The Guy Behind the Sign: Mattenai Philip

Yanna Baradin, Sofia Alvarez, and Josh Miranda

November 16, 2023

Mattenai Philip Photo credit: Yanna Baradin

SAN MARCOS– In this episode of Telescope Talks, Telescope staff spoke to Palomar student Mattenai Philip. Staff members Sofia Alvarez, Josh Miranda, and Yanna Baradin look into why he began holding his “Are You Going to Heaven? Free Test” sign. This podcast also explores what inspired him, how he began, why he is here at Palomar, and the message he hopes to share with students.

The “Are You Going to Heaven?” group. Photo credit: Yanna Baradin

Featured music is “Copyright Free Music – Back Ground Music For Videos” by @podcastbackgroundmusic.

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About the Contributors

Yanna Baradin, Editor

Yanna Baradin is a Communication Major at Palomar College. She is set to graduate this May and hopes to transfer to a four-year university afterwards. This is her second term as a staff member with the Telescope. Her hobbies include outdoor activities, such as boating, swimming, and riding ATVs. But she also loves a great movie or a good book. She also has a broad range of interests, including news, science, technology and art, and she has a passion for traveling to new places.

Sofia Alvarez, Social Media and Podcast Editor

Sofia Alvarez is in their second year at Palomar with the hope of transferring to SDSU to continue their major in Journalism. They enjoy spending time reading, writing, listening to music, and overall creating whether in media or in an art form.

Josh Miranda, Editor

Josh Miranda is a film/TV/media major and is in his second year at Palomar. His interests are in writing and photography and intends on transferring to a four-year school. In his spare time, he jams with his friends and takes street photography.