What’s changed since Northeastern’s 1988 Beanpot title by News@Northeastern - Contributor February 12, 2018 Share Facebook LinkedIn Twitter 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