2024 – 2025 Student Body President Election

Initial Inconclusive Results

No candidate achieved the required 50% majority for election.

Per the Student Council By-Laws, this means that a runoff election is required between the candidates.

MinerTV Interviews

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About Martin

Computer Engineering, 2025
Minors in Music and Spanish
From St. Louis, Missouri

Involvement

• Vice President of Operations, Missouri S&T Student Council (Current, 2 Terms)
• Drum Major, Miner Marching Band (Current, 2 Seasons)
• Missouri S&T Wind Symphony and Pep Band
• Tau Beta Pi
• Kappa Kappa Psi
• Student Council Representative, Residential Commons Hall Association (2021-2022)

Honors

• Remington R. Williams Student Leader of the Year (2023)
• Student Council Member of the Year (2023)

Hobbies

I like to spend my free time playing video games, writing code, and hosting servers, mostly for sandbox or open world style games (Minecraft for example). I’ve been an ice hockey referee for over 6 years, after I grew up skating and playing in St. Louis. I spend lots of my time playing clarinet for the band and in student ensembles, and I especially enjoy getting to play at sporting events like Basketball and Football games. Overall, though, I just like to relax and spend time with my friends.

Goals

I want to make the voice of the Student Body a force to be reckoned with. Many students on our campus feel that their concerns about the university aren’t recognized. To solve this, I want to grow the influence of Student Council to the point where it can support positive change, and firmly stand its ground against any changes that would negatively affect our experience as students. My other goals include:

• Working with faculty to reduce unnecessary stress on students
• Adding additional student-focused recreational and tech facilities to campus
• Prioritizing the issues that affect students on a daily basis, by being open to feedback at any time, as I have for both my terms as Student Council’s Vice President of Operations.

What makes you the best candidate for this position?

I have unparalleled experience when it comes to leading organizations and driving change here on campus. Over my two years as an Officer of Student Council, I’ve completely overhauled our Constitution and internal procedures. I’ve also started work on changes to our executive roles to make the organization more effective than ever. I have connections with the leaders of many organizations on campus, which I’ll be able to use to gather a wide range of feedback on what issues affect students most on a day-to-day basis. With administration making major changes in the structure of the Student Involvement and Student Affairs departments, it will be critical to have an experienced leader guiding the decision-making process in the coming year. I believe that my time in Student Council, my diverse leadership and organization membership background, and my knowledge of the university’s inner workings make me the most qualified person to fill this important role.

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About Sibaie

Computer Engineering, 2025
Minor in Engineering Management
From Damascus, Syria

Involvement

• Residential Commons Hall Association: President, Programming Chair
• Residential Life Residential Assistant
• Information Technology Software Manager
• Career Development Panelist
• University Commons Hall Association: Member
• Residential Hall Association: Senator
• National Society of Black Engineers: Member
• Student Council: Attends as a non-member

Honors

• RCHA Officer of the Year
• RCHA Lifetime Commitment Award
• Residential Assistant of the Month
• Executive Board Member of the Month
• Student of the Month
• Dean’s List 2021, 2022, 2023
• Maurice Bellis Scholar
• Harold Block Scholar

Hobbies

I enjoy getting out, walking and listening to music. I have a rich passion for reading where I joined a book club that furthers my understanding of government structures. I am highly active with some local sports communities from Soccer to Raquetball. I am passionate about learning from operations management to self-improvement. Above all I live to engage with all types of people at S&T. Whether it’s sharing ideas and seeking the truth or hearing someone’s life story.

Goals

• Boost Student Involvement: Drive campus life by increasing participation in Greek life, Residential Life, and Design Clubs, making every student feel a part of our vibrant community.
• Cultivate a Creative Culture: Host new, memorable events that inspire creativity and innovation, fostering a dynamic environment where ideas flourish.
• Enhance Academic Excellence: Strengthen success resources and professional development opportunities to support every student’s academic and career aspirations.
• Ensure Transparency and Integrity: Promote open, honest representation and collaboration, creating direct lines of communication between students and administration.
• Expand Personal Development Resources: Provide comprehensive tools for personal growth, ensuring students have access to everything they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom.

What makes you the best candidate for this position?

I stand for authentic connections and transparency in leadership. My direct involvement with students, faculty, and leaders across our campus has equipped me with a unique understanding of our collective needs and aspirations. Honesty is my policy, especially in the complex arena of student governance, where I advocate for truth and accountability. I am not bound by precedents, old bureaucracy or “it can’t be done.” I am driven by innovation and a deep-seated desire to serve the interests of every individual on campus. My proven planning and team-building expertise are the tools I will use to empower us all, fostering a community where lost purpose is reclaimed and limitations are challenged. My leadership in advancing RCHA to a historic year and steering one of IT’s largest projects exemplify my capability to inspire change and drive progress. Change Starts with Us

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