The machine will provide 24/7 access to the "morning after pill" at a discounted price that has yet to be determined. The move follows the example of Boston University and George Washington University, which have already adopted similar schemes.
According to a spokesperson for Miami University, students will be able to purchase emergency contraception for around $7 to $15 from the vending machine. This will provide a more affordable and accessible option than visiting a pharmacy, which can be difficult to access at odd hours when stores are closed.
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However, not everyone is in favor of the plan. The Students for Life of America and Students for Life at Miami University have started a petition against the vending machine. They argue that emergency contraception can cause severe complications and potentially serious long-term health conditions. They also expressed concern that the vending machine would make the drug more accessible to abusers.
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The petition states that "MU Students for Life, along with the undersigned, demand that school administration prevents this harmful Plan B vending machine from being installed on campus." The move would require $3,500 of student-funded dollars to install and stock the vending machine, according to the petition.
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Despite the controversy, the Assistant Vice President for Student Life, Dr. Steve Large, sees the machine as a positive development. "Even though it’s an ‘over-the-counter’ medication, it might not physically be on the shelf," he told Fox 19. "Shoppers may need to ask a store clerk for assistance, which can be intimidating."
The Plan B vending machine proposal was spearheaded by Ryan Parker, the Secretary of Safety and Wellness, following a push from Miami's Associated Student Government (ASG). Parker and Academic Senator Maggie Ryan touted the vending machine as a way to offer "less expensive options for emergency contraceptives and placing it in a location that is more private," which will be self-sustaining but not profitable for the university.
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Miami University made clear in a statement to Fox News Digital that the proposed Plan B Vending Machine is not a university initiative but is a student project led by the ASG. "Those monies support hundreds of student organizations, including service-oriented, cultural, political, social, career-based, recreational, and more, representing the full spectrum of student interests and beliefs."
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In a statement to Fox News Digital, Miami University clarified that the Plan B Vending Machine was not an endeavor of the University, but rather a student-run project conducted by the Associated Student Government. The Associated Student Government is currently working to determine the source of products, costs, and a potential on-campus location. Still, at this point, there is neither any certainty that a vending machine will be installed nor a specific time frame or date for the completion of this proposed initiative.
The decision ultimately lies with Miami University’s administration on how to proceed.
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