Thurtene Carnival delights students, alumni and St. Louisans April 16, 2014 SHARE Washington University in St. Louis’ annual student-run carnival has been thrilling students (and prospective students) since 1907. (Credit: James Byard/WUSTL Photos) Despite some Sunday showers, weather was clear and beautiful for most of Thurtene Carnival. (Credit: James Byard/WUSTL Photos (3)) Sophomores Carson Gaines (left) and Aditya Shah, both brothers of Zeta Beta Tau, grilled burgers and hot dogs and deep-fried Snickers and Twix candy bars at the fraternity’s popular food booth. Thurtene facades featured student writers, actors and singers.