So sad to learn of Brian McBride's passing -- he was known in the wider world for his music as Stars of the Lid, but I knew him from his amazing work and mentorship in the narrow world of high school and college policy debate. So smart, talented, and kind, and carried himself in a way I always wanted to emulate -- just total genuine coolness.

https://pitchfork.com/news/stars-of-the-lids-brian-mcbride-dies-at-53/