By Gia Vang

EUGENE, Ore. --  The spray painting of a swastika on an office floor was designed to intimidate, though it had a reverse effect.  The  black swastika has since been removed from the carpet, leaving in its place a message board of support.

It spawned a number of marches and rallies already, including one Wednesday at the University of Oregon.  Supporters showed up in tens of dozens, they offered chants, claps and revealed stories about their experiences they've kept quiet until now.

Many say this is just the beginning of a movement that has long been overlooked.  Dennis Kiuttu said, "Any time a group shows up and disposes hate, the rest of the community needs to do something about it."

The rallies began after the LGBTQ, (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Queer Alliance) office was vandalized Monday.  Someone spray painted a black swastika on their carpet and damaged a TV and computer monitor, but didn't take anything.

Eugene Police say the hate crimes unit will now handle the investigation.  Campus police say the person or people who did it may never be caught.  Now those who support the alliance have the vandals to thank for the movement.