diff --git a/spec/controllers/dashboard_controller_spec.rb b/spec/controllers/dashboard_controller_spec.rb
index fd800cb65b..276d6aeed7 100644
--- a/spec/controllers/dashboard_controller_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/controllers/dashboard_controller_spec.rb
@@ -18,15 +18,7 @@
       get :index
       expect(response).to be_successful
       expect(assigns(:user)).to eq(user)
-    end
-
-    it "gathers the user's recent activity" do
-      get :index
       expect(assigns(:activity)).to be_empty
-    end
-
-    it "gathers the user's notifications" do
-      get :index
       expect(assigns(:notifications)).to be_truthy
     end