By Gia Vang

EUGENE, Ore. -- News of a swastika being spray-painted on the carpet of a University of Oregon office is more proof for some that the campus environment is changing and some people blame the development on a free speech group.

Some people who spoke to KEZI 9 News say the mere presence of the Pacifica Forum has contributed to a growing list of hateful acts around campus.

The latest is the vandalism at the offices of the LGBTQA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Alliance). Members of the alliance say there's no doubt the weekly forum meetings have something to do with fostering hateful acts. But they aren't the only ones wanting answers. The university president and the Pacifica Forum members do, too.

"Whether it concurred someone to do this or whether this was an act unassociated, we just don't know," said UO President Richard Lariviere.

"Not only myself but everyone I've talked to at Pacifica was totally agast at it, we thought it was a terrible thing for anyone to do," said Pacifica Forum member Billy Rojas.

The vandal or vandals also spray-painted two computer monitors black. There were no signs of forced entry, and nothing in the room was taken, leaving members to wonder what the motivation might have been.

Campus police say they're still investigating and do not have any suspects. Members of the alliance say this most recent incident has actually had a positive effect too. The campus community is now standing together. They're holding a vigil at the EMU starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.