During the first week of school, an elevator in Lawrence Hall broke. As one of only four elevators in Point Park’s building with the most foot traffic, the broken elevator increased wait times and frustration levels for students who don’t want to walk up as many as 20 flights of stairs.

Ten weeks later, the elevator is finally fixed.

We’re on our way up, Point Park, in ways both physical and metaphorical.

The most obvious reason for our ascension is that the godforsaken, interminable election is finally over. The weight of vitriol and disgust at the concept of democracy has been lifted. Now all of our problems are solved, and we never have to think about politics ever again.

But there are other, less obvious reasons all our metaphorical elevators are operational again.

Thanksgiving break is almost upon us.

In less than three weeks, we will have a week off school, the first break we’ve had since August. Most students will probably have work obligations during the week, including some who will have to power through Black Friday.

But even with work and the family, a week away from classes and possibly with beloved pets will be therapeutic, another reason we’re on the rise. In the coming weeks, just think of the joyful reunion with your pets your future holds.

Another reason the future is looking up: we are on the precipice of a joyous pop culture explosion.

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” the newest installment in the Harry Potter franchise, will be released Nov. 18. A new season of “Gilmore Girls” premieres on Netflix Nov. 23.

The prospect of reliving some of the most cherished parts of our collective pop culture experience is something unique to the reboot-heavy 2010s, and it’s something worth appreciating.

And, last but not least,  on Dec. 16, classes at Point Park are over for the semester. There’s just a little more than a month left, and then the holidays and a much-needed break will be upon us.

So chin up, Point Park. There’s a lot to look forward to, and all our elevators are working again.

At least until more than eight people get on an elevator in West Penn.