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 Home to School of Architecture, Richardson Memorial Hall reopens after major expansion and renovation Tulane celebrates International Education Week 2025 Tulane receives nearly $6 million from the estate of alumnus Gaylord Bickham Flour Moon Bagels rolls onto Tulane’s campus Wave City Market debuts as vibrant gathering hub on Tulane's downtown campus