Season 7 of ""Degrassi: The Next Generation" ventures into new and more provocative territory for young adults, as it picks up in the middle of a school year already riddled with tragedy. A fire at Lakehurst, the school of JT's killer, forces many of its students into the halls of Degrassi with explosive results. As new students struggle to find their places in the school, leading to violence and tears, but also healthy competition and new friendships.