Junior human development and family studies major Nikki Adante holds a python at Blastoff! The python was showcased as part of an animal show sponsored by the Kent State Student Credit Union.

Credit: Steve Schirra

Blastoff!, held Sunday, Aug. 28, helped usher freshman students onto campus. The event featured live music, games and an appearance by Napoleon Dynamite character Pedro Sanchez.

Check out the Web-exclusive photo gallery for Blastoff!