A new mental disorder has surfaced, which now alters the state of mind of a healthy, well-rounded Penn student, to that of a well-oiled political machine. If you think you or a loved one may be suffering from this infectious disorder, please consult the following symptoms:

1) Instead of flirting with 19 and 20 year old ripe hotties at various fraternity parties, you choose to spend your Saturday evening charming middle-aged women in California who are leaning towards Hillary.

2) During a cab ride to Center City, you haggle with the driver over his choice for President. Typically, this will end with you informing the disappointed cabbie that Barack Obama is not actually a Muslim.

3) The highlight of your day is when a Penn Dining employee notices your campaign gear and gives you a high-five. Extra points if she calls you “sugah” and calls over her friends to admire your new threads.

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