Tulane's beloved Nutall Oak that served as the "Bead Tree" for over 30 years passed on and was replaced in 2020 with three 21-foot tall steel and acrylic "trees," known as the Bead Three. Throwing beads in the bead tree has become a rite of passage for Tulane students. They say that landing a bead on your first try is a sign of good luck to come!
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