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 Tulane celebrates International Education Week 2025 Give Green returns April 7–8, rallying Tulane community for annual day of giving Tulane alumni-backed venture fund reaches major milestone Tulane showcases its nationally acclaimed creative writing faculty at public reading Tulane talent helps drive new era at City Hall