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 Paul Tulane Society induction welcomes new members, celebrates philanthropic achievement Class of 2028 kicks off Tulane journey with Hullabaloo Hello Students create video games in class Wave City Market debuts as vibrant gathering hub on Tulane's downtown campus Class of 2028 enters their ‘Roll Wave era’ with Swiftie-inspired Convocation