diff --git a/spec/features/events/event_detail_request_spec.rb b/spec/features/events/event_detail_request_spec.rb
index 5bdd4145c..9fc8593b8 100644
--- a/spec/features/events/event_detail_request_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/features/events/event_detail_request_spec.rb
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@
     end
 
     context "when user has not rsvp'd to event" do
-      it "should allow user to rsvp as a volunteer or student" do
+      it "allows user to rsvp as a volunteer or student" do
         visit event_path(@event)
         expect(page).to have_link("Volunteer")
         expect(page).to have_link(attend_as_student_text)
@@ -146,13 +146,13 @@
           allow_any_instance_of(Event).to receive(:volunteers_at_limit?).and_return(true)
         end
 
-        it "should allow the user to join the student waitlist" do
+        it "allows the user to join the student waitlist" do
           visit event_path(@event)
           expect(page).not_to have_link(attend_as_student_text)
           expect(page).to have_link(join_student_waitlist_text)
         end
 
-        it "should allow the user to join the volunteer waitlist" do
+        it "allows the user to join the volunteer waitlist" do
           visit event_path(@event)
           expect(page).not_to have_link(attend_as_volunteer_text)
           expect(page).to have_link(join_volunteer_waitlist_text)
diff --git a/spec/features/events/event_listing_request_spec.rb b/spec/features/events/event_listing_request_spec.rb
index 1940f8ec6..105ccda23 100644
--- a/spec/features/events/event_listing_request_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/features/events/event_listing_request_spec.rb
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
     expect(page).to have_content('Secondary Location')
   end
 
-  it "listing should show formatted dates" do
+  it "shows formatted dates" do
     next_year = Time.now.year + 1
     event = create(:event,
                    location_id: nil,
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@
     end
   end
 
-  it "should not show event organizers column" do
+  it "does not show event organizers column" do
     user_organizer = create(:user, email: "orgainzer@mail.com", first_name: "Sam", last_name: "Spade")
     event = create(:event)
     event.organizers << user_organizer
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@
   end
 
   context "chapter show page" do
-    it 'should show organizers for each event' do
+    it 'shows organizers for each event' do
       chapter = create(:chapter)
       user_organizer = create(:user, email: "orgainzer@mail.com", first_name: "Sam", last_name: "Spade")
       event = create(:event)
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@
       @user = create(:user)
     end
 
-    it "listing should redirect to event detail page when non-logged in user volunteers" do
+    it "redirects to event detail page when non-logged in user volunteers" do
       event = create(:event, time_zone: 'Pacific Time (US & Canada)')
       event.event_sessions.first.update_attributes(
         starts_at: 365.days.from_now,
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@
         expect(Event.last.allow_student_rsvp).to be false
       end
 
-      it "should display frontend content for frontend events" do
+      it "displays frontend content for frontend events" do
         visit events_path
         click_link "Organize Event"
         expand_all_event_sections
@@ -238,8 +238,18 @@
       before(:each) do
         @event = create(:event)
         @session1 = @event.event_sessions.first
-        @session1.update_attributes!(name: 'Installfest', starts_at: 10.days.from_now, ends_at: 11.days.from_now)
-        @session2 = create(:event_session, event: @event, name: 'Curriculum', starts_at: 12.days.from_now, ends_at: 13.days.from_now)
+        @session1.update_attributes!(
+          name: 'Installfest',
+          starts_at: 10.days.from_now,
+          ends_at: 11.days.from_now
+        )
+        @session2 = create(
+          :event_session,
+          event: @event,
+          name: 'Curriculum',
+          starts_at: 12.days.from_now,
+          ends_at: 13.days.from_now
+        )
         @event.reload
       end
 
diff --git a/spec/features/events/event_rsvp_request_spec.rb b/spec/features/events/event_rsvp_request_spec.rb
index e9912a693..0ddd9a04b 100644
--- a/spec/features/events/event_rsvp_request_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/features/events/event_rsvp_request_spec.rb
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ def fill_in_valid_volunteer_details
       sign_in_as @user
     end
 
-    context "given a new volunteer rsvp" do
+    context "with a new volunteer rsvp" do
       before do
         visit volunteer_new_event_rsvp_path(@event)
       end
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ def fill_in_valid_volunteer_details
           fill_in_valid_volunteer_details
         end
 
-        it "should allow the user to update their gender" do
+        it "allows the user to update their gender" do
           expect(page.find("#user_gender").value).to eq(@user.gender)
           fill_in "user_gender", with: "human"
           click_on "Submit"
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ def fill_in_valid_volunteer_details
           expect(page.find("#user_gender").value).to eq("human")
         end
 
