Sling bling January 31, 2017 1:00 PM | Paula Burch-Celentano pburch@tulane.edu View PDF Students pass under the “bead tree” as they walk to and from class. The tree, a red oak, is embellished each year when students, returning from uptown Mardi Gras parades, pass by and toss new strands into its branches. Other Related Articles Unforgettable moments at Wave Weekend ’23 Tulane recognizes distinguished cohort of 2024 graduates during Tulane 34 Awards Ceremony White Coat Ceremony celebrates, welcomes first-year medical students Innovative alumni discuss entrepreneurial pursuits during Wave Weekend panel discussion Tulane Commencement celebrates the resilience and ambition of the Class of 2024