for the “We'll All Be Here Forever Tour,” both fans and the 27-year-old singer-songwriter were bummed to put it simply
By: Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Amartya Nalluri, Maaike Niekerk
Check out buzz's picks for the top 10 new music releases of the past week, updated weekly . The list consists of the best songs, albums, EPs and music videos from all genres of music. Feel free to let us know of anything we missed.
It is not often that an unremarkable house on a random street in suburban Illinois achieves cult status. The modest white paint job and unassuming structure of 704 W. High St. suggest nothing about its connection to American Football, one of the most influential bands in the history of the indie rock, Midwest emo and math rock subgenres.
By: Maaike Niekerk, Annisyn Krebs-Carr
Kid Cudi is a controversial artist. Not because he's done anything wrong, but because people genuinely don't like him or his music.
By: Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Maaike Niekerk
It wasn't until about 10 years ago that Suki Waterhouse made her debut in the music world. She spent her teens and early 20s glistening under the spotlight as a model and actress before releasing her first single “Brutally” in 2016.
By: Davila, Maaike Niekerk
Latinx RSOs on campus are gearing up in preparation for Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual 30-day celebration of Hispanic culture and history beginning Sept. 15.
By: Maaike Niekerk, Mariana Quezada
By Staff Writer • September 15, 2024 The Iranian Heritage Foundation hosted a vibrant concert featuring renowned Iranian-Azerbaijani singer
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