-        it "should allow the user to affiliate themselves with the event's region" do
+        it "allows the user to affiliate themselves with the event's region" do
           check 'affiliate_with_region'
           expect {
             click_on "Submit"
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ def fill_in_valid_volunteer_details
       end
 
       context 'with an invalid RSVP' do
-        it 'should maintain state when the form is submitted' do
+        it 'maintains state when the form is submitted' do
           check 'Vegetarian'
 
           click_on 'Submit'
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ def fill_in_valid_volunteer_details
       end
     end
 
-    context "given an rsvp with childcare info" do
+    context "with an rsvp with childcare info" do
       before do
         @rsvp = create(:rsvp, user: @user, childcare_info: "Bobbie: 17, Susie: 20000007")
         visit edit_event_rsvp_path @rsvp.event, @rsvp
@@ -87,16 +87,16 @@ def fill_in_valid_volunteer_details
       end
     end
 
-    context "given an rsvp toggling food options" do
+    context "with an rsvp toggling food options" do
       let(:food_text) { "The food's on us. Let us know if you have any dietary restrictions." }
 
-      it "should have food options when enabled" do
+      it "has food options when enabled" do
         expect(@event.food_provided).to eq true
         visit volunteer_new_event_rsvp_path(@event)
         expect(page).to have_content(food_text)
       end
 
-      it "should not have food options when disabled" do
+      it "does not have food options when disabled" do
         @event.update(food_provided: false)
         expect(@event.food_provided?).to eq(false)
         visit volunteer_new_event_rsvp_path(@event)
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ def fill_in_valid_volunteer_details
       end
     end
 
-    context 'given an rsvp with dietary restrictions' do
+    context 'with an rsvp with dietary restrictions' do
       let(:rsvp) {
         create(:rsvp,
           user: @user,
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ def fill_in_valid_volunteer_details
         let(:plus_one_host_text) { "If you are not a member of this workshop's target demographic" }
 
         context "when enabled" do
-          it "should ask for the name of the person's host (if they are a plus-one)" do
+          it "asks for the name of the person's host (if they are a plus-one)" do
             visit learn_new_event_rsvp_path(@event)
             expect(page).to have_content plus_one_host_text
           end
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ def fill_in_valid_volunteer_details
             @event.update_attribute(:plus_one_host_toggle, false)
           end
 
-          it "should not show the plus-one host form" do
+          it "does not show the plus-one host form" do
             visit learn_new_event_rsvp_path(@event)
             expect(page).not_to have_content plus_one_host_text
           end
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ def fill_in_valid_volunteer_details
       visit volunteer_new_event_rsvp_path(@event)
     end
 
-    it "should require subject experience" do
+    it "requires subject experience" do
       fill_in "rsvp_subject_experience", with: "I organized the February workshop after attending one in January"
       click_on "Submit"
       expect(page).to have_content "Thanks for signing up!"
diff --git a/spec/features/events/event_survey_request_spec.rb b/spec/features/events/event_survey_request_spec.rb
index c83adaa66..e0e732248 100644
--- a/spec/features/events/event_survey_request_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/features/events/event_survey_request_spec.rb
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 require 'rails_helper'
 
 describe 'the post-workshop survey' do
+  let(:submit_button_text) { 'Submit' }
+
   before do
     @event = create(:event)
     @user = create(:user)
@@ -15,11 +17,11 @@
       visit preview_event_surveys_path(@event)
     end
 
-    it 'should not allow organizer to submit survey' do
-      expect(page).not_to have_content("Submit")
+    it 'does not allow organizer to submit survey' do
+      expect(page).not_to have_content(submit_button_text)
     end
 
-    it 'should allow organizer to email RSVPs the survey' do
+    it 'allows organizer to email RSVPs the survey' do
       expect(page).to have_content("Send Survey")
     end
   end
@@ -31,19 +33,19 @@
     end
 
     context 'with a new survey' do
-      it 'should have survey questions' do
+      it 'has survey questions' do
         expect(page).to have_content "How was #{@event.title}"
 
         within(".survey-form") do
           expect(page).to have_content "What was great?"
-          expect(page).to have_button "Submit"
+          expect(page).to have_button submit_button_text
         end
       end
 
-      it 'should take you home on submit' do
+      it 'redirects home on submit' do
         within(".survey-form") do
           fill_in 'What was great?', with: "Hotdogs"
-          click_button 'Submit'
+          click_button submit_button_text
         end
 
         expect(page).to have_content "Thanks for taking the survey!"
@@ -53,20 +55,20 @@
     context 'with an already-taken survey' do
       before do
         fill_in 'What was great?', with: "Hotdogs"
-        click_button 'Submit'
+        click_button submit_button_text
         visit new_event_rsvp_survey_path(@event, @rsvp)
       end
 
-      it 'should have a flash warning' do
+      it 'has a flash warning' do
         expect(page).to have_content "It looks like you've already taken this survey!"
       end
 
-      it 'should show you your previous answers' do
+      it 'shows you your previous answers' do
         expect(page).to have_content "Hotdogs"
       end
 
-      it 'should not have a submit button' do
-        expect(page).to_not have_button "Submit"
+      it 'does not have a submit button' do
+        expect(page).to_not have_button submit_button_text
       end
     end
   end
@@ -84,7 +86,7 @@
         visit event_surveys_path(@event)
       end
 
-      it 'should show the feedback' do
+      it 'shows the feedback' do
         expect(page).to have_content "Those dog stickers were great"
       end
     end
diff --git a/spec/features/events/new_event_request_spec.rb b/spec/features/events/new_event_request_spec.rb
index 0454bd6fa..d3067b6e9 100644
--- a/spec/features/events/new_event_request_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/features/events/new_event_request_spec.rb
@@ -18,13 +18,13 @@
     sign_in_as(@user_organizer)
   end
 
-  it "should pre-fill the event details textarea" do
+  it "pre-fills the event details textarea" do
     visit_new_events_form_and_expand_all_sections
 
     expect(page.find_field('event_details')[:value]).to match(/Workshop Description/)
   end
 
-  it "should have a public organizer email field" do
+  it "has a public organizer email field" do
     visit_new_events_form_and_expand_all_sections
 
     label = "What email address should users contact you at with questions?"
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
     expect(page.field_labeled(label)[:value]).to eq("organizer@mail.com")
   end
 
-  it "should have the code of conduct checkbox checked" do
+  it "has the code of conduct checkbox unchecked" do
     visit_new_events_form_and_expand_all_sections
 
     expect(page).to have_unchecked_field("coc")
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@
     expect(page).to have_unchecked_field('coc')
   end
 
-  it "should have appropriate locations available" do
+  it "has appropriate locations available" do
     visit_new_events_form_and_expand_all_sections
 
     live_location = create(:location)
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@
     ])
   end
 
-  it "should have a food options toggle" do
+  it "has a food options toggle" do
     visit_new_events_form_and_expand_all_sections
 
     expect(page).to have_checked_field('event_food_provided_true')
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@
   end
 
   describe "the location form modal" do
-    it "should show errors if a location form is invalid" do
+    it "shows errors if a location form is invalid" do
       visit_new_events_form_and_expand_all_sections
 
       click_link "add it"
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@
       expect(page).to have_css('#error_explanation')
     end
 
-    it "should accept and add a valid location" do
+    it "accepts and adds a valid location" do
       @region = create(:region)
       visit_new_events_form_and_expand_all_sections
 
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@
       click_on 'Add another session'
     end
 
-    it 'should have two event session options, of which only the second can be removed' do
+    it 'has two event session options, of which only the second can be removed' do
       expect(page).to have_selector('.event-sessions > .fields', count: 2)
 
       find(:link, 'Remove Session', visible: true).click
diff --git a/spec/features/events/organizer/attendee_details_request_spec.rb b/spec/features/events/organizer/attendee_details_request_spec.rb
index 9e4e784b7..43e1c439f 100644
--- a/spec/features/events/organizer/attendee_details_request_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/features/events/organizer/attendee_details_request_spec.rb
@@ -17,20 +17,10 @@
     end
   end
 
-  it "should list the student's operating system" do
+  it "lists the student's RSVP details" do
     within '.modal-body' do
       expect(page).to have_content(@student_rsvp.operating_system_title)
-    end
-  end
-
-  it "should list the student's class level title" do
-    within '.modal-body' do
       expect(page).to have_content(@student_rsvp.level_title)
-    end
-  end
-
-  it "it should list the student's job details" do
-    within '.modal-body' do
       expect(page).to have_content(@student_rsvp.job_details)
     end
   end
diff --git a/spec/features/events/organizer/event_email_request_spec.rb b/spec/features/events/organizer/event_email_request_spec.rb
index d388e338d..4b5c6775e 100644
--- a/spec/features/events/organizer/event_email_request_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/features/events/organizer/event_email_request_spec.rb
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ def choose_dropdown_option(dropdown_name, dropdown_option)
     click_link 'Email Attendees'
   end
 
-  it 'should show an accurate count of the # of people to be emailed when clicking buttons' do
+  it 'shows an accurate count of the # of people to be emailed when clicking buttons' do
     choose_dropdown_option('Add', 'Volunteers')
     expect(page).to have_content('2 people')
 
@@ -99,11 +99,11 @@ def choose_dropdown_option(dropdown_name, dropdown_option)
     expect(recipients.length).to eq(3)
   end
 
-  it 'should have a "CC Organizers" checkbox' do
+  it 'has a "CC Organizers" checkbox' do
     expect(page).to have_unchecked_field('CC Organizers')
   end
 
-  it "should show an accurate count of the # of cc'd recipients when selecting cc checkboxes" do
+  it "shows an accurate count of the # of cc'd recipients when selecting cc checkboxes" do
     expect(page).to_not have_content('1 event organizer')
 
     check 'CC Organizers'
diff --git a/spec/features/events/organizer/event_organizer_dashboard_request_spec.rb b/spec/features/events/organizer/event_organizer_dashboard_request_spec.rb
index 39e605e8e..24d4dc7db 100644
--- a/spec/features/events/organizer/event_organizer_dashboard_request_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/features/events/organizer/event_organizer_dashboard_request_spec.rb
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
     sign_in_as(@organizer)
   end
 
-  it "should have a page" do
+  it "displays the event title" do
     visit event_organizer_tools_path(@event)
     expect(page).to have_content('RailsBridge for Dik Diks')
   end
diff --git a/spec/features/locations/locations_request_spec.rb b/spec/features/locations/locations_request_spec.rb
index 995a342b5..c8a204025 100644
--- a/spec/features/locations/locations_request_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/features/locations/locations_request_spec.rb
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 require 'rails_helper'
 
 describe 'Locations' do
-  describe "should display a sortable list of locations" do #without user sign-in
+  describe "displays a sortable list of locations" do #without user sign-in
     before do
       @my_location = create(:location)
     end
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
     end
   end
 
-  it "should create a new location" do
+  it "creates a new location" do
     @user = create(:user)
     region = create(:region, name: "Green Hill Zone")
 
@@ -83,12 +83,12 @@
     end
   end
 
-  it "should not create a new location if user is not signed in" do
+  it "does not create a new location if user is not signed in" do
     visit new_location_path
     expect(page).to have_content("You need to sign in or sign up before continuing")
   end
 
-  it "should not allow location editing if user is not signed in" do
+  it "does not allow location editing if user is not signed in" do
     @location = create(:location)
     visit edit_location_path(@location.id)
     expect(page).to have_content("You need to sign in or sign up before continuing")
diff --git a/spec/features/users/profiles_request_spec.rb b/spec/features/users/profiles_request_spec.rb
index 80e025027..64e39cf5e 100644
--- a/spec/features/users/profiles_request_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/features/users/profiles_request_spec.rb
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
     expect(page).to have_content("Linux")
   end
 
-  it "user should be able to add his/her skills" do
+  it "allows user to add skills" do
     skill_settings = {
       "Childcare" => false,
       "Writer" => false,
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@
       event.rsvps << create(:rsvp, user: @user, event: event)
     end
 
-    it "should be able to see workshop history" do
+    it "is able to see workshop history" do
       visit user_profile_path(@user)
       expect(page).to have_content("Workshop History")
       expect(page).to have_content("BridgeBridge")
diff --git a/spec/features/users/sign_in_menu_request_spec.rb b/spec/features/users/sign_in_menu_request_spec.rb
index 17f884ca4..60a85138b 100644
--- a/spec/features/users/sign_in_menu_request_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/features/users/sign_in_menu_request_spec.rb
@@ -6,14 +6,14 @@
     @user = create(:user)
   end
 
-  it "should show on home page on click" do
+  it "shows on home page on click" do
     visit "/"
     page.find('#sign_in_dialog', visible: false)
     click_link('Sign In')
     page.find('#sign_in_dialog', visible: true)
   end
 
-  it "should not show if signed in" do
+  it "does not show if signed in" do
     sign_in_as(@user)
     visit "/"
     expect(page).to have_link("Sign Out")
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@
     @user = create(:user)
   end
 
-  it "should be able to sign in from the home page" do
+  it "can sign in from the home page" do
     visit "/"
     within("#sign_in_dialog") do
       fill_in "Email", with: @user.email