The Victory Circle, located on the west side of campus, is finally finished. It is on the university’s west entrance, and construction crews have been working on this project for five months. This project cost no more than $1,042,000. This new landscape is expected to be completed by Oct.19.
The landscape is a new home for the Eternal Flame, which is the school’s logo.
The symbol was constructed by the WTAMU Alumni Association in 1996.
“I think that the Victory Circle really helps cement school spirit,” Jessica Vallejos, a junior English major, said. “It’s a beautiful reminder to all WT students to keep the Eternal Flame alive in our hearts. Every time we see the Victory Circle, we can be proud to be part of WT.”
However, not everybody agrees with the new landscape design.
“I don’t think it’s important for the university to have constructed a new entrance,” Lucy Armendariz, a senior Social Work major, said. “I thought it wasn’t necessary because there are other things to worry about like making more parking spaces on campus.”
“The landscape looks great and even though it is a nice way to attract people, they could have used that money for students who needed financial help,” Jasmine Cruz, a junior Education major, said.
