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What’s changed since Northeastern’s 1988 Beanpot title

 


 

The world was a different place in February 1988. A movie ticket was less than half the price one costs today, Tiffany topped the Billboard 100, and Snell Library hadn’t yet opened its doors to students.

However, one thing is similar – the Northeastern men’s hockey team is celebrating a Beanpot championship. Take a look how times have changed since the last time the Huskies came out of the tournament as top dogs.

1 gallon of gas:

1988
$0.91

2018
$2.62

Most Popular Baby Names:

1988
Michael and Jessica

2018
Liam and Olivia

Top of the Box Office:

1988
Good Morning, Vietnam

2018
Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle

Top of Billboard 100:

1988
“Could’ve Been” Tiffany

2018
“God’s Plan” Drake

Grammys Album of the Year:

1988
The Joshua Tree (U2)

2018
24K Magic (Bruno Mars)

Newly minted Super Bowl Champs:

1988
The Washington Redskins win over The Denver Broncos 42–10

2018
Philadelphia Eagles over the New England Patriots 41-33

Olympic Games:

1988
Summer Olympics take place in Seoul, South Korea

2018
Winter Olympics take place in PyeongChang, South Korea

Price of a movie ticket:

1988
$3.50

2018
$8.97

Studying:

1988
Dodge Hall serves as the University’s main library. It has lots of books, but nowhere to study. Snell Library is being built.

2018
Snell Library offers ample places to study as well as a café, Argo tea, where students can kick back and enjoy a cup of tea or some food.

Posing with Paws:

1988

2018