The TCU equestrian team gets back in action Sunday against the Fresno State Bulldogs for the first time since Jan. 30, when it defeated Delaware State 15-5.

The Frogs' match with Baylor at the Fort Worth Stock Show was canceled because of bad weather last Friday.

TCU is 4-0 to start the year and is ranked No. 5 in the country.

The Frogs' opponent, No. 9 Fresno State, won its first and only match of the spring thus far, defeating the University of Miami of Ohio and Ohio State.

We now live in a completely global world. Such traditional American companies, such as Coca-Cola, make the majority of their profits overseas and have the majority of their workforce based overseas.

Yet for all this globalization in terms of economics, the world is still dominated by the United States culturally and politically. American culture and English is spread around the world through various means such as movies, television shows and music.

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said Thursday he was transferring power to his vice president, Omar Suleiman, but would not leave the country, according to the Associated Press.

Mubarak said in a nationally televised address Thursday that the demands of protesters calling for his immediate ouster are just and legitimate. He said he had requested six constitutional amendments, answering one of the demands of the protesters. He said he would lift emergency laws when security permitted.

With forward Caron Butler inactive, Mavericks guard Juan Jose Barea is proving himself a capable starter when called upon.

The 6-foot, undersized hoopster scored a season-high 25 points in the Mavericks' triumph over the Los Angeles Clippers on Jan. 25 and recorded 20 points in a 102-100 victory over Sacramento Wednesday, extending Dallas' win-streak to 10 games. Serving only his fifth year in the NBA, Barea continues to bring energy to the team.

Look both ways. Watch where you're going. Pay attention.

Texting while walking is literally killing people in the streets. Our technology addiction is taking its toll, and we have no one to blame but ourselves. This is bigger than carpal tunnel syndrome or eye strain due to low light. This has the potential to take lives. Students who are using a cell phone are 43 percent more likely to get hit when crossing the street, according to a Study by the University of Birmingham.

The Horned Frogs basketball team (11-15, 1-9 MWC) is on a seven-game losing streak and have a conference game at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Wyoming, but TCU's second-to-last home game at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum...

Women's golf

What: Purdue Invitational

When: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday

Where: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Note: No. 30 TCU last played in the UTSA Invitational after playing in the Mercedez Benz Classic. Purdue last played in the Lady Northern Invitational, finishing first out of 12 teams. Purdue previously played in the Windy City Collegiate Classic, finishing first of 11 teams.

Track & field

What: Tyson Invitational

When: Friday and Saturday

Where: Fayetteville, Ark.

The increased number of freshman applications to TCU has created greater competition for academic scholarships in the incoming class, a university official said.

Associate Dean of Admission Wes Waggoner said the university had received 17,676 applications as of Feb. 8, about 3,500 more than last year's total. The increased competition for admission also means higher standards for scholarship consideration, he said.

With Wednesday classes cancelled due to inclement weather, concerns have arisen about making up the lost school days. Chancellor Victor Boschini said the five snow days the university has had this semester...

The TCU women's rifle team will host the National Rifle Association Sectionals and NCAA Qualifier at the ROTC Building this Saturday in an all-day event.

TCU also hosted Air Force yesterday at home, defeating the Falcons for their 22nd-straight win, 4,660-4,641. Sophomore Sarah Scherer tied a school record with a 596 in air rifle and junior Mattie Brogdon set a personal-best with a 592 in air rifle